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Spectacles and grocers in a busy town chatter
An assortment of local ads and notices run through a compact page. J M Dean promises fresh groceries and a wide stock at Finke’s Drug Store. C Pers sells fine goods and overalls by Henry Tyson. Community notes mention L C A meetings, Rudy Lehman plans, and a painting update at T. Beat’s Dry Goods. Widespread items warn about worms in South Dakota corn, a club motto, and social comments on gossip and libel. Norfolk area events include Dr. Becker visiting Clermont and various residents seen around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finke
J. M. Dean
Elpin
Henry Tyson
Mia
Rudy Lehman
Miller & Mill
T. J
South Dakota
Finke's
Tinke’s
Neal Dorland
West Union
Frederick Becker
Clerimont
Wis
Bert Chapman
Highland
Ware
Im Town
Liew Christ
Hawkseya
Grace Forbes
Win
Hendershott
Clermont