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Newspaper
Journal World Spirit
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
6
A New York Tribune anecdote recalls Bishop Wilmer challenging local youths to marble games. The parson wins all marbles in Upperville, then departs with a quip that he hopes to see them at church the next day.
A narrator describes the perilous journey to move massive ivory across Africa. After tusks are felled and packed, carriers risk ambush, disease, and desertion as they trek a thousand miles with 50 to 100 pound loads. Hostile tribes and Dinkas threaten both men and cargo.
A fragment from the New Orleans Times-Democrat surveys varied old beliefs on fatness. It notes Romans banishing idle excess, Ovid’s caution to stay slender, Gentoo housing rules for the bulky, and a historical English law condemning gluttony with harsh penalties.
Spinach is boiled until tender then finely chopped and sieved with salt and pepper. Butter and a splash of cream are stirred in, two tablespoons of the spinach are folded into beaten eggs, a sieved shallot added, then seasoned and cooked in butter until pale brown. Serve hot.
The disease is traced to Rhazes circa 900 A D. It spread from the Crusades era into southern Europe and then northward. In 1517 it moved from Spain to San Domingo and Mexico, allegedly killing about 3,500,000 natives. It ravaged the Americas, wiping out entire villages and tribes of Indians.
A dissatisfied tenant tells the house agent the home is drafty and hair is blown by wind. The agent replies it would be easier and cheaper to get a hat cut, in a wry London Telegraph tone.
A brief note in the Chicago Record-Herald comments on a woman spending much time anxious about whether to call another woman who remains indifferent to the visit. The remark highlights social expectations and personal concern in interactions.
A brief note quotes a German proverb about bees and self reliance. The readable fragment mentions a bee seeing its own hive, implying guidance from nature. No clear event or proper names beyond the generic German proverb.
The report outlines assets liabilities and receipts for the Dakota Mutual Life Insurance company in 1907. It lists ledger assets total admitted assets and non ledger liabilities plus premiums received losses incurred and expenses for the year ending December 31 1907. It also covers risks outstanding and written and policy counts and reserves.
A historical list records insurance and public notices dated March 1908. Basford as Commissioner of Insurance signs entries while A Schubert serves as Chief Clerk. August Tams is named as licensed undertaker and embalmer with contact details. Residential and office phone numbers for doctors appear, including J H Smith Homeopathic Physician and Surgeon with Hills Block offices and local residences.
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