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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1884
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text shows a local public notice style with names and places obscured. It hints at a construction or land matter involving individuals and a council, but lacks readable details for a full summary.
The New York Evening Post notes protests by the Central Olin Butter and Egg Packers’ Association over foreign imports. Reporter details origins from Copenhagen to Hamburg, shipping methods, and price effects. Local handlers like John G. Mahe explain shipments, grading, and storage, while tariffs and rail freights are blamed for keeping prices high.
The piece discusses Midge Lawrence opposing compensation for retired army officers serving as supervising engineer and architect on a public building project. It notes Gen. Meigs, under an 1882 act, was paid by the Interior Secretary, while the comptroller argues Congress must authorize any pay and that remuneration is not implied.
A local merchant describes rumblings about rival clothing makers using docking and wage suppression to undercut prices. He recalls partners discussing diluting fabrics, discarding garments, and paying workers through manipulated stipends, with critics promising social or legal consequences if exposed.
A Paria correspondent describes beggar Lalla and her people at evening balls. Despite daily trials they dance happily three times weekly. The report notes modest eating and drinking even for the wealthy, and mentions a mix of disability among attendees as part of Paris life.
A deadly shooting occurred at Hack Lowin saloon in Mitchell Dak this morning. Capt J P Wingenerschal was killed by Monk Tarvin the saloonkeeper as officers attempted arrest, with a crowd reacting loudly and later authorities pursuing further action.
An undertaker recalls many death omens from different groups while noting rising education erodes superstition. He cites howling dogs guttering candles and body alignment as prior beliefs and recounts a man who feared moving a hat rack would disturb a coffin, a tale illustrating persistent fears.
The April crop report notes U S wheat area near 27 6 million acres, up about 3 0 million from the census year. Conditions show strong stands with minimal winter kill and high vitality across regions including Michigan New York and the Atlantic states. The report also covers farm livestock, asset values, and notes a court case in San Francisco with testimony about a disreputable locale.
An eclectic collection of patent medicines and household remedies features prominently. Products like Allen’s Electric Oil, Swift’s Specific, White Wine of Tar, and various tonics promise swift relief for aches, coughs, colds, and digestive woes, while obituaries and local notes recount a fatal explosion and a pension arrears award.
Testimonials praise Warner's Safe Cure and Safe Pills for kidney disorders heart issues and Bright's disease. Citizens from Pennsylvania Connecticut New York Ohio Iowa and New Hampshire report recovery after doctors gave little hope and some mention mineral springs or other treatments failing.
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