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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1886
Page
8
A discussion argues farm houses are unsafe for cash and valuables as burglars often threaten lives for loot. It contrasts farm homes with banks and safe depositories, noting common hiding places and the risks of fire, memory loss, or decay destroying wealth. It cites widespread theft patterns and impractical defenses.
The article explains changing draft animal needs across eastern farms, noting a shift from oxen to horses for plowing and hauling due to land use, rail and water transport, and dairy and lumber industries. It highlights profitable horse breeding in western states, rising demand in new settlements, and the decline of oxen as obsolete on modern farms.
A humorous Arkansas Traveler tale describes Prof Gadsing from Heidelberg who writes best with feet in cold water. He orders a servant to fetch a tub, undresses to write, but the water is mistakenly hot, causing him pain and scratches as the scene ends with a quip about his peculiar method.
A Detroit Free Press obituary recalls John a beloved son father and husband whose life traced: a proud father’s delight in a newborn John Jr and the joys and trials of family life. He grows older faces cynicism and sorrow yet remains faithful to duty as death closes the final chapter.
The Moscow Cathedral Church of St Xavier is described as the world’s most magnificent edifice. Built with Finnish granite and marble, it features a bronze door with biblical subjects, a Greek cross plan, and a vast interior with 36 windows, a 16-window cupola, and extensive bronze and candlework. It cost about 12 million dollars, with marble costs over two million, and can accommodate 10,000 worshipers. Chicago Times notes its altar space and unique open sanctuary design. An Amador county Colorado man seeks a patent for an egg white butter production process.
A circuit rider seeks shelter for the night and is offered a free stay at Sam Potter’s. Potter demands payment, and a struggle ensues ending with the preacher knocking him down to settle the bill. The preacher reveals he was a former prizefighter and stays for dinner, earning Potter’s respect.
A Western pis ano dealer is urged to remit a bill by a local firm, replying with polite formality that states the amount as 575 dollars. The brief exchange recalls a vintage style of business correspondence. A fragment mentions London Bridge piles dating from the year 200 and a cryptic note about San Prancirco Alta.
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