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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1897
Page
3
A boastful buyer, a New York city clerk and a string of shops are tied to a comic yet sharp tale of bargaining over a tablecloth. A woman finagles a two dollar price drop, then hustles between stores to secure the cheaper cloth, leaving clerks stunned and bemused by her sales savvy.
Mona endures social pressures as Lisle and other suitors vie for attention at Craigdarroch and nearby estates. The gathering features witty banter, marital satire, and courtly darts amid moonlit promenades and family bustle, ending with plans for Mona's return home.
A travel anecdote recalls a Philadelphia Arch Street dentist and companions on vacation. They describe a whisky still ruin in the woods near the Delaware and a night spent there. They also recount bats seen overhead at a light, pondering if white bats were albinos or soot painted. The narrator notes the strange scene as evidence of quiet work after life.
An anecdote tells of a torn hymn book and a distressed congregation during a service. A young pastor replaces a frail waxed hymns with improvisations while a window pane leaks. He reads aloud and challenges the congregation to examine their own verses, ending with a hymn reform. The tale closes with renewed faith and calmer worship.
A lengthy sketch details the life and achievements of the early naturalized citizen known as the Widow Ryan. It traces her move from foreign birth to citizenship, her efficient management of property, and the prominent sons she produced including state officials. It notes her persistence, business acumen, and the impact of her family on Indiana and beyond, with reminiscences of travels and public service.
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