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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1893
Page
4
A man recalls having two shoes repaired and restitched after rough wear during a cyclone. He notes the left shoe upper was damaged while the right remained sound. He had them soled and feoled and fixed up, then wore them again, remarking it felt like a new approach to shoe repair.
A long, vivid essay outlines late society's rigid rules for proper conduct. It covers cane carrying, gloves, umbrellas, dress codes, and precise ways to hold cutlery, along with speech etiquette and grooming. The piece mocks pretension and stresses that true form depends on measured behavior and restraint.
An aged hunter recounts a night in October when his wolf dog chased two wolves around his house at Doubing Gap. The dog fought to protect the property, and the hunter killed both wolves with a gun. He later paid Deacon McClure $3 for the dog, though the deacon insisted the dog had done as told, letting wolves hunt the dog. The tale also includes a corollary anecdote about Rex the mastiff in Australia assisting his masters with tea.
Three girls prepare for portraits in a busy dressing room. They tease each other about flaws and flattery, while a photographer awaits outside. After collecting their outfits and accessories, they await proofs and later judge the images, noting the photographers’ flattering touch.
A narrator recalls a warm day in Conneasea L meeting a hospitable woman by a well. The conversation blends flirtation and speculation about marriage and happiness, ending with the narrator pondering life choices and a note of lingering desire.
A humorous slice recounts a Chinese waiter’s misadventures in a Los Angeles area home. It details his appearance, kitchen duties, and language gaps, including a misinterpreted chicken task and quirky recipe scenes. Also notes odd household conversations, diet observations, and comic miscommunications amid a broader collage of era anecdotes and advertisements.
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