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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1885
Page
8
A vivid scene near a corner public pump shows Mrs Kelleher and Mahoney family figures in a crowded Irish neighborhood. Patrons at a rough bar, a bareheaded woman fetches a daughter, amid lively chatter and a dramatic pipe performance that ends with the proprietor and crowd sharing a drink.
A fragmented Chicago Tribune excerpt recalls King George IV’s lavish court life and a veteran officer’s question about a gentleman’s income, then shifts to Ohio settlement lore via Senator Sherman’s remarks on early pioneers. It also reports Frank James’s declining health and distant look toward death, with notes on his Baptist roots and Southern Methodist leanings.
A wide ranging page offers home hints on cleaning and preserving items such as white linen, rubber seals, oilcloth, and labels. It suggests using ammonia and water to refresh elastic rings, turpentine blends for oilcloth, and a sugar enriched glue paste for labels. Ant control uses lard oil, while health notes discuss sleep in children, dental hygiene tips, and modest household remedies for burns and headaches. It also touches on farming topics from seed selection, livestock feeding, to pruning, with guidance from experts and period references.
A period style guide describes men's full dress details including worsted fabrics for coat and vest, variations in trousers and bromcloth accents, a shield-like vest shape, light roll collar, rounded corners, and button spacing about two inches. It notes trends toward a slim fit with minimal skin exposure and subtle spring binding at trouser sides.
An old army officer recalls Grant lifting the fear of a young officer under extreme battle stress. The rookie, new to serious fighting, trembled as cannon roars and musket fire overwhelmed him. Grant observed the panic and steadied him with decisive calm and guidance.
Kimball, the best located town in Southern Dakota, sits at the center of Brule County amid premier farming and stock country. The claim is supported by the magnificent crops of recent years, demonstrating the region's agricultural strength.
Aimball sits on the Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Main Line forty eight miles west of the hell aml and twenty two miles east at Camberdame. It features a tie pre die school building rood church es a dirst-era postollive, two banks, two goal hotels, tin elevator, three Timber yards, stockyards, sheds, stores, livery stables, and growing trade. The town advertises inducements for investors to settle and develop the area.
The text describes a lively fair setting with strong mention of rival attractions and notable features. It highlights the town’s agricultural displays, a half mile track, and local enthusiasm for the event, portraying the fair as a premier destination in the Territory.
A bustling urban expansion drives attention to investment prospects. Local officials highlight rising employment, housing demand, and new business openings. Investors are urged to act as infrastructure improvements and market momentum push growth ahead.
D Warner offers platted town lots with alleys and street continuations. Main Street blocks attract buyers as climate compares favorably to Ohio and Indiana, with ample rainfall and pure water. The land promises social and economic advantages for emigrants seeking a new home in Dakota. For details, inquire locally.
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