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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1888
Page
4
The article describes widespread labor unrest and industrial development across major regions. It notes English and colonial workers mobilizing, factories expanding, and new plants planned in Alabama and Pensacola, with rail, gas, and mining projects drawing labor. It highlights rising apprenticeships disputes and shifts in immigration and agricultural machinery production amid a dynamic economic landscape.
A Dakota wife recounts a perilous winter journey from prairie homestead to Chicago to marry Frank Healy. Amid a deadly blizzard, they sheltered in a cave with her father and mother, aided by a minister from Bunker. After forty eight hours they were rescued. the ceremony proceeded as planned with Frank pledging lifelong partnership despite the life threatening ordeal.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt discusses postponed weddings due to brides’ worries and the fall wedding rush. It lists superstition laden marriage days and unlucky dates, then shifts to a long retrospective on George W. Melville, John Howard Payne remains, and a mix of aphorisms and poems from various sources.
The passage blends a retelling of Ariadne and Minerva turning a mortal weaver into a spider with dense 19th century commentary on socialism and governance. It cites Cardinal Manning and reflects on labor, centralization, and the dangers of state employment, juxtaposed with humorous vignettes and assorted notices.
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