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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1893
Page
3
A compilation of brief items from Mitchell and nearby towns includes mayoral action against gambling dens, tax delinquency notices, advertisements and business moves, multiple visits by county residents, real estate talk, and notices of upcoming meetings. Also mentions Ochsner family death, poultry and farming notes, and regional travel to Pierre and Chicago.
This month has unusual lunar timing with no full moon in Kub- Tunry, while two full moons appeared last month. Parker Press notes Mr. and Mrs. Bowles move to Kimball, opening a millinery stock, as Louis Richards sells a lake and icehouse to Wad. Lindsay who plans a cold storage on the lake bank. A wry quip notes common phrases. Reverend Wittinws will lecture on the Pyramids and Gettysburg at the Presbyterian church, with maps, and Rev. Williams will preach at Capt. Merry’s church. Job Diesel has invented an artesian well drilling trimmer. A wedding is planned in Shell Rock with Levi Wallace present, and regional chatter about Spring and editor’s pants. Names of local craftspeople and mis-spellings appear in scattered notes across the pages.
The piece critiques a local real estate hustler culture, praising a cooperative, growth minded community in Chamberlain. It argues editors and readers should welcome new buyers despite rival land brokers, noting current land prices around Chas, Mx and the risk of bluffing offers. It references Mr Hobson and local resistance to speculation.
Local items include an auction by D B Robinson clearing heavy goods, a council decision to pursue a new at Kinsella corner promenade, and ads for yard services, prize knives, spring health remedies, and photo studio hours. Also classified offers for land near Kimball, farm in Brule county, and property rentals or trades.
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