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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1885
Page
5
Post office hours announced with opening times and closures. Eastern Mail closses at 8 0 A M daily and Sundays open 10 A M 1290. money order and general work hours detailed with weekday close times and special notices for holidays.
Kimball in 1884 marked Dakota’s standout boom with Main St graded, new sidewalks, opera house, bank, elevator, and several sturdy buildings. The piece praises growth, urges broader investment in a first-class grist mill, and calls for active support of local commerce, newspapers, and town promotion to sustain momentum into 1885. It notes railroad optimism and warns against stagnation, urging citizens to circulate money locally and attract new residents.
Attendance and enrollment details for Dis No 2 Kimball Township report show 20 pupils taught 19 days with 15 average daily attendance. Names listed include Harry and John Roberts, May McCartney, James Connelly, and others. ad hoc notes mention remedies and notices from J G Bloeser and local merchants.
The Index claimed a Kimball gristmill is likely but not yet assured. D Warner may donate land with rail side track access and $1 200 has been raised toward securing the first mill with generous incentives. Also notes on Teachers Institute at Shiner Waldro and upcoming W T U and prayer meeting events.
An old ad mentions Murray and Snyder's honey and Butler's flour price drops, urging buyers to consult Butler before purchasing flour. It promotes La Salle Illinois 34 Vein Coal at Butler's and offers feed-store order placement. Also notes three sixes of hard coal at Bager's or Dexter feed store.
Hogs grocer ads offer groceries provisions and meats. A. Park roasts peanuts while G. E. Schwindt promotes unlimited real estate loans with favorable terms. Wetherell Kent advertise neckwear for the holidays and urge boys to visit for their shopping.
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