Curious Potatoes Stir Exposition Interest In Marshall County
The Madison Sentinel notes Marshall County farmer Charley Tidrick has a curiously shaped potato resembling a human form that he may submit to the St Louis Exposition. The piece also reflects on editorial notices, theater safety failures after the Iroquois Theatre fire, and social commentary on California winters and Indian marriage customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Sentinel
Marshall County
St. Louis
Charley Tidrick
Chamberlin
Troquois
Dick Halladay
United States
New York
San Francisco
Chas. A. Dana
New York Sun
Dana
Chicago
Harrison
Iroquois Theatre
Carter Harrison
Davison and Slughes counties hog counts contrasted
The Howard Democrat weighs a debate over which county has more pianos and organs then pivots to compare Davison county with 5 611 hogs and Slughes county with 134 hogs. The columnist uses a humorous analogy about boys fighting to draw a comparison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Democrat
Davison
Hughes
Davison County
Slughes County
Allen Brothers Run Volga Tribune Five Years
A P Allen notes he has controlled the Volga Tribune for five years and praises the paper’s appearance and the Allen brothers as skilled printers and journalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Allen
Volga Tribune
The
Tribune
Allen Boys
Germans Press German Opposition Over Rockefeller Oil Victory
Germany develops opposition after John D. Rockefeller increases control of crude oil across the continent. The article questions what actions will follow as German forces react to Rockefeller's success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Continent
Local newspapers praise editors and presses in Howard area
The Howard Democrat and neighboring papers reflect on editor affiliations and future Sioux Falls enrollment. Oacoma Argus notes nine years of publication under hardship yet steady quality, while the Howard Democrat nears its fifteenth year with praise for Levi Wait’s influence. The Hudsonite backs Judge Jamison’s reelection, contrasting with attacks on publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Democrat
Reeve
Reeves
Sioux Falls
Mahomet
Press Association
Howard
Oacoma Argus
Fulford
Levi Wait
Democrat
Reeve & Thomas
Reeve Bros
Dr King's New Life Pills Boost Family Health
A nostalgic ad notes the pills ease stomach and liver troubles and claim to cure. The copy promotes availability at Miller's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Miller’s Drug Store
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Bears
J. A. Smith
C Whitbeck
B. Luis Ard
Myrtle Smith
Rocky Mountain
Albert Lee
Loff
California
Kansas City
America
Joe Trigg
Iowa
Hudsonite
Jamison
Hudson Tribune
Robt. Schaber
Tie Graphic
England
Astors
J.A. Stransky
Pukxwana
South Dakota
Hnmes
Pres
New York World
Inter Ocean
James P. Beebe
F. H. Stewart, M. D
Kimball
Wolf
Calia
A. S.stover
Attorney-at-Law
Brala Co
Severa
Severa’s Kidney & Liver Cure
Bright
Att Rec
Ea Rapids
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