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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
5
A long local item lists many names and happenings from Chamberlain and surrounding towns. It notes travel of residents to Des Moines Mitchell Kimball and Yankton, social events, baptisms, weddings, church activities, and a street-crossing contract. It mentions Elocution programs, elocutionists, and a WCTU convention in Kimball.
A Mitchell circus day ended with disappointment as the west train was not held until after the show. About five hundred left early and as many missed the train, with over twenty four hours for some stranded. The railroad faced urgent travel demands and mail duties, while officials tried to hold the train. No blame attached to the Milwaukee company, as Supt. Collins was awaiting Chicago orders and tickets sold elsewhere could have funded a special train.
County commissioners granted J W Brunskill a liquor license in Kimball after the council refused. They aim to collect 190 for the county and 600 for Kimball, while Brunskill plans to start immediately and defend the action in court if needed. The Britton case looms as a statewide watchpoint with opinions split on licensing limits versus monopoly concerns.
Madison Outlook reports that Press bureau manager Tinan receives many letters from publishers arguing capital location matters little to them. The piece hints at exposing publishers to show the capital's location does affect them, framing a broader debate. The Iroquois Chief notes a second question about liens.
The article describes a heated water debate in Kimball with the governor readying militia backup. The press piles on sharp rhetoric as residents fear shortages and potential costs, urging calm and prayers that lives and money won’t be spent for scant supplies.
A compact ad lists prices like Mill Flake $1.30 for 5, Patent $1.25 for 5, Creme $1.20 for 1 and $5.25 for 5, plus Meal graham rye breakfast items. It promotes Cole's Carbon soap as a luxury yet essential medicated toilet soap for delicate skin. Sold by all druggists.
Colusa man Joe Gallowick testifies enduring fif teen years of rheumatism with no relief until electric Bitters. He praises the tonic as the best remedy for rheumatism liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Sold by F E Miller with satisfaction guaranteed.
Farley Iowa Advertiser reports the June 3 1903 wedding of Charles A Joseph to Mary Clow at the home of Mr and Mrs ete H Young with a tasteful decoration of flowers and ferns. The Rev Archdeacon Judd officiated the ceremony in a small gathering of immediate friends and relatives. Also advertised are remedies Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with money back guarantee and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure praising stomach health and Coles Bloodbuilder claims.
A special excursion via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad departs Kimball at 4:40 a.m. Sunday July 19 with return at 6:00 p.m. from Platte. Highlights include a grand concert at 1:30 p.m. a baseball game Alexandria and Bridgewater Canton at 2:20 p.m. balloon ascent at 4:00 p.m. and a village of Indians in native costumes. Round trip 2.35. Tickets through the Wicket Agent.
Mrs. Alice Miller of Morgan Texas recounts a six year battle with chronic diarrhea. After failed doctor visits and expenses the family moved to Bosque county and bought Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One bottle, costing a few cents, cured her and restored health. Sold by EF Miller, druggist.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a guaranteed remedy for bleeding and protruding piles. A user from Summerton claims two boxes cured an eighteen month problem after decades of suffering, noting relief lasting over eighteen months with no further incidents.
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