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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1903
Page
8
The city water tank and pumping costs are broken down. Sprinkling by residents affects water levels, pump time, and expenses. Auditor reports seek a clearer view of revenues versus operating costs, noting current rates and potential to cover at least half the plant’s operating cost.
The Sioux Falls Argus notes unanimous state sentiment on the change of proprietorship at the Platte Epitome. Most praise the shift, with Clare Tinan of the Kiatu GrApuic appearing only as a silent voice and unlikely to dissent.
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female weakness, prolapse, and related ills, promising a $500 reward for any uncured case. A testimonial from Mrs. O N Fisher claims renewed health, color, appetite, and weight after five bottles, while warning against substitutes and urging readers to mail for Common Sense Medical Guide.
Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana recalls suffering from consumption and severe coughing, spitting blood after walking a block. She credits three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery at F E Millers drug store for a full cure and a 58 pound weight gain. Trial bottles are free.
An old ad touts cholera infantum as a dangerous disease but claims it can be cured with Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil, when used as directed on each bottle. Sold by F. B. Miller, druggist.
Classified ad listing one year prices for Youths Companion and Dakota Farmer with multiple publication combinations. Offers discounted bundles and wholesale rates for various periodicals, including the Sioux City Tribune and New York World, with customers free to specify preferred titles.
A Philadelphia Ledger collection prints parent letters to teachers criticizing public school priorities. A vociferous note urges stopping perceived physical torture and emphasizes basic reading, arithmetic, and self-control, arguing for sound knowledge over fashionable reforms. The piece cites Emerson on directness of uneducated voices and warns that broad reforms distract from core learning.
The Brule county Normal Institute will convene in Chamberlain on August 10 1903 for two weeks. O M Coursey Davison County Supt will conduct with assistance from Prof Gen A Fry Mitchell principal Miss Nina M Nash Aberdeen model school superintendent and Miss aa M Strawn Chicago Educational Publishing. County Sec 2296 allows revocation of certificates for neglecting attendance. All teachers urged to attend full session.
Offer highlights over 100 patterns for cars and pets with a bright line of carpets priced lower than any catalog. Compare with our samples and prices to see the quality.
City council enacts water metering requirements with Sept 1 1908 deadline and a 2 cent per 100 gallons rate, repealing prior ordinances. Also establishes Main Street grade rules, curb and sidewalk standards, and cross streets elevations. Includes health product ad for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
An old remedy advertisement touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a sixty year staple for teething with soothing, pain relief, and wind colic cure. It also promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills claiming gentle stomach and liver support without griping. Sold by I. E. Miller.
A fragmented notice discusses editor feuds between T nan and Davis of Platte Epitome, mock praise for turkey roasting, and mentions Boston Herald plan for a Democratic Washington paper. It extols The Chicago Record-Herald sports sections, plus Chamberlain's tablets advertised by F. R. B.
A fragmentary advertisement touts stomach and liver tablets as improving appetite and digestion and urges avoiding sending money to distant stores, promoting local home prices and sales. The text reads like a terse sales pitch for the product and a general call to buy locally.
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