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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1903
Page
10
A reader letter argues Canada offers vast land and poor rail prospects, noting government control of land and roads. The writer claims many Americans regret long stays, advising Western farmers not to emigrate, and mockingly critiques annexation prospects and rail expansion.
Dr James O Rea dy and family departed this week for Kimball to establish a new home and practice. He has long served Milbank and Grant County as a physician and health board member, and will continue his medical work in a less crowded field while maintaining ties to his Massachusetts origins and farm near the area.
An opinion piece asserts a stark belief about gender roles, claiming women abandon desirable careers for traditional tasks. It argues nine out of ten women choose cooking housekeeping nursing seamstress work over professional positions, and ridicules any man who would accept such arrangements.
Mrs Clas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana writes that she suffered severe coughs and consumption. After failing with other medicines she used three bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery, fully cured her, and she gained 58 pounds. It is guaranteed to cure colds bronchitis and related lung troubles. Trial bottles free at I J Millers drug store.
An advertisement claims Chamberlin s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can cure severe diseases when taken as directed with exhey and it will cure. The message is presented by a Miller, a druggist, urging proper treatment.
The Sioux Falls Journal notes Wet June delays in potato harvest and a hot dry spell after rains. Lacey Bros. of 160 acres near Shenandoah are emerging as potato kings with 200 bushels per acre two years ago. this year forecasts 30 000 to 40 000 dollars. Their operation uses two miles from the city on Sixth Street with extensive equipment and irrigation to cut costs and raise yields.
Burk's Mammoth Pavilion announces a Thursday July 20 revival of Uncle Tom's Cabin by a traveling company. The production features painted scenery, mechanical devices, and a two-part outdoor concert by Michel's Metropolitan Band and Duncan's Orchestra with southern melodies. Admission 25 cents for adults, 10 cents for children.
The Huronite reporter described the De Vore Hoover milker operating at the Newton dairy. A single operator could milk twenty to twenty five cows per hour with a small gasoline engine driving a vacuum pump. The system uses pipe to create suction and drive milk from cows, overcoming prior device objections and promising easier dairying.
Chief Keith found a gold watch in a small package at the mall accompanied by a note asking to return it to its owner. The note mentions Mr. Zimers and asks police to locate the owner so he can have the watch returned. The writer says Zimers once helped him and he can spare other watches for this sake.
The Brule county Normal Institute will convene in Chamberlain on August 10, 1903, for a two week session. O M Coursey, Davison county Supt, will be conductor with assistance from Prof George A Fry of Mitchell, Miss Nina M Nash of the model school, and Miss M of the Educational Publishing Company of Chicago. The county superintendent may revoke any certificate for neglect to attend institute. All county teachers urged to be present.
Officials report extensive land frauds in the Pierre and Rapid City districts, with special agents at Rapid City and Pierre investigating alleged entries. Cattle companies are blamed for luring soldiers widows into homesteads, often with partial compliance and fake structures. Authorities caution that scope and numbers are not yet known, with several weeks needed for thorough investigation.
The Kansas City Star notes a common belief that editors are rare in wishing to be bankers, while many bankers would prefer editing if possible. The piece argues editors are born, not made, and a newspaper office fits only those truly suited to the vocation.
In Baltimore Democrat Howard, a peculiar fish is described. It resembles a cross between a bull head and a lizard with a jelly like substance body, four short legs on its belly, a bull head muzzle, small narrow eyes, and a greenish brown color. The creature reportedly struggles on land.
I, A, Guiledge, Verbeni, Ala, describe a terrible illness with 24 tumors and piles. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured me when other treatments failed, effectively treating burns and pains. Available for 250 at I, Bb. Miller drug store.
An old and well tried remedy, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, praised for sixty years by mothers for children. It relieves wind colic and teething pain, softens gums, and calms distress with a pleasant taste. Sold by druggists. five to ten years’ use cited.
An advertisement urges use of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to vigorate the liver aid digestion regulate bowels and prevent bilious attacks sold by FP Miller druggist.
A festive note describes Collier's monthly drawing offering cash prizes and gifts for readers who review issues and answer printed questions. It outlines the grand prize of 4 dollars plus an additional 25 dollars, several smaller prizes, and cumulative honors for consecutive monthly winners. Details include a drawing by Charles Dana Gibson, ticket prices, and a Sunday rail excursion from Chicago area points with travel packages and reservations.
The Record Herald describes the weekly Answers by Experts department with Dr Orison Swett Marden leading discussions on success for young men every Wednesday. It lists recurring features for women health drawing and child development, penned by nationally known authorities across weekdays.
An advertisement presents Fountain Nourishment as a health tonic and Kodol as a cure for digestive disorders. It mentions selecting products from a catalog, sample tests, and home furnishings, with claims of general health benefits. A Bud Doble quote touts Carbolisalve for sores and speed cracks, priced 60 cents to 1 dollar.
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