Early 1900s Chamberlain notes and local updates
A stream of town news covers illness and visits by residents from Chamberlain and nearby towns, sales and property notes, weather impacts, farm reports, a water works contract, recitals, and social events. Highlights include a new water system, a large cistern issue, and a portrait of community life.
Tramps Descend on Mitchell After Harvest Work
The annual pilgrimage of tramps along the Jim river valley appears again in Mitchell during harvest. Hoboes sleep by the station and near the water tank, ride freights north, and elude train crews. A brakeman injured a tramp who remains in a Mitchell hospital. Milwaukee assigns two policemen to monitor the visitors.
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Jim River
Mitchell
Farenaugh- Sells
Argyle
Milwaukee
No Pity Shown for Years of Pile Trouble
F A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama recalls a long run of pain from a terrible pile condition with 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him after other treatments failed. The salve also helps burns and aches and pains and is sold for 25 cents at F E Miller drug store.
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F. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
F. E. Miller
Creameries Rebound as New Coop Opens Dell Rapids Plant
Local creameries regain momentum as outside cold storage interests pull back. Woonsocket seeks to reclaim control of a former plant while Dell Rapids reopens under a new cooperative, promising fair milk prices and strong farmer profits amid shifting partnerships.
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Woonsocket
Woonsocket Herald
Minneapolis Cold Storage Company
Trust
Eer
Publishers Mutual Insurance plan discussed by state pencil pushers
The Sioux Falls article notes Howard C. Shober of the Highmore Bulletin G R Tinan of the Kinncart Guarate and L D Wait of the Armour Herald joining a call for a meeting at Huron to plan a large scale Publishers Mutual Insurance company. The piece cites Tinan’s long push for such an organization and predicts a broadened venture beyond printers insurance, potentially covering merchantile risks with substantial capacity. It mentions past interruptions and the expectation of forming a governing board and bylaws, with emphasis on big entrants and broader coverage.
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W. O. Clough
Sioux Falls Argus
Howard C. Shober
Highmore Bulletin
G. R. Tinan
Kinncart Guarate
L. D. Wait
Armour Herald
Huron
Mutual Insurance Company
Tinan
Association
Joe Frudenfeld
Trian
Brother Tiian
Tiian
Shober
Walt
Joe
Hayle
Pension applicant seeks relief in harsh wartime memories
A letter to Senator Hitchcock from Joe Golo bick of Colusa Calif describes long years of rheumatic pain and torture. He credits Electric Bitters with complete relief and cure, praising its power for liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Sold by EF Miller with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee.
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Sylvan Winter
Chamberlain
B.G. Watson
Ohio
Winter
Kimball
A. W. Hanneman
Tom Galligher
T. A. Miller
Hitchcock
Sechery
Ole Soljer
Joe Golobick
Colusa
Calif
EF. E. Miller
Dakota Realty Dispute Sparks Sioux City Report
A terse Sioux City Tribune item notes ongoing real estate chatter about a Dakota project, reflecting statements from male sellers from last year regarding Jard property dealings.
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Sioux City Tribune
Dakota
Dr King’s New Life Pills Sold by F. E. Miller
A promotional notice declares Dr King’s New Life Pills the busiest little thing, claiming to transform weakness into strength and lassitude into energy. The ad touts mental power and health benefits, selling at 250 per box through F. E. Miller.
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Dr. King
F. E. Miller
At The Mill Prices And A Sales Claim
An advertisement lists prices for patents and cremes, then touts F. E. Miller Will Bus it Back. It promises no risk when buying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a money back guarantee if not satisfied after use. It claims the remedy is the most successful bowel complaint treatment and the only one that never fails.
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F. E. Miller
Chamberlain
FF. B. Miller
For Sale and Exchange Notice from J A Stransky
High grade road equipment for sale and various exchange offers. Includes a near new road grader, Dakota land in Brule County, a Marion South Dakota residence renting $10 a month, a Minnesota 10 room house renting $20, plus a stock of clothing and gents furnishings in What Cheer Iowa. Also two Huber separators 40x60 and 42x64, and a Pukwana South Dakota livery outfit with teams. Write to J A Stransky Pukwana SD.
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Dakota
Brule County
Marion
Minnesota
What Cheer
Town
Huber
Pukwapa
Ths
J. A. Stransky
Pukwana
Remarkable Cure of Diarrhea in Morgan Texas
Mrs. Alice Miller of Morgan Texas recounts six years of severe diarrhea with failed physician treatments before trying Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. One bottle cured her, costing only a few cents, after she saw a testimonial matching her case. Sold by F and Miller, druggist.
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Alice Miller
Morgan
Texas
Peace County
Chamberlain
F.&. Miller
Catarrh and Digestive Ailments Promoted by Cure Claims
An old ad copy describes catarrh of the stomach from indigestion and lists remedies including Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from Coppell Texas, Cole's Bludbilder tonics, and Cole's Carbolisalve for itchy skin and sores with guaranteed results and prices.
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J. Rines Coppell
Tex
F. BE. Ler
Cole
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Cured Chronic Piles Claim
A testimonial extols DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for long standing hemorrhoids. The writer says bleeding piles endured for over twenty years were cured after using two boxes, with only a minor flare up months later.
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DeWitt
Ela
Tisdale
Summerton
Fyler
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