Mail order houses face protest from local merchants
Canton News argues local retailers must out advertise mail order catalogs to protect business. editors urge persistent, intelligent ads and lower costs to reach readers, noting catalogs spend large sums and that newspapers should charge modest rates to carry notices. The piece links stronger local trade to aggressive local advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
Emall
Keivsnen
Fic
Canton News
Artificial Lakes and Rain Continued From First Page
The piece argues against large scale artificial weather control noting meteorologists doubt government attempts to alter humidity and rainfall. It claims importing water from artesian strata to improve climate is impossible and that soil disruption, prairie fires, and widespread settlement influence climate more than artificial lakes or wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gower
South Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
Gearhic
Dewitt's Little Early Risers advertised as cure for constipation
An ad for Little Early Risers pills claims they cure constipation biliousness and liver troubles by stimulating secretions and moving the bowels. The copy asserts complete removal of the trouble with continued use for a few days and no recurrence, sold by Fred Miller, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewitt
Fred Miller
Driyelkt
It Must Come A Woman's Change And Its Remedies
An advice notice promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a universal remedy for the change of life. It claims to ease discomforts, alleviate nervous symptoms, improve mood, appetite, and sleep for women undergoing menopause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Promised Reward Offer
A 500 dollar prize is offered by the Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription proprietors for any cure of Lentorrica and related female diseases. Testimonials praise the medicine from B Carlisle of Hay Manchester and a Coffee County supervisor, claiming life saved and wide use over eighteen years. A buyer notes satisfaction with the medicines and a guarantee, while a later writer mentions receiving the Common Sense Medical Adviser. The ad ends with address hints and a guarantee of payment if no cure is found.
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Pierce
United States
Carlisle
Hay
Manchester
Coffee Co
Pean
Fife
Death of John Woodraska Sr in Eagle township
John Woodraska Sr died at his home in Eagle township on Sunday. A well known longtime county resident of twenty one years he was respected by many. He leaves a wife three daughters and eight sons. He was 76. The funeral drew large crowds and burial occurred in Ployd cemetery.
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John Woodraska
Eagle Township
Woodraska
Ployd
Bank Burglars Sentenced in Gannvalley Court
Two men described as a hard looking pair were chased and captured after the October 20 bank break at Gannvalley. They were tried in Judge Smith's court at Gannvalley, convicted on circumstantial evidence, and sentenced to four years at the Sioux Falls penitentiary. They were brought to Kimball by Sheriff Daniels and a deputy and sent away by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platte Jant
Gannvalley Bank
Gannvalley
Smith
Sioux Falls
Kimbal
Sherif Daniels
Memorial Day Observances Delight Crowd at Opera House
A large Memorial Day crowd honored departed soldiers. The opera house was packed with some unable to gain admittance. The band played several selections as Company A provided escorts to both cemeteries. Exercises followed the published program with school children noted as especially interesting. Rev. R E Hayes delivered a notably fine address.
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R. EL. Hayes
The New Teachers and Principal Vacancy
The school board met Friday night and voted to re-engage Miss Beebe, hired Miss Mae McCreary for the intermediate, and noted Miss Warner did not apply. The principal position is vacant as Prof. Holbrook declines another year, though he could take it if desired. Holbrook’s broad satisfaction as principal is noted, and Switbal remains active in musical circles beyond schools. Kinsball and the town lose a capable young man if he leaves.
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Miss Beebe
Kinsball
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Recognized as the only dependable remedy and pleasant to take. Especially valuable for summer diarrhoea in children and credited with saving many children's lives each year. For sale by KF E Miller, druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhamberlain
KF. E. Miller
Quick Arrest Cure Promised by Local Salve
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama was twice in hospital with a severe illness described as a cake of plies causing 24 tumors. Doctors failed to help until Buck len’s Arica Salve was applied and allegedly arrested inflammation and cured him. The ad touts pain relief and mentions Miller’s drug store pricing at 25 cents.
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Bucklen
F. E. Miller
J. A. Gulledge
Verbena
Ala
Miller's Drug Store
Tim
Trouble with Box Elders and Tree Pests Across Town
The note reports a new pest on box elder shade trees with small green lice feeding on leaves in Kimball and Chamberlain. Spraying with Paris green and a foot pump sprayer has been tried. Past issues included big green worms. experts say pests arise despite care, and borers target often transplanted ash and box elder. A Yankton nursery suggestion: rub transplanted trees with cheap soap several times the first summer.
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Kimball
Democrat
Chamberlain
BE. P. Ochsner
Gurney
Yankton
Balm Claims Rapid Healing for Wounds
An antiseptic remedy named Chamberlain's Pain Balm is advertised to heal cuts, bruises, and burns without maturation and much faster than standard treatments. Sold by F. E. Miller, a druggist, promising quick relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. E. Miller
Druggis
Startling Evidence for Dr King's New Discovery
Fresh testimony pours in declaring Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds unequaled T J McFarland Benterville VA reports three years of bronchitis cured after using the remedy Equally effective for lung and throat troubles Pneumonia and grip Guaranteed by F E Miller druggist Trial bottles free regular sizes 50c and 1 00
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
T. J. McFarland
F. E. Miller
Carpet patterns and prices at A. M. Bowles
A. M. Bowles offers over 100 carpet patterns including car pets for pets with a bright, premier line at prices below any catalog house. Quality is highlighted and readers are invited to compare samples and prices with their own.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. M. Bowles
Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promised for Fifty Years Use
An aged advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a longtime remedy for children with colic and diarrhea. It claims to calm crying, soothe gums, and cure wind colic, urging mothers to demand Kalow's Bottle Syrup as the genuine product and warning against other kinds.
Where Opportunity Lies Joe Trigg
A motivational piece urges young men with basic schooling to pursue agriculture and food production to help feed 100 million people. It argues understanding earth, livestock, forestry, and gardens builds practical value and broadening character, calling readers to consider the path.
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Joe Trigg
Comic Colored Supplement Promises Laughs on Sunday
Promote a Sunday humor feature from The Chicago Record-Herald urging readers to try its Comic Colored Supplement. The ad touts eight colored and black and white pages with witty illustrations, praising its mood-lifting effect and artistic color work. It also includes brief product mentions for Chamberlain's tablets and local ads for baby carriages and resident dentist services.
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Chicago Record- Herald
Foreclosure Notice and Remedies in 1903 South Dakota
Mortgage default declared on April 24 1902 by W Lane and Madge K Lane to Gapren of Hot Springs Brule County South Dakota. Amount due $8000 interest $ or total $86143 with attorney fees. sale by sheriff at Chamberlain front door on July V date. Premises described as Lot 3 Block 2 in First Addition to Ball City. Kimball South Dakota May 20 1903 Esby M Guirrrn A S Braver Attorneys for Mortgages.
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W. Lane
Madge K. Lane
Atata
South Dakota
Gapren
Hot Springs
Fall River
Boath Dakota
Bruiw County
Booth Dakota
Connistain
Tainidtdys
Chamberlain
Brule
Atate
Kimball
South Dekets
Esby M. Guirrrn
Braver
Final Proof Notice In Chamberlain District 1908
Department of the Interior notice names James Kuchera and others seeking final proof on claims at Chamberlain South Dakota. It lists witnesses Chris Weisfiock of Kimball Charles Walshofl ock William Clementa and Daniel P Robart with residence and cultivation requirements for their respective patent summaries. The notice identifies the land lots and legal descriptors and directs proof before the local register at Chamberlain.
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Department of the Interior
Land Office
Chamberlain
Tad Reopirer
James Kuchera
NW Bees
Biwent
P.M
Hynarmoa
Chris Weisfiock
Kimball
Charles Walsflock
William Clementa
Daniel P. Robart
Chas’l. Brookway
Kogint
Graduation Examination At Pukw a School House
An examination of all those who completed the eighth year will be held at the school house in Pukwana promptly at 9 a m. Those who pass will receive diplomas and be eligible for four years in high school. County Superintendent Minnie B E Long notes next teachers certificates exam will be at Pukwana on the first Friday and Saturday in June, beginning at 8 30 a m. Superintendent Mrsxtz E Lona reports.
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Pukwi Oo Ane
Sha
Minnie BE
Long
County
Pukwana
E. Lona
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J.B. McLean Medicire CO
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Nature de Lgeda
Pal
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I. A. Weeks, Kimball
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A. D. Jones
Sioux City
A. Willy
Graphic Hinck
Tae. Smith
Graphic
Sioux City Journal
New York World
Graphic Dakota Farmer
Ceyee Cs Blau
Lioux City
New York
F. B. Miller
Bowles Furniture Store
J. W. Clevenger
EK. F. Scott
Witt
F. Hy Miller
Buffalo
Chas Mix
Aurora
Brule County
Wwen! Estate
F. A. Reynolds
Kimpall
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