Foundation of a Fortune in Hopper Tramp’s Idea
An Ohio tale recounts Geo W Hopper of Cleveland origin and his Unionville fortune built from a tramp’s idea to seal barrels with water before painting. The unknown benefactor’s clever fix spurred wealth, leading Hopper to promise $25,000 for the man who revealed him. Tramps are welcomed at Hopper properties to this day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Unionville
Cleveland
Lake Erie
Hopper
Geo. W. Hopper
Standard Oil Company of
Erie
Artesian Wells for Lakes and the Dakotas Debate
The article recalls Col. John H. King of Huron challenging federal plans to sink artesian wells in South Dakota east of the Missouri for artificial lakes. It notes Interior Department pushback, meteorology doubters, and argues the government cannot meaningfully raise rainfall by such projects. It advocates conserving water via dams and private use rather than broad aquifer exploitation.
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Congress
South Dakota
Missouri
John H. King
Huron
Secretary of the Interior
H.C. Rizer
Department of the Interior
Turon
Rizer
Great Lakes
Duluth
Buffalo
Dakotas
Col. King
Chamberlain
Graphic
Washington
Brick crosswalks debated in Kimball by Plankinton editor
Clate Tinan advises Kimball on brick crosswalks while noting gravity adhesion and the thickness and weight of paving bricks. The Plankinton Herald contrasts flag stone and plank with concrete as superior, but suggests brick as a preferable alternative to plank for Kimball sidewalks.
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Plankinton
Clate Tinan
Kimball
Clate
Tiian
Thomas
United States
Chamberlain
Sioux Falls
Carpets at A. M. Bowles Offer Wide Selection
The ad promotes over 100 carpet patterns for car pets with a bright line and prices lower than catalog houses. It urges readers to obtain samples and compare prices and quality with Bowles' offerings.
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A. M. M. Bowles
Graduation Examination At Pukwana School House
An examination of all students who completed eight years of the state course will be held at the Pukwana school house in June and 6. Examinations begin promptly at 9 a.m. Those who pass will receive diplomas and be entitled to tuition for four years in their nearest high school. Masniz E. Lona, County Supt.
Dr Miles Remedies Endorsements From Wisconsin Readers
Testimonials from Rev Hiram Bender of Sparta and A Huegin publisher praising Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Tonic for recovery from biliousness insomnia rheumatism and nervous unrest. They credit the remedies with restoring health and urge ongoing use as needed with a free book offer and guaranteed first bottle by Miles Medical Co.
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Pera
Randall
Miles
Dr. Miles
Huegin
Milote Aea
Miles Medical Co
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Warner’s
Mitchell
Bowles’ Furniture Store
Wm. Hixnicus, Pres
A. W. Haxneman, V. Pres
Kimball State Bank
Spt
H. W. Hinrichs
Dewitt’s
DeWitt's
Dewitt
Operanza Av
E. C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
County
Callon
Yanosh
Ay Jumb Ball
S. D. Espect
Tin Charles Mix
Josemer Yard
Kimitaly
Jas. A. Smith
Foundation
Uncle Sam
Brule
Charles
Brule County
J. A. Stransky
Pukwana, South Dakota
Minnesota
Geo. W. James
Ide. M. Snyder
Brooklyn
Cardus
Otilen
Arduti
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