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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1894
Page
3
In dialogue between New Pickering and Nora the daughter, a suitor named Beorge is pressed about marrying Nora. The mother challenges the idea, arguing against a young girl deciding such a change, while Nora hesitates but hints at possible acceptance under pressure.
A mis-spaced advertisement claims Dr Tierce’s Factorite Prescription eases labor by aiding nature. It asserts reduced pain and danger, shorter confinement, improved nourishment for the child, and prevention of morning sickness and nervous distress during pregnancy.
Knowledge extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative with gentle, cleansing effects on the kidneys and bowels, curing constipation without weakening them. It promises relief from colds, headaches, and fevers and credits medical approval, sold in 500 and 1 bottles by druggists, manufactured by California Fig Syrup Co.
A bronze equestrian statue of General George J. McClellan was unveiled at the northeast corner of the city hall plaza. A grand civic and military pageant with about twelve thousand participants marked the event, with prominent attendees including General Schofield and Governor Pattison. The total cost reached 19000 dollars, funded by public subscription through the McClellan Memorial Association.
A fragmentary obituary or tribute recalling General George Wallace Jones of Dubuque. It notes his early life, friendships with Andrew Jackson Daniel Webster Henry Clay and Abraham Lincoln, his status as the first US senator from his state, and his later financial reverses. It mentions his pension, rental income, and a near-fatal incident involving William H. Reward, Lincoln's secretary of state.
In Saginaw Michigan on October 24 a meeting led by Rev Thomas and Robsent of All Saints church formed a union of prominent women to regulate house servants. Members vow no service on the streets after 10 PM, no gossip, and firings enforceable. Twenty eight women signed. A New York dispatch notes police arrests in Terney City as part of a separate story about a police conspiracy.
A fragmented report covers Lord Rosebery and party leaders pushing for abolition of the Lords veto with Liberal backing, amid excited crowds in London. It notes P. O'Connor’s praise and signals renewed momentum for constitutional reform alongside upcoming union federation talks in Norwich and a UK iron and steel conference addressing foreign competition.
In Patten Nebraska around October a chief was killed prompting Omaha detective Vieward to pursue a suspect linked to long time local presence. A photo identification led to a plan to seize the murderer without papers while a governor’s reward of 600 stands for the arrest. A medical bulletin reports the emperor’s sleep and appetite as unchanged.
A Hungarian backed blast at Lael Run Sunday morning kills several inmates and fatally wounds Funke Nowaski Mich ael Callota George Selacky while injuring a dozen others. Twenty four sticks of dysmite placed under the building exploded on signal, wrecking the structure and sending debris everywhere. A special train with physicians rushed to the scene to transport the injured to the city. The event includes unrelated mock dialogue and an odd clothing anecdote, reflecting a damaged OCR page.
A devastating blaze at the West Street Hotel destroyed the worn corrugated iron building. Sixteen people died and many more were rescued or unaccounted, with bodies identified by hotel register later. The fire started from a lamp explosion at the head of the main stairway and spread rapidly as occupants leapt from windows in night clothes. Police and fire crews faced challenges locating exits and controlling the flames as the inferno burned through the interior.
A $20,000 blaze swept the Jones and Waight livery stable on Main Street East in Manson, Oct 27, damaging multiple nearby structures. Losses included storerooms, a blacksmith shop, and various merchants while several insurance carriers are listed with partial valuations. origin of the fire remains unknown.
A peculiar case from Omaha National Bank vaults reports sums of money disappearing in an unaccountable manner. No employee suspicion exists and officials deny any clear leads as authorities search for the missing money and motive.
Examination of Mrs E Alline for insanity continued amid protest by defense as to sufficiency of evidence. Neighbor Mrs W S Roberts testified of alleged wife abuse by her husband. Section reports: five story Broadway Leonard streets building Holts Freisted wine house destroyed. losses around 150000. Major Coxhead cleared in military inquiry of fraud.
Honore Mercier former premier of Quebec died this morning at about 45 after a prolonged illness. Crowds gathered as details of his death circulated, with officials noting a long illness and unconscious state prior to death. Mercier left behind Mine Mercier and children as the family faced the loss.
Eastern and Western Routes conference committee gathers at the Southern hotel in St. Louis to discuss uniform fare division, rules for trips from Michigan, and charges for transfers. Officials from Chicago, Peoria, Moline, Paxton, Muscatine, and other points participate in planning route modifications and territorial equitable practices.
In a U S district court session Judge Poster ruled on a motion in the Santa Fe Case involving Foster Vamax and a stockholders reorganization dispute. The judge sustained the position against nonresident defendants while overruling much of the action for resident defendants. the trial, to consider merits, was adjourned to 2 PM with all nonresident defendants stricken from the complaint.
Detrats Executive in Ull Again at ambush town meeting reports Rence Aoodfillow presiding. Steveny J KO Tryon and Fire Chief dommes Billott filed suit in Wayne circuit court against Mayor Pingreo for malicious prosecution. The action seeks 55000 in damages, alleging wrongful acts during August and related to arrests and detentions.
An OCR impression shows a period piece discussing rising cigarette smoking by women, social proprieties, and a wealth of tobacco ads. The text references New York drug trade, society clubs, and a reward offer for Hall's Catarrh Cure, with multiple wholesalers and product pitches included. The piece mixes commentary on gender norms with commercial cigarette promotion and patent medicine claims.
A fragment discusses insect sound production and acoustics, noting Entomologists recent interest in tymbals and sound boards. It cites Toninia Gampanion and Mr Lowland of Jersey, exploring how insect voices resemble musical instruments and echo human methods of sound amplification.
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