05 Oct 1895
Page 1
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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1895
Page
1
A spoof poem about women wearing pants stirs humor as readers recall boyhood. The page reprints political quips and jokes including New York sober Sunday curbs, baseball talks, and a flood of editorial jabs.
A travelogue from a Sabbath visit to Chicago describes alley crowds, department stores in full fall display, and observations on bloomers and city life. It recalls Lincoln Park bikes and a fire alarm near Dearborn, with notes on Salvation Army crowds, hotels, and a Sioux City to Dubuque horse race discussion overheard on a sleeper.
The piece surveys varied personages and hints at notable deeds and fates. It notes Nevada Missouri mayor’s charity, lawmakers’ boasts, Mrs Henry M Stanley’s parasol collection, and a list of eccentricities and historical references including the Marquis of Dufferin, Tey Wimothy Dwight, and Sir Constantine George Zeroudachs. It mentions Montant of New York, a blue goods merchant, and Jacob Kinser of Kentucky. It closes with Connecticut Governor Vincent Coffin’s reputation and a widow’s Thanksgiving customs, alongside a Greek merchant knighted by Queen Victoria.
A sweeping excerpt covers animal facts from hawks controlling rodent populations to snake and chameleon lore. It notes rhinoceros horn, chameleon eye movement, dog sleeping habits, and frog swarms after floods. It also mentions Bucklen's Armour Salve and Electric Bitters as popular remedies with guaranteed satisfaction and modest prices.
G Caillouette a Heaver ville Illinois druggist credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his life after la grippa left him near death. He says a bottle from his store and three bottles total restored health starting from a oral dose and he would not keep store or house without it. A free trial is offered at F E Millers drug store.
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