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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1894
Page
3
An advertisement extols the health benefits of a pure liquid laxative, praising its gentle action on the kidneys liver and bowels. It claims popularity with millions and medical approval, noting bottles priced 50 cents and 1 dollar and produced by the California Fig Syrup Co with the product name on every package.
The Times reports a large gathering of over 4100 people as a campaign speech by a U.S. congressman addressed tariff policy and its impact on American industry. He urged keeping production and wages in the United States, warning on European competition and employment drops.
In Le Mans on October 13, Farquhar defeated Nicholson 6 4 6 4 to win the state championship on the club courts. The match, a direct challenge, kept Farquhar with the title for two years as the closest and most extended contest of the season with several games reaching deuce multiple times.
A federal grand jury investigation yielded few indictments beyond counterfeiters and Internal Revenue violators, with reports centering on Ashland area fraud rumors. Supreme Court cases noted include Upreme vs Young Ippellan and several others, while religious missions and local life are glimpsed in unrelated snippets.
Oct 15 report from Painceton Ky details a mob of 19 or more men who attacked Princeton jail, seized a prisoner, and hanged him at a beech tree three miles away. The victim, identified as Griffey, was shot and mutilated. authorities suspect Christian County ties to the act.
Prof Rudolph Virchow fiercely denounces Darwin's origin of species theory at the Annsbruk anthropology convention. He calls the monkey theory harmful to anthropology and questions the descent of colored races, arguing heredity and atavism shape race development, while stressing uncertainty in human origins.
A late 15th to 18th century population study ranks European cities by growth with Dusseldorf leading at 41 percent and Rome showing the largest natural increase at 19 plus percent. several cities show declines. A Venezuela report notes rebels capturing Matorin and pressing Crespo to resign. A human anatomy note explains how portraits seem to follow observers. A humor excerpt and anecdote about racecar talent and Blumer dialogue conclude.
A wave of perjury indictments and arrests sweeps the territory with Charles W. Garland among those jailed. About 200 indictments pend in district court while fifty have been sent to the penitentiary for perjury tied to homestead filings under the land law. Democratic clubs in Altoona and Washington report rallies and Civil Service Commissioners discuss partisan employment abuses and measures to curb false assessments.
A late night overland train robbery near Sacramento ended with four bags of gold looted from the express car. Bandits held engineer Williams and fireman at gunpoint, forced uncoupling, and escaped as the engine rolled toward the city. The crew sustained injuries. authorities spread a wide search as descriptions circulate.
An aeronaut describes a perilous balloon voyage during a gale. She rises to around 1000 feet, then maneuvers through shifting winds and a cyclone before landing near a mountain, with ballast loss and barometer readings noted.
A chaotic transcript records ex governor Wil Spwule's Ottumwa arrival and public rally in a lively, crowded scene. Democratic hopefuls including F Dale of Des Moines and Keane's state campaign staff planned speeches at Hur Ge, with town demonstrations and canvassing underway amid crowded venues and a mix of cheering and comic remarks.
Indignant passengers on a New York Telegram report recount a disturbing scene aboard a moving train. A young couple and two women confront a man accused of abusing a baby during travel. The exchange escalates as authorities or guardians attempt to intervene and restrain the offender.
A garbled passage references a sleuth in a Tamily and Gotal context, mentioning conspirators and a friend of the family explaining the actions. It notes light ties and a lack of door violence, with a remark that Glirise Tin Scientists disapprove. The excerpt is cryptic and unclear.
Assist Nature Pellets are touted as a pure vegetable remedy to ease constipation and bilious symptoms. The ad claims mild, harmless action with no dietary changes, suitable for all ages, and warns against substitutes while promoting regular bowel movement and improved digestion.
An English vhyshing who once lived in Africa details banana beverages, distinguishing banana beer from banana wine. He explains production methods, fermentation, and the resulting beverages called inuenze and Mubisi, with variations using millet and bottles for sparkling wine. Discussion touches on banana beverage trade and currency notes.
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