03 Sep 1898
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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1898
Page
1
Advertisement urges local readers to place notices and display ads at low rates for a steam power plant project. Mentions single column widths, local interest, and decline of positions with potential charges for inserted notices. Readers from all areas invited to apply.
The Graphic is an established paper by its proprietor and one of the oldest in the region. It serves as an advertising platform for Av Weekly, reaches about 9 000 residents weekly, and prints official city and county proceedings. It is described as lively, spicy, independent, and widely read and well edited.
In the aftermath of the Santiago campaign, editorials condemn war logistics and Secretary Alger while praising American soldiers. The piece notes rising pension rolls, with 1,010,356 beneficiaries, and reports on South Dakota delegates to the National Editorial association in Denver. It also mentions Roosevelt Rough Riders and Astor Battery plans for the Paris Exposition and Miss Gould’s relief gift. The piece rails against tariff policy and war taxes, urging reform and accountability.
The ad promotes Swift's Specific as a blood remedy that cures obstinate catarrh by reaching the disease in the blood. It cites a Harrodsburg Ky. case of long-standing catarrh cured after using the product. Also includes notices of excursion rates for fairs and a mortgage sale in Brule County Dakota with default details and the scheduled sale date.
A promotional notice announces a August 1 renewal of a prize deal with an emphasis on a liberal scale and a complete stock of goods at low prices. It lists cash purchase presents including a Banquet Lamp, Smyrna Rug, oak Wall Pocket, Dress Pattern, and a four-piece Glass Set, inviting inspection and offering customer accounts until the right amount is reached by Christmas.
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