11 Sep 1903
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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1903
Page
1
Local diary items report school openings, weather, harvests, and social visits in Chamberlain and nearby towns. Mentions include Jessie Beebe teaching in valley schools, Dr. Treon aiding a patient, land and farming notes, and visits by By rum lasses, W. Clevenger, and others as residents discuss crops, markets, and community events.
Mrs Argus widow of J. Argus died after long illness in Avens Iowa. She suffered years of stomach trouble then a spasmodic condition hastened her decline. Survived by five daughters and her husband she was deeply loved in the family circle. Her passing is mourned by many who knew her as a kind mother and woman.
The Wabash Railroad offers greatly reduced excursion fares to Indiana Ohio and Kentucky with sales on September first second and October sixth. Visitors may travel at very low rates with long return limits.
JS Stransky of Pukwana deposits 8200 in gold at Citizens Bank to the best bushel of corn, to be judged by practical farmers and shipped to Mitchell Corn Palace then State Fair and World's Fair in St Louis. The Sept 1 deadline starts the contest with plans for future exhibitions.
The advertisement asserts that consumption is curable when treated early with Scott's Emulsion. It warns that neglected consumption is often incurable and urges immediate use, claiming thousands of cases show the balance tilting toward health. It offers a free sample and a $1.00 price at druggists nationwide.
Mitchell west-bound train to remain at Mitchell until 4 p m on Thursday September 24 and Monday September 28 to allow people extra time to attend Banda Band concerts, noted as one of the world’s famous bands, in Mitchell. A letter to the State Auditor’s office from “State Auditor Mitchell” arrived this morning, suggesting a response to hot air received.
About eighty attendees enjoyed a country dance at Wellner's on Wednesday evening. Chicago dancer Miss Limpert performed a graceful exhibition that impressed locals. Prof Harve Menegar provided the music for the event.
W G Cook sold his 640 acre farm near Bijou Hills to Mat Pipal of Wisconsin for 16000 dollars, about 25 per acre. Pipal is Jon Pipal’s brother in law, linking local ties. The Brule county land boom appears to stall as valuations stiffen after rapid early gains. Earlier buyers who paid 10 an acre eighteen months ago now face a harsher market reality.
Town council heated over a new south Main street crosswalk costing about 873 dollars, due to a stronger concrete mix. Mitchell noted crosswalks at 18 cents per foot, sidewalks at 10 cents, with five year durability using 6 inches of concrete. The county board set a 1903 budget and tax levy totaling 21,160 dollars for county and school needs, plus road tax for Grand View township.
For over sixty years this old remedy has been trusted by mothers worldwide to ease teething pain. It soothes the child, softens gums, relieves wind colic and diarrhea, and has a pleasant taste. Sold by druggists at twenty five cents a bottle. Ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup only.
A reporter recounts a Salt Lake City excursion featuring a Seeing Salt Lake car tour, an organ recital at the Tabernacle, and a visit to Salt Palace park. They describe a Romanesque bicycle track, illuminated grounds, and summer-night ambiance, followed by professional bicycle and electric motorcycle races with astonishing speeds.
Travel advertisement urges travelers to choose the Denver and Rio Grande Scenic Line of the World with two Rocky Mountain routes between Denver and Ogden. It highlights main line via Royal Gorge and Marshall Pass options, through canyons and Gunnison, with through sleepers to Chicago St Louis Denver and San Francisco. Free illustrated pamphlets available from K Hooper, G P and T A, Denver.
Cripple Creek plans a second geological survey starting this month. District mines expect wealth to increase with depth, potentially to about 2,500 feet, a conclusion Prof. Lakes noted as early as 1892.
September hunting and camping month promotes Cole's Carbolissive salve for cuts burns and bruises. It emphasizes Cole's Carbolisalve available in 25 and 50 cent sizes at druggists.
An Ex change note imagines radium electrons whirling around a crystal with the reader’s face eastward. It compares one electron to a leaden bullet orbiting earth, suggesting a person would be struck from behind five times before touching the ground, underscoring the electrons’ extreme speed.
B L Byer a cooper from this town credits Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving his life after a month of bilious dysentery. He found relief after using the remedy and praises its effects. J E Miller druggist sells the remedy.
A Detroit Free Press item recalls Uncle Rastus stopped by a policeman with two chickens in hand. He explains the birds are for sandwiches at the church picnic tomorrow, saying he is a church member.
The item promotes DeWitt bet witch hazel salve as superior for guts burns bruises boils eczema and piles. It warns of counterfeit products due to popularity and notes E G Poe Co Chicago as the supplier with FE details.
An interesting comparison from Rugby and Marlborough records reveals that today’s English schoolboys surpass their predecessors from a quarter century ago in both height and weight.
Houseseekers Excursions sell one way and round trip tickets on the first and third Tuesdays each month to many southern and southwestern points. Baltimore Detroit and Little Rock routes list specific return dates with seats on elegant equipment. No bus transfer on this route. In Omaha, call 101 Farnam Street for rates and folders from Harry R. Moore, Gen Agt Pass Dept.
The Wife of a King Princess Zorka of Montenegro, widow of Peter Karageorgevitch, is described as a handsome woman whose portraits show likeness to her mother Princess Milena and her sister Helena, queen of Italy.
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