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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1887
Page
2
A long critique from Iowa condemns modern public schooling, arguing elementary basics are neglected for advanced topics. The piece cites teachers’ certificate failures in Dubuque and urges reallocation of time to core basics to prevent early, widespread ignorance among high school graduates.
A Tennessee colored preacher built a small church and revival then stole a cow for $13 to fund the work. He claimed fifteen "eris" and six promising mourners on the anxious bench before authorities closed the revival and jailed him. The piece also notes a quarrel between newspapers and a Washington tale about two colored boys. Iowa women increasingly manage farms including stock farms, dairies, and more.
A fragmented old newspaper ad touts Buckien's Arnies Batve as a universal salve for cuts ulcers and other ailments with promises of guaranteed satisfaction and refund. It mixes claims for Dr King s New Discovery and Electric Bitters with testimonials, pricing, and distribution by local druggists, reflecting period patent medicine promotion.
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