10 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
1
The Lake Preston Times cites ongoing Roosevelt renomination chatter as grandstand. The Argus Leader argues stalwart clubs manipulate support while criticizing old members blocking new ideas like Hall's lumber bill. The piece urges voters to replace entrenched legislators.
The piece argues 1903 levies were 4 mills, this year 44, with 155000 more raised now. It claims 1903 funds paid debt while 1907 bonds none, notes deficits, and accuses reformers of exaggerating waste. It adds 14 mills for a binding twine plant and a mill for deficiency from the old administration.
The Canton News reports the reform administration inherited a total state indebtedness of 217101.04 after cash in the general fund was set aside for debt reduction, arguing the public is not misled by higher levy figures. It notes special taxes used to color the budget as costly while asserting full transparency.
In a public letter C H Tinknam argues the 2 125 000 appropriation left the state with debt risk and a 2 342 000 revenue need for the next biennium. He endorses a four mill tax plus other revenue to cover obligations, praises economy and education reforms, and notes a forthcoming board of education overhaul.
The De Smet school district warns of severe crowding as primary and high school classes exceed room capacity. With 59 pupils in the primary, two grades on one room and a growing incoming class, officials fear refusal of tuition pupils and a need for more space.
La grippe coughs are dangerous as they frequently develop into pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops the cough but heals and strengthens the lungs so that no serious results need be feared. The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar contains no harmful drugs and is in a yellow package. Refuse substitutes. Sasse's Pharmacy.
A medical ad warns that kidney trouble often develops silently and can lead to fatal disease. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Sasse's Pharmacy endorses the product.
Foley's Aoney and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by Sasse's Pharmacy.
The article states Illinois supplies the finest broom corn and brushes, with Kansas producing cheaper stock shipped to Illinois for manufacture. It cites a 50 million broom season worth 10 million dollars, with Illinois yielding 15 to 18 million brooms and Oklahoma and Missouri also contributing.
Taft arrived at Yale in 1874 weighing 225 pounds and immediately drew attention in freshman tug of war. He earned many college honors including Skull and Bones Phi Beta Kappa and the Boule. He served as class boat club president and spoke at commencement as salutatorian of a 121 member class.
Malamite dogs in Nome grow ferocious from malnourishment. The Northern camp establishes a dog pound and will shoot owners who neglect care. Dozens of sled dogs already killed. hundreds may die to keep Nome safe for residents. Women and children report attacks. safety measures are urgently needed.
A Sunday sermon portrays a young man plagued by shame and remorse. He reflects on his meanness and misery, discards his cost, then his vest, then his shirt, and finally comes to himself.
A lone fisherman steadies his reel and wreath as the fish pulls away from shore. He hauls the line, grips the jug, and braces for another moment before the strike.
A sultry August afternoon finds Henderson of Henderson & Henderson flailing as a shopper and companion parade a crowing infant through a carpet store. The two women linger, admiring roll after roll of carpet while the shopkeeper wipes sweat and struggles to maintain service. They ignore the clock, planning to catch a train with the baby delighted by the display.
A specialist in ineoonia recalls sleep fasting in the 1860s to 1880s as a craze in the United States. Notable champions included Ww. C. Woodford of San Francisco with a 168 hour 48 minute wake, Hervy Jackson of Detroit and Adolph Mueller of Milwaukee, all now deceased.
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