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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1924
Page
2
A man and his companion flee through desert fog evading a Sioux war party. They seek cover in rock fortresses, endure fatigue, and confront a perilous dawn with Indian scouts and a pursuing wolf. The scene blends romance with danger as they plan to outlast pursuers and contemplate a future together.
In Adventure Magazine April issue, Harold Willard Giescon sketches graves in the desert with nameless rogues. Slim Jones Bill Mc Bride Hayne Steve Bell Dutch Van Best and others lie beneath, their fates shown in rough epitaphs amid sand and coyotes.
South Dakota Sunday School convention will be held in Watertown May 20 21 and 22 with about 1900 delegates expected. George W Miller notes Miss Margaret Slattery will attend attracting many to the event and Bishop C G Bennett Dr Hugh Magill and Chas Murphy are among speakers with W Herbert Roberts directing music.
State Auditor E A Jones notes widespread misunderstanding of the South Dakota gasoline tax law among small quantity retailers. Dealers think they can self refund the tax, but the law requires the tax to be paid on gasoline entering the state with exemption certificates issued to customers for collection from the state. Some hardware and lamp fuel sellers have ignored the tax, but all gasoline is taxable with proper exemptions and refunds processed by the state.
Brookings S D May 1 Fire outbreaks of anthrax on South Dakota farms in three counties were reported to state college veterinarians within the last week. Experts issue a general warning to farmers and livestock growers as outbreaks recur from last year, with early signs prompting preventive measures for the coming summer.
State Sheriff Shanks and deputies visited Fairfax South Dakota restoring order. They seized two slot machine sets from a pool hall and found moonshine mash and home brewed near beer at nearby farms. A raid west of town caught John Moos commencing operations with mash and stills.
Yankton Chamber of Commerce announces summer events with multiple gatherings. The South Dakota District Luthor leagues convention will be held here June 22 to 25 with delegates from South Dakota Nebraska Colorado and Wyoming. A committee led by C. W. Nelson and O. Nelson will represent the chamber.
A cow was butchered in a Wilmot area barnyard between Wilmot and Wittia farm in May, with the carcass left on the ground and meat removed. Family members heard nothing and suspects remain at large, described as ghrot.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura Seaj as boosting shaving efficiency and skin purity. It claims four uses including shaving, bathing, and shampooing, with promises of germ protection and a clean, healthy complexion.
An advertisement touts a "Prevgote" tiny bottle sold for a few cents promising painless removal of corn, calluses, and related foot irritants with no soreness. The quirky copy mentions TikTok style terms and quick relief but lacks verifiable details or credible medical claims.
A Bloomington restaurant tale from Spencer involves D N Johnson and A F Maners who welched W0 pounds. They asked the affable waiter if the place fed folk at that hour. The waiter replied that they did, but not all sit. Indianapolis News report notes the exchange.
A mass of reader letters from St Joseph and New Orleans praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing childbirth and restoring health. Women describe easy confinements and quicker recovery, with several testimonials citing improved strength for housework and daily tasks. A nationwide canvas claims many users benefited from the remedy.
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