City Council Approves Twenty Year Gas Franchise Deal
Near midnight the city council finished its session with Mayor Silsby presiding. Discussion covered bills totaling about 700 dollars, street repairs, fire department equipment, and a twenty year gas franchise. The council delayed repeal of the exclusive franchise while noting improved electric service and debated potential litigation effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsby
Stout
Perry
Koch
Curtis
Miller
Hannett
Scriven
Herbert
M.D. Lewis
First
Sanborn
Maxon
Doute
James Duneamyfag
Fire Department
Chamberlain St Ame
Kibbee
Treasury
Justice McKinley
McDonald
Alderwan Stout
Messrs
Minvagers
Smith
Itouti
Electric Co
Alderman Scriven
Electric Company
Perry, Miller and Koch
S. J. Moore
G. A
Nelson
Sioux Falls Visit Promotes Cement Building Blocks
The committee will travel to Sioux Falls on Friday to inspect new cement blocks intended to cut building costs. The council then adjourned after discussing the bids to be advertised at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamunett
Clerk of Courts
Wm, Nash
A. Sodergren
Emil Becker
L. Bb. Millard
F. L. Logan
Ed Devy
C. A. Reeves
L. J. Koch
C. W. Deaney
Francis Maguire
A. J. Parshall
J. H. Simpson
A. H. Betts
W. J. Frad
Silbsy
Hannett, Curtis, Perry
Miller
Sioux Falls
Dow
Tenacious voyage to a distant consulship
A Pacific coast federal judge described a vacancy in a south Pacific island group. A friend was appointed and sailed from San Francisco to assume the post. Months passed with no oath possible, as the king moved islands and hid in the brush. After two years the consul was sworn in and fully qualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Pacific
San Francisco
State Department
Wheel Repair Lesson From a Watered Tire Anecdote
Justice Marshall learned a practical trick from a passing Black man when he failed to fix a loose wheel. The man instructed him to back into water and spin the wheel, wetting all spokes. The judge admitted he had not thought of that simple solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Marshall
Virginia
Elephant Love in Bengal Ailing tusker dies amid herd sorrow
A wild elephant and its younger companion damaged crops in Midnapur district Bengal. Baba Ganjan Lal Malla tried to kill the larger animal by shooting its leg, but it lingered a month. The younger elephant tended the wounded one with mournful cries before the pair parted after the tusker died.
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Midnapur
Bengal
Baba Ganjan Lal Malla
London Express
How Trees Differ as to Their Roots
Trees with equal length roots struggle while unequal roots find diverse soil depths for nutrients. Oak and pine cannot share soil. each strains differently for sustenance. Pines favor light sandy soil with sun and rain, while oaks and maples seek warm clean soil and strong nourishment.
Satirical Reward After Fatal Bleeding by Surgeon
A French lady awarded a surgeon a reward for bleeding her during an operation where a lancet cut an artery and the patient died. On recognizing her impending death she left a will demanding that the operator never bleed anyone again. The will left him an annuity of 800 francs for his lifetime.
Second Fiddle Joke About Count and Musician
A humorous exchange features Mr Henpeeque meeting the Count de Dieppe. The Count praises the music, while a punchline reveals he believes the husband plays second fiddle to his wife, a witty remark on skill and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henpeeque
Meekins described as a terror by his wife
Mrs. Meekins recounts fear of Mr. Blood fearing to speak in his presence while her mother remains silent. Mr. Meekins laments the man’s brutal reputation and wonders how the fellow could be so feared.
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Geo. W. Atkinson
Atkinson
Mitchell Printing Company
Capital launches county wide offer with map and coupon deal
The Capital announces a county wide promotion offering a Davison county map and a year’s subscription for 1.50 to entice readers. A coupon book with 150 one cent coupons provides rebates, plus a Dakota Farmer subscription and household thermometer and barometer. Local merchants listed redeem coupons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
E. Frank Peterson
J.W. Rakestraw
Davison
Hanson
Dakota Farmer
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Alderman Stout
Raw Co
Derman Hannett
Mitchell
S. D. H. D. Butterfield
S. D. A. T. McGovern & Sons
S. D. Motley & McKeel
S. D. Morgan & Son
S. D. L. D. Gale
S. D
J. H. Ferris
T. H. Crampton
Ethan
C. Fitch & Son
Mt. Vernon
J. Dougherty
U. S. Leeland
Maddox & Parker
S.D
Mary Nesdas
Mis Vate
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