Dick Lyon Elected Democratic State Central Chair in Rapid City
The Rapid City meeting unanimously elected Dick Lyon of Vermillion as chairman of the state central committee to lead the Democratic campaign. He will appoint secretary, treasurer, and a nine-district executive committee within ten days. The convention's nominations faced legality questions, with several tickets to be named by petition under the Good Government title.
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State Central Committee
Dick Lyon
Vermillion
Rapid City
Onse
Andrew Olson
Congress
C. J. B. Harris
Yankton
Secretary of State
Olson
Bryan and Lee Club
la Follette
Soule
Col. Parker
Fiske
Sioux Falls
Lee
Becker’ S
Supreme Court
Board approves high school building bonds and appoints committees
A special board meeting ratified the high school building bond issue. Treasurer Smith closed the bond sale totaling 71,310 paid by Mitchell Trust Co with a 2,310 premium on 69,000. Committees for Finance Buildings and grounds Teachers Tuition Supplies were named, and J. D. Coy elected janitor for Longfellow building. Levy for running expenses set at 27,600.
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Board of Education
Litchfield
Foster, Weyler
McKeel
Smith
Mitchell Trust Co
Litchfeld
E. W. Heyler
Foster
G. Scheurenbrand
A. B. McKeel
Neo
E. Foster
B. McKeel
Sa. B. McKeel
J. D. Coy
Longfellow
County Institute Opens with 100 Teachers Enrolled
Davison county hosts an eight day normal institute led by Superintendent Quigley. A morning delay in class assignments gave way to a noon enrollment of 100 teachers, with only five men among them. Faculty includes Hoff as conductor Warfield Claypool Walrath Browne Conley and Quigley. Institute ends August 12.
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Quigley
Normal Institute
Davison County
Institute
E. H. Hoff
G. A. Warfield
Jennie L. Claypool
Jessie Walrath
O. Ev’ Browne
Mt. Vernon
Delia Conley
E. J. Quigley
Gastronomy In Milan Through Then And Now
Milan has long been famed for its food culture with residents deeply valuing cuisine, sweets, and public banquets. The text notes Milan’s historic love of eating, street ice cream, and al fresco celebrations tied to trades and patrician festivals.
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Milan
Senator Sprigham on speeches and humor
A Washington Star quote shows Senator Sprigham saying he avoids funny stories in speeches. He explains audiences enjoy a joke then pass it on, but poor tellers ruin it for others, leading people to doubt a politician who uses humor.
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Senator Sprigham
Washington Star
Spelled In Full We Never Abbreviate Names Says Editor
A veteran newspaper man recalls a former editor in chief who forbade abbreviations. He insisted on spelling out states and proper names. In a misprint incident Mosart became Mosart’s Massachusetts after a meticulous proofreader rang the word for clarity.
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Mosart
Massachusetts
Omaha
Radical new school superintendent praised by locals
The Louisville Courier Journal reports on community reactions to a new school superintendent described as radical. The critic notes he has eliminated complex procedures and gossip and urges teachers to govern by common sense and straightforward rules.
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Farmer Haw
Louuisville Courier-Journal
Mr Henpert's Effort Letter to Absent Wife
Bohemian notes recount Henry Henpert composing a playful reply to his wife who is visiting her mother. He jokes about not plastering sentiments with taffy and excuses his neglect by claiming to be busy making hay while the cat is away. He signs the letter as is and sends it.
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Henry
Ilenpekt
Gidley
Bohemian
Dramatic Meadow Drama Scene Heats Up Romance
The melodramatic scene features a beautiful heroine fleeing a rocky chasm as a tall tragedian confronts her. The heroine declares defiance while the villain presses the pursuit, with Cecil Livingstone bearing a dramatic interruption about a catcher's mitt.
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Cecil Livingstone
Detroit Tribune
Noted Dialogue on Character in the Smart Set
A quote from Catholic Standard and Times contrasts perceptions of a man in the so called smart set. It argues that disdain for a person’s character can paradoxically make him more interesting within that social circle.
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Catholic Standard and Times
Busy Times Ahead
A tourist and a quiet native discuss the coming season as one suggests riot potential while the other anticipates spring plowing, noting the country will be stirred up considerably in a few weeks. The exchange captures rural anticipation and labor progression.
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Boston Post
What Did He Get Ma Belle’s Hand In Cleveland Plain Dealer
A brief exchange reveals a man asking her father for Ma Belle's hand and receiving a confident reply. The dialogue hints at a forthcoming engagement with a notable limp mentioned as a sign of the verdict.
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Mabel
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Magnifying Power of Imagination Wins Praise
A scientist praises the telescope for revealing wonders while a magazine publisher counters that imagination offers greater magnification. The exchange appears in the Washington Star, illustrating the contrast between scientific and imaginative insight.
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Washington Star
Ananias Responds on Labels in Pittsburgh Post
In a satirical exchange, Ananias bristles at being called a liar but would rather be known as a wealthy malefactor. The Pittsburgh Post presents the wry remark as a commentary on reputations and success.
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Ananias
Pitteburg Post
The Mysterious Gegenschien Seen Opposite the Sun
A faint round light in the sky, called the gegenschien, is described by a scientist as possibly a cometary or meteoric satellite of Earth. It may be a cloud of meteors about 1,000,000 miles away, orbiting in a year with sun and meteors opposite the Earth, possibly 86,000 miles in diameter like Jupiter.
Indian Shopper Prefers Paying For Goods In Store
A Stroud Oklahoma Messenger report notes Sac and Fox Indians rarely speak in stores yet buy items openly. One incident recalls a woman purchasing varnish and later returning for another can, joking that they could not eat the can Tom Hall sold.
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Tom Hall
Tom
Stroud
Okla
Messenger
Golf Outrage on A Fife Course
The Earl of Wemyss on a Fife course once nudged a near hole ball into the cup with his boot. An angry old caddie toppled the clubs in protest, crying that golf is golf as he spoke.
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Earl of Wemyss
Fife
A Walpole Anecdote Turns Silly at Dinner
Mrs Blake recalls a humorous Horace Walpole tale but cannot locate its source. She questions Henry Blake and Mr Barton, who deny knowledge or ability to tell a funny story. Mr Markham and Mrs Blake argue over ownership while preparations for sandwiches proceed.
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Horace Walpole
Mrs. Blake
Henry
Mr. Sellers
Blake
Sellers
Mr Windsor
Windsor
Mrs Blake
Mr. Barton
Walpole
Mr. Markham
Brain fatigue after years of work causes insomnia
The London Mail notes that retired brain workers often suffer insomnia as the brain, used to high blood flow during active life, does not adjust to reduced nourishment. Excessive mental activity lingers after retirement, leaving the brain with too much demand for blood.
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London Mail
For Sale Land Near Loomis Letcher Mitchell Mt Vernon
For sale two quarters near Loomis one near Letcher one near Mitchell and others near Mt Vernon and Waterloo with high cultivation. Owner sells directly to buyers avoiding agent commission. E L Hosteter Waterloo Iowa references First National Banks Mitchell Mt Vernon S Dak and Waterloo Iowa.
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Loomis
Letcher
Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
S. Oak
E. L. Hosteter
Waterloo
Iowa
Natal
Banks
Mt. Vernon S. Dak
Waterloo, Towa
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Patton & Miller
Chicago
Miller
High School
A. Yr
W. Chase
County Institute
of Institute
Gastronomy
Italy
Bernaldo
Radical
MR. Henpert
Wisconsin
John Gund
la Crosse
America
John Gund Brewing CO
Lacrosse, Wis
T. W. Keavey
Sioux Falls Branch
North Phillips Ave
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Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Scallin Bros. Druggists
Winter Bros
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