Local people depart for business and travels amid heat
W H George Milwaukee agent leaves for Chicago to attend business matters. Mr and Mrs F L Moyer and Miss Igin depart for the Black Hills. J J Lahey Mitchell National Bank assistant cashier returns from Chicago and St Louis. Butterfields head to Chicago and New York for fall and winter dry goods buys. Sunday hits 100 degrees with a hot wind, then a cool northwest breeze. Mrs George E Langley arrives from Willow Lakes to visit her parents. Langley injured July fourth in a runaway and treated in Lennox. Dr and Mrs J G McCartney and Henrietta tour the Black Hills. Modern Woodmen of America names Dr Freyberg head physician for the state, moving headquarters from Sioux Falls to Mitchell. EH Pearman appointed state deputy, to base in Huron. Pearman met Freyberg and Deputy Verry. he has 20 years in Woodmen work and 4 years in the field as a special deputy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Moyer
George E. Langley
Willow Lakes
W. H. Wilkinson
Langley
Slaman
Lennox
Grand Lodge
Woodmen of America
Madison
F. W. Mreyberg
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
EH. Pearman
Kansas City
Kans
Huron
Pearman
Freyberg
Verry
James Lee Saved by Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville Ohio writes that her husband James Lee credits his recovery from severe lung trouble to Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy, advertised as a throat and lung tonic, offers quick relief for coughs and colds with a guarantee. Diehl Brown’s drug store sells 60 cents to $1.00, trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zanesville
Mary Lee
James Lee
Dr. King
Diehl & Brown's
Non-Residents Burdened by Buffalo County Tax Shift
Buffalo county board of equalization adopted a land assessment plan taxing non residents at $800 per quarter section while residents faced $500. Judge Smith ruled non residents must protest at the board, leaving outsiders to bear the heavier tax load for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Commissioners
Buffalo County
Board of Equalization
A. E. Hitchcock
Man Bitten by Mad Dog Heads to Chicago for Treatment
E A Young, traveling salesman, was bitten on the thigh by a ferocious dog about 20 miles south of town while selling patent medicines. The brain of the dog was sent to Chicago, where test results indicated the first stages of madness. Young departed for Chicago for treatment, with a 15 day period to rule out injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Young
Chicago
The
Pasteur Institute
Mr. Young
Electric Bitters Prove Effective Family Remedy
Mrs. M. M. Davison of San Jose praises Electric Bitters for headaches biliousness and sluggish liver and bowels noting pronounced health benefits in a bottle. Sold with guarantee at Diehl Brown's drug store priced 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Davison
Gifford Ave
San Jose
Cal
Diehl & Brown’s
A Cool Gun Fighter in Tombstone Legend
The Baltimore American recounts Marcus A Smith recalling Tombstone Arizona in 1880. He narrates Harry Leslie a Georgia man who killed an ambusher in a saloon, then calmly resumed his drink after the verdict. Leslie had been his client when acquitted by a quick jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone
Ariz
Marcus A Smith
Congress
Pennsylvania Avenue
Harry Leslie
Georgia
Leslie
Baltimore
Hall's Catarrh Cure Guarantee Affidavit 1886
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. promises one hundred dollars for each uncured case of catarrh. Notarized December 6, 1886 in Toledo Ohio. Cure described as systemic and mucous surface action. Sold by druggists for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleason
F J. Cheney &Co
Overeating and the value of chewing in meals
A doctor warns against counting bites and overanalyzing meals. He argues overeating harms less than under eating, praises chewing like herbivores, opposes capsule diets, and says nourishment requires bulk to sustain tissues and vitality.
Diamond Bearings for Electric Meters Advised
The New York Tribune notes Geneva Electric uses diamonds and sapphires from Australia and other countries for meter shaft bearings. It states diamonds are the hardest substance and sapphires rank second, ensuring minimal friction and long life despite higher upfront costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Electric Company
Australia
Holland
London
Paris
Brazil
New Zealand
New York Tribune
Arnica Salve Cited for Sore Feet and More
Mr. W. Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sore feet burns cuts sores and all abrasions. It is also recommended for piles. Try it at the drug store 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Mr. W. Stone
East Poland
Maine
Diehl & Brown’s
Hair lace tale from sixteenth century royal intrigue
London Express notes a rare point tresse lace made from human hair. The piece, once kept in French cabinets, dates to early sixteenth century. Margaret Countess of Lennox reportedly sent a small square of the lace to Mary Queen of Scots, illustrating belief in the queen’s innocence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Countess of Lennox
Darnley
Charles Lennox
Bess of
London Express
Mrs. Chas EB Smith Adopts New Life Pills
Mrs Chas EB Smith of West Franklin Maine says she uses Dr Kings New Life Pills as a family laxative because they are effective and gentle. Sold at Diehl Brown's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas EB. Smith
West Franklin
Maine
Dr. King
Diehl & Brown’s
Hunters Mistaken Tracks Reveal Slide Man Thumb Marks
Two hunters walk through a moving picture as they pursue bear tracks. The lead hunter pauses and declares the tracks are not bears but the slide man's dirty thumb marks, a humorous observation from Bohemian Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohemian Magazine
Architectural designs spark a budget dispute
Mr Snooks admires a design and asks its cost. The architect reveals a $1,600 bungalow with an estimated build price around $8,000, prompting questions about expenses as reported in Judge's Library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Snooks
Seamen Hear Flaming Metaphor at South Shields Meeting
A London Chronicle example shows an enthusiastic South Shields seamen’s meeting speaker urging the crowd to seize the tide “by the flood and grasp it red hot” in a vivid mixed metaphor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shields
London Chronicle
Bennett Defends Title Then Retires From Single Scull
The Sporting World reports champion Harry S Bennett may retire if he wins the national regatta at Connecticut River on Aug 14 15 Springfield Mass. Bennetts aim is to avoid facing Warrock clubmate Alexander Warnock next year in singles. Durando Miller of NYAC is seen as a strong challenger this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry S. Bennett
Connecticut
Springfield
Mass
United States
Bennett
Alexander War- Mack
Warnock
Durando Miller
New York
A. C
Philadelphia
Greer
Fred Shephard
Miller
New Category Cup Trophies Introduced at Dunwoodle Country Club Yonkers
Dunwoodle Country Club in Yonkers New York launches a novel golf cup scheme splitting members by occupation. Clergymen will compete for the Domines cup with lawyers doctors merchants and brokers already assured. Seventeen cups were in competition in June with wins on Memorial Day Fourth of July and Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunwoodle Country Club
Yonkers
N. Y
Ban Johnson Endorses Irregular Benefit Game for Cy Young
President Ban Johnson sanctioned a special benefit game for Cy Young between Detroit and Boston on August 13. He acknowledged irregularity but said the clubs could arrange any format or gimmick to boost attendance, including exchanging batteries and other features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cy Young
Ban Johnson
Boston
Detroit
Johnson
Yale to Stick to Gales Ferry Regatta Training
Yale officials deny Springfield origin stories about moving training to the Harvard national regatta course. Yale owns Gales Ferry buildings remodeled with 8 000 to 10 000 dollars from Payne Whitney, former varsity captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yale
Gales Ferry
Yale University
Springfield
Mass
Harvard
Payne Whitney
Hackenschmidt May Be Down and Out in Wrestling Return Doubt
The Russian Lion Hackenschmidt may not resume wrestling after illness and an operation that caused temporary paralysis of his left hand. His health status casts doubt on a comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hack
Hackenschmidt
Perfect Diet and Life Balance for Immortality
The article argues physical immortality hinges on maintaining perfect balance between waste and renewal in the body. It cites Hammond and Allen on self renewing bodies, links aging to waste buildup, impure diet, and negative thoughts, and asserts science and theology reconcile the body with eternal life through divine life principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Hammond
Thomas J. Allen
One Word in Time About Kidney Health
A Mitchell resident Robert B. Mayberry credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief after five years of kidney trouble described as a misdiagnosed backache. He cites severe edema and painful passages, noting the pills provided significant relief and expressing confidence in a permanent cure. FosterMilburn Co. sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Robert B. Mayberry
Lawler St
Mitchell, S. D
Dean
Bright
Diehl & Brown
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
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W.H. George
Milwaukee
Mrs
Butterfield
J. G. McCartney
Henrietta
Black Hills
Buffalo’ County
A. D
Diamond Bearings
Harry
Highball
Dr. Hooker
Ed Geers
Peoria
Ill
Margaret O
Oro
Sweet Marie
Chicago Motor Club
S. H. Scallin
C. F. Paige
Wm. Scallin
Sec. and
Treas
Electroliers
Scallin Bros. CO
Northwestern Conservatory
Northwest
QAI
Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Doan
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