Gibbon Named for Sisseton Post Honoring Civil War Leader
Long obituary of General John Gibbon detailing his Civil War milestones from Virginia to Gettysburg and his postwar promotions. Local reports note Decoration Day observances by W R C chapters in Anlkton and Meade Gettysburg, with memorial ceremonies, flag presentation, and social events.
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John Gibbon
Sisseton
Pennsylvania
North Carolina
3D U. S
Florida
West
4Th
U. S. Art
McDowell
Richmond
24Th Corps
Lee
Big Hole Pass
Montana
Stanley W. R. C
Hermosa
Annie Mills
School House
Baker
Therce
Beware Mercury Ointments for Catarrh Warned Against
An advisory warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as harmful to senses and the system. It endorses Trall's Catarrh Cure from I J Cheney Co Toledo and Hall's Catarrh Cure made in Toledo with internal action. It notes testimonials free and sales by druggists with price 76c per bottle. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trall
I. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Hall
Toledo, Ohio
F. J. Cheney & Co
Electric lighting expansion eyed for Armour and Platte
John Absher of Wagner reports a company planning Armour and Platte electric plants and a Wagner Mitchell line is buying heavy machinery for Armour and Platte. Equipment orders are large for Armour lighting and Platte plant, but delivery may miss the fall festival. An electric light franchise application before the city council could be acted on Monday.
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John Absher
Wagner
Armour and Platte
Mitchell
Armour
Platte
Absher
Make Hay While the Sun Shines in Thrifty Household Advice
A farmer’s wisdom about preparedness warns that sudden illnesses like dysentery and cholera morbus can strike a family. Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is recommended as immediate treatment and should be kept at hand. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Deadwood Divorce Study Targets Lawrence County
J Swinburn of the U S Bureau of Statistics has been examining Lawrence county records to document divorces from 1887 to 1905. He notes 540 divorces in the period, a notably low figure, and will extend the survey to other South Dakota counties. Details of methodology remain undisclosed.
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Deadwood
South Dakota
United States
J. Swinburn
Washington
Bureau of Statistics
Lawrence County
Swinburn
City council acts on alley relocation and coal contracts
The council approved relocating a rear alley behind Dr. Dobson, awarded a 700 ton coal contract to Fullerton Lumber Co. at 4.49 per ton, and authorized bids for 500 more tons of Pocahontas run coal. It investigated Main street drainage, accepted resignations, and postponed the electric light franchise second reading to Aug 15 to allow gas company talks.
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Pocahontas Mine Run
Sewer Committee
George Liko
Arthur Wright
Alderman Burns
Mitchell Gas Co
Absher
The Limit of Life and Electric Bitters
The piece argues life expectancy can be extended with advanced knowledge and proper care, pinpointing ages 50 to 60 as critical. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic to revitalize all organs, backed by Diehl & Brown druggists, price 50 cents.
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Nature
Diehl & Brown
Express Rates in Nebraska Conflict With State Law
Nebraska express companies unite against the Railway commission enforcing a 25 percent rate cut. They offer a 15 percent reduction as a compromise, while the commission's authority to accept remains uncertain. The piece argues Pennsylvania’s high express rates are similarly burdensome. It suggests railroads should handle more express business for lower costs and shareholder advantage.
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Philadelphia
Nebraska
State Railway Commission
Pennsylvania
Regular as the Sun Dr King's New Life Pills ad
An old fashioned sales line touts the sun's regularity and promises digestive regularity with Dr King's New Life Pills. Diehl and Brown druggists guarantee the product at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Diehl & Brown Druggists
Rate Discrepancy Noted In Electric Plant Franchises
A. H. Pease explains to The Republican that Aberdeen and Mitchell electric franchise actions show a ten cent rate feature. He says Aberdeen papers overlooked this rate in contrast to Mitchell, where the same company seeks an electric light franchise. Aldermen in Mitchell questioned price discrepancies and heat.
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Aberdeen
Republican
Pease
Mitchell
Fron Wagner
A. H. Pease
Buckley’s Arnica Salve Praised By Bluff Prominent
Bluff resident C. G. Hays declares Buckley’s Arnica Salve the quickest and surest healing salve for sores burns wounds and piles. Sold by Diehl & Brown druggists for 25 cents with guarantee.
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C. G. Hays
Bluff, Mo
Buckley
Diehl & Brown Druggists
Seaman Tops Chicago Market With Angus Cattle
I W Seaman returned from Chicago after selling two carloads of cattle. His Angus two year-olds set a top price at 7.40 per hundred, 40 cents higher than others, averaging 112.18 per head. a second carload of mixed yearlings brought 6.10. Seaman attributes success to alfalfa and ground corn feed and hisRunning Water stock ranch reputation.
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I. W. Seaman
Chicago
Seaman
South Dakota
Summer Diarrhoea in Children Remedy Note
Summer diarrhoea in children should be treated promptly with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy followed by castor oil to cleanse the system. Rev M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota reports its value for summer disorders in children. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
M. O. Stockland
M. BE
Little Falls
Mion
Nebraska anti pass law under scrutiny in railroad case
Minneapolis Journal notes Nebraska enacted an anti pass statute and questions how railroad attorneys in a town use passes. The state may probe whether the lawyers devote most work time to the railroad to determine eligibility for free transportation. The issue is described as worthy of investigation.
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Minneapolis
Nebraska
Lincoln
Assessment Rises for Telegraph and Telephone Lines Statewide
The State Board of Equalization completed telegraph and telephone line assessments and plans to assess railroads and express services next. Western Union in the state rose from 240,000 to 250,000, Postal Telegraph from 2,801 to 3,500, total increase 10,700. Local rural lines often reduced while tolls and exchanges rose. Dakota Centre system grew from 265,000 to 313,000, up 58,000 for the year.
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State Board of Equalization
Western Union
Pierre
Dakota Centre
Otsego Journal Endorsees King’s New Discovery
Wm M Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertsville N Y endorses Dr King s New Discovery as the most popular remedy in Isexyo County and a infallible cure for coughs colds and lung throat diseases The advertisement promises guaranteed satisfaction from Dieh Brown s drug store and touts the product as the best prescription known for respiratory illness.
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Isexyo County
Wm. M. Dietz
Otsego Journal
Gilbertsville
N. Y
Dr. King
Dieh! & Brown's
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Sus C. Morton
Robert L. McCook W. R. C
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Fleck
Winigar
Flick
Meade W. R. C
Gettysburg
Temple of
Kaine
Francis Warren
Meade Corps
EB. B. Champlin
Koulkton
Sally W. R. C
Mary Spurling
Forest City
Corps
Laughlin
Soldiers Home
Nelson
Home Board
Carnegie
Phil Sheridan W. R. C
Faulkton
Aostette
A. W. Chase
R. & W. Goods
W. H. Comes
Exmore
National Vapor
Board of Equalization
County
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