Mt Vernon News Briefs From Aug 8 1908 Farm and Local Clergy
Mt Vernon reports J B Hoppock leg broken after cow kick and doctor reduces fracture. Henry Schrader dislocated elbow in buggy spill with Pat Kinney. both men noted. Various small town notes on visits, meetings, farm work, and local scenes including shade trees blossoming and stray visitors.
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Mt. Vernon
J. B. Hoppock
Dr. Smiley
Henry Schrader
Pat Kinney
Mitchell
C. W. Boggs
LeRoy Boggs
Harry Holmes
Ford Boggs
Quaker Meeting
Jay Hodgson
Wisconsin
Arland
E. E. Burns
Ella
Huron
Epworth League Assembly
Gertie McEwen
E. J. Haynes
Master Harrold
Sioux City
Harrold
Leo Oswald
W. H. Mytinger
Robert
Iowa
John Enebo
Clint Hoppock
Rock Valley
W.C. Fausler
John Chantry
A. E. Dean
Horse Sense From Mexican Burros Guides Water Find
An eyewitness recounts Mexican burros locating water by inspecting the ground and pawing a dry sand hole. The leading burro digs about a foot, then drinks as the others join, producing cool water for the humans. The tale ends noting the animals lack witchcraft but possess keen horse sense.
When Home Is Sweet and Entertaining on a Budget
Advice from Gentlewoman on making home life happier through small, affordable dinners. Encourage mutual hosting with balanced guest lists and flattering company to improve wives’ evenings at home.
Simple rule estimates life expectancy by age
A rule to approximate life expectancy subtracts the current age from 80 and takes two thirds of the remainder. For example a 20 year old would expect about 40 more years, 40 yields about 27 years, and 60 yields just over 13 years, closely matching actuarial tables.
Forests of the North in British America
The forest area of all British possessions in America is estimated at about 800,000,000 acres. Settlers have intruded into the fringe of the vast woodland, but their depredations are minor beside the scourge of fire that has ravaged it at various times.
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America
Sheridan to Carry South Dakota Troops Home Aboard
The Sheridan transport, purchased in 1898 for 660000, will carry South Dakota soldiers home from Manila. It features top deck space, a library, gym, alcohol ban, and patent bunks. The ship measures 445 feet by 49, with 5673 tonnage, capacity for 31 officers and 1800 enlisted, and sails about 12 knots. Voyage times vary from 23 to 30 days, with Honolulu avoided on return. The regiment was delayed by a typhoon but sails Friday August 11, bound for San Francisco with expected arrival around September 7 or 8.
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Manila
Sheridan
Spain
New York
Nagaohi
Honolulu
Cosling
San Francisco
Sherman
South Dakota
Philippines
Otis
War Department
Building in the Hills Rail Line Readied to Mystic
W T Coad president of the Dakota Pacific Railroad filed the road plot at the land office and preparation for completion of the line to Mystic is underway. A corps of engineers cross section the route while rails and granting work are soon to begin. Old company claims are in escrow and citizens granted further concessions. The line will enter Rapid City from the west, running parallel to the Elkhorn track. The city rejoices over the long held dream nearing fruition.
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W. T. Coad
Dakota Pacific Railroad Company
Mystic
Rapid City
Corps of Engineers
Soldiers Home praised after encampment controversy
Dr. C. B. Clark formerly of this city now pastor at Deadwood says the Soldiers Home at Hot Springs is in fine condition after an inspector rated it the best conducted in the United States. He notes a new cook and improved food reducing earlier complaints, and adds the home is in better shape than during the soldiers encampment though grounds for criticism were not the commandant's fault.
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Deadwood
C. B. Clark
Methodist Church
Hot Springs
United States
Clark
Linn
Cascarets Beauty Ad Claims Clean Blood for Clear Skin
An old advertisement promotes Cascarets as a beauty aid by claiming clean blood yields clear skin. It touts cleansing the liver and removing impurities to vanish pimples boils blotches blackheads and a bilious complexion. Available in 10c 25c and 50c at druggists with satisfaction guaranteed.
Excursion to Riverside Park Sioux City by CM St Paul Ry
A special Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway excursion train departs Mitchell at 6 05 and 7 10 AM Sunday Aug 2 arriving at Riverside Park Sioux City 11 15 AM A rich program includes Edison phonograph moving pictures stereopticon Oberammergau Passion Play vaudeville in the pavilion 1 PM to 3 PM balloon ascent and a championship baseball game Flendreau Indian Club versus Perry Iowa 3 PM Grand Stand free admission 25 cents For further information contact the CMStP agent and Alec for excursion tickets
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ra Y
Mitchell
The
Park
Edison
Oberammergau
Iowa
South Dakota
Flendreau
Perry
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Royal Foot Anecdote From Osborne Visit
An English tale from G W E Russell notes a prince with a deformed foot visiting Queen Victoria at Osborne. The queen and Prince Albert debated warning the young royals or letting them learn on their own. The children made no remark during the visit and later asked about Lord Bertie who had returned to London.
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England
G. W. E. Russell
Osborne
Prince Albert
Prince of Wales
Princess Royal
Lord
London
Bertie
Chinaman Entitled to Death Benefit Sparks Policy Dispute
A Pittsburg life insurance agent sold a $5,000 policy to a Chinese man who believed timely premiums earned him the money. After injuries from a fall, his brother sought $2,500 but was told the policy pays only after death. The doctor scolded for delays as the man lay half dead, prompting questions over entitlement and timing.
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Pittsburg
Beauty In Woman Says A Man's Connoisseurship
A Philadelphia Inquirer quotation recounts a man famed for judging female beauty. He judged beauty by three traits: a pretty hand, a sweet voice, and a spirit in the eye. The speaker notes his inability to see beauty in many girls she found pretty.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Wealth's Beginning Its luxuries and daily needs outlined
The quote explains that wealth starts with a sturdy roof to keep out rain and wind a good pump for ample water two outfits for changing dress dry firewood a reliable double wick lamp and three meals emphasizing practical comforts as wealth.
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Emerson
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