Republican Electors Call Mitchell Convention Aug 24 1898
The Republican electors of the state set a delegate convention in Mitchell South Dakota on August 24 1898 at 12 o clock for nominating candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state treasurer superintendent of schools attorney general railroad commissioners and other business. Delegates will be apportioned by county with one for each seventy four votes or action. The call notes state taxes and levies for the year and mentions railroads telegraph and telephone assessments. Anecdotes and quotes follow unrelated to the convention.
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South
South Dakota
Mitchell
S. D
Treasur
Comral School
Public Lands
Action Cso Ee
A. O
Blican Cinate
Pierre
Leas
Annie Haynes
Mt. Vernon
J. W. Ottman
Ethan
Ottman
Annual Meeting Attendees List From First Page
The record lists numerous attendees including H. C. Bockhover Clark John H. Firey Aberdeen J. H. Ferris Carthage Mel Smith Woonsocket and many others across South Dakota towns. Traveling wholesale drug men include W. D. Simonds St. Paul James E. Miles Cincinnati Frank Rogers and B Nordham Chicago W. D. Arnold St. Paul and C. F. Ayer Sioux City.
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Totary
H. C. Bockhover
Clark
John H. Firey
Aberdeen
J. H. Ferris
Carthage
Mel Smith
Woonsocket
L. F. Silverthorn
John McLain
Tripp
C. E. Stoddard
Springfield
D. C. Ricker
Sioux Falls
T. N. Kirkpatrick
Letch Ler
Miss Grace Cotton
Tyndall
R. L. Hardy
DeSmet
Geo. G. Mersadith
Bridgewater
J. J. Myles
Spencer
W. A. Nye
Salem
James Lewis
Canton
D. F. Jones
Watertown
G. F. Hansen
R. M. Cotton
O. P. Swartz
Parkston
I. A. Keith
Lake Preston
J. W. Powers
Mitchell
C. M. Serles
Chicago
W. D. Arnold
St. Paul
C. F. Ayer
Sioux City
Druggists Athletes Impress Mitchell with Park Sports
After a business session, Mitchell druggists held an athletic program at University Park directed by Frank Rogers of Chicago. Events included foot race, hoop rolling, baseball throw, air gun shooting, bow and arrow, bicycle races, egg race, tug of war, and a fat man and potato race with prizes and wine donated by Fuller & Fuller Co. The evening featured a stereopticon lecture on drug making and a concert by the State Juvenile band.
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University Park
Mitchell
Frank Rogers
Chicago
C. F. Ayer
Guy M. Dunning
Jessie Laidlaw
Mel Smith
W. H. Stark
S. G H. Scallin
Mies Sara Scallin
S. H. Scallin
J. H. Lewis
Canton
W. J. Hull
Dr. Peabody
ER. D. Scott
D.C. Ricker
Beasie Stair
Delia Spooner
Florence Gregory
Geo. Swartz
A. Brecht
W.H. Stark
O. P. Swartz
Geo. G. Meredith
Ickstader
F. M. Hammer
J. B. Ferris
Sara Scallin
Fuller & Fuller Co
BE. C. Bent
Jw. D. Simonds
Mr. Mille
H. I. Scott
I. A. Helmey
W. D. Simonds
Generous Admission by Hans Richter Shocks London Crowd
The London Graphic recalls Hans Richter’s popular conductorship and a Brahms overture moment at St James Hall. During a memory-led performance the band lost touch, then restarted from the opening bar. Richter admitted the mistake was his, earning hearty applause.
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The
London Graphic
Hans Richter
Dr. Richter
Brahm
St. James’ Hall
Sunflower Seeds Essential Snack Among Russian Peasants
Report notes heavy consumption of sunflower seeds among peasants with many carrying seeds in pockets. Observers describe widespread habit and prominence of seeds in daily life.
Local notes recap Mitchell area travels and events
John Scriven returns from Sioux City and nearby trips, while Mrs. Levina Wallace visits Wessington Springs. Sheriff Cook host to Miss Sarah Tuckey in Canton, and others attend druggists events, court cases, and store openings. A. D. Collins dies in Charles City, and cattle and wheat shipments mark farm activity. Milwaukee excursion planned to Spirit Lake. various local residents travel, purchase, or assist in civic work.
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John 8. Scriven
Sioux City
Levina Wallace
Wessington Springs
Sarah Tuckey
Sheriff Cook
Canton
O. P. Swartz
Parkston
H.G. Nichols
John A. Fosdick
Sanborn
Iowa
R. P. Edson
Detroit
Mich
St. Paul
C. P. Gilmore
Mr. Noble
Capital
Carpenter's Tale On Ed And Cy Ends Up Proving It
A nineteenth century carpenter says Ed needs the right tools while Cy makes his own when tools are absent. Twenty years later Cy’s ingenuity makes him the richer, while Ed remains an ordinary worker, proving self sufficiency outpaces formal aid.
Southern Cross Reflections and Philippine Commerce
E W Harden writes from sea to the Chicago Post about learning to admire the Southern Cross after first seeing it from Colombo. The piece contrasts sighting it at sea and in port with the Philippines trade view noting Manila exports of sugar, tobacco, hemp and large factories. U S imports kerosene oil and flour while Europe supplies textiles and hardware. Isaac M Elliott in Scribner's provides the trade figures and steamship details.
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E. W. Harden
Chicago Post
Colombo
Philippines
Islands
Manila
United States
England
Germany
France
Isaac M. Elliott
Scribner’s
Butcher's lad saved by suet when attacked by dog
A Newcastle butcher's delivery boy entered a back yard where a fierce dog pinned him against the wall. The mistress appeared, drove the dog away, and the lad explained the dog was kept off by the suet she had just brought in, sparing the beef.
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Newcastle
Edison sends phonographic tale to liver cure show
The Philadelphia electrical exposition asks Edison to speak or send a cylinder. He replies with a story about a 1878 Massachusetts man who found a San Joaquin valley mineral spring that cured liver disease, built a sanatorium, and died last year after the waters supposedly cured him, ending with a humorous tag on electricity.
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Philadelphia
San Francisco
Massachusetts
California
San Joaquin Valley
Epson
Pearls From Persian Gulf Seas Through Historic Lore
Pearls are harvested from oysterlike shells by divers in the Persian Gulf. After decay and opening, sand is sifted to reveal pearls then cleaned and polished. Value comes from size shape color and brightness. Historic pearls associated with Cleopatra Mark Antony Augustus Julia Elizabeth appear in Chicago News summaries.
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Persian Gulf
Cleopatra
Mark Antony
Augustus
Julia
Elizabeth
Royal Exchange
Thomas Gresham
Chicago News
One Legged Trousers Joke Enlivens Liverpool Tailor
A Liverpool tailor known for rare inventory helps a one legged man by offering trousers cut for one leg. He retrieves and trims a pair to fit the request, charging one guinea. Months later the merchant recovers from the ordeal and enjoys good health.
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Liverpool
Pearson’s Weekly
Lucky Mr Walter Receives Birthday Surprises
David Walter, a Lititz farmer, celebrated his thirty eighth birthday when his wife hosted about 50 guests. A gold watch appeared under his plate, ten Holstein cows were driven to the yard, and pink dressed young ladies presented gold and silver totaling 3000 dollars, gifts funded by Mrs Walters thrift over 15 years of marriage.
Spain's Popular Beverage Horchata de chufa
The article explains horchata de chufa as Madrid's favored drink made from a nut called chufa yielding a milky pulp diluted with water. It notes that horchata is cooling but an acquired taste and may be made from almonds or other nuts. It adds horchata is often sold where matting is displayed, with the matting indicating a glass can be obtained, and the origin of the mix remains unclear.
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Spain
Madrid
Providing For an Emergency What will you have
A diner named Mr. Heyroob answers a waiter’s question about what to order from a French bill of fare. He points to an item and jokes that if it tastes as it looks in print he may choose something else. The Detroit Free Press quotes the exchange.
Real Estate Bargain Sparks Odd Offer
A Chicago real estate agent tries to close a sale offering $4,998 instead of $5,000. The owner questions why two dollars matter, noting the agent’s remark that the buyer is a woman.
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Chicago News
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H. P. Pettigrew
Druggista
C. H. Lohr
Katelline
J. A. Ferris
E. C. Bent
Dell Rapids
N. R. Gilchrist
Wakanda
W.C. Dockstader
Noyes Bros. & Cutler
Hanson
Richardson Drug Co
Omaha
Miss Cotton
Nora
Isabel
Hood
A. D. Collins
Charles City
Farwell
S. D. W. D. Gladwin
Harry P. Aery
Roy Ford
Black Hills
John Bugby
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Spirit Lake
Chris Jordan
Chamberlain
Harry DeShookit
Jordan
Yankton Reservation
Maurice O. Burt
Electric Light Co
Central Station
Main
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Oliver
Salvation Army
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S. H. Scalin
Lowell
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