Vacation account of Wolgie's Yellowstone trip and Montana stay
The writer describes a July to August journey starting from St. Paul to Yellowstone Park with six days there, then continuing to Helena and Hamilton Montana. He notes camping in Bitter Root Valley near Camp Gray, daily fruit costs, and plans to visit Seattle Portland and cities along rail routes before returning via Denver and Salt Lake City.
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Republican
St. Paul
Yellowstone Park
Rudo
Helena
Bitter Root
Hamilton
Lee
America
Florence
Seattle
Portland
Denver
Salt’ Lake City
Mitchell
Mitchell Daily
Hove
Uto
V.ib
Mont
Weyisvat
Sioux City Fair Opens With Fast Racing At Interstate Meet
Sioux City fair opens September 7 with daily races and a strong entry list including 258 horses. Track officials expect the Northwest free-for-all pace to be the highlight, with many horses boasting sub 2 12 times and several under 2 07.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Jace
Todi
Four Household Recipes and Stockholders Meeting Report
A long column includes recipes for tomato catsup and various pickles with instructions for cooking and sealing. It also reports the Dakota Improved Seed Co stockholders meeting in Mitchell Club rooms with elected officers and plans for drainage and building projects. Marion Harland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Dakota Improved,Seed Co
Mitchell Club
Isaac Lincoln
Aberdeen
A. E. Hitchcock
L. R. Erskine
J. T. Morrow
S. KE. Morris
A. A. T Uax
I. W. Seaman
W. A. Wheeler
J. ‘. Morrow
A. A. ‘Draax
S. &. Morris
Wheeler
Reward for bringing a horse to the fair grounds
The notice offers 825 in cash to any man who can bring a horse to the fair grounds and proves he cannot ride the horse. This curious challenge is expected to intrigue both old and young readers.
Cutting Their Weeds. Bid for a rich widow on marry
Hyker questions Pyker about quitting smoking. Pyker explains he did so to marry a wealthy widow. Hyker comments on the lack of connection while Pyker reveals the widow insisted he quit his weed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyker
Pyker
Elocutionist Miss Isabelle Boyd Headlines Springfield Recital
Miss Isabelle Boyd a teacher at the Springfield normal school presented a well received recital at the Methodist church Tuesday evening under the teachers institute and church ladies. The audience enjoyed a varied program with readings dialect sketches and Riley selections accompanied by Grace Gilliland. Encores were frequent reflecting strong audience approval.
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Isabelle Boyd
Springfield Normal School
Methodist Churen
Teachers’ Institute
Ladies of the
Methodist Church
James Whitcomb Riley
Grace Gilliland
Miss Boyd
Younes
Weddle
Pixley
Sheep For Sale From C M Dinsdale Of Dickinson North Dakota
A Dickinson North Dakota seller offers 20,000 sheep including ewes, wethers, ages, and lambs at market prices. Prospective buyers are invited to correspond. references include First National, Dakota National, and Merchants National Banks of Dickinson, N D.
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First National
Dakota National and Merchants National Banks of
Dickinson
N. D
C. M. Dinsdale
Dickinson, N. D
Coal bid notice for Davison county winter 1908 09
Notice invites sealed bids at the county auditor office until September 1 1908 to furnish coal to Davison county and county pool for winter 1908 09. County commissioners reserve right to reject all bids. Specifications on file. Dated Mitchell South Dakota August 4 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Mitchell
South Dakota
Bees and Their Baskets Describe the bee basket on hind legs
The article explains that bees carry market baskets on their hind legs formed by a fringe of stiff hairs that meet at the tips. After foraging, a bee fills this basket with pollen to last two or three days.
Gray and the Elegy Gem of Thomas Gray’s long polishing
The text notes that Thomas Gray kept the elegy private for nine years, refining it like a lapidary shaping a gem. It says he produced little in life and, when asked why, answered that writing costs great labor in composition.
The Test of the Better Man Ends With a Duel
A stranger narrates a three year trial between cousins George Shadwell and Herbert Bracebridge to win the same lady. George wins 112 of 113 contests including memory, swimming, speed from marble arch to Matterhorn, and a deadly duel abroad where George loses and the loser wears mourning.
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Timson
George Shadwell
Shadwell
Herbert Bracebridge
Bracebridge
George
Marble Arch
Absentminded Doctor Invited to At Home Raised Doubts
Conversation hints at social invite to a physician named Dr. Bigfee for an at home gathering. Mother worries he may mischarge or forget to settle costs, causing tension over hosting. The exchange emphasizes frugal caution in inviting a physician friend.
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Dr. Bigfee
Parson and Pat Discuss Weather and Rheumatism
In a humorous sketch Pat laments spending money while the parson urges thrift for a rainy day. Pat jokes about rheumatism keeping him indoors when the weather is wet, reflecting a light domestic scene.
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Pat
Speed and pedestrians spark risky roadbanter
A motorist replies that speed is not a focus, claiming the thrill comes from watching pedestrians scatter. The quote highlights tension between drivers and pedestrians and the rush of urban streets as captured by the Rostan Post.
The Gaelic Language Across Celtic Peoples
The old Gaelic language was spoken by all Celtic branches including Manxmen Welsh Scots highlanders Cornish Bretons and many Irish. It remains spoken in parts of Ireland Wales the Highlands and Isle of Man according to New York America.
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Ireland
Wales
Highlands
Isle of Man
New York
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Sioux City Fair
Dakota
Picklette
Marion Harland
Bond
Toland
Sioux -Falls, S. D
Riri Vista Tas Eiyat da
Atay
Elocution and Music
Tion Entertainment
Darmstadt
Gbapp
A. W. Chase
He A. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
Scallin Bros. Druggists
Express
Jos
Winter
Loomis
Letener
Mt. Vernon
S. Oak
Avent
J. L. Hosteter
Waterloo
Iowa
Banks, Mitchell and
S. Dak
Towa
Kodak Supplies
T. ¥. Moreau Co
Kodak Supply Depot
Nicollet Ave
Minneapolis
Speed Mania
Roston Post
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