Democrats Attack Andy Lee Governing Record and Senate Aim
The Mitchell paper argues Andy Lee’s four years as governor were marked by frugality and underfunding, urging support for Robert Veasey as a safe economic choice. It accuses Lee’s Republicans of wasteful spending, while praising Veasey’s fiscal discipline and Crawford’s superior suitability for the U.S. Senate seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Lee
United States Senate
Andy
Lee
S Tate
South Dakota
Robert 8. Weessy
Veasey
Lonsas
Crawford
Republicas ‘Party
Senate
Primary election in Tilmore sparks four way Senate race
Tilmore held its first primary as a test for a U S Senate candidate in a four cornered fight. Albert Hopkins led at Congressman Eas where the party faction launched the primary, but he refuses to bow to public verdict and says the state legislature is the last resort. Foss hopes to beat Hopkins in the legislature, warning of possible disruption next winter if he fails. The primary's purpose appears to vary by state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilmore
United States Senate
Albert Hopkins
Eas
Foss
Hopkins
Bryan Secures Democratic Nomination Yet Faces Tough Election
The piece notes William J. Bryan has won the Democratic nomination but warns the general election remains difficult. It discusses the strain on Bryan’s political base with each acceptance and the challenge of maintaining support into a November race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Bryan
Bryar
Bryan
Acceptance speech by Mr Bryao praised as fine orator
The Republican notes a Wednesday Lincoln acceptance speech delivered on another page. It predicts readers will find it of interest as Bryao is described as a fine word painter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Republican
Bryao
Governor Cummins Denies Senate Candidacy Announcement
Governor Cummins states he did not authorize his announced candidacy to succeed Senator Allison. He alleges the declaration was made without his knowledge and notes that the timing appears ill suited, though some close to him may have intended otherwise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cummins
Allison
Will of Senator Allison Proves His Honesty and Modest Wealth
The probate filing shows Senator Allison valued at about $100,000. After fifty years in Congress he could have hidden vast wealth, yet he retained honor and refused to misuse his position. His integrity leaves a bright mark in Iowa history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison
Congress of
United States
Iowa
Scottish golfers chased wagers of distant drives and steeple chases
A Westminster Gazette note recalls 18th century bets in Scotland. Beeales of Leith and Smeliie sent balls over St Giles spire, clearing about 160 feet. Donald McLean later drove over Melville's Monument in St Andrews. Others achieved shots from Burntisfield to Arthur's Seat, proving stamina and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tweed
Burgess Golfing Society
St. Giles
Beeales
Leith
Smeliie
Donald McLean
Signet
Melville
St Andrew
Burntsfield Links
Arthur’s Seat
Westminster
A Young Clergyman Aids Family near Starvation in New York
A novice pastor on parish rounds found a New York family of five and a baby near destitution after months without work. He gave $5 and collected $20 from others, totaling $35, used for food and a few comforts while seeking work for the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Yong City
Appieton
A Queer Cough Mixture from Eighteenth Century Letters
In a January 1768 letter Mrs Delaney, famed as an 18th century figure, describes a strange cough remedy. She suggests boiling two or three snails in barley or tea water, then bottling and adding a spoonful to drinks. The note wonders if the patient Mary benefited from it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Lead Wool Advancing Gas and Water Jointing
The article explains a shift from hemp yarn packed joints to lead wool for gas and water pipe sockets. Lead wool threads weld together when calked, providing a modern sealing method with virgin lead cut by special machinery for welding at installation.
French law allows women to vote on family council
A new French law permits women to vote on the family council a body that advises parents on family affairs and minor interests. Previously only male members of the family council could vote or speak on these matters.
Local notices and moving plans around town
Aug 10 notes show Mr Tufft returning in improved health from Iowa. Several families plan moves to Vermillion and St Cloud, Minn. Others visit relatives, join tent meetings, and attend school and church events. Wheat yields good while oats are light. numerous families anticipate leaving South Dakota this fall.
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Ethan
Tufft
Iowa
Cathout
Conde
Vermillion
Ray Fleming
J. L. Donahue
The
Catholic Society
Tobey's Hall
George Sand
Chester Wittstruck
New Mexico
Edan McCrary
Violet Tobin
Florence Fleming
Edith Trow
McKeel
Bracha
Gus. Strand
Roy Cathout
Henry Evans
Ina Doad
Mitchell
Institute
Miss Dodd
Wm. Darling
Tyler
James Carlow
Tulare
South Dakota
Louis Sand
Stella
Washington
H. Miller
Sean
Rhoda
St. Cloud
Minn
Ethan News Briefs Highlight Local Activities
Aug 13 Ethan reports McKeel and Bracha shingling Anton Bauer's house. Mrs Mary Giesen wins first prize a silver pitcher and goblet as Ethan's most popular lady from a closing week engagement by a local medicine company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethan
Theodore Geisen
Ing ‘Se
Obey’s
Cathout
Conde
Howard
North
Wright
Emery
Ira Cutts
Our City
Sioux City
A. G. Bauer
Missouri
Loomis Moves and Local Notes from Aug 13
Geo Ayers assumes depot agent duties in Loomis replacing position of E F Smith. A B Keeler visits his brother Rev E M Keeler in Henry. Lorn Clark returns from Mitchell after week away. Burt Beaumont travels to Mitchell for illness. Al Young harvests wheat at 25 bushels per acre. Mrs Warn Gree and daughter visit in Loomis with parents Jos and Ginella.
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Loomis
Geo. Ayers
Menango
Mr Ayers
Lorn Clark
Mitchell
Burt Beaumont
Mr. Geaumient
A. B. Keeler
Henry
E. M. Keeler
E. F. Smith
A. A. Petcord
al Young
Mrs Nell Perry and Gen Clayton Visit In Mitchell
Mrs Nell Perry of Mitchell and Gen Clayton are visiting at Mrs Wm Clark's home. A barn dance was held Saturday night at the home of A A Petcord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nell Perry
Mitchell
Gen Clayton
Wm. Clark
A. A. Petcord
Riverside social notes capture visits and talks
Miss Lillian Wallis returns from Tulare while Miss Elsie Satterlee attends church. Mrs. Erickson of Mitchell visits her sister Mrs. H F Woodruff. Insurance agent Mr. Giles takes measurements of the Hubbard Palmer building. Elias Sanders and daughter Mrs. Fred Ruble from Washta visit town. Sunday School missionary Mr. Anderson and Mrs. Fonken host a talk at camp grounds and Mr. Anderson photographs the group.
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Fonken
Davison County
Oil Fishery Off Summerland Ushers Unseen Ocean Drilling
In Summerland California ten miles south of Santa Barbara a novel oil field extends from shore with long sea piers and beach derricks tapping undersea reservoirs. Reported petroleum contains abundant asphalt, impure and thick, yet the asphalt fraction is valuable for paying and other uses. Saturday Evening Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerland
California
Santa Barbara
Pacific
Terra Firma
Saturday Evening Post
Kansan Settler Crafts a Clever Bored House Trick
A Kansas settler builds a dugout dwelling with a bored floor and roof by digging into a bank and boring holes through both surfaces. The tale, cited by Mr Reeder to the house, prompts remarks about Kansas residents and Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reeder
Kansas
House of Representatives
Wyoming
Wendell
Congress
Mr. Reeder
Detroit Free Press
Many Names of Hingham's Hall
The Koston Herald notes Hingham uses a single hall with three names: town hall, armory, and agricultural hall. Public notices vary by event, reading At the town hall for town meetings, At agricultural hall for fairs, and At the armory for Company K drills or entertainments.
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Hingham
Company K
Fifth Regiment
Hingham Agricultural Society
Hingham Town Hall
Agricultural Hall
Plymouth County
Koston Herald
Honduran Rail Line Opens to Ceiba Stretch
A new four-railroad line in Honduras reached Ceiba, thirty five miles from the coast, traffic now open. The line uses creosoted pine ties from the United States while hardwoods are exported to the U S. An American company has secured an eight thousand acre tract in Honduras to cut mahogany and other valuable woods for shipment to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honduras
Ceiba
United States
World Telephones Spread As Democracy Via Dialing In
The United States and Canada hold over six million of the world s eight and a half million telephones while many towns worldwide gain connections. In Iran the shah accepts petitions by telephone daily from dawn to dusk in a novel use of the instrument. Also noted are calls reaching monarchs and leaders, and New York officers using phone testimony under oath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
San Francisco
New England
Persia
Edward
New York
Rsenal
Christ
Vegetarian Dinners Spark Change in House Dining
In the house of commons a special vegetarian table has operated for some time. Sir James Alfred Jacoby, kitchen committee chair, expanded vegetarian options last session with a menu featuring dishes like greme bonne femme and omelette Lyca enige, offered at 1 shilling with sixpence extra for guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
James Alfred Jacoby
Food and Drink Menu Mention in London Tatler
A London Tatler excerpt lists rustic items including roasted or sauté potatoes with options of milk pudding or rhubarb tart, plus bread, cheese, and a pat of butter as part of a meal or spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tatler
The Russian Way Grand Duke Michael and a Lowly Sweetheart
The czar's brother Grand Duke Michael Alexandrovitch, nearly thirty and a bachelor, is involved with a girl of humble birth. The czar rejects consent and orders her banished, with promise to lift the decree if she marries within her class. General Kaulbars delivered the harsh order, and the couple left their estate within six hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Alexandrovitch
Kaulbars
Michael
Frankish Tombs Unearthed in Belgian Merovingian Cemetery
Discovery at Haine-St. Paul Belgium reveals forty-five tombs with Merovingian black pottery and ornaments. Three tombs appear to be female graves with bracelets brooches and rings. Varied body placements indicate long use of the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haine-St. Paul
Belgium
London Athenaeum
Potential Criminals Statement Sparks Sociological Debate
Dr. Albert Wilson told a fascinated Sociological Society audience that “we are all potential criminals” and argued heredity or environment could push anyone toward crime, echoing remarks cited from the London News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wilson
Sociological Society
London News
General Washington Praised by La Fayette in Historic Quote
A fragment from Woman's Home Companion recalls Marquis de La Fayette praising General Washington and the Continental Army as men of iron. The anecdote notes their persistent efforts against the Redcoats with a sly remark from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Continental Army
Marquis de Lafayette
Redcoats
At the Barn Party Enjoys Old Fashioned Dances
In a rustic gathering the speaker praises country dances as enjoyable and notes the charm of old fashioned forms. The exchange hints at a casual social event focused on traditional dance and communal-friendly ambiance.
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H. Scailin
C. F. Paige
Wm. Scallin
Sec-Treas
Electroliers
Scallin Bros. CO
Creee Conservatory Music, Art, and Expression
Northwest
QAI
Wrie
Northwestern Conservatory
Nicollet Avenue
Minneapolis
Minnesota
J. J. Larson
Mitchell, S&l. D
Mitchell Livery
James E. Judge and
H. B. Kirkendall
James E. Judge
S. D
H. B. Kirkendall, Mitchell
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