Marrying on Expectation Ends in Woe for Thoughtless Lovers
A 1916 moralizing column warns young couples against marrying for outside support or hopeful prospects. It mocks reliance on inheritance and in laws, urging self-reliance and hard work. The piece cites a rich uncle, a well meaning aunt, and a widowed suitor as cautionary examples, echoing "Trust to Providence, but depend on yourself."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Dad
Uncle John
John
Sally
T. R
A Few Smiles and City Visit Revelations
A city visit yields a string of comic vignettes from a punning father and son. A fashionably dressed son boasted of prosperity while his father teased him about the lack of a cab or hack. The piece closes with a linguistically playful tuked line from a tangerial artist.
Homeopathic Quinine for Cures and Acknowledged Clay Bust
Dialogue-driven snippets reveal a homeopathic physician advising quinine as a remedy. A customer questions a marble bust, with the dealer naming it Clay. The text notes a remark about wives reducing age from thirty five to twenty nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Collars and Neckwear Trends Return to Simpler Lines
Fashion notes say collars stay low this year with a compromise open front and upturned back sides. Narrow silk or velvet bands bridge the neck, while stole end collars in tulle ribbon chiffon or lace fasten high with long flowing ends reaching toward the waist or below.
Home Cooked Custards and Stew Method Notes
A practical guide on custard varieties and cooking technique. It covers rich egg use for molded custards, water bath methods to prevent curdling, caramel sweetness balance, and steamed or baked cups. It also provides a beef casserole method: pound round steak with flour, brown, simmer with onion, water, and bake slowly for tender meat and flavorful gravy.
Lamb Broth With Barley and Vege Soak Recipe
Soak a third cup barley in water overnight. In the morning pour a quart of boiling water over barley and cook on a covered asbestos mat, adding water as needed. Add chopped carrots onions celery and parsley half an hour before dinner. Then stir in two quarts of lamb broth salt and pepper. Add a half cup ripe olive to fricassee chicken to improve flavor.
Hit or Miss and Quirky Observations
A collection of wry musings on human nature and folly. The writer compares belief and proof, notes the quirks of love, and jokes about fate, royal blood, and the absurdity of everyday behavior. The tone is humorous and reflective.
Forest Culture as Art in Farm Wood Lots
The article compares forest culture to corn culture, stressing timber quality, proper cutting timing, and intelligent management. It distinguishes farm woodland from the farm wood lot and notes size and location depend on home needs, land type, and future timber markets.
Simple soil testing method using acid and litmus paper
A practical test from L C Leit in the Orange Judd Farmer. Collect seven inch soil samples, mix well, and use cheap acid to observe effervescence for lime content. Use blue and red litmus paper in moist soil to judge acidity or alkali. The test teaches farmers how to assess lime needs quickly.
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L. C. Leit
Orange Judd
Poultry Care in Winter Emphasizes Prestorm Prep
Winter guidance warns poultry keepers to secure henhouses before storms to prevent freezing of combs and show damage. Advice stresses diligence, hot mash benefits, and limiting feed while scattering grain to keep fowls active and warm through cold spells.
Deadwood Population Gains From City Census
Deadwood South Dakota reports 3346 residents in the latest city census. The figure marks a gain of 200 over the previous year as mining activity rises and is expected to push gains further.
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Deadwood
S. D
R. E. Grimshaw
Embargo on Perishable Freight Hits Western Railways
Chicago faces a looming rail strike as roads embargo all perishable goods and plan to use non union workers. Embargo targets livestock and hogs cattle and sheep with major markets in Chicago Kansas City East St. Louis and others anticipating heavy receipts before enforcement. Presidents of railways gather with Wilson aides to coordinate response and potential arbitration. Officials warn of 25 percent service possible from Chicago and police readiness along routes.
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Chicago
Kansas City
East St. Louis
Middle West
Illinois Manufacturers’association
Wilson
United States
Taking Precautions Against Forest Fires in Black Hills
Custer South Dakota authorities led by the state fire marshal require ranchers and lumbermen to burn brush and clean up cut-over timber to minimize the risk of serious forest fires. Officials expect broad cooperation to guard state and federal timber during the dry season.
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Custer
S. D
Black Hills
Horseradish King of Sully County
George Weischedel of Sully County is named Horseradish King for his long growing and selling of horseradish. He has expanded acreage and this fall will supply a St. Paul firm with several tons of horseradish roots from his farm.
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Pierre
S. D
George Weischedel
Sully
St. Paul
Roslyn Dealer Builds Home Made Monoplane
C. Monickin a Roslyn furniture dealer has designed and built a monoplane using light materials. He plans an initial flight next week powered by an eight horsepower engine and has introduced several innovations in the aircraft’s construction.
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Dakotan
Roslyn
S. D
C. Monickin
Farmer nets 27.75 per acre from wheat field in July heat
Isthan South Dakota farmer J.T. vida, famed for his crops, reports selling wheat from a field despite hot dry weather. The field averaged 19 bushels per acre and fetched 1.46 dollars per bushel, totaling 27.75 dollars per acre.
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Isthan
S. D
J.T. Vida
Extradition Warrant Issued For Deserter custody
Governor Byrne signed an extradition warrant to return Oscar Thomas as Delaware’s representative for custody of Wm. Johnson held in Sioux Falls on a family desertion charge in Delaware.
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Pierre
S. D
Byrne
Oscar Thomas
Delaware
Wm. Johnson
Sioux Falls
Ditch to Drain Three Counties Project Approved
Minnehaha Lake and McCook counties officials approve a joint drainage ditch plan starting northeast of McCook and extending into Minnehaha and Lake counties to Buffalo Creek. The four mile long project will drain about 250 acres of wet farmland, cost thousands of dollars, and be assessed to benefited property.
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Wentworth
S. 1
Minnehaha
Lake and McCook Counties
McCook County
Minnehaha County
Lake County
State Receives Federal Forest Reserve Funds
Pierre South Dakota reports a federal draft of 15442.25 to be allocated among forest reserve counties, split between school and road funds.
Rodee to Speak at Big Picnic
Hiram A. Rodee, Democratic candidate for state's attorney, will deliver the address at Riverside Park on Monday September 4 at 11 a.m. Visitors should bring a spoon cup and saucer. supplies will be provided. Ice cream and lemonade will be served at the noon lunch as arrangements continue.
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Hiram A. Rodee
Riverside Park
Rodee
Big community dance event planned in Davison county
Taxi service will be busy as garages forecast high demand for transport to the picnic dance. The dancing position is ready for the big event with an afternoon and evening program. The hall was rented prior to picnic plans, and merchants are not managing the affair. Invitations go out to farmers organizations and neighboring cities are urged to send delegations if weather holds for the Davison county gathering.
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Davison County
Local Notes Highlight Small-Town Travel and Events
Mrs. John M. Sibert leaves for Cashton Wis to visit her mother and relatives and will return in about a month. Family members take an auto trip to Austin Minn and nearby areas. Miss Ruby Goyer departs for Sheldon Ia then Minneapolis for hospital training. Miss Marie Siberz returns to Baraboo Wis after two weeks with sister. Commercial chair discusses next year’s budget. Sheriff Owens warns to obtain automobile licenses, violators face enforcement. Rev. C van der Maaten officiates marriage of Albert Leamons and Alice Murray in the Presbyterian manse, couple to follow with two-week trip to Kansas City and the South.
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John M. Sibert
Omaha
Cashton
Wis
2. V. Wilder
Elva Wilder
Floyd Wilder
Derbert Pax
Austin
Minn
Ruby Goyer
Sheldon
Minneapolis
Arbert Long
Marie Siberz
Baraboo
Francis Siberz
J. 2
Owens
C. If. van der Maaten
Albert Leamons
Alice Murray
Kimball
S. C
Avlock
Presbyterian Manse
Kansas City
Local News Briefs From Kimball Area
The Walton drug store of O S Close was broken into last night with rings and watches stolen, valued about 200 dollars. Miss Anna Sorenson of Westington Springs underwent appendicitis surgery yesterday. GC Wilson took a leave of absence from the Milwaukee line to visit his Highmore farm. Mr and Mrs Warl Bastman left for Platte for a few days. Miss Helen McDonald returned from a Black Hills trip. Mrs Henry Marke of Alexandria underwent appendicitis surgery yesterday. Mr Skeen reported corn on his farm 20 miles south in excellent condition. Keen, a landlord, notes his share of the crop and land value at 150 dollars an acre. 255 acres total in wheat oats and corn.
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Kimball
O. S. Close
Walton
Anna Sorenson
Wessington Springs
J. Wilson
Milwaukee
Highmore
Warl Bastman
Platte
Jlelen McDonald
Black Hills
Tot Springs
Henry Marke
Alexandria
Skeen
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Satan
Western
Minnehaha, Lake and Mccook
Poe
Chaney
George Chaney
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