State Auditor urges fiscal restraint and reform in annual report
Halliday presents the year’s financial statements to the governor warning the legislature to apply household economy to state finances. Deficiency levy kept disbursements $47,304.50 over receipts. without it revenue would have been nearly $454,177. Next year’s needs are pegged at $1.9 million against $1.49 million receipts with a deficit likely. He favors separate mineral land taxation, repeal of wolf bounty, and changes to insane patient funding responsibilities by counties.
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Halliday
Best Remedy for Constipation in Frankville Claim
Mr Eli Butler of Frankville New York touts Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as the finest remedy for constipation. He says the tablets act gently without unpleasant effects and leave the bowels in a natural condition. Sold by all druggists.
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Chamberlain
Eli Butler
Frankville
N. Y
Post Office Receipts Standings in South Dakota Cities
A U S post office department report ranks South Dakota cities by post office receipts for July 1, 1903 to June 30, 1904. Sioux Falls leads with 51,795.10 dollars, Aberdeen 25,907.18, Mitchell 17,217.88, Deadwood 16,384.86, Watertown 13,697.97, Yankton 11,970.02.
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United States Post Office Department
Sioux Walls
Aberdeen
Mitchell
Deadwood
Simro Oposedonnsoss
Watertown
Yankton
French buyers hire Sioux Falls hunters for jack rabbits
The Sioux Falls enterprise led by J. K. Haughton forms a contract with French interests to ship ten thousand jack rabbits from South Dakota. French partners also plan to import thousands of guinea hens to sell as French grouse in France, with local men and boys to hunt the rabbits for profit and sport.
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Sioux Falls
J. K. Haughton
France
South Dakota
Twauehton
Houghton
Ihrench
High School Notes on Attendance and Crowded Building Strain
The board enforces a plan requiring students with a 90 percent record to study at home due to crowding at the high school. Enrollment is 1160, the building designed for 100, and Miss Juli Nelson joins as a new student. Tardiness rises. the paper appeals for daily visitors and notes holiday break from Dec 23 to Jan 2.
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Hol
Board of Educaton
Hoe
Juli Nelson
Mt. Vernon
Arthur Ad Wowird Bradstrap
St. Louis
Lois Anderson
Jennie Allen
Hertseimester
Mitchell
Composite-observation car debuts on Milwaukee Overland Limited
Barney & Smith of Dayton introduces a composite-observation car that combines smoking and observation areas with a smoke-free zone for non-smokers. The Wanamingo and Winnebago feature mahogany interiors, gas and electric lighting, electric fans, and an elaborate buffet, promising luxury and comfort for modern rail travel.
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Chicago Journal
Barney & Smith
Dayton
Ohio
Rector’s Testimonial on Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The rector of St. Luke’s Church in Ashburnham Ontario praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for curing his cold and cough before Easter. He credits the medicine with restoring his voice and enabling him to perform duties on the holiday. He notes the remedy’s availability at all druggists and signs his name BH. A. Langfeldt MA rector.
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Ashburnham, Ont
Allmoss
A. Langfeldt
St. Luke's Church
Chamberlain Medicine Co
Destructive banquet scene sparks fighting nerves in Japan
A fragmentary report describes a jovial banquet where a dangerous device or act could endanger attendees. The passage notes the violent potential amid the lively setting and mentions the spectacle of destruction, tied to ideas of martial readiness and courage in Japan.
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Iyvetez
Japan
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Endorsed by Families
A testimonial from Mrs. Samuel Gage of North Bush New York praises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for curing a twelve year fever sore and aiding mobility after doctors failed. The ad urges every family to keep this salve on hand for pills cuts and burns and notes it is sold by L. O. Gale.
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DeWitt
L. O. Gale
Ninety year old Dr Woods granted superannuation
Longevity of Irish doctors noted as Dr Woods of Birr, practicing at age ninety, was praised by patients. At a district guardians meeting, the board agreed to grant him a full superannuation allowance despite his initial reluctance to retire and his wish to continue earning. He rode a bicycle to visit patients.
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Woods
Birr
District Board of Guardians
One Minute Cough Cure Promoted for Children Health
A periodical advertises a cough remedy for children warning mothers to guard against colds croup and whooping cough. It claims the product is harmless pleasant and quickly effective, urging purchase for timely relief.
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L. O. Gale
An Opportunity to Goe AM Caustic Says Quote
Fragmentary item quotes Caustic on the difference between an old maid and a married woman, noting one makes some man happy for a moment. The text is garbled and includes stray newspaper marks and unclear attributions.
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Caustic
Cleveland
The Vigorous Man Leads Men in Business World
A strong-willed leader of men faces scrutiny as mental and moral strength are tested in the business arena amid questions about fitness for command.
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Promoted By Testimonial
A vintage advertisement touts Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills as restoring energy and steadiness. It features a testimonial from Fred Hoyt of Na 724 6th Ave, Crichton Pa, claiming improved sleep nerves and eyesight after use. Sold 50c a box by Scallin Bros Mitchell SD and Buffalo NY official dealers.
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A. W. Chase
Fred Hoyt
Agip
New
Crichton
A. W. Chase Medicine Company
Buffalo
N.Y
A. W
Chase, M. J
Scallin Bros
Drugs Books and Jewelry
Mitchell, S. DD
Fragmented OCR Briefing Pops Up as Text Fails
Readable fragments suggest a chaotic OCR pass with names and terms garbled. No clear event or persons emerge. the piece resembles a stray notation or placeholder rather than a coherent report.
Not to be Blamed. Swihly, Warry. A Clothing Hoax
A visitor to four year old Yesim quotes a dismissive line about likeness to a father and mentions Hoax-Jobnots entering the clothing business. The Philadelphia Record notes there is money in clothes and contrasts hoax garments with personal attire.
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Warry
Yesim
Harry
Joux Ile
Philadelphia Record
Very Careless Mrs Tufty and Green Card Incident
A Philadelphia Inquirer snippet notes a careless scene where Mrs Tufty and Mrs Green exchange a card. The maid refused to return it until nearly chased to retrieve the item.
Fashionable waists and social standards of eighteenth century notes
The passage recalls historical views on beauty and waist size, referencing Shakespeare era figures and poets like Thackeray. It notes women’s waists described as eighteen inches as a standard, with fashion artists claiming slim waists and girls with one to three inches smaller physiques. It cites critiques of social norms and romantic attitudes toward idealized bodies.
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Trent
Shakespeare
Lrake
Marlborough
Pinekerny
Dmehetis
Scott
Swornen
Wodlen
Thackeray
Obscure Notes on Pearls Lobsters and Free Medical Aid
A scattered discussion covers pearls depreciation and preservation, lobster behavior and sensory antennas, and the prevalence of free physician services at a Philadelphia hospital. It contrasts cheap help with editorial notes on public attention and a joke about obesity taxation.
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Philadelphia
Wisconsin Medical Recorder
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