State owes Pierre hotel bill reimbursements to former officers
The Mitchell Capital Journal argues the state owes past state officers nearly 2100,000 for living expenses in Pierre while performing duties since 1889. It urges fair reimbursement for those who paid hotel bills and asks taxpayers to weigh whether the state should reimburse all who served in Pierre.
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Crawford
Pierre
Pierre Capital-Journal
Capital Journal
Hhills
Reform
Elrod
Herreid
Capital-Journal
Taxpayer
Cured by a Typewriter and a Man's Reformation
A Brooklyn Citizen report recounts a typewriter driven reform. A law firm stenographer with a drinking problem faced punishment by altered keystrokes causing alarming letters. After being sent to the adapter, he recovered and never touched liquor again.
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Rinker
Adior
Brooklyn
Tit For Tat
A brief exchange depicts a whispered face-off as two speakers identify Mrs. So-and-so and affirm reception, suggesting a social jab or confrontation captured in the Kansas City Journal.
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Jane
Kansas City Journal
The Depth of Beauty in Hippo Skin
The Boston Globe notes the hippo has skin more than three inches thick making beauty seem skin deep. The remark illustrates how appearance may mislead despite strong defenses.
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Boston Globe
Ethan Local Notes and Social Activities Summary
John Craig of Plankinton visits family in Ethan while James Tobin from Mitchell visits town. Rudolph visits Cottage Grove Oregon. climate praised South Dakota. Ladies Aid elects officers. plastering at Setterstrom home completed. School to close Friday for one week. Brass band to perform at Bazaar December 17 and 18. Various local visits, illnesses, and community events noted including Sunday school officers, party at Dabler home, and church program planned at Loomis church December 4.
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Ethan
John Craig
Plankinton
James Tobin
Mitchell
Our City
Cook
Rudolph
Cottage Grove
Ore
South Dakota
Zmammer
Ladies Aid Society
J. Wilson
W. SS. Snyder
A. CO. Drake
J. W. Tyler
L. Setterstrom
Gus Roney
Merritt McCary
Parkston
Waabler
Elmer Barker
3. J. Wilson
Ettan
Barker
Dick Truitt
Ed Cook
Yankton
Gus Strand
Snyder
Maquoketa
Iowa
Ethan Brass Band
Tobey’s
J. M
Edith Trow
Frank Shannon
W. S. Snyder
Cradles Roll
Stella Sand
Bazaar Benefits Holy Trinity Church audience exceeds one hundred thirty
Ethan Dec 119 The Bazaar by Holy Trinity church drew a large crowd with over 130 dollars raised on opening day Tuesday. Father Brones spoke on The Ideal School at Tobey hall Wednesday and remaining goods were auctioned afterward.
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Ethan
Ladies of Holy Trinity Church
Father Brones
Tobey’s Hall
Loomis Socials and Visits Highlight Week's News
Alex Lawrence and the Brown Bros shipped two cars of fat Feattle to Sioux City Monday evening. A Mr. French of Iowa visited at James Rettullick’s home earlier in the week. A surprise party for J W Gilfillan marked his 48th birthday with neighbors, games, an oyster supper, and well wishes for more birthdays. Mrs WaltZ Taylor and daughter were mentioned in the week’s notices.
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J. M. Elton
Elmer Allen
Mitchell
Will Allen
John Titus
Iowa
John Beddees
Sheri
Hal Clark
J. P. Shaw
J. VP. Gilfillan
Jessie Kidd
Puesday Ka Wraser
Loomis
Alex. Lawrence
Brown Bros
Sioux City
Mr. French
James Rettullick
J. W Gilfill
Gilfillan
Waltz Taylor
Truant Law Provisions for Schools and Enforcement Remain in Effect
The article outlines Section 148 of the school law designating the county superintendent as truant officer for the county, with penalties for noncompliance. It details compulsory attendance for ages four to sixteen, minimum sixteen weeks with twelve consecutive, and reporting procedures. It also notes census record-keeping and independent districts appointing truant officers, plus a landscape-like advertisement for Tollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at the end.
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Boars
Boards of Education
Great Reduction Sale at W. Travis storefront
Call and see first class stock of new and second hand goods including stoves bicycles guns pianos violins overcoats furniture and more at 110 First Avenue East KK W Travis announces a great reduction sale with a diverse inventory.
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W. Travis
First Avenue East
Against Dandruff Shampoo Treatment Instructions
A dated hair care remedy advises daily washing with shaving soap and water, then applying a scalp solution of alcohol and Vedonia over two weeks to reduce dandruff, followed by weekly applications. Women may skip daily shampooing but should rub the solution into the skin. Vedonia sold by Scallin Bros for 50 cents per 44 ounce package.
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Scallin Bros
Bids Sought for County Physician Post in Davison County
Sealed bids will be received by the Davison County auditor until January 11, 1908 for appointment as county physician for 1908. Bids must cover medicine, medical attendance and surgical services for the county poor. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids. H. B. Anderson, County Auditor.
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Davison County
S. D
H. B. Anderson
Whales Ram Vessels In Historic Encounters
In 1820 the whaler Essex was attacked by a cow sperm whale, ramming and rupturing the bows forcing abandonment and loss of a boat. In 1895 the brigantine Vanda Isle was rammed by a pair of sperm whales, sinking after a beam hit, crew saving the ship with improvised pumps and gear. Bailey's Magazine recounts these dramatic whale attacks at sea.
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South Seas
Essex
Handa Isle
Sydney
Vanda Isle
Bailey’s
Witness admonition over poetic evidence in dagger case
In Marylebone two young constables testified they found a dagger on a man they had arrested. Mr. Plowden pressed for precise description, noting the weapon resembled a sheath knife and urging the witness to avoid picturesque language in court.
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Dogberry
Marylebone
Mr. Plowden
London Standard
Exchange Sparks Hunger Talk Between Mrs Goodart and Hawkes
A dialogue sketches Hungry Hawkes bargaining for a meal with Mrs Goodart. He argues work will curb his appetite while she offers a meal after he completes tasks, revealing a rough negotiation over immediate sustenance.
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Mrs. Goodart
Hungry Hawkes
Not His Fault in Vicar’s Sermon Incident
A Loudon Opinion snippet reports a husband Syl wandering into a sermon last Sunday. The vicar notes he is a somnambulist who walks in his sleep, puzzling the congregation.
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Syl
Wilks
Loudon
Almanac for 1908 Offered Free by Drugists and Grocers
Readers are urged to obtain a free 1908 almanac from local druggists grocers or general dealers before stock runs out. The publication promises household hints jokes statistics and various testimonials praising the popular annual.
Hostetts Stomach Bitters Headache Cure Claim
An old advertisement touts Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a remedy for headache poor appetite indigestion dyspepsia costiveness and colds. It urges readers to try a bottle.
Observations on Kurdish Women by an Asiatic Traveler
An Asiatic traveler describes Kurdish women as un-veiled, free to ride, and outspoken in public affairs. He notes well clothing, independence, and a strong posture of women aged around sixty, seeing this as striking testimony to eastern norms.
Norway and its spirit world in art and seaside life
The article argues that Norway’s character and art are deeply shaped by science and superstition, tracing a pervasive belief in the supernatural among sailors, fishermen, and rural communities in the north, and highlighting how fairy tales permeate cultural identity.
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Norway
Northland
Norse Beliefs Shape Weather and Sea Warnings
The fragment describes a belief system where tribes respect a season deity for calm weather and harvests. Demons govern events and Norwegians seek propitiation from superstitious Finns, while figures like the Draugha warn of swift, deadly outcomes.
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Tolk
A Conservative Speech to District No 3 Students
Hlomer Floyd answers doubts about his fitness for the school board role with a probing public speech. He notes it is the teacher who judges student recitations while praising the pupils for prompt answers during a district No 3 session.
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Hlomer Floyd
Power of Diction Meets Contradiction
A citizen accosted Her Powers Blank the other night praising her diction after a wife’s lecture. The remark shifts to note her rival strength lies in contradiction.
Court Date Delayed as Dressmakers Demand More Time
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes a court postponement due to dressmakers seeking extra time. Lawyers were prepared, but scheduling complications caused the delay.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Household Hint Cuts Gas Bill In Half With Scissors
A Louisville Courier-Journal item suggests slicing a plastic gas-saving device and pressing the blades together to halve gas usage. The brief advice appears as a quirky tip in the household hints column.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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