Call for Immigration Commissioner to Boost South Dakota Growth
The article argues South Dakota needs an immigration commissioner to provide official, credible state statements about agriculture and new settlers. It notes eastern farmers and real estate holders have faced mixed reports, and a commissioner could attract eastern migrants by showing growth in dairy cattle creameries and farming. Pending Republican support at Pierre this winter could authorize the appointment, benefiting the state.
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South Dakota
Stste
East
Pierre
Deafness Cure Claim From Hall's Catarrh Cure
A public notice asserts deafness from inflamed Eustachian tubes can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It offers $100 for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes Hall's Family Pills, with Toledo, Ohio origin and 75 cent price.
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Hall
Relief Corps Elects New Officers At Friday Meeting
At the W R C meeting Friday evening new officers were elected led by President Hulda Stowell. Other officers include Senior Vice Amelia Adama Junior Vice Anna Barnard Treasurer Clara Lukens Chaplain Gertrude Abbey Conductor Emily Libby Guard Anna Williams with delegates Jennie Wolgemuth Gertrude Abbey Clara Daniels Kate Brown and alternates I E Kintigh N Abrams Amelia Adams Lizzie Saul.
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Hulda Stowell
Amelia Adama
Anna Barnard
Clara Lukens
Gertrude Abbey
Emily Libby
Anna Williams
Jennie Wolgemuth
Clara Daniels
Kate Brown
I. E. Kintigh
N. Abraham
Amelia Adams
Lizzie
Saul
Fraternal Growth and Lodge Activity in Mitchell
The F B W of Mitchell reports a nearly 100 member local lodge with plans to host the grand lodge. The Yankton lodge pursues relocation to Mitchell or Yankton. The order has about 2000 members in South Dakota across 55 lodges and has paid three death claims recently, including $3500 to Edward F. Mitchell’s widow, $1000 to Ernest E. Barrows, and $2000 to Joseph Oebler’s beneficiary, with Cedar County, Iowa latest claim paid after Arm strong’s death. The organization emphasizes full payment of claims and seeks expansion within the state.
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Mitchell
Grand Lodge
Yankton
S. D
Plankinton
Edward F. Mitchell
Ernest E. Barrows
Bigetone City
Joseph Oebler
Hief
Cedar County
Iowa
Armstrong
Fragmentary Notice From Mitchell Lodge Promotes Fund Benefit
A lodge announces receipt of funds for a benefit and asserts no debts. It claims protection by the F.B. W. and defends its leadership, stating officials are respected. It notes the board may alter laws, and lists J. G. Hawley and J. E. Babcock as contact points.
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F.B. W
Grand Lodge
J. G. Hawley
J. E Babcock
Mitchell Lodge
Miss Spooner the Winner in W C T U Gold Medal Contest
The gold medal contest at the courthouse on Friday evening under the W C T U was well attended. Miss Delia Spooner won first prize with a recitation of Jack the Fisherman. Other participants included Miss Grieve Miss Markham Miss Phelps Bessie Stair and Walter Seaman with Miss Cole singing a guitar solo.
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Court House
C. E. Hager
Miss Grieve
Mt. Vernon
Markham
Phelps
Ethan
Bessie Stair
Delia Spooner
Walter Seaman
Jack
Mutual hail insurance case upholds assessments
The Farmer’s Mutual of Watertown sues George Zentel near Sioux Falls to collect 1898 and 1899 assessments. Judge Jones overrules claims that nonpayment ended membership or that losses must be proven, directing a verdict for the company. Zentel, insured for five years, had not sought policy cancellation.
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Mutual
Sioux Falls
Farmer’s Mutual of Watertown
George Zentel
Insurance Company
Jones
Zantel
Dr King’s New Discovery Endorsed by Dixie Man
Witness T. L. Martin of Dixie Kentucky testifies about relief from coughing and throat problems after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He claims it stops severe coughs and cures consumption and notes prices of 50c and 1.00 with a guarantee. Free trial bottles are at S H Scallin’s drug store.
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T. L. Martin
Dixie
Dr. King
S. H. Scallin’s
Mull's Pioneer Liver Cure Advertisement Claim
An old time advertisement promises a liver cure by Mull's Pioneer Liver Cure with a dollar draft in each box and a cash refund if no benefit. The pitch asserts liver trouble and impure blood cause misery and offers 25c or $1 boxes sold by J. H. Ferris.
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Mull
J. H. Ferris
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endures With Mothers
An advertising note touts Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year old trusted remedy for teething. It claims to soothe the child gum pain, relieve wind colic and diarrhoea, and to be pleasant tasting. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
Corkscrew Seed and Brer Rabbit Folk Lore
A description of the Spina pennata seed that corkscrews into the ground and rises with moisture, then a Brer Rabbit tale where Brer Fox braggs of jumps and is outwitted by a rock and rope trick, ending with the fox's fate.
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Fox
Brer Squirrel
Brer Fox
Squirrel
Brer
Brer Rabbit
Br’er Fox
Br'er Fox
the Fox
Br’er Rabbit
Rocky’s Feigned Illness Ends With His Own Funeral
A bookstore courier Rocky pretends to nurse ailing landlady to justify absence. He later discovers the landlady is dead and attends her funeral. The boss exposes the ruse as Rocky faces a double shock when the truth dawns.
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Rocky
Louisville Times
Distinctions In Being Kicked and Other Humorous Snippets
A quirky mix of anecdotes and maxims on animals, manners, and mischief. A clever Arab remark about pain contrasts with a jackass tale. A playful servant Bridgets washing face idea and a doctor’s joke about change. Also notes on cod fisheries and German army food inspection training.
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Mitchell, S. D
E. C. Dewitt &Co
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S. H. Sceallin
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