City Council Debates Water Works Plan And City Bills
The Monday meeting chaired by Vice President Miller reviewed prior minutes and city bills. Aldermen discussed the Electric Co. franchise, water works gravity pressure upgrade, pest house expenses, and adjourned after authorizing audits and upcoming improvements.
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Miller
Stout
Perry
Curtis
Koeb
Pierre
Gustavus Loevinger
McCona
Econicil
Electric Co
E. F. Kearney
L. A. Arssden
Dray Davis & Daniels
M. H. Gosei Platner
L. A. Amsden
Dravage W. &. Sayles
S. Sharp
E. T. Grinnell
John Jacobson
H. Cochrane
A. J. Kings
Mitchell Plumbing Co
G. Cornwal
Matt Davis
J.B. Clow & Son
McKinley & Eddy
James McKinley
Thos. Briggs
Water Works
Educational notes on certificates and teachers in Davison county
Certificates of award have been issued to Laura Trier and several teachers including Weaitha Pierce Fannie Watson and Alice Doyle. Micro items report numerous marriages and relocations among teachers, a Davison county cost saving by moving meetings to Mitchell, penmanship emphasis by Henry Hendrickson, a weather-caused school closure in Union No 21, and a recap of the twentieth South Dakota Educational Association session with high attendance and future plans for Aberdeen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Trier
Weaitha Pierce
Fannie Watson
Alice Doyle
H. G. Coursey
Beadle County
O Sprague
Redfield
Martha Dexheimer
Farwell
Sanborn
Margaret Dane
Richards
D. &. Cropp
Selma Ortman
Chas. Mix County
Jennie Morgan
Ames
Columbia
Davison County
Mitchell
Henry Hendrickson
Prosper Township
Mt. Vernon
Dak
Union
Alice Cooper
Court House
Fry
Lillie Patterson
Frank Weller
John Cook
Lisbon No. 19
South Dakota
University Opens After Winter Break
Dakota University resumed after a three week vacation with strong enrollment prospects and new student faces. President Graham aims for record winter attendance and completion of Century Memorial Hall by next fall to expand facilities and support growth.
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Dakota University
Milwaukee
Omaha
Graham
Military Company Honors Captain Coursey with Resolutions
Members of Company D 8 b G express deep regret at Captain O W Coursey resignation and thank him for his service. They praise his kindness, impartial orders, and thoughtful advice, and assign copies of the resolutions to company records and city newspapers. Committee members Lieut Oscar W Williams Sergt 2 Walter A Seaman Private Harry Wallis.
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O. W. Coursey
Oscar W. Williams
Walter A. Seaman
Harry Wallis
Chinese Printing Juries Dignity of Compositors
The piece contrasts Chinese typesetting with American production noting 11 spaces per word in Chinese and symbols organized near related items like fish. It describes time consuming labor by Chinese compositors who work twelve to thirteen hours for a four page paper while the printing uses an American press with type made in China.
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China
South Dakota Poultry Show Opens Next Tuesday
The South Dakota Poultry Show opens Tuesday at noon and runs to Saturday night with hundreds of birds. Ribbons and sweepstakes cups will be awarded. an auction closes the show Saturday afternoon. Admission 15 cents. children 10 cents. season ticket 25 cents. Tickets at the post office news stand. show near the United States Express office.
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South Dakota
Post Office
United States Express Office
M. D. Purdy
Farwell Notes and Socials Across January
Jan 6 local items record Geo Williamson returning to Brookings College and officials visiting the state capital. Socials include a New Year’s Eve party with oysters, a Bachelor Club oyster social at Farwell schoolhouse raising funds for a Sunday school organ, and various visits by Miss Lena Ableson and others. Many brief notices cover cemetery fence work, church revival tests, schooling plans, and community announcements through Tobin, Armour, and Union Center.
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Farwell
Geo. Williamson J
Brookings College
Rowler
Capital
A. J. Gilbert
Woonsocket
Lena Ableson
Artesian
Dee Carson
Faye Gilbert
Bachelor Club
Hamm
Chas. Markham
Winnie Sawyer
Armour
L. Beall
Emsley
Milt Holmes
Family New Com
Strelt
Tobin Township
Cecil Palmer
Stacryfj
Emma Strack
Ming
Inc
Schoenfelder
Schumacher
Hillside
Wi!h School
Mitchell
Lottie
Roy Carpente
Ward Academy
Grady Schoo
Nellie Cowley
Y. Wm. Palmer
Britton
Dan Mp
Lutheranes
Geo. Fuller
Geo. Palme
Loomis Looms as Post Office Debate Heats Up
In Badger, residents discuss Loomis post office plans as petitions circulate for postmaster. Names on petitions include Joe Smith, George Harris, and local Smith brothers, with speculation on Mr Bartow and political influence. Fisher resigns from Peck school sparking teacher change.
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Wil
Mr. Bartow
Uncle Sam
Dearth of Change Across The City Coin Debates
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a shortage of loose change in circulation and suggests mint overtime to increase nickel and dime supply. Wives and passersby notice the coin scarcity, while the public considers practical fixes.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
County Commissioners Open New Year Meeting
The county commissioners convened for the first session of the year with Dr. S. J. Moore as chairman joining John Gilfillan W. H. Webster O. M. Butterfield and Newell Blackman. They approved bonds for county officers and began settlements with the county auditor and treasurer.
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S. J. Moore
John Gilfillan
W. H. Webster
O. M. Butterfield
Newell Blackman
Queen Maria Christina Delights Visitor With Garden Roses
The Spanish queen Maria Christina grants audiences to subjects and chooses roses from a vase rather than a bowl of thorns. She selects three Niphetos from a second vase and presents them to a visitor, noting they come from her own garden.
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Maria Christina
Maria Christins
Spain
Pandora the First Woman of Greek Mythology
The article recounts Pandora the first woman created by Vulcan at Jupiter's request to punish Prometheus. Gods gift her beauty and arts, including music and eloquence, as she opens a box releasing evils that plague humanity, with only Hope remaining.
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Pandora
Vul- Can
Jupiter
Prometheus
Venus
Apollo
Mercury
Minerva
Wiel
Tometens
Epinetheus
Puzzling Subtleties in a Chicago Post Death Notice
A fragment from the Chicago Post hints at a bemused remark on mortality and life. The piece notes a “serious thing” about death notices and the irony of being alive to discuss them.
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Chicago Post
How They Do It The Joneses Keep Up An Imposing Store
A wry exchange contrasts a grocer’s claim of pressure from the Joneses with the speaker’s boast that his own shop bears the burden of imitation and expense. The dialogue hints at social competition and rising consumer standards.
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Joneses
New York Times
Pumpkin Pie Quip Sparks Regulars at Dinner
A Chicago Tribune line describes a regular asking for pie and a waiter replying the pie is the punkest they have, reflecting playful regional humor in a dining scene.
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William
Chicago Tribune
Riches Versus Luck Debate: Born Rich vs Born Lucky
Opinion exchange weighs whether wealth or luck determines success. The dialogue suggests preferring wealth over luck, arguing riches negate the need for good fortune. The brief exchange frames a locals’ take on fortune and finance.
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Wapg—tnd
Ethan residents hold New Year dance and golden wedding
Ethan residents attended a New Year’s dance at Tobey’s hall and a golden wedding at Mitchell’s. The event at the Ethan hotel included supper and a pleasant time, with many locals reporting a good turnout.
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Ethan
Tobey’s Hall
Mitchell
Ethan Hotel
Left Eyed People and Eye Preference Observed
Summary notes a discussion inspired by the New York Times about left eyed individuals and how people favor one eye in reading and tasks. It notes that left eyed traits are uncommon and detectable by trained observers and mentions glasses and ocular balance as practical concerns.
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Nott
New York Times
Collector's Prayer and the Rare Manuscripts Found
A historical note recounts a devout collector thanking God for providence in discovering three old manuscripts. The prayer pleads for protection for the sinner and gratitude for the chance sighting, read at the Bodleian where the assistant librarian once worked.
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Jesus
Bodleian
Hest
Balzac Secrets From Mme Wormley Memoir
In Mrs Wormley's Balzac memoir a password system guards Balzac's Chaillot home. Visitors chant phrases about a plut serson, lace, and Mme. Betrand to gain entry, while the garden and stairs provide a playful barrier. The charm keeps out unwelcome guests, Balzac finding amusement in the ruse.
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Balzac
Chaillot
Des Batailles
Mme. Betrand
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