Beulah Township Man Struck Dead by Lightning
John Goldmann was killed by a lightning strike during a severe storm Tuesday morning at his Beulah township farm six miles west and two miles south of Mitchell. A second bolt killed four cattle nearby. Goldmann, about 35, had moved to the county last March from Clear Lake and recently bought 800 acres with fine farm buildings. He leaves a wife. remains to Sabula for interment Wednesday as his parents travel from Sabula.
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Ning
John Goldmann
Beulah Township
Goldmann
Sabula
Iowa
Epiphany Church Insurance Case Upheld by Supreme Court
J L Hannett says the Supreme Court affirmed Judge Smith of Alexandria in favor of the Epiphany church against German Insurance Co of Freeport Ill for 2200 dollars. Tornado destroyed Epiphany in 1895 and company refused settlement. Case began 1898 with defenses over paid premium property title and loss report.
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J. L. Hannett
Supreme Court
Epiphany Church
German Insurance Co
Freeport, Ill
Tower Court
Smith
Alexandria
Epiphany
Jones
Hannett
Defeat Accepted at Brookings G A R Encampment
At the G A R encampment in Brookings comrade T E Blanchard of Mitchell was elected commander after a close contest with Reed of Arlington who gracefully conceded. Delegates to the National convention were H P Packard J L Turner and W R Stowe. Also an ad for Deans Ointment claims relief for itching piles at 50 cents.
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Redfield Press
Brookings
T. E. Blanchard
Mitchell
Blanchard
Mr. Reed
Arlington
Reed
H. P. Packard
J. L. Turner
Spring
Dean
The Turk and Life Insurance Tale of a Talking Camel
A Turk observes a man’s insurance policy underperforming and recalls a tale from the New York Commercial Advertiser. A rich, fixed income bonds the owner, the broker Hodge, and a camel to a thirty year promise of a talking animal, with a hefty fine if it fails. The humor hinges on guaranteed income versus uncertain outcomes.
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Life Insurance
New York Commercial Advertiser
Odd Wedding Customs Across Europe and Scotland
The bride in Switzerland must not be kissed by anyone including her parents on her wedding day. In many Swiss provinces the cook pours hot water over the threshold after the couple enters to keep it warm for the next bride. Scotland favors a December 31 wedding to start life with the new year. Italians ban sharp wedding gifts to avoid the knife omen, while a bride flinging her bouquet to single friends will signal the next marriage.
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Switzerland
Scotland
Word Blindness Cases Highlight Language Defect
A Lancet report details rare cases of word blindness. An Englishman, 34, loses English knowledge while reading Greek remains intact. Another man writes from dictation but cannot read his writing. Word blindness parallels color blindness yet causes greater disruption.
Odd Plants in a Witty Exchange
A coy dialogue recounts Migs Light ly remarking on an Italian fable and macaroni fields. The cynic’s partner jokes, then calls for an ambulance after a humorous misstep in a street scene cited by the New Orleans Times-Democrat.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
A Bit of John Brights Sarcasm and Spinach Notes
A brief quip recalls John Bright resuming his seat after illness with a sharp remark about Providence. Also a short note on spinach tracing its name to Spanish monks and its culinary use. A Boston youth replies to advice with a witty exchange about the word cant.
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John Bright
Mr. Bright
Providence
The Wife Quote Sparks Witty Exchange
A Chicago Post excerpt centers on a sharp remark by a wife about a truly perfect woman and a humorous reply from her husband noting that growth would cease if nothing remained to grow. The exchange showcases wit and gender dynamics in a tersely framed dialogue.
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Chicago Post
Dentist’s Sign Falls and Ruins Patient Teeth
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune item recalls a dentist’s sign reading Teeth Extracted Without Pain that toppled recently as a person walked beneath it, knocking out two teeth. The odd mishap underscores signs and claims in local business lore.
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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Thought He Was Smart
A dialogue fragment shows a husband and wife debating judgment in choosing a life partner. The husband asserts neither party’s judgment is superior, highlighting contrasting views on match suitability. The exchange centers on trust, partnership, and personal choices within a marriage.
Political Peace and the Fences Fixed Remark
A former campaigner cites a line about keeping fences fixed attributed to Senator Join Sierman. The quote, tied to a farm, became a political slogan after his wealth grew. The origin sparked Ohio debate, then spread nationwide as a phrase.
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Join Sierman
Sherman
Ohio
Philadelphia Times
Tennyson Early Poems and First Experiments in Verse
The young Alfred Lord Tennyson produced poems on a slate at age eight, then an epic over 4000 lines in octosyllabic Scott meter between ages eleven and twelve. By fourteen or fifteen he began a surviving drama in iambic meter, showing early practice in three meters before mature writing.
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Tennyson
Scott
Chamberlain's Pain Ball Rated Best Liniment for Strains
Mr. F H Wells of Deer Park Long Island recommends Chamberlain's Pain Ball as the test liniment for strains. He cites quick relief and cure after a severe lameness in the side from a strain. Sold by L O Gale druggist.
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F. H. Wells
Deer Park
Long Island
N. Y
Chamberlain
L. O. Gale
Whim-Whams from Yonkers Statesman
A fragmented dialogue piece with whimsical exchanges about delays, flying machines, church, and a parish visit. The obscured conversation features Bill Jill and Mrs. Church among other titles, ending with an observer noting a neighbor's furniture load.
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Yonkers Statesman
Bill
Jill
A devout old lady and the coffee dog tale
A clergywoman recalls a devout, illiterate parishioner who cared for a dog lying by her feet. When asked the dog’s name she quotes a line from scripture, reflecting a sermon cadence and a humorous misreading of a biblical phrase.
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Lazarus
Philadelphia
A Poor Millionaire Lately Starves in London
A Poor Millionaire Lately starved in London because he could not digest his food. Early use of Dr. King's New Life Pills would have saved him. They strengthen the stomach, aid digestion, promote assimilation, improve appetite. Price 25c. Money back if not satisfied. Sold by H. Scallin, druggist.
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London
Dr. King
H. Scallin
Young Candidate Announces Medical Plans Despite Crowded Field
In the Trail of Fame a youthful candidate responds to questions about his future after college. He declares he will study medicine and accepts the likely competition, saying those already in the field will have to take their chances.
An Elder Delivers Impromptu Sermon At English Church
An elder fills in at a church service when the minister is late. He begins well but stumbles while delivering the sermon, jokingly offering to remove the concert from the audience by inviting anyone wanting it to come forward.
A Blot That Wins and Owls in Verse
A fragment discusses hysteria in a woman allegedly stopped by a surgeon threatening to cut hair, with remark on a bluff’s unlikely failure. It then riffs on owls as stoic birds and notes poets should not meddle with them, praising Shakespeare and Wordsworth for understanding.
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Shakespeare
Wordsworth
Anatomy Bones Quip Sparks Laugh in Washington Star
Miss Miami Brown asks about the number of bones in human anatomy. Mr. Erastus Pinkley replies he never counted exactly but notes the count is far from trivial, joking about nicked razors and skulls to hint at the complexity.
Delayed Verdict Sparks Jury Deliberation Debate
A reader notes a ten hour jury delay while a verdict is reached. One ex-juryman recalls agreement on the verdict but a later talk about the judge's charge's literary merit, suggesting differing views on the guidance given.
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Town and Coun
Nye on Waster and Wagners Impact on Hygiene Advice
A humorous note credits Bill Nye discussing Richard Wagner and a physician warns patients rarely follow prescribed hygiene or diet, urging use of mild reliable laxatives like Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. Sold by L. O. Hale.
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Chamberain
L. O. Ale
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Chicago, Ill
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Mitchell, South Dakota
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South Dakota
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