Prostration From Heat Hits Local Man
EBby Newbury collapsed Tuesday evening from heat exposure after starting home in a buggy with his son Carlos. He received care at Dr. Freyburg’s office, remained unconscious for hours, then improved by Wednesday morning. The incident followed days of heat reaching 102 degrees. the Newburys plan to travel to the Buffalo exposition via Chamberlain, possibly by the Great Lakes route.
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Ebby Newbury
Carlos
Freyburg
Newbury
Great Lakes
South Dakota Weather Compared With Other States
Dry weather is widespread with South Dakota in excellent condition. Iowa suffers from heat and fodder may be needed. Wisconsin reports five weeks without rain near Shellsburg. Illinois Kansas and Nebraska also face drought. Wheat oats barley and rye in cool condition. corn prospects improve with strong hay and straw after threshing.
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South Dakota
Union
Iowa
Will Harker
Wisconsin
Shellsburg
Illinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Civil Service Exam For Indian Agency Farmers Held
A government shortage of qualified men for farm posts on Indian agencies prompted a civil service examination. About three vacancies were open, with the test conducted by local examiners E. R. Conniff, Guy Wellman, and Henry M. Sickok at the Commercial and Savings bank. The questions demanded strong farming knowledge and study, and the day proved hot as candidates wrestled with the tasks.
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Civil Service
Commercial and Savings Bank
Board of Examiners
Conniff
Guy Wellman
Ethan
Henry M. Sickok
Woonsocket
Notice of final proof for William A. Darling at Mitchell
Department of the Interior Land Office at Mitchell S D gives notice that William A. Darling has filed for final proof to support his claim for NW34 Sec 34 T102N R60W H E 29886. Proof will be made before the register and receiver at Mitchell on August 9, 1901. Witnesses: Ole Hendrickson Mitchell P C 5 D David Lovinger Ethan P O S D O H Perry Mitchell P O S D L E Lowrie Mitchell P0 5 D Gxo E Foster Register.
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Department of the Interior, Land Office
Mitchell
8. D
S. D
William A. Darling
Ole Hendrickson
P. C
D. David Lovinger
Ethan
Smallpox Concern At LaFortune Residence Quarantine Stance
P Lafortune vows the LaFortune family faced little exposure after a smallpox case near his daughter’s room. He notes one prior exposure cured before public appearance, cites possible school or street contact, and urges Mitchell Board of Health to consider actions before criticizing others while agreeing to quarantine and follow laws.
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Republican
LaPortune
Mitchell
Mitchell Board of Health
P. Lafortune
Foley's Honey and Tar helps a child cough
In Plano on July 22 Mr. John Tippie of Colton Ohio reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured his daughter of a severe cough and inflamed tonsils. Mrs. Jones questions doubts. Marinda claims Rocky Mountain Tea will remove impure thoughts. price 35 cents. ask your druggist.
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John Tippie
Colton
Foley
State Fair Gears Up For Yankton September Event
The state fair board has a active president Mr. Armstrong of DeSmet guiding preparations for Yankton fair Sept 9 to 13. An encampment of State Guards will be hosted with entries from Aurora Mitchell Canistota Howard two from Sioux Falls and Yankton. Prizes totaling 150 dollars will be awarded to top drill teams. The camping ground near the race track will host all units with a regimental band expected. Citizens of Yankton plan a hearty welcome and the board aims for a memorable outing.
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State Fair Board
Armstrong
DeSmet
Yankton
Conklin
Aurora
Mitchell
Canistota
Howard
Sioux Falla
State Board of Agriculture
Busy Lecturer Mrs. Conklin Promotes Temperance Talks
Mrs. Mabel Conklin, tied to the White Cross movement and the WCTU, toured the state delivering lectures at the university teachers’ institute, a Methodist church session on That Boy of Yours, the corn palace gathering, and the Congregational church. Her talks urged temperance and anti-saloon league questions.
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Mabel Conklin
Winter wheat experiment tested on South Dakota farm
County Auditor Anderson reports a winter wheat trial on his farm suggests success possible in the state. He notes Nebraska yields of 30 bushels per acre and plans to fence four acres this fall to test the crop further, aiming to prove winter wheat can thrive here. Burdock Blood Bitters are recommended for clear complexions.
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Wilhelm Jurgensen
Baker Township
Davison
South Dakota
William Breer
Elsie M. Baker
Mitchell
A. Bidwell
Anderson
Nebraska
Aderson
Fie
Weekly crop report highlights drought stress across state
Director Glenn of the Huron station reports week ending July 22 with above normal temperatures and variable rainfall. Early crops such as barley and rye near harvest. wheat and oats progressing though quality affected by premature ripening. corn shows mixed results with potential for a fair crop if rains come. Grasshoppers and heat harm potatoes and flax. haying advancing. pastures drying. apples prospects vary, plums likely short.
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Glenn
Huron
Miesouri
Coro
Missouri Valley
Black Hills
Ten thousand demons gnawing at vitals end with cure
An advertisement for Banner Salve claims severe itching piles can be cured with Doasa’s Ointment. A testimonial from Jas. G. Ambert of Dellas, U.S. reports an obstinate facial sore healing after three applications with no scar. S H Scallia.
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Doasa
Jas. G. Ambert
Dellas, U
Silence Says Consent in Yonkers Statesman Quip
A humorous Yonkers Statesman quip plays on marriage negotiation as a man asks a father for his daughter's hand. The line suggests the joke that silence equals consent, prompting a wry nod to social wit in a compact exchange.
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Yonkers Statesman
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Cash Bargain Store
C. Newbury
Ummer Hosiery
A. T. McGovern & Sons
Billy
E. Stair
Mitchell, SD
Ditors
Beulah
County of
Cereus Dakota
Auvan
Rose Ward
Hobbs
Add
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
Plano
John Armstrong
Weekly Crop Report
ICA
Standard Oil CO
A. E. Hitchcock
Mitchbell
Calil
J. E. Wells
Mitchell, S. D
G. H. Bishop
Optician
Dr. Freyberg
Dak
Alfred J. DIX
Champeny Block
Amos N. Goodman
Nelson C. Smith, Collecto
Goodman & Smith
Main Street
Kelley's Land Agency
Main and
First Streets
Huron, S. D
S.D
G. W. Adams
Mitcneil
D. W. Burright
Security Bank
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