Public School Lands to be Sold at Public Auction
Notice from Pierre South Dakota states that on April 21 1908 plots of common school land in Jayison county will be offered for sale at the courthouse front door from 10 am to 5 pm. On April 22 1908 remaining school lands not leased will be offered for lease at the courthouse front door 10 am to 5 pm. Commissioner 0 C G Dokken signs the notice.
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Jayison
Said
Said County
Pierre
S. D
South Dakota Davison County Circuit Court summons
The state issues summons to defendants C 2 Lewis W M Lewis Mary Josephine Barnard Edna Lewis Putney Grant H Lewis Nina M Lewis to answer the plaintiff Sumimuns in Mitchell South Dakota within thirty days of service. The notice dates February 3 1908 and July 27 1906 with attorney T J Spangler listed.
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State of South Dakota
County of Davison
Isne Circuit Court
Fourth Judicial Chatte
M. D
Mitchell
Davison County
South Dakota
J. Spangler
Circuit Court
Notice of Mortgage Foreclosure by Davison County
Default in the Parker mortgage to Davison County South Dakota dated April 5 1902 triggers foreclosure. The principal 400 and interest 39.08 taxes 16.93 and attorney fee 10 total 465.70 due. property is the southwest quarter section 3 8 3 2 in Davison County. sale at Mitchell court house front door March 14 1908 at 2 PM by Davison County Sheriff.
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James M. Parker
Julia Ann Parker
Davison County
South Dakota
Office of Register of Deeds
Davison
Mitchell
T. J. Spangler
South Dakota summons in Davison County suit over Mitchell lot
The State of South Dakota greets the defendants in Davison County Circuit Court action filed February 3 1908 seeking to quiet title to Lot 4 Block 14 M H Rowleys Second Addition Mitchell. Defendants must answer within thirty days. no personal judgment sought for costs. Plaintiff’s attorney is ILS Pangler.
Davison County Summons in Quiet Title Action
Davison circuit court summons issued February 3 1908 in the matter of Turney versus unknown heirs creditors and others of Francis A Fix deceased. The complaint seeks a judgment quieting title and determines all adverse claims on premises in Elk eighty four of John D Lawler's addition Mitchell South Dakota. Respond by filing an answer within thirty days of service. No personal judgment requested.
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State of
South Dakota
Circuit Court
Mitchell
Davison County
Elk
John D. Lawiler
Mitchell J
J. Spansier
Guilty Consciance and Wedding Promises in Humorous Fragment
Fragment from Harpers Weekly recalls a stagey exchange as a young swain declares imminent marriage to his kissing sweetheart in a town scene. The odd phrasing and stray lines reflect vernacular humor of the period.
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Sawyer
Swain
Harpers Weekly
Telling a Family Secret from a Chicago Tribune vignette
A humorous line captures a child's question about wealth and the punchline that the father earned his first thousand by marrying the grandfather’s daughter. The exchange highlights family lore and playful wit.
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Little
Clarence
Mamima
Papa
Tribune
Not Always Well to Butt In
An exchange in a hospital scene reveals a surgeon describing an umbrella accident with a crushed rib injury and a gaping hole, as a medical student interrupts to take notes on the case. The dialogue underscores caution about amateur observations in medical settings.
The Source of Life and Earth’s Early Role
A Century Magazine excerpt notes that in paleozoic times life began largely from Earth’s internal heat rather than the sun. It argues the planet could foster organisms with minimal solar aid, while the sun now sustains life as the real current source.
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Earth
Professor Lowell
Century Magazine
Ancient Romans used posters for public meetings and elections
In excavations at Herculaneum a pillar covered with overlapping bills was uncovered. The paste used to affix them was gum arabic. The recovered fragments outline announcements of public meetings and election proclamations.
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Herculaneum
Insolvent remarks attributed to Meggen dorfer Blatter
The fragment quotes Meggen dorfer Blatter remarking on Meier likely headed for ruin. The line suggests extreme debt and contains a colorful simile about credit overwhelming him.
Mastermind and Surprises Amid Great Crises
A concise reflection cites how major crises reveal a central orchestrator alongside a flood of unexpected events. It notes both deliberate planning and random shocks shaping outcomes, underscoring ambiguity in leadership during turmoil.
Proof of Nerve Pills Cures Nervous Exhaustion
An advertisement touts Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills curing nervous exhaustion and prostration by building up the nervous system. It cites a customer claim from James Squires of Courtland Michigan and notes the pills are sold by Scallin Bros with a 59 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
M.D
A.W. Chase
A.W. Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo, Nly. Mr. James Squires, Courtland, Mich
Mitchell Bride Weds Wickersham in Grand Methodist Ceremony
Miss Windle and Mr. Wickersham married in Mitchell at the Methodist Episcopal Church in an ornate ceremony. The bride wore white crepe de chene with lily of the valley veil, and carried roses and lilies. Guests from Maline Illinois Armour Sioux City attended. music by the church choir and Mendelssohn's Wedding March accompanied the ceremony.
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Methouse & Pal Church
Mary Grace
Iselle
Ralph
Sham
Stamilton
Mitchell End
Wip. Methodist Church
Richmond
Maude Silsby-Nicholis
Methodist Episcopal Church
Florence Walrath
Mary Louise Burns
Grace Bliss
Rachel Doyle
Grace Vickers
Glee Club
Miss Windle
Mendelsohn
Round Table
Windle
Wickersham
S. H. Scallin
Frank Windle
May Pendleton
Louise McDonald
Mrs. Windle
Mrs. Scallin
Miss Pendleton
Miss McDonald
Irrank Windle
George E. Foster
George A. Silsby
S. G. Boyce
Louie Bras
Florence Winter
Sara Noble
Maline, Ill
C. BE. Fleete
Armour
Alameds
Cal
Mitchell
Montana
Mabel Hitchcock
Maude Silsby
Nichols
George TV
H. Scallin
J. B. Wolgemuth
Early Booth Triumph and Rusty Stage Comeback Tale
A 1940s reminiscence recounts the young Wimball's bold response to Junius Booth on stage for Richard II in Lowell. Booth mocks him, Wimball improvises a line, and the audience erupts as Booth concedes his improv led to lasting fame as a comic performer. The piece shifts to Professor Jacques Loeb discussing heart tissue experiments, noting a ventricle strip beating in saline after extraction, sparking debate over chemistry versus muscle control.
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Isthias Currier Wimts
Gillian
Jong
Junius Grutus Booth
Wimball
Lowell Museum
Booth
Richard II
Bosworth Field
Norfolk
Nell
Mr. Booth
Jacques Loeb
Tie
Davison County Holds First Primary Under New Law
In Davison county the stalwarts won the primary by a wide margin across wards with gains in the Third and Fourth wards. The First ward produced an upset as insurgent delegates led the county ballot while the stalwart state delegation won by about 6 to 13. Democrats elected delegates with little opposition.
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Davison
Salwarts
Kirst
Henry Swindler
Sidney Graham
Notice to bidders for county road work
Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received at the County Auditor in Missouri up to April 7 for breaking 45 weres yon county poor fhrin with completion by May 20 if possible. County commissioners reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Dated March 2, 908. Anderson, County Auditor.
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Missouri
S. DD
Anderson
Stalwarts Gain County Edge In Precinct Vote
The Country Precincts report stalwarts carrying Mitchell township 16 to 1 Prosper 19 to 9 Baker Badger Beulah and Perry townships giving a majority. Mt Vernon voted 86 to 34 Brendon Rome Lisbon Tobin. Union was tied. Out of 79 delegates stalwarts 42 insurgents 39. Victory restores stalwarts to power in the county conventions.
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Stalwarts
Mitchell Township
Prosper
Baker
Badger
Beulah
Perry Township
Mt. Vernon
Brendon
Rome
Lisbon
Tobin
Union
Insurgent Faction Closes In on State Convention Victory
Reports from across the state show a tight race between the insurgent faction and the regulars. Insurgent counties approach a majority, with Codington and other delegates needing concessions. Wilbur Glass’s Codington county win may force a compromise to gain support for insurgent aims.
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Mitchell
Huron
Cadington County
Wilbur Glass
Disturbed Nacent Williams Sentar Interprets Quiet Music
The passage describes Nacent Williams Sentar, a political economist, as a frequent guest of Joti Lansdowne with various odd behaviors. Toni dluure performs solo, and an early play asks if Mr Senior dislikes music. He answers no, saying it does not disturb him and asks the performance to continue.
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Nacent Williams Sentar
Joti Lansdowne 9
Fooie Floudee
Burl Willing
Neva
Gerogmy Tuba Company
Toni Dluure
Careful About Worry
A physician treated a patient while her husband asked if there was any need for unnecessary anxiety about his wife. The exchange, reported by Argonaut, highlights concerns over how families perceive medical risk and uncertainty.
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Irving
Argonaut
For Sale Farmland Near Loomis and Mt. Vernon
For sale two quarters near Loomis with one near Letener and another near Mitchell, plus four near Mt. Vernon and S Oak. All in high cultivation, some improved. If you own these lands, will sell right. Buy direct and save agent's commission.
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Loomis
Letener
Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
S. Oak
For Sale or Trade 40 to 200 Acres in Wisconsin
For Sale or Trade. 40 acres at 30 dollars, 80 acres at 35, 120 acres at 40, 160 acres at 40, 200 acres at 40 per acre with some good improvements. Located 216 miles from good towns in Wood County Wisconsin. Suitable for dairy stock and agriculture. Sell or trade separately or as a whole. Contact E. L. Hosteter Waterloo Iowa. Reference First Natal Banks Mitchell and Mr Vernon S. Dak and Waterloo Iowa.
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Wood County
Wis
E. L. Hosteter
Waterloo
Iowa
Natal
Banks
Mitchell
Vernon S. Dak
Hall of Fame list reveals famed figures and lofty salaries
Mme Tetrazzini earns 2500 per evening while once paid 620 a month. Nixon marks 40 years as Senate financial clerk. Peru chief geologist Dr George Adams returns to Washington. ninety three year old Andrew Powers wheels home a wheelbarrow. William Rankin aged 98 is oldest living college graduate. Danish inventor Vladimir Poulsen links 250 mile wireless. Lowden praised as brainy Illinois lawmaker. Mme Schumann Heink notes singing sons in Chicago. Captain Jay J Morrow rises to major. West Point grad 1891 served in Cuba and the Philippines. Dr E W Naylor wins Ricord prize for opera The Angelus.
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Richard B. Nixon
United States Senate
George S. Adams
Washington
Peru
Andrew L. Powers
Bath
Phippsburg
Powers
Williams College
United States
William Rankin
Rankin
W. M. Rankin
Princeton University
Vladimir Poulsen
High Criminal Court
Copenhagen
Lyngby
Weisensee
Frank Orren Lowden
Illinois
Northewestern University
Law Club of Chicago
Mme
Schumann Heink
Henry
Hans
Chicago
School Days and Long-Serving Springfield Teacher
The piece notes the Cherokees lead in day schools and teachers among tribes. It cites a large rise in New York public school enrollment and a large portion of children who stop schooling in September. Dwight Clark, aged seventy five, is highlighted as the oldest teacher in Springfield public schools with fifty eight years of service.
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New York
Dwight Clark
Springfield
Mass
Flipsant Flings and Odd Civic Quips
A mosaic of quirky quotes from Chicago News Washington Star and Philadelphia Inquirer. The pieces joke about marriage games fashion age cheaper visions political dyspepsia and leg prices with satirical tone. The British Medical Journal notes lying stems from indigestion while pros and cons of social trends surface.
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Cupid
Chicago News
Washington Star
British Medical Journal
Rochester Post-Express
Philadelphia Inquirer
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CG. Dokken
Sumimuns
South Daokta
Setal Circuit Court
Fourth Judicial Ci- Ald. Pyetpole
Bessie R. Atkins
J . C. Atkins
Mattie A. Stevens
Amelia Atkins
Myra C. Sawyer
Lou A. Lucas
Court House
M. H. Rowley
Main Street
Davison’ County
Bobeuaiys
Ils Pangler
J. H. Craton
DAK
Quae
Western
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
J. M. McLachlan
Watertown
Meier
Scallin Bros
Mr. Wickersham
Poday
China
Isalathy
Dupart
Scallin
Kimball
Stalwarts Wesco
Eak
Essop K
Shoop
Diehl & Brown
the Hall OF Fame
Tetrazzini
Jay J. Morrow
Engineer Corps
West Point
Cuba
Philippines
E. W Naylor
Emmanuel College
Cambridge
England
Angelus
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