Mrs. I. W. Seaman Dies in Chicago Hospital
Mrs. I. W. Seaman died Monday morning in a Chicago hospital from dropsy and heart trouble. She was a devout Methodist, mother of four, and had spent winters in Florida with her husband before returning home. A large funeral service was held at the Methodist church with Rev. Dr. Graham officiating and university students in attendance. Burial followed at Graceland cemetery amid floral tributes and family attendance.
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I. W. Seaman
Chicago
Seaman
Florida
Mitchell
Methodist
W. Seaman
Dr. Graham
University
Boggs
Graham
Smith
The Vagabonds at Grand Wednesday March 31
Monarch bicycles need few repairs. The Vagabonds comedy and drama play at the Grand cinema with Jos. F. Scheuer arranging Grand affairs for smooth operation. Dr. S. H. Melcher reports high water and southward damage from Sequachee to Chicago. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised as fifty-year teething remedy.
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S. H. Melcher
Sequachee, Tenn
Chicago
South
Legislature Moves to License Peddlers and Hawkers
A bill passed to license pack peddlers on foot at 25 to 50 dollars per year and wagon peddlers at 30 to 100 dollars annually, with solicitors for groceries and similar trades at 75 to 125 dollars. Exemptions apply to wholesale runners and farm product peddlers. Violations carry a fine of 25 to 100 dollars.
Milwaukee Road Battles Washouts After Snow Blockade
After clearing snow blockades the Milwaukee road faces washouts. About 1000 feet of track washed near Rock Valley Iowa, a bridge near Calliope is out, and four to five bridges on the Sioux City line are washed. East and south trains abandoned, passengers stranded, repair time and assurances uncertain.
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Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
Rock Valley
State Line
Iowa
Canton
Calliope
Sioux City
Commercial Club Reorganization Meeting Planned
Two years after officers were elected the Commercial Club’s annual meeting was overdue. A Sunday article on reorganization sparked broad support among former members and a Friday meeting was scheduled at the club rooms to report on past business and decide the disposition of assets.
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Mitchell
Republican
Commercial Club
Retail Men to Meet in Aberdeen on April 7
South Dakota retail merchants plan a meeting in Aberdeen on April 7 to select an executive committee to boost the state’s business interests. C C Peterson of Newark and Aberdeen leaders urge attendance to foster unity, curb price-cutting, and promote orderly business.
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South Dakota
Aberdeen
Minnesota
Illinois
Peterson
State Association
McGlachlin
Jewett Bros
A. C. Witte
Sure Cure for Fits by Practicing Physician
Notice offers a spring medicine claim by Dr A Herr for fits epilepsy and more with a free sample bottle. Address given at 331 East 83rd Street New York. Also railroad excursion tickets to usual territory on select dates in 1897 from C M St P rail line via agent F E Clark Mitchell.
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A. Herr
East
New York
C. M. & St. P. Railroad
F. E. Clark
Mitchell
The Umbrella Through World History
The umbrella is an ancient emblem of rank and protection used across Egypt Nineveh Greece China Japan India Burma Siam and Europe. It appears with royalty in sculpture and church pageants and was adopted by societies for wealth and status from the Middle Ages onward.
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Vishnu
Greece
India
Burma
Siam
Europe
Philadelphia Press
Insurance’s clever evasion of responsibility exposed
A physician claimed indemnity after injuring himself while giving a hypodermic to treat illness. His horse spooked, pushing the needle into his flesh and causing a 22 week disability. The judge ruled the wound not caused by external violent accidental means under the policy.
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New York Ledger
Beneath Him and His Indifference Echo in Detroit Tribune
Quotations reveal a sharp takedown of social snobbery. A speaker dismisses others as beneath him, arguing class dictates perception even within apartment living. The exchange underscores persistent urban hierarchies and subtle tension in city life.
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Detroit Tribune
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S. H. Scallin’s
Scallin
Chase & Sanborn
Monarch Canned
C.G. Rathbun
Supolio
Mitchell National Bank
U. 58
W.G. Davison
E. J. Quigley
N L. Davison
WM M. Smith
Mesers
H. R. Kibbee
J. T. Morrow
J. J. McDougall
F. A. Bidwell
A. J. Hitchcock
O.T. Huyck
Graceland Cemetery
Monarch
Chas Binting
Harkers Gracery Store
Will Harker
Milltown
Chuck
Jos. F. Scheuer
Grand Opera House
Mr. Scheuer
The
Grand
T. C. Burns
Dakota
Sioux Falls
Omaha
Tom
E. E. Turner
Compton
DeWitt
L. O. Gale
Johnston
Florence Parkinson
C Swartout
Saml. T. Green
P. M
U.S
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