Local notes and family updates from the Mitchell region
Minor items note J. B. Cleminger returning to Lower Brule for artesian well work. Mrs. O. H. Wernicke visits with Judge and Mrs. Abbey. Eva Savage new Woonsocket school teacher. Ruth George returns to San Diego. Reports cover weather, rail weed control, church events, local moves, births, and community notices across towns including Yankton, Woonsocket, Mitchell, and Parkston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Cleminger
Lower Brule
O. H. Wernicke
W. Abbey
Lindsay
Armour Priday
Douglas County
Ruth George
C. G. Rathpun
San Diego
Cal
George
Eva Savage
Woonsocket Schools
Letcher
Artesian Advocate
Guy Wells
James River
Gus Oleson
Walker Hunter
Hunter’s Point
Nashville
St. Mary’s Church
J. H. Babcock
Frank Durant
Babcock
H. W. Moeller
Everly
Iowa
Moeller
Frank Weller
Milwaukee
Yankton Press
Dakotan
Mary Christianson
Hugh S. Gamble
Salvation Army
Yankton
Mitchell
Fire Department
Madison
Fair Ground
Della M Stair
Fargo
N. D
Sydney White
Plankinton
Mesdames Dodge
Kirby
Parker
Grand Lodge
North Dakota
Stair
Blacksmith in the hills and a rain marked by streaks
The passage recalls a heavy half hour of rain with .77 inch falling in town and the surrounding area reporting uneven showers. It also tells of a California blacksmith era tale where miners, lacking a shop, used a river bar for forging and the humor of strangers seeking the nearest blacksmith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Spirit Lake
Okoboji
Arnold’s Park
Iowa
The Original Color of Flowers in History
Early papers argue all flowers were yellow in ancient times with modern colors arising to attract insects for cross fertilization. Morphology shows petals are modified leaves so initial inflorescences were likely green, not yellow, a theory tied to cultural bridal wreath customs across Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meehan
Monthly
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription and Pills Promoted to Women
A persuasive advertorial urges women to avoid unsafe remedies and seek Dr R V Pierce of the Invalids Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo NY. It touts Favorite Prescription as a life saving cure for female troubles and praises Pleasant Pellets as a natural laxative. Prominent patient testimonials claim restored health and strength after using the products. Sold by te.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frere
R. V. Pierce
The
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Maud Pearce
Stoutsville
Dr. Pierce
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Capital
James Sanford
Milwaukee Tracks
O. H. Perry
M. B. Clemenger
S. T. Greene
S. H. Scallin
John Kress
Columbia Bicycle
Chas. Burnside
Points
A. E. Dean
Sioux City
Prof. Hogan
Rochester
Father Hogan
Holy Family Church
Anna Williams
Sioux Falls
Grand Chapter
Eastern Star
Will Emmons
Chicago
John Abraham
Col
J. M. Adams
Flandreau
Huyck
Woonsocket News
W. E. Lott
M. E. Spooner
Parkst
Mr. Smith
Artestian
Miss King of Chamberlain
Geo.je. Logan
Chautauqua
Delsarte
Sheriff Cook
Geo. Brooks
James Clark
R. L. Tremain
United States Court
Joe Kirby
Dr. Dix
Ottman
Ethan
John Haynes
Mt. Vernon
Old Settlers Meeting
F. B. Smith
Black Hills
Nina M. Moore
Dixon, Il
M. D. Purpy
Florence Gregory
Monticello
W. E. Turner & Son
New York
Turner
E. C. Champeny
Sussex
Wis
Mel. Smith
A. Samuels
Woonsvucket
Aberdeen
Perry
Big Stone Lake
South Dakota
Hot Springs
S. D
C. M
St. P. Ry
E. Clark
Ed. Dix
St. Bernard
Mexico
Mitchell Hotel
Thos. Hays
Washington, D. C
Hays
General Land Office
Washington
W. M. McDowell
Badger
M. Halphide
W. 5. Bloas
Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
County Board of Education
Supt. Brown
Davison County
Watt
Inianapolis
Ind
Nelson
Hurley
F. O. Vergis
Bridgewater
Seventh Day Advent Society
Greene’s Grove
Fullerton
Smith
Geo. F. Logan
Corn Palace
Watte
Greene
Sioux Falla
Gunsul
Minneapolis
Alterton Block
Scotland
Geo. Stevens
Graettinger
Fellows
Aurora County
Main
Second Street
Milwaukee Road Steel Gang
Gardinier
Rocky Mountain
Sot
Rwoowwom
S. G. Soullin
Draggiet
Uticura
Bos World
Davao
CHEM
Germany
France
England
Italy
French
Switzerland
Spain
Greece
Bohemia
German
Levinger’s One Cent
Seth Thomas Call
A. H. Pehrson
Harker Brothers
Straw & Ellsworth
Spooner & Nordaker
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