Watertown to Host 24th South Dakota Firemen's Tourney
Watertown, May 25, announces the twenty-fourth annual meeting of the South Dakota Firemen's association set for June 18 to 21. Some 1700 members are expected amid thousands of visitors as debates on fire laws and equipment proceed, with parades, prizes, and a visiting band concert planned.
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Watertown
South Dakota Firemen’s Association
Co. W.gillis
Mitchell
Wil Mueller
Parkston
R. Wu. Glisby
Parker
Wm. Luck
A Fatal Mistake Mitchell People
An old medical advertisement warns backache signals kidney trouble and urges quick treatment. H W Pike of Yankton S D testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved his back pain after a few doses. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Bright
H. W. Pike
Third Street
Yankton
S. D
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doans
A. W. Chase
Gre W. Chase Medicine Co
Murder case set for appeal next Tuesday in Flandreau
The case against Mrs. Moses Kaufmann over the alleged murder of Agnes Poireis will be called in Flandreau next Tuesday. Parkston citizens unite to seek justice for the killed girl as community efforts gather funds for the cause.
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Parkston
Lyons
Iowa
Hooper
Kaufmann
Aikens
Moses Kaufmann
Agnes Poireis
Flandreau
An Impressive Japanese Exhibit At New York Exhibit
The New York Sun praises General Kuroki as one of the ablest living soldiers and notes his visit to America. His first thought on landing was for Japanese school children in San Francisco, where he made a gracious plea highlighting a contrast with American life.
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New York Sun
Kuroki
Jamestown
Yalu
Oyama
Manchuria
America
San Francisco
Absurdities of the Law in The Iroquois Theatre Case
The New York Tribune discusses Dean Wigmore's critique of American law after coroner indictments over the 1903 Iroquois Theatre fire. It cites a Chicago judge who voided punishment by ruling city ordinances apply only to downtown. The piece condemns legal pedantry while calling for accountability.
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New York Tribune
Dean Wigmore
Northwest University Law School
Illinois Law Review
Chicago
Tussey Talks for Convention at Mitchell Carnival
Geo A. Tussey, executive member of the traveling men carnival, said Mitchell will host a prosperous Knights of the Grip event. Aberdeen Redfield Madison and Sioux Falls are expected to send bands. He noted Watertown might play a game in Mitchell if sports committee finalizes plans.
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Watertown
Geo. A. Tussey
Mitchell
Knights of the Grip
Aberdeen
Redfield
Madison
Sioux Kalls
Advantages and Madness in Truth and Mock Debate
The text argues fear gives advantage to madness over sanity. True belief breeds carelessness. carefulness comes from slight error. Chesterton quotes discuss whether Bacon wrote Shakespeare, noting the value of caring about the claim. The sane person fears debate but may not worry about authorship.
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Madnem
Marpess
Bacon
Shakespeare
Gilbert J. Chesterton
Illustrated London News
Gey
Aristocratic Young Person Question Money Motive
A Cleveland Plain Dealer quip portrays Mabel as an ideal aristocrat of pride who refuses engagement to young Winkler until she learns his source of wealth. Upon learning it comes from his father she deems him acceptable, fearing he might have earned part of it.
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Mabel
Winkler
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Wells Receives Commission as Mitelbell Postmaster
J E Wells was commissioned as Mitelbell postmaster after a conference with Postmaster Bras. Wells will assume duties on Saturday June 1 following a recess appointment three months ago. Citizens praise his appointment and expect good service for patrons.
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J. EB. Wells
Mitelbell
Vostome Department
Bras
Wells
Congress
South Dakota
Peners
Wells names Thompson deputy postmaster in succession
When Mr. Wells takes office Saturday morning Raymond Thompson will become deputy postmaster, chosen by Wells to replace John Haney who has held the job. Thompson is described as a young man with fine clerical ability and will serve capably.
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Wells
Raymond Thompson
Wells Ton
John Haney
Postmaster Bros
T[hompson
May Festival Triumph at Mitchell with Messiah Finale
Mitchell hosts three Wesleyan University concert events with the Thomas Orchestra backing. About 1500 to 2500 attendees filled the Corn Palace as the 76-voice college chorus led by Prof Hobson performed with Chicago soloists. The $3000 funding by Mitchell merchants secured a financially successful gala.
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Madison Sentinel
Mitchell
Wesleyan University
Thomas
Corn Palace
Hobson
Chicago
University School of Music
Mrs Levy Seeks Injunction In Divorce Dispute
Justice Bischofl of New York City remarks on limits of injunctions in a case where Sarah R. Levy, wife of Ernest Levy, seeks to stop her husband from obtaining a divorce in a western state. The petition argues a right to liberty and happiness may be pursued elsewhere.
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Febie Ts Meautiy Tmkota
Kim
Roy
New York
Justion Uiselatt Han
Justice Hiseboall
Justice Bischofl
Supreme Court of
New York City
Sarah R. Levy
Ernest Levy
Ernest
Levy
Justine Hischoff
How Para Rubber Is Extracted From Trees
Describes tapping a large sixty foot tree for para rubber. Incisions at base and trunk collect sap in clay cups, yielding about six ounces every three days. Sap is heated in a wooden mold, dried by vapor from heated palm nut oil, and layered. a skilled worker can produce five to six pounds.
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New York American
Wasting trousers and religious controversy across eras
In a London Notes and Overviews piece, a historical streak shows trousers once deemed irreligious. An 1812 order at St John’s and Trinity bans students in pantaloons from chapel, eight years later a Sheffield Bethel trust forbids preachers in trousers, and Rev Hugh Bourne mocked a cofounder for trouser wear. The piece links theology and clothing, noting shifts since the Breeches Bible era.
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St. John’s
Trinity Colleges
Bethel
Sheffield
Hugh Bourne
Primitive Methodist Connexion
London
A Plant of All Work in Ecuador
Describes the century plant or aloe in Ecuador used for multiple purposes. Indigenous people thatch huts with leaves harvest syrup from tapped leaves and use spines as pins. Fiber yields sacks, sandals, and tall flower stalks serve as ladders. boiled flowers in vinegar create a pickle.
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Ecuador
National Geographic Magazine
Denmark Looking Up As Tassels And Trains Occupy Town
In a bustling scene the article notes Denmark improving with two regular trains including a freight line. It mentions Tasmanian myrtle wood for high end cabinet work and a clothespin factory site near a livery stable as eastern capital eyes it. The dialogue cites Hamlet and Denmark’s growing prospects in a Kansas City Independent style.
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Mexico
France
California
Harlet
Denmark
Itlanilot
Vettuunpy
Iansas City Independent
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Pennsylvania
Hamlet
Winte
China
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Winter Bros
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