Interesting News from Correspondenes in Badger Planes
Badger notes Floyd Swartout and wife visiting friends, Phoebe Weeks recovering, Arnett sells farm to E G Wade of Charles City Iowa, Wade to move in March, Davis buys stake in Letcher hardware and leaves dairy. Pocketbook found near Nicholson’s reservoir. Fraser's to install blower on threshing machine. Plano and Blendon briefs cover Adventist meetings, teachers named, visits, and local excursions. Badger reports crops yields, birthdays, and local social events. Vernon and Beulah sections note visitors, stores, and community plans.
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Badger
Floyd Swartout
Wiis
Floyd
Benedict
Phoebe Weeks
A.J. Arnett
E. G. Wade
Charles City
Iowa
Arnett
Todianoa
Wade
Dakota
J. B. Davis
Letcher
Dean's Auction Sale at Victor area farm
Dean's Auction Sale lists 8 horses 1 mule 22 cows 12 calves 100 chickens and farm tools to be sold at public auction on Thursday September 21 at 10 a.m. Located 2 miles east and 1 mile north of Victor post office in sec 2 104 62. Terms: cash for amounts up to $5, credit up to $51 with 10 percent interest, bankable payer, 5 percent discount for cash. Boyden and Welch act as auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Atkinson
Ben Schlick
E. S. Johnston
Mitchell
Robt. Schnee
Arthur Smith
Rob
Theo
Oswald
Victor
Art
Geo. Kelsey
Walt Baker
Mt. Vernon
Roy Butterfield
Mary Thompson
Enebee’s
Chas. Boyden
Jas. Reynolds
Grant Trotter
Bogg’s Resturant
Fred Baker
Milbank
Fred McEwen
Emerson, Neb
Dean
Victor Post Office
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Promises Nervous Relief
An advertisement asserts that feeding the nerves with Hood's Sarsaparilla nourishes the nervous system. It claims nervousness stems from starved nerves and promises relief as the blood becomes richer and purer. Hood's Pills are offered to cure constipation at 25 cents.
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Hood
For Sale 160 Acres in Dakota Near Mitchell
Classified ad details 160 acres of unimproved land in Dakota, 18 miles north of Mitchell and 1 mile from the county seat. Purchase terms offer part cash with the balance over time. Contact Fred Kubee at 584 W Lake St, Chicago Ill for more information.
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Dakota
Mitchell
Fred Kubee
Lake St
Chicago
Ill
Beggs' Little Giant Pills Advertised by Local Druggist
A reader warns against accepting substitutes and urges customers to obtain Beggs' Little Giant Pills from L. O. Gale, noting the druggist will joke about substitutions but stresses getting the desired product.
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L. O. Gale
MorGAN Birth and London Lord Chief Justice Lunch Tableaux
MorGAN birth announced for Sept 7 1899 to Mr and Mrs Bert Mor gan in Agon. A quip shows Cascaretes ad and a London club luncheon with Lord Russell of Killowen, chief justice of England, insulted by a subaltern in the guards during a rubber game. The scene ends with a witty exchange and tableau.
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Morgan
Bert Morgan
Lord Russell of
Killowen
England
London
Guards
Lord Russell
Back From the Philippines Isaac Johnson Returns Home
Isaac Johnson, a Philippine War veteran from the South Dakota regiment, arrived in Canton by the Morgan City last week after muster out in San Francisco. He spoke highly of Colonel Frost and Major Warne, praised their discipline and hospital work, and noted Gov Lee’s language on sending the regiment home as too strong. Johnson, Co D Worthing, traveled with W I Weller of Plankinton and was greeted by his wife and child at the south train.
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Isaac Johnson
South Dakota
Canton
Morgan City
San Francisco
Johnson
Marilao
Frost- Warne
Frost
Major Warne
Gov. Lee
Spain
W. I. Weller
Plankinton
Co. D. of
Worthing
Enclosed coursing meet eyed for Friday and Saturday
Preparations are under way for an enclosed rabbit coursing meet at the driving park grounds this Friday and Saturday. Rabbits from Kansas arrive to race in a large, enclosed area with a visible course and hounds chasing toward escape routes. Entries from Mitchell area with Egan and Flandreau interests expected to attend.
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Driving Park
Kansas
Mitchell
Messrs
Nichols and
Avery
Egan
Flandreau
County Board Ends Session Elects New Commissioner
Davison County commissioners adjourned after approving Dr. S. J. Moore as the new commissioner to fill Jos Leyinger’s vacancy. The board approved a $500 loan for Davison County’s share toward the South Dakota regiment’s Philippines return and awarded two bridge contracts. Tax levies were set with a total of 6 8 10 mills, reduced from last year due to the absence of the school fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos. Leyinger
S. J. Moore
A.B. Seaton
O. L. Branson
Davison County
South Dakota
Philippines
Perry Township
Rome Township
Fred Brodatrup
Broker Replies To Quaker Hat Request In Broadway Store
A youthful broker in a Broadway shop laid his old hat on the counter as a Quaker entered in unusual garb. Mistaking the broker for a hatter, the Quaker asked for a hat like his. The broker, a stock dealer, declined, explaining he dealt in stocks not hats.
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New York Tribune
Disastrous Fortune Telling Induces Family Madness in Belgium
In Belgium a family of father mother and four children all fell suddenly to signs of impending madness after gypsies prophesied the father's death in the army. The family were restrained as their mental state deteriorated. The gypsies were arrested by German police at the frontier while crossing from Belgium.
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Belgium
Toothache Mixup Sparks Sweet Fillings Tale
In a Chicago News item a visitor asks if Tommy’s tooth was filled with gold. Tommy replies it was filled with gumdrops, explaining the ache. The playful exchange highlights a quirky dental misunderstanding.
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Tommy
Chicago News
Impossible Director Elected After Six Months Service
A caller praises a mother whose son James, a penman, has become a director at a great corporation after only six months on the job. The proud mother shows his latest letter noting he has just finished directing 10,000 circulars, highlighting rapid ascent.
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James
Detroit Tree Press
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Ellen Jackson
Maud Sanders
Maud Snow
Annie Limbo
Dave Rand
Effie
Slayton
Minn
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G. E. Bohner
Chamberlain
Vina Powell
Lottie McWilliams
Alpena
G. A. Schlund
D. W. Powell
Bethel
Jessie Rowley
Miss Bell Hillman
Della Wallis
South Badger
Charlie Greenacre
W. A. Fraser
Mr. Vernon
Wisconsin
Joe Pollard
Will
O. McEwen
Ladies and Society
Rev. Coon
L. J
J. Enebo
H. L. West
A. E. Dean
Anna
Emma Haynes
Mike Dougherty
Frank Carpenter
John Warren
Rudd
Mr. Beck
Merchandise Co
Ed Lee
Modale
Violet Colby
Sunny
Beulah
Mr. Owens
Arthur Earl
Arthur
If.c.c.c
China
Henry
Prussia
Shanghai
Herr Voight
Voight
Thingamojisky
Mark Twain
J. Moore
Board of
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Uneeda Biscuit
Crone
Sen, i Ed
Olid Tir Samuel
Senna Ana
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Ferrata Haze
Ham
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L.J. Shaw
Champeng
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