Mitchell and Mt Vernon Local News Briefs
Mt Vernon reports from Sept 13 note visits by Mrs. L C and Mrs H L Bras in Mitchell, Harold Haynes returning from Wisconsin, Claude Reynolds arriving from Afton for school, and Theodore Roosevelt’s brief visit at the depot. Nearby Ethan and Plano items record birthdays, school moves, and Republican turnout to hear Roosevelt. Badger and Blendon notes mention threshing trouble, property sales, and local gatherings.
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Evan
Jefferi D
Mies
Plano
R. R. Lang
Rockford
Inez Hubbard
I. N. Shoemaker
Chamberlain
Lee Jewett
Mitchell
Rodney Hubbard
A.B. Rowley
Chimo
al Snows
Win. Pattison
Edison Patterson
G. L. Stratton
Weessington Springs
Effie Rand
Prank Rowleys
J. F. Shroder
Ethel Jewett
Julia LaFort
Roosevelt at Chamberlain Sparks Lively Meet with Cowboys
Reports from Chamberlain describe a grand ovation for Roosevelt as he greeted cowboys in person, shook hands, and rode with cheers along the train after delivering his speech. The voter crowd followed the vice presidential hopeful, while a Milwaukee train carried Geo. Perry Conductor Fargo and others from Aberdeen to Wolsey and Woonsocket. Governor Roosevelt later visited Huron Pierre and Aberdeen.
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Chamberlain
Teddy
Roosevelt
Geo. Perry
Aberdeen
Fargo
Milwaukee Road
Wolsey
Woonsocket
Scott
Excursion Day of Rail Plan via Milwaukee Road
A Sunday excursion from Mitchell to Yankton on September 16 offers a 2:30 p.m. ball game between Sioux Falls and Flandreau clubs, steamer ride on the Missouri River, Brule Indian performance, and other Yankton attractions. Special train leaves Mitchell at 8:50 a.m. and returns at 7:15 p.m.. round trip $1.50. Tickets available from the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway agent.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul Ra Y
Sioux Falls
Flandreau
Missouri River
Yankton
Mitchell
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
A Helpless Child and Dr Pierce’s Aid
A writer laments a weak child isolated from peers and unable to join play or study. The note extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as beneficial for a woman’s health and safety and to ensure fair health and strength for a future child.
Cheap Excursion Rates to Hot Springs by G. P. M. & Co. Ry
The G., St. P. M. & Co. Ry announces excursion tickets to Hot Springs South Dakota at one fare plus 2 dollars round trip. Sales on Sept 15 18 22 29 with final return limit October 31 1900.
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Hot Springs
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Primitive water cooling method in Nicaragua described by traveler
A railroad man reports a crude cooling method used by Nicaraguan women in hot villages. A two thirds full half gallon clay jar is spun by straps to chill water through porous evaporation. The account mixes travel color with notes on local labor and a brief aside about other pasted items and social habits.
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Nicaragua
Mexico
Central America
Les
Jacal
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Local Market Sells School Supplies in Bulk
A bustling shop advertises a large assortment of school supplies including notebooks pencils backpacks and art materials. The sign promises low prices and wide selection for students and teachers.
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John Tobin
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Blendon
G. B. Kelsey
Andrew Hangon
K. C. McLeod
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Victor Union
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Gov. Roosevelt
J. C. Clapham
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Trebil
Badger
Edwin Wilson
Berry Bros
A. M. Logan
Jersey
Leslie Slade
Mr. Gates
E. D. Wade
Charles City
Ed. Wilson
Mr. Austin
Mr. Daley
Badger School House
West Perry
Perry
Ales Lockhart
O' Mitchell Township
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Advan Sheen
Tion
Martin
Congress
Will
Johnson
Cole
J. A. Pervis
St. Scaltia
S. H. Scalin
Mr. Chamberlain
Sydney Brooks
Harper’s Magazine
Farmer Smith
Treasury Building
Limited Express
Washington
San Francisco
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Chicago Pneumatic Tube Rapid Transit Company
Potomac Artificial Egg Company
Farmer
Wallis
Peking
South Dakota
Welton
Are
Pitamu
Smyrna
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W. J. Webster & Co. Hardware, Feed and Seed
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Bargan
J. A. Ferris
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