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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
8
The piece denounces the Democratic Party as Bryanized and unreliable, praising Republican rule in South Dakota. It argues free silver’s fallacy, predicts large Republican gains, and urges voters to support a united GOP slate aligned with national administration aims.
A New York writer credits Jack Chesbro with pioneering the squeeze play, developed after an accidental steal home in 1904. Clark Griffith, Happy Jack’s manager, promoted broader use of the tactic, with Wee Willie Keeler unaware of Chesbro’s plan aiding the play. The Highlanders and later teams adopted the tactic, including John McGraw and the Giants, who used it successfully in 1905 and beyond.
The article discusses the so called balloon cure for tuberculosis. Advocates claim inflating a balloon offers a cheap portable means to expose patients to pure air at various altitudes, potentially replacing expensive mountain resorts. Scientist M Christian Lock is cited praising the method's theoretical reach and ease of use.
The article describes a widely venerated Japanese deity known for appealing to various social classes. It notes his origin as one of Buddha’s sixteen apostles, his expulsion for violating celibacy, and Buddha’s granting him healing powers. Statues and shrines reflect his penitence and ongoing worship by believers.
Low round trip rates are announced from points on the North Western line for the G A R Encampment in Toledo Ohio August 27 30 and the Knights of Pythias Conclave in Boston Mass July 31 August 3. Apply to agents for full details. Also lists uncalled letters at Philip post office and local notices on health remedies and church meeting.
Several notices from the United States Land Office detail filings for homestead entries in South Dakota. Individuals such as Harvey J. Michael and Byron L. Clow are named with locations Philip and Chamberlain, listing entry numbers, sections, townships, ranges, and meridians. The notices announce intent to make final proof to establish claims and require witnesses and dates in 1904–1905.
A series of contest affidavits and hearings are announced for homestead entries No. 11827 No. 3417 No. 6466 in various townships and ranges in South Dakota. Contestants allege abandonment of tracts for over six months and lack of residence cultivation or improvements. Hearings set before U.S. Commissioner Kyron L. Clow and Register Albert Wheelon. notices require due diligence service and publication.
Notice fragment from the Interior Department in Pierre dates August 11 190K mentions land Lot and Section references in township and range. It lists William W Walter as the contestant with proposed entry and improvised terms and references to money and patenting procedures.
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