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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
7
Maude E. Forgie of Leesburg Virginia writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured months of feminine ills and restored her strength. The letter promotes the remedy for female complaints and invites sick women to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts.
Jim Heckman, fresh from a timber cruise, confirms a legendary monster elk roams near the Necanicum headwaters. He observed a herd of about sixteen elk, with the huge monarch sporting twelve and eleven point velvet antlers. The creature towers over others and has long drawn gunboat interest from local hunters.
A fragment shows Cleverton arguing with Miss Calum over time and expense while a hired cab waits. The exchange hints at social tension and financial concerns in an urban setting.
A testimonial letter claims coffee causes headaches and nervousness and credits Postum with curing the problem. The writer describes early coffee use, a relief after switching, and praises Postum as good for health, urging readers to try it and read The Road to Wellville.
Minneapolis August grain market excitement over velvet chaff wheat sold for 1 dollar per bushel at the chamber of commerce. Millers and grain inspectors dispute a separate grade amid quality debates. The wheat, largely seeded in the southern state, yields heavily and pleases farmers.
Samuel A. Phillips, noted St Paul promoter of a Chicago New electric Air Line railway, loses appeal as Supreme Court upholds lower court. He is sentenced to prison for defrauding Mancock & Co, with alias used in court. Judge G. Bur presided over the conviction and awaiting transfer to penitentiary in Sioux City.
A baffling illness described as a form of spinal meningitis killed two year old Frank Fenton in Eau Claire, marking the seventh local death. Health Officer Farr reports over twenty five cases, with more possibly unreported.
A man named William Dunn, alleged slayer Samuel Frederickson, is encircled by several posses near Spearfish South Dakota. He is believed to be hiding in the timber and may starve rather than surrender. Dunn is described as desperate, well armed, and prepared to fight if found.
Grand Forks, N. D., Aug. 16 Gus Allison a Negro who says a spirit named O Father ordered him to marry a white girl will be sent to the Jamestown asylum. The insanity board deemed it unwise for him to return to Calgary Dan. Allison declared he would go to California if the spirit so ordered but would have to kill the white girl if commanded. The spirit would strike him with lightning if he failed to obey.
A sixteen year old girl, known as Babe Wright of Derrick Rumkey county, died after taking carbolic acid to end her life. She had returned home with a neighborhood youth, and was found dead in bed the following morning by her foster mother Mrs. John Wright.
La Crosse Wis August 16 Gabral Munson a farmer near Pros Ger Minn was killed George Johnson his helper probably fatally injured and Munson’s young son seriously hurt by a faulty thresher engine boiler explosion. Munson’s body was hurled from the field to his porch and stripped of clothing except his shoes.
In Chicago last night a dozen men were hurt at a stationary engineers union meeting. Matthew Comerford, former St Paul official, presided as three expelled members sparked a clash and attempted to form a separate engineers’ group, triggering a general fight.
Aug 1 Wik dispatch reports two near by accidents yesterday near Chippewa Falls. Rose Cernehe, ten, was badly mutilated in a binder while playing in a field. John Gilbert, ten, was dragged several hundred yards by a trained horse and sustained cuts and bruises.
The council this week debated efforts to suspend City Attorney Parry as an investigation proceeds. A motion to suspend was discussed with charges expected to be filed, giving Parry a chance to respond before final Council action.
A strange spinal malady spreads through the region killing more than a third of afflicted children. Officials report ten deaths with fear that survivors may be crippled. Authorities urge caution as the outbreak moves through the community and tests continue.
Superior Wis Aug 15 Deputy Collector Thomas B Mills assessed fines totaling 2000 against eight local launch owners for disregarding harbor signals. Fines range from 100 to 500 dollars each as penalties for failing to answer signals as required by law.
Crystal Falls Michigan August 15 a man named Thome Law Londe of Ironwood Michigan was attempting to swim Keo lake in Wisconsin when cramps struck and he began to drown. A passing rowboat reached him as he sank and he was rescued unconscious in the nick of time by timely intervention.
Aug 15 Minneapolis reports the administrator of the estate of J G Lund, a prominent land man who died by his own hand on Aug 12. After settling debts, little or nothing remains for heirs.
Dr. T. Hicks state veterinarian and Federal Inspector M. Smith visit Yankton, Milbank, and Mitchell as authorities place Yankton and Clay counties under quarantine for the disease. No outcome reported yet, and investigation continues.
Faree Aut 15 J. J. Wickershaw an elderly former city resident once worth about 50 000 dollars is jailed for defaulting on a 440 dollar board bill. He is said to be only years old and solitary, claiming to have valuable securities but unable to realize on them.
The state investment board approved loans totaling 364000 with a drainage ditch in St Love County receiving the largest share of 28000. Other loan amounts were private and unspecified in the fragment.
Waterlon Iowa Aug 15 Alonzo Rico twenty two an Iowa Central fireman killed himself with a pistol shot to the right temple in the county jail last night. No reason is known for the deed.
Nora Springs Iowa August 15 Miss Lena Martell twenty of Fayette was arrested last evening for disorderly conduct and sentenced to thirty days in the Floyd county jail.
A fourteen year old boy, son of LD Rowe and Charles Foresman, visiting in Marquette, Mich, drowned yesterday while swimming at Two Harbors Mi ry. The incident occurred last night during an outing with local youths.
Galesburg Illinois August 15 The HBS national encampment of the army in the Philippines opened yesterday with gates attired from all parts of the country.
Aug. 15 Vivian Bur denies a self harms claim in a case tied to a May incident involving a 16 year old girl. Authorities believe a note may have influenced the girl to take her own life.
Mrs. Alice L. Dowell of St. Louis writes that years of eczema plagued her baby niece and resisted doctors until using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. In three months the sores cleared, ending weeks of crying and sleepless nights. May 2 and 20, 1907.
A reader reports an obesity doctor charging $200 for a single consultation and pushing expensive prescriptions. The message alleges the physician uses a costly, confusing method, leaving patients with a large bill and worry.
Northwestern inventors received multiple patents last week according to reports by Torwoop & Johnson. The Bioneer Press and AP dispatches list several named inventors and inventions though many names appear garbled.
A garbled OCR fragment shows a Kentucky setting with scattered names and phrases. It mentions Winn across the street and figures like Simpson and Biel, with unclear verbs and actions, leaving a glimpse of a scene rather than a full report.
A fragment notes careless conduct as Brown An and Mrs B discuss consequences. Anterior was dropped and 11% remained dangling outside during the morning period, reflecting ongoing disruption and commentary on the event.
In Tokyo last month a demonstration by Yamaguchi Gizo followers met police force as protesters waved red banners reading Revolution and Death to Rulers. A clash followed with bombs and swords. fifteen anarchists were seized, four active women among them, amid mixed public sentiment.
A short odd clipping describes a husband using morning papers to advertise for his missing dog. The wife sees a note that mentions a one eyed dog with no tail named Fido and asks readers to offer a reward if returned, noting the stuffed version might indicate a prank.
A discussion notes the two kinds of herbs in Peruna, standard catarrh remedies and tonics, and argues that Peruna’s ingredients include well known herbal medicines. It suggests chronic catarrh affects nose throat lungs or stomach and underscores Peruna’s bold advertisement claims inviting critique.
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