Unique previews nightly picture as Mrs Crockett arrives
A fragment from Sisseton and vicinity notes Mrs. M. Crockett arriving from Bird Island and causing a smile. It mentions an election at the Mason ic Lodge with officers named A. Merkins and Wassingham and a December 17 installation. The Unique advertises a nightly prewarm from December 17 to 23 and promotes Golden Rule Clothing Company in Sisseton with a sales policy guaranteed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Knapp
Minneapolis
D. C. Merkins
W. HL
Aliaghin
W. A.B. Mathews
Wassingham
J. A. Rickert
Crockett
Bird Island
Golden Rule Clothing Company
Sisselon
Candidates War Piano Boosts Subscriptions Contest
A city paper announces a contest to boost STANDARD subscriptions with electoral style incentives. Readers who secure 100 subscriptions within 30 days earn ten dollars, while fifty subscriptions nets five dollars. The October 29 tally lists several named entrants with vote counts and bonuses for yearly or five year advance subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maup K&locg
Alma Tcwwnb
Luiza Minder
Agnes Hahn
Agusta Stordalen
The Christmas Spirit and the Toy Market Appeal
A nostalgic piece urges readers to recapture childlike joy during Christmas and to oppose cynicism. It promotes shopping at a local jewelry store for toys and gifts, praising affordable prices and broad selections. The text blends moral exhortation with ad-like touting of products and brands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuu
Bin
Les
Red Cros
Lecture Course Canceled After Poor Attendance
Mrs Avia Crin and Miss Imma Hicks with Harry Hicks of Summit visited Frank Hicks and family. Lecture course is canceled due to lack of attraction. Ticket buyers may have refunds by applying at the Red Cross Drip Store on Saturday. IB Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avia Crin
Ant
Wisconsin
Imma Hicks
Harry Hicks
Summit
Frank Hicks
Darean
Red Cross
Kelly
Red Cross Drug and Jewelry
Last Deposit Book on First National Tank
A terse notice states that the last deposit book on a First National Bank tank is due, with Vinder asked to confer a favor by returning to the office. FB Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Nationa
FB. Kelly
Poultry Cap Drive Announced for December Dates
Notice states a cap drive for poultry with prices for various birds and trades. Piesbary hosts on Wednesday and Thursday December 16 and Gand will set prices for spring chicken hens troose ge ducks and roosters. This will be the last car this fall and sellers should remember the dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gand
Troose
Ge Ducks
le Roosters
Fertilizing the orchard and garden for next year
An old western school journal notes practical orchard fertilizing using winter manure to decay and enrich soil for the next year. It also covers erosion control on hills and winter protection from freeze thaw. A history class pupil cites a quotation on taxation without representation. An exchange jokes about card humor after a hammer incident.
Brilliant Mme de Stael Captured in Bouilly’s Memory
The description portrays Mme de Stael at about thirty two, seen as imposing yet strikingly masculine in bearing. Bouilly notes her eager eyes and vigorous speech, framing her as a creative genius in a female form and admiring her beside Mme Recamier for wit and presence.
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Mme. de Stael
Bouilly
Bésuty
Mme. Recamler
James Watt and the Humble Inventor Behind the Steam Engine
A compact historical sketch highlights James Watt as the pivotal figure in perfecting the steam engine. It credits his collaboration with Glasgow professors, notes key innovations like the separate condenser and governor, and mentions government recognition with extended patents for his enduring improvements.
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Stephenison
James Witt
Steume
Watt
Univy of Glasgow
King Sect
Kingdom of Great Britain
James Watt
The Semicolon and the Duty of Soldiers and Doctors
A Russian military paper recounts a lieutenant overhearing a sergeant define duty as little prayer and strict obedience, backed by an Ancient volume. A Welsh doctor in Kent proposes circular treatment for a child with measles, noting lack of infectious disease knowledge while wondering at new doctors emerging yearly.
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Aieutenant
Sand
Whist Story and Lawn Tips From Suburban Notes
A tale of Lords and friends playing whist in the Tower of London ends with a captain’s apoplexy and a plea to keep playing until 11. Also includes practical lawn care advice: rake barren spots, seed, apply rich earth, and keep damp for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord
Janet
Tower of London
Duke of Bedford
Duke of Laval
Captain Smith
Barty
Dialogue Echoes Love in Quiet Moment
A playful exchange reveals a tense but tender moment as one character teases the other about kissing and the fear of lost words. The other counters with a wary yet hopeful insistence on facing the dark side together.
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Krnappen
Sisseton and Vicinity
Niins Jonson
Taos
c_ysses S. Grant
Tito
Rulidos Tennetty
Grant
Washington
A. Edgerton
Flo
Aron
Robertus Love
Gine
W. F. Carlberg
Amy
Litchfield
Wilfie
Rod Choss
Ockett
Carlberg
Sisseton, South Dakota
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