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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1909
Page
7
A mother recounts six months of eczema on her baby with ineffective ointments from two doctors. After spending 20 to 30 dollars in relief, she used Curtainra Remedies and the skin cleared by morning, with the facial eruption gone and no recurrences.
A Pioneer Press notice lists patents granted to Northwestern inventor selections. Names include J. J. Carrigan of St Paul and H. Christopher son of Kidder Minnesota with items such as a litter carrier a ice crown packer and a clothes dryer. The page also contains stray adlike text and a dialogue fragment about Sicily.
A fragment warns readers about catarrh ointments containing mercury. It cites a Dr. Fen, claims Hall's Catarrh Cure by Cheney Co. in London, and notes dangers from such preparations. The text includes a dated, joking dialogue about a hotel and people’s comprehension when bills are due.
A Washington Star excerpt notes Cumrox’s lukewarm remark on enjoying classical music. He says he does not exactly enjoy it but appreciates its use in filling dull rent talks. The portion hints at a teased cultural debate without strong detail.
Ad fragment touts guns and trays and fur and hide buying. Repeats address 108 W. Hide and Pur Co. Minneapolis Minnesota. Ends with a curious note on giant bees and honeycomb heights and danger of stings.
A garbled report mentions Vase Allen and Lekoy New York with a tale of missing chickens. A man with a hennery claims no chickens are missing though a boy says his father shot at some, missing them.
State land office reports a Washington decision guiding settlers filing on land with bare intent to prove up. A North Dakota case, Gilbert Satrang of Canton, shows proof of intent can fail and entries canceled. Inspectors note many rushed to reservations west of Chamberlain and sold off claims before proving up. Rejections have been recommended for several mocks and strict action restored to demonstrate good faith of residence.
Lemmon and LeBeau vie for prestige in opening of Indian reservations. Aberdeen interests push to include ceded lands in Aberdeen land district while LeBeau lobbies as point for new region. Minneapolis & St. Louis aims to extend line west of LeBeau through Butte and the irrigated area toward Belle Fourche, shaping settlement access.
State Fire Marshal Craft frequently aids in incendiary fires. In a Fanikton case ten days ago he linked John Small and Ben Barrickman to a saloon arson that endangered six occupants. Barrickman, a bartender, and Small bored a hole in the wall, poured kerosene, and lit a match. The second floor residents escaped as the outside stairway burned. Craft has tracked many such fires.
Friends of county option circulate petitions to submit another proposition to voters at the next general election. At a Mitchell Antisaloon League meeting recent changes to the law were adopted, broadening and simplifying the proposed measure.
The state conservation commission appointed by Gov. Crawford outlines four main goals to protect soil, water, forests, and coal. It urges public penalties for soil waste, education on farming, regulation of artesian wells, forest fire penalties, and preservation of coal for public use with safeguards against monopolies.
South Dakota Agricultural College in Brookings offers multiple short courses for farmers and families with no age limit and immediate registration. Programs include two weeks in agriculture, two weeks and three months in dairying, three months in horticulture, twelve weeks in horse economy, five months in steam engineering, plus domestic economy and cooking for mothers and daughters. Courses run Jan 4 to various end dates, with dormitory lodging and a four dollar tuition for twelve weeks.
Payrons on an elaborate scale are being prepared by Pierre’s citizen committee for an inaugural ball and reception honoring the governor state officials and seventh legislative assembly members. The event will be at the Auditorium in Pierre on Tuesday evening January 5 1909. Executive committee members are A W Ewert C Maben and L L Stephen.
Dr Marvey W Wiley renowned food expert spoke at Muckinge Island urging caution on whiskey quality. An advertisement from Anderash Bros of Minneapolis offers top cash for hides or furs and promotes a 450 page hunter and trapper guide available for $2 plus shipping details in a mailing address.
A fox pelt worth fifty dollars was killed on Nome street last week after a chase by hundreds of residents amid extreme cold. The event sparked local interest as residents pursued the animal, and the pelt eventually passed to a lone prospector.
Fragmentary OCR yields a quizzical line about a loving couple and a proposed short story. The text hints at a poem titled His Idea of It and references a wife and a voice or voice-like hero, suggesting a domestic or romantic piece in a historical newspaper snippet.
A fragment quotes a man critiquing a girl by the company she keeps, arguing that character is judged by associates rather than appearance or flirtation, reflecting social norms about reputation and morality.
Mrs Smith greets late arrivals Tim and Tim with effusive warmth as she declares they could never be too late. The scene highlights social charm and playful politeness at a dinner gathering.
Fragmented OCR text presents unclear names and events. The readable bits question Beyan and a hit picture on stumps, implying a misprint or joke item with no verifiable details or clear individuals, places, or dates to confirm a newsworthy event.
Mrs Stvages declares she has nothing and seeks a divorce on the grounds that she was married for money. She states he has no money and alleges her husband provided no support. The note frames a dissolution claim centered on financial motives.
A Manning Iowa woman states Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saved her life after years of severe female ailments and costly treatments. She credits the remedy with restoring health and urges other women to seek Mrs Pinkham's advice from Lynn Massachusetts, noting the product has aided thousands over thirty years.
A fragment notes over 400000 rubber trees plotted on the Hawaiian island. It asks why so many are being grown and hints at land development or planting policy. Details are unclear due to OCR issues.
A partial fragment references mint items and money amounts, mentioning a woman named Serets and an entry pend, suggesting a financial or cataloging context with unclear details. The readable text points to a purchase or valuation context rather than a full event.
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