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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1906
Page
3
A Texas city official notes his shift from Galveston to San Antonio caused illness including catarrh and debility. After using Peruna, he reports full restoration and now recommends it to friends. The testimonial ends with a comment on collective city responsibility.
A health note explains that vocal cords vibrate 20 000 to 40 000 times per minute of speech. It states the cords, not the throat, produce vibration and that thick, solid throat walls would crack under extended use.
A Syracuse neighborhood on Upper Sherman Street watched a house fire gut 413 and 415 as firefighters battled for over an hour. A frantic woman cried to save her picture and a canary, which was pulled from a window but found dead in the cage’s bottom. The picture remained missing as units left.
A physician credits Grape-Nuts with ending his indigestion after switching from meat at breakfast last fall. He says the diet provides complete nourishment, supports weight gain, and allows him to avoid meat. He prescribes Grape-Nuts for patients with indigestion or after illness, noting easy digestion and strong nourishment. The doctor declines to reveal his name for ethical reasons.
Madison July 8 Walter L Houser secretary of state of Wisconsin was acquitted by a Dane county municipal court jury after more than four hours deliberation of the charge that he tried to bribe state insurance commissioner Zeno M Host on June 16 1903 by delivering a prepared decision from Robert Luscombe and claiming the Equitable society would donate 2000 to the La Follette campaign fund if the decision favored them.
Havre Montana July 8 large numbers of Belknap Indians reportedly travel mostly on foot after terrific hail storms. Hundreds of ponies were drowned or killed on the reservation. Chinook also reports hail seven inches. Havre stones measured up to three and three quarters inches.
Fred Lawrence, a farm hand, is jailed in Excelsior Minnesota on a charge of firing a rifle at his employer R L Gifford on the lat ters farm a half mile from town. Gifford says Lawrence had been drinking and tried to shoot him but the bullet missed. Neighbors overpowered Lawrence and placed him in the town jail.
Cree Indians in Havre Montana have started a new industry by pulling wool from dead sheep killed by recent hail and wind storms. They say the practice marks the greatest harvest since the Riel rebellion era, with crews seen across the plains.
Dr. Paul Shekwana, bacteriologist with the Iowa state board of health and University of Iowa, was knocked from the interurban bridge over the Iowa river last night. He landed on rocks thirty feet below and suffered multiple fractures. He is unconscious and in critical condition.
A wild bear escaped from a cage at Ringding's circus in Red Wing Minnesota yesterday causing a rout of the animal menagerie. Elephants trumpeted and zebras neighed as crowds pursued the beast. Crews chased it through the enclosure but had not captured it by late hour.
In Helena July, former U S Marshal J H Woolman of Grand Christian and Frank D Cooper pleaded guilty in U S court to illegal fencing of government lands. Each was fined 500 dollars and jailed twenty four hours by Judge Hunt.
In Kewaunee Wisconsin Mrs Campbell Lohst was found shot to death in her home. Her three year old daughter summoned neighbors. The husband vanished and is sought on a murder charge. Also reported Charles Benson 26 killed his wife Amy Wallin and then shot himself at Holdrege Nebraska.
In Calumet Michigan on July 6 a circuit court jury awarded Catherine Ranchietti 400 damages in her breach of promise case against Martine Gale. The verdict concludes the civil action arising from the alleged failed engagement.
Severe weather across Colorado brought cloudbursts and lightning damage. Denver saw flood walls collapse and a bridge damaged on the Denver Lakewood and Golden line after water washed Dry Creek. Boulder faced a six foot wall of water at Sunshine Canyon washing through streets and wrecking the Sunshine railroad. Rockvale had a major bridge undermined and Florence Pueblo telephone lines failed. Fay Powers, 17, was killed by lightning near Colorado Springs.
A distinguished Wisconsin lawyer, Mealy Nory, was shot and fatally wounded at his Seattle home by Chester Thompson, a suitor of Miss Charlotte Whittlesey. Thompson barricaded himself inside until his father arrived and persuaded him to surrender. The episode followed Miss Whittlesey’s rebuff as Thompson attempted entry with her uncle present.
John Lays on and his brother went boating at Elk Lake when John dove from the bow. He disappeared under deep water and was not recovered. His brother tried to rescue him but nearly drowned in the effort.
Maj. Gen. H. C. Corbin, in Washington while reorganizing the general staff, declares that a fixed Filipino garrison of 8000 men will suffice, down from 12000. He notes 71000 children in Philippine schools as evidence of American aid and calls for free trade with the United States.
In Spring Valley Wisconsin on July 10 the city marshal Sam Mars identified the men who exploded dynamite near the Mondo Vi hotel on the night of July and they are making restitution for the damage they caused.
Fire in a large building on Mill street occupied by Bartolero and Busolo and by the Call office caused about 8000 dollars in damage. Loss focused on stock. building not seriously damaged. The incident occurred in Lead, South Dakota, on July 10.
Yankton South Dakota July 1 the college management reports a pledged gift of 80000 from Dr D K Pearson of Chicago toward matching funds raised by President Warren The college notes total gifts this year reaching 60000 and confirms receipt of the pledge payment
In Duluth Minnesota on July 10 Blake Eaton and Charles Ketttenheil, both residents, were thrown from a raft on the St Louis River rapids. The accident occurred when the raft overturned leaving the men exposed to the swift current. Medical aid was summoned.
Obed Caswell, longtime judge of Iowa’s Seventeenth Judicial District, died suddenly Saturday in Marshalltown. He served two terms and was the party nominee for a third term, leaving a gap in local judicial leadership.
In Dickinson on July 6 the First National Bank purchased twenty three thousand dollars in 5 percent city bonds at a premium of seven hundred twenty eight dollars. The bonds run twenty years with optional redemption after ten and five years.
A July 6 blaze in Cedar Rapids destroyed the Mott piano factory and Prayerman Island furniture store, causing about 18,000 dollars in damage with 8,000 dollars insured. Local fire crews battled flames to halt spread and prevent greater losses.
Mrs Elizabeth Maxwell of 415 West Fourth Street Olympia Washington suffered three years of dropsy caused by kidney trouble. She describes backache swelling feet and tight hands with breath and heart stress. After using four boxes of Donn's Kidney Pills the bloating faded and distress vanished. Sold by all dealers Foster MIlburn Co Buffalo NY.
Rev B H Bosanquet reports fluctuating Sunday attendance and costume issues. Parish wardens will reserve special seating for cyclists during summer boat races, reflecting common seasonal demand and attire concerns across the country.
A magistrate tests a Chinese witness by asking his destination after death and disqualifies him when he answers Pekin. In another case a girl replies I don t know when asked, prompting the judge to say I don t know either swear the witness.
A dialogue between Mrs Gramercs and Mrs Park centers on their attachment to a toy spaniel. Mrs Park worries the breed may fall out of fashion, and she dreads needing to part with the pet if trends change.
Ancient Romans served oysters as the first course at banquets highlighting their appetite stimulating quality. Pliny cites oil and onions as condiments to accompany meals.
A London psychometric talk reveals a sober man turning drinker after sitting in a chair once owned by a publican who died of drink. The chair is burned and the man reverts from teetotal to drinking, illustrating uncanny influence and moral warning amid mixed observations.
A woman recounts resisting a physician's verdict that surgery was necessary for serious female trouble. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with relief, urging others to try it before undergoing operations. The note underscores rising female health issues and promotes the remedy with anecdotes from Margaret Merkley of Milwaukee.
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