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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1906
Page
2
In Brangwyn Mystery Chapter IV the story follows Bob Brangwyn and Alexis Lee as romantic rivals uncover a pledge. The scene shifts to Billery and Truscott discussing a will and a missing man linked to a London crime, with motives, alibis, and legal maneuvers shaping the investigation.
Gen. Young condemns materialists during a Washington wedding, defining a materialist as one who sees only the material side and the spiritual side as invisible. He quips that marriage is a state of giving half one’s victuals to receive the other half cooked, amid a backdrop of satirical “Blacksmailers’ Rate Card” lines and playful newspaper oddments.
A punchline exchange between a dog and another breed questions vanity and style. The bulldog jokes that ugliness can be offset by jewelry, implying fashion rhetoric over appearance. The quip uses anthropomorphic humor to remark on vanity.
A dialogue reveals a claimant touting chauffeur experience by producing a receipter for fines paid. The exchange highlights credibility built through documented payments rather than verbal claims. Authorities may scrutinize the receipts to verify past service and eligibility.
Wiggs argues that many men have not sold out for money, challenging the notion that every male is for sale. The remark suggests skepticism about price motives and reflects a combative exchange.
Nearly all details are set for Aberdeen’s 15000 club organization and an anticipated vote to elect the Haden Hie group to the 5000 elap. Financial offers are expected, with plans for a Ginisin okt tour across Minnesota, Wheensity and Tiiota. A large carnival in Aber deen is promised, with nationwide announcements and broad public support. membership may include nearly all residents.
The Fifteenth Annual Dakota District Town Synod elected Reverends C. G. Fisenberg C. Baedtke H. Frintijo Hildersehders C. Knoll H. Elster Schobel O. Bruntseh C. Kirehderfoer to attend the General Synod meeting in Austin Texas next spring. Lay delegates will be chosen by Aberdeen Tripp Eureka South Dakota and Fargo North Dakota congregations. A fund for aged ministers was authorized to be raised by a committee appointed by the president. All old officers were reelected with Rev. G. Eisenberg as president Mull laws as vice president Rev. W. Baedike Primshar Iowa Schroeder Casselton D. treasurer Noy H. Reinhardt Eureka SD.
A new town will be established along the proposed Ohio and North Western railroad extension from Bonesteel to Herrick, reaching the Tripp county line and the ceded Tosebud Indian reservation. A bank is planned with Gregory county investors. operations may begin around August 1. Location not fixed. the town will serve Naper and Jamison trade and surrounding region.
The Mainstay at Keystone, shut for financing hiccups, will reopen once arrangements are complete. The mine is prosperous with new high grade ore stopes. Water issues are resolved by the multipis, cyanide department is experimental but promising. Mill operations expected to start within a few days.
Dr R L Mundy and three relatives narrowly escaped death when an auto at thirty miles per hour plunged ten feet off a precipice between Aberdeen and Mint past West Hill. Dr Mundy sprained a shoulder. Serelda Murdy and Minnie Harria suffered injuries. Lorraine Murdy escaped with minor scrapes as the car smashed and the party was aided by a passing farmer.
Mrs. 8 H Elrod wife of South Dakota's governor enjoyed a Lake Kampeska outing near Watertown when stepping onto a skiff caused it to slip away. She fell in with a splash but was quickly rescued with no serious harm, while a friend forgot to snap the Kodak picture in the excitement.
Commissioner Bach reports the crops along the Minneapolis and St. Louis extension through Syink Brown McPherson Faulk Potter and Walworth counties as the best in the state and ahead of the southern region. He notes the Northwestern extension in Gregory county Codlinston and Clark counties also showing strong prospects. Only hot winds in the coming days could jeopardize the harvest this year.
The South Dakota Board of Railroad Commissioners reports repeated complaints about warehouse men charging more pounds per bushel than allowed when buying grain. Investigations found several cases merit-worthy, prompting a statewide warning and a reminder that the law makes this a misdemeanor. If the practice continues, enforcement steps will be taken to ensure compliance.
Miss Mamie Cavanaugh, partly paralyzed by a bolt during a severe storm, was seated at a piano with one foot on the pedal and the other on the floor. The glass feet of the stool insulated it, creating a circuit that delivered an electric shock. Doctors expect eventual recovery from the injuries.
During a severe rain and electrical storm in Winona Minnesota an eight year old boy, son of Michael Bambenek formerly of Spector for this district, was struck by lightning. He received a severe shock but his condition is not believed to be serious.
Frank Kline a farmer near Mazeppa Minn dropped dead of heart disease yesterday aged 46 He leaves a wife and four children.
Nashville July 14 Henry Clay Evans of Hamilton County former commissioner of pensions and recently American consul in London was nominated for governor by the Republican state convention last night.
In a testimonial from Captain J. W. Hogan former Indianola postmaster now in Austin Texas he describes years of kidney trouble back pain headaches and neuralgia. After trying many climates and medicines he used Down's Kidney Pills and reports full recovery with restored eyesight and vigor. Sold by all dealers 61 cents a box Poster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A humorous dialogue between two basses about a fisherman. The first bass jokes about appearances while the second recalls a man claiming to weigh eleven pounds and calling it the finest bass he ever saw.
A venomous banana bug, about two and a half inches long with brown mottled wings and three pairs of legs, was found clinging to an overripe banana at a South Water strat commission house. The creature, capable of poison, was described as having distinct features including long feelers and a dark back.
Asparagus precedes other spring vegetables and is highly esteemed for its nutritious value. It is mostly water yet remains a solid food with about 93 percent water in the head and rich soil nitrogen. moderate consumption aids digestion and is tolerated by invalids, though gouty individuals may experience increased uric acid. Beer intake can raise uric acid, while wines do not.
A farmer reports long dyspepsia from coffee, worse health, and weight loss. After switching to Postum he regained vigor, eats normally, and stops stomach medicine. Family also switched after seeing his improved health. Ten days on Postum allegedly proves the claim, with a testimonial from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
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