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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
7
A serious woman discusses trimming for a directoire gown and urges a pure clothes law. She calls for accurate labeling of gloves as ple skin and questions terms like swan down versus goose down. She notes foreign terms inflate costs and deter purchases.
A garbled testimony from a Te 8 local court recounts a man asked if his wife is Mrs. Soamidsota, provoking confusion as the judge presses for the divorce outcome. The messenger explains uncertainty, saying the jury's verdict will settle the matter.
The readable fragments include names like Allen and LeRoy and references to a party, a child named Moller, and a scene with a girl conflicted about her share. There is mention of Wrigley’s Spearmint and various romantic lines about delight and perfection in a disjointed, period-tinged voice.
An advertisement promotes Lane's Pleasant Tablets as a remedy for colds and grip with 25 cent price. It claims quick relief from sneezing runny nose and warns readers to act early. Purchasers are urged to seek them from druggists or dealers or mail for a sample to Orator F Woodward Le Roy NY.
A humorous exchange recalls a greyhound mishap as a man jokes about chasing a fly on the dog’s back and ending with the dog biting himself in two. The banter hints at a past incident and playful misfortune.
A quirky fable recounts a rat and a weasel disputing an egg with a cat acting as arbitrator. The cat awards the egg to the rat, the rat eats the egg, then the cat eats the rat. The cat claims belief in arbitration while the rat doubts the method.
A collage of vintage ad lines and slogans touts remedies and products. It mentions Mrs Winslow's soothing syrup, Wrigley’s Spearmint, Pettit's Eye Salve, and various quips about temper, manners, and taste. Read like a collection of brief boastful blurbs and humorous asides.
In a river-side investigation Thornton and inspectors probe a revolver linked to Bonholt Hume, while Stephen weighs Olive's guilt and a hidden rival. Amid stage rehearsals in a coastal town, Joe the boxer earns crowd sympathy and Ralph Strangways battles illness as secrets simmer at the Grange.
In Sendal, crowds flock to see Chatterton play in the portable theater over a week long run. The owner claims the Crookbacked Richard performance will not be soon forgotten as business is thriving. Joe Grigson jests that public opinion may yet soften, noting crowds’ steady enthusiasm.
A. T. Stephens of Ashton Fremont county, a leading Idaho sportsman, warns that without swift measures elk could vanish in five years. He cites 100 elk killed since January 1 and reports finding bodies along Warm River. He urges more Fremont county sportsmen to join the State sportmen's association or back a deputy to enforce elk laws statewide.
South Dakota news notes a Colton commercial club organized with C L Peterson as president T B Ferris as secretary and Martha Larson as treasurer. Other items include a state hospital appointment Frank D Wyman as steward replacing J A Schleuter and a July 13 election date set for Carson County’s organization.
Milwaukee reader credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing long standing female troubles and back pain after doctors warned of a tumor and operation. Letter from Mrs Rum Lise details relief and urges others to try the remedy before surgery. Pinkham company claims thousands of grateful letters and offers free advice from Isabell Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts.
A fragmented report notes parties in Paris shifting to end at midnight. It mentions changes in fashion and social norms, with references to sports aid and an emphasis on hygiene. The text suggests a move toward earlier rising, contrasting with previous generations.
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine as a remedy for indigestion sour stomach constipation and headaches. It claims rapid relief and invites readers to purchase a 25 cent package from druggists or dealers, promising satisfaction.
County residents fear the elder tree as The Witches Tree. They plant it near barns and track darries to ward off witches, warn roots spoil wells, and note elder harms air quality. Evelyn disputes this, Bresius cites a Spain house among elders that caused illness before being cleared. Cattle avoid elder, carters use branches to guard horses from fire. Berries feed birds and make wine. wood yields skewers. a Tyrolean elder bears scarlet berries.
A Fond Du Lac woman describes indigestion and heart palpitations after years of poor meals. After switching to Grape Nuts and Postum, her symptoms improved within a week, weight increased, skin cleared, and health returned. She credits these products and notes their coffee-like taste. Read The Road to Wellville in the packages.
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