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Newspaper
Sisseton Weekly Standard
Location
Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
9
A jumbled column surveys current events and oddities from New York to South America. It notes a Virginia murder involving a phonograph, debates canned air safety, and quotes about women’s labor, Greece and Turkey, and aeroplane progress.
Edward H Harriman, noted railway financier, died at his Arden New York home after months of illness including a serious relapse from acute indigestion. Funeral held at St Johns Episcopal Church Arden. Physicians reported cancer as possible cause though Struempell Warned public on July diagnosis. Family present, will and estate details guarded.
Paris readers grill Peary for broadcast accusations against Cook and for his grandiloquent attitude. The paper notes Peary’s patriotic pole claim clashes with commercial zeal in copyrighting his story as Allan White testifies about raiding Cook’s provisions with Admiral Schley defending Cook. Capt. Osbon accuses Peary.
In a public letter Admiral Gchley (retired) backs Cook, saying he respects his integrity and honesty while criticizing the unfounded claim that Peary had navy support. Captain Osbon, secretary of the Arctic Club of America, cites Cook's restraint and notes the contrast with others who allegedly distort the truth.
Allan Whitten recounts his 1903 and 1997 voyages on the Erik and the John R. Bradley off Sydney. He alleges Peary's group seized Cook's supplies at Etah and Annatok, used Bradley ships for three years of expedition gear, and removed ivory and skins from Cook and Francke collections.
Newsmen report Commander Peary's steamer Roosevelt found in good condition at Battle Harbor Labrador and ready to depart for North Sydney then New York. A government steamer Tyrian sails to meet Peary off New Foundland coast as reporters plan interviews before return to Sydney.
Governor Vessey reports state plans for the Buffalo Gap fair to be held October 7 on grounds at the Buffalo Gap area. Elaborate preparations promise the best exhibits of farm products and the largest crowds in the fair’s southern Black Belt history. A ceremonial ship from Camaln James J. Smith arrives after a four year wait as the liver service debuts at the New York Yard coal vault.
A woman was robbed of about $12,000 during a late night assault at 332033. Police say the suspects fled after the incident, prompting a department inquiry and ongoing investigation.
Farmers in Routt County Colorado report ten percent profit of valuation over two hundred dollars an acre. Similar quality land with water rights is offered by the State of Colorado under the Carey Act at thirty five fifty per acre in ten years. Lands sold in 48 6 120 and 160 acre tracts to US citizens or those declaring intent. First come, first served with no drawing. For details and excursion rates contact Routt County Colonization Co at 1734 Welton Street Denver.
A collage of light miscellany reports and anecdotes. A Midlands tale involves a hospital misstep with a poison antidote and a quip about yolks for puddings. Automobiles ease a Mount Rainier climb as Eugene Ricksecker opens a government road. Venusian time is mocked by astronomy notes on days months and years.
A crusty man complains all booths are full as long talks fill the phone lines. An operator notes peak overtime calls between eight and nine during which sweethearts chat on off nights. The crusty man dismisses the excuse, while the operator explains the reason for the overload.
A testimonial lauds Cuticura for curing dry eczema after weeks of sores and itching, noting the speaker’s recovery within weeks. The piece then discusses women in postal service history, citing early examples in France, the German empire, and America, highlighting Elizabeth Harvey and Lydia Hill as early postmasters.
The Asiem Pacific Passenger Department states Colonist Fares will run from Sept 15 to Oct 15 1908 to all points in the West and Northwest. The West appears promising with land sales at low prices and generous stopover arrangements. Prospective settlers can obtain descriptive literature by writing BE L Lomax G PA U P RR Omaha Neb.
A North Carolina public school superintendent recalls his mother, long dependent on coffee, suffering heart trouble and weak digestion. After swapping to Postum at a meal, the family stopped coffee and noticed her heart, headaches, and stomach issues improving. He asserts Postum benefited his mother and family. Read The Road to Wellness in There's a Reason.
A mosaic of old ad lines and quips appears, noting Allen's Fool-Base for sore feet, Wrigley's Spearmint ads, and social jests about teachers and flowers. The passage blends brand inserts with humorous asides, reflecting period tone and public notices in a fragmented OCR style.
A 19th century clipping mixes a testimonial from Rev G M Gray of Whitesboro Texas claiming relief from kidney and lumbago pain after using Dean’s Kidney Pills sold for 50 cents by Fester Milburn Co Buffalo. The page also includes quips about fishing luck jokes and brief consumer tips on digestion and constipation with brand mentions and scattered ad-like hints.
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