Local notes from Scotland and vicinity prompt shoppers and readers
Adam McLaughlin returns from Platte. Mrs. Hackett’s mother arrives from Wakonda. The Yankton College Glee Club offers a musical night. A. M. Bhaw of Delmont travels to Scotland by auto last Sunday. Miss Marian McKay returns from Lesterville. Various local notices cover shops, auctions, and promotions including Treiber’s Jewelry and John Schmierer & Son. Health tip with Dr. King’s New Life Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam McLaughlin
Platte
A. M. Bhaw
Delmont
Scotland
Railroads Grant Special Rates for Corn Growers Meet
Railroads offer one and one third fare for round trip under the certificate plan for the South Dakota Corn Growers and Breeders Association annual meeting at Mitchell on December 17 to 19, 1907. Tickets sold one way with receipt, signed by the Association secretary, allows a return ticket at one third fare from any point in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Castoria and New Post Cards Offerings From Aldrems Kred Co
An advertisement promoting Castoria for infants and children as a trusted product, alongside a note about new western and historical postcard cards. Twelve titles include Indians Hunting Buffalo and Gold Prospecting. Cards offered through Aldrems Kred A. Mix & Co., Omaha, Nebraska, with payment by 25 cent stamps.
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Ife
Aldrems Kred A. Mix & Co
16Th St
Omaha
Neb
Wintering in Santa Monica 1907 frost and reform talk
In Santa Monica on November 30 1907 a correspondent writes of frost and a warm spell the garden thriving with tomatoes and peas in bloom. He notes many Dakotans in town and a lively social scene across nearby beach towns. The piece denounces universal suffrage and argues for property and homeholding eligibility for voters. He mentions four warships in the harbor.
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Santa Monica
Cal
Chicago
Veterans Visit Santa Monica Bay Fleet and Homecoming Feels
A Grand Army of the Republic note to Admiral Dayton led a launch and barge to meet veterans and Fremont Circle ladies visiting the fleet at Venice. Comrades toured the Colorado, officers guiding the inspection of the ship while crews received hearty cheers. Johnnie Petrie and the author visited the Soldiers' Home at Bawtelle seeking George Lindley, who greeted them with tears of joy. Petrie’s descendants reside in the Imperial Valley, thriving as time wears on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Jackson
Grand Army of the Republic
Dollard
Admiral Dayton
Santa Monica Bay
Fremont Circle
Wheeler
Venice
Colorado
Ivy
Johnnie Petrie
Bawtelle
George Lindley
George
South Dakota
Johonie Petrie
Imperial Valley
Corduroy Fashion Sweep At Schmierer & Son Store
Corduroy suits coats pants shirts cover the display at John Schmierer & Son with shoes excluded for working men. Readers urged to subscribe to the Daily Argus Leader, South Dakota’s leading paper, at a special rate of four dollars a year or eight dollars prepaid for one year, available at the office or via the postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmierer & Son’s
Daily Argus Leader
South Dakota
Daily Argus
Notable Napoleon Sighting at Dinner With Corsican Officers
The recalling observer notes a young man in military school uniform among dinner guests aboard the ship Core sted. M. de Belloc recalls an officer threatening to throw the youth into the sea, a moment reflecting Napoleon Bonaparte’s future significance as described in Iron Memoirs of Comtesse de Bolgne.
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Napoleon
Corested
M. de Belloc
Belloc
Comtesse de Bolgne
No Gain and Some Loss in Brass Band Talk
A quip filled dialogue as Ing recalls a decline from a once strong bass singing voice after learning to play a horn. Neighbors debate whether learning the cornet damaged his vocal sound, with speculation that strains may open cords and rough tone through the mouthpiece. Youth's Companion.
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Ing
Vers Bally
An Expert Marksman and Rifle Practice Standards
The article explains rifleman classifications sharpshooter expert marksman and merksman detailing required scores at 200 300 and 500 yards and additional tests at 800 and 1000 yards. It notes the bullseye at the 1000 yard range is very small and cites Scranton Republican as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Republican
Market Prices Report Fragment
Readable fragments show grain price mentions including wheat oats barley rye and corn with various values. The text is garbled and lacks complete data or markets, making precise figures or locations unclear.
Time to Quit Fireman Hazard Tale
A new fireman at his first blaze feigns boldness under a chaotic command sequence from the chief. The exchange ends with the recruit muttering I want to hand in my resignation amid the confusion.
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Worden
Argonont
Charcoal as Antidote Against Internal Poisons
Japanese physicians assert powdered charcoal can counteract internal poisoning when swallowed early. Tests show charcoal acts strongly, needing thorough chewing and repeated divided doses in water to slow absorption.
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W.R. Smith
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Betta Elevator Company
E. A. Aldrich
Delmont Way
Scotcland Creamery
Oland Miller
R. W. Russell & Co
Wankton College Glee Lab
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Jas. Hird
Fankton
Presbyterian Boro
Anid
All Son Eye
John Schminre
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J. M. Dunmire
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Hutchinson Herall
Theotre
John Decker
Modena
Maj
Robert Dollard
Daisolus
Butte County
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Archer
Madison
Irwin
Miendale
North Dakota
Boardman
Kennedy
Oaks
Solomon Wenzlaff
Bon Homme County
California
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Barboe
Fala
Monlon Bay
the Citizen - Republican
P. A. Bliss
Astoria
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R. W. Russell Drug CO
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J. W. Jungers
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