Local notes from Scotland South Dakota 1916
The Citizens-Republican reports a week of community updates from Scotland with notes on local visits by W H Miller Rev Ruder and others positions changes including Dr Koobs election as first vice president of the state medical association and a storm near Tripp causing barn and shed damage. It covers train schedule changes freight service updates and local gossip about residents and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bow Homan County Bank
W. D. Griffiths and Son
Scotland
H. J. G. Koobs
State Medical Association
Aberdeen
Tripp
Edmund Martino
Marion and
Running Water
Marion
Sioux City
Chicago
Scotland High School Holds Twentieth Commencement
The Scotland High School marked its twentieth commencement at the opera house with a full crowd and twelve graduates, eleven girls and one boy. The program featured invocations, salutatory and valedictory addresses, and diplomas presented by F. L. Wheeler. Carolyn McLachlan received the scholarship for one year at Dakota Wesleyan, while the faculty departures were noted and plans for next year’s manual training added.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland High School
John Kaye
Carolyn McLachlan
Helen Robinson
Nellie Beecher
Laura Plattner
Frances Cach
Kathryn Long
Oliver Deming
Luella Patten
Prof. McVay
Association of ‘Colleges
Dakota Wesleyan
Mitchell
Scotland
St George's Hanover Square A London Church's Storied Marriages
A study of St George's Hanover Square in London notes its long identification with England's history and its fame as a fashionable wedding site. It recounts notable marriages including Sir William Hamilton to Winuna Hart and the Duke of Sussex to Lady Augusta Murray, and mentions the Iron Duke seen giving away brides.
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St. George's Church
George Street
Hanover Square
James of
Greenwich
London
Sir William Hamilton
Winuna Hart
Duke of Sussex
Augusta Murray
Eldon
Lula Montes
Heald
Heath
von Ralph
George
Wordsworth
Divide years into cycles among Chinese customs
The text explains that Chinese time is divided into twelve year cycles named after animals rat ox tiger etc. It notes that each year’s animal determines a person’s class and fate. It adds that in China a child is considered one year old at birth and mentions superstition of naming boys with feminine names to fool spirits.
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Celestial Empire
Athenian Willing Taxpayers Highlight Ancient Liturgy
An exploration of the ancient Athenian liturgy as voluntary taxation. The piece contrasts its original meaning with modern interpretations, noting its cultural and civic significance among citizens.
Inebriate Judge Ramsbottom Venerated by Drunkard Humor
A Kansas City Star anecdote recalls Judge Ramsbottom who grew dignified as he drank. He toppled into mud beneath a motor car, then crawled out to declare he understood the machine, fooling onlookers as he wandered away.
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Kansas City Star
To Get On Well With Others
A Fenelon reflection urges mutual forbearance and self discipline. It argues that contentment with little, frequent silence, recollection, prayer, and detachment from criticism preserves peace. Avoiding self and others chatter fosters harmony and unity in relationships.
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Fenelon
Timbering Mines In Pennsylvania Huge Cost
Timbering in Pennsylvania coal mines is extensive and costly. In anthracite sectors the vast network of timbered gangways, drifts, and shafts covers thousands of miles, with constant replacement of heavy guide timbers. Since mining began, output totals exceed 2.5 billion tons, highlighting the scale of timbering requirements.
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Pennsylvania
Coal Age
Wales
Timbering Costs Skyrocket in Anthracite Mines
The Pennsylvania mines face huge timbering expenses as vast quantities must be pumped annually. Material costs run about 6.5 cents per cubic foot for round timber and 20 cents for sawed timber, totaling roughly $5.85 million for 90 million cubic feet. Millions of mine ties and heavy white oak for mine cars also add to costs, while steel timbers promise longevity and eventual savings, though initial outlays rise. Most timber currently comes from yellow pine in the South.
Tea at Wiggin fair recalls Mrs Wiggin figures
An account of Dorcas fair tea at Quillcote the summer home of Kate Douglas Wiggin, recounting servants and guests in character garb. The afternoon tea scene features gingerbread tea and coffee service, with a playful exchange about attendance and a nod to Wiggin characters like Mirandy Emma Jane and Clara Helle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quillcote
Kate Douglas Wiggin
Maine
Holliste
Mrs. Wigein
Mr. Cobb
Mirandy
Emma Jane
Clara Helle
Mr. Aladdin
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the Citizen - Republican
P. A. Bliss
W. H. Miller
Ruder Wan
Yankton
Hargett
Wessington Springs
E. H. Treiber Jewelry
Irs
Hardinburgh
Mra
Eastern Star
Utics
Anna Cach
Pred Cach Jr
Bronx Falls
Frances
Walter Wagner
Tyndall
T. M. Hitt
Illinois
Josh Piroutek
Kadoka
Ravinia
Emil
G. A.chhristopherson
Charles Mix County
I. H.johnston
Ford Miller
Frank Plattner
la Crosse
Glen Ardery
Medley
Christie
Missouri
Pattee
Kibble
Springfield
Tan
Mowers, Rains & Blults
Meano
John Wittmayor
Metcalf Clothing
Wacner
W. Cisar
Becker Bros. CO
St. George's
England
Athens
Pennsylvania Department of Mines
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