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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
5
Sydney Flower argues in a New York Herald piece that peanuts can cure the tobacco habit. He combines mental suggestion with a regimen of peanuts to curb withdrawal, warns against self pity, and claims noticeable improvement and even rapid recovery when directions are followed.
Mrs Gadding had visited the neighbor with a remarkable story she urged him not to reveal to anyone. The speaker notes he could hardly wait for his wife to return to hear the extraordinary account firsthand from Chicago Post.
An account from the Maryland Bulletin describes a British brig in the South Pacific where a flock of small birds sheltered in the rigging. Their behavior preceded a violent storm and tornado that struck after they settled on deck and then fled. The tale ends with birds leaving the vessel after the weather cleared. The second feature discusses razor sharpness and edge physics.
A San Francisco tale profiles a Widower in the Pacific Union club famed for outliving three wives. He maintains a calm, private grief, linking each memory to city spots from Berkeley to Sutro Heights as he guides a friend through San Francisco, noting where his departed spouses once stood and walked.
A London Spectator story about Dr Todd, a learned Irish archeologist, who describes a Danish habit at Trinity College. At 6 o clock a porter bellows The Danes in the hall prompting students to rush out. The English visitor verifies the prank and reports back to England.
A young man in a fancy vest recalls cruel mother-in-law jokes and a wife who threatens to cut off rent, coal, taxes, and furniture aid, prompting talk of restraint as family tensions rise in Washington Star.
The New York Commercial Advertiser quotes a French writer who aims to condense a book to a phrase and a teacher remarks that Richardson sought to expand a phrase to a volume. The brief reflects on how authors perceive brevity and elaboration in writing.
In a Jewelers' Weekly humorous item Johnny quips that when his father’s collar button is lost he “says things” as a sly family secret reveal. The piece showcases playful wordplay and a light domestic joke framed by jewelry trade chatter.
A New York Times vignette describes a philanthropic reformer strolling in Mulberry Bend park, celebrating its green space. A park officer admonishes him to stay off the grass, and the man, angered, steps back to the walkway, leaving wiser despite the admonition.
A Forfarshire farmer Sandy Mc rides home with a friend on a moonlit night. Crossing an open ditch his mare refuses, he persuades her to go, she props then clears it, and he jests about how she will get over herself.
A New York Sun quote criticizes the old phrase the lady of the house as antiquated. A city dweller argues that addressing Mrs Blank by name in circulars impresses clients and reflects refined modern business methods.
In Bis marck s Table Talk, he condemns lighter French theater as corrupting public morals and notes Panem et circenses. An American asks Prince Bismarck to comment on international expositions. he replies in pencil None.
In a Cleveland Plain Dealer excerpt a man refuses to split wood claiming a sacred promise to his aging mother. The exchange features his insistence that he must keep a vow and avoid touching any poker or chip as part of a family habit or rule.
The record notes tobacco discovery in Santo Domingo in 1496 and Yucatan by Spaniards in 1520, its introduction to France in 1560 and England in 1583. It adds that nearly 1,200,000 pounds of colors are used annually by the U.S. government for printing money, stamps and related materials.
An observation notes that among the vast female population of Constantinople only about 5,000 women can read or write, highlighting widespread illiteracy and demand for education.
Insurgents threaten to fire the city at the first bombardment with their forces deserting alongside other vessels. The tense situation escalates as armed groups warn of decisive action if attacked.
Special messenger Colonel Potter report says U S troops will land on Guimaras midway between Panay and Negros, establish a camp amid a city closed by insurgent threats. Privates Silvey and Fitzpatrick wounded, Newport’s family evacuated. McKinley proclamation read aboard ship to reach natives. Foreigners seek refuge on the Bonaventura as natives seize shipping for military use.
A dispatch from Major General Otis, commander in the Philippines, arrived in Washington. Officials say it contains no alarming details and shows no new clashes with insurgents. The White House and secretaries Alger and Long were reportedly in conference on the matter as General Miller is ordered to land troops, though the dispatch does not confirm execution.
An advertisement promotes Diamond Dyes as the only reliable fast colors for cotton and mixed fabrics. It warns against using wool dyes on cotton, notes about fifty color options, and explains there are separate products for wool, cotton, and silk. Wells Richardson & Co. of Burlington, Vermont, offer a free direction book.
Attention is called to the excellent service of North-Western Line to California and the favorable rates which have been made for single and round trip tickets for this season's travel. Best accommodations in first class or tourists sleeping cars which run through every day in the year. Personally conducted tourist car parties every week to California and Oregon. Choice of a large number of different routes without extra charge. Particulars cheerfully given upon application to agents Chicago and North-Western Bay or connecting lines.
Alzena A. Wyllyy is named as assignee of mortgage with O M Harrison listed as attorney for the assignee. The document notes the date or deadline as ec 8.
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