Paulus off at Buffalo prepare Pan American expo visit
South Dakota press men plan a June excursion to Buffalo for the Pan American exposition. Secretary Farley and George Schlosser say they will represent the state, with Nickle Plate railway agreeing to haul cars. Exact dates to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paulus
Buffalo
South Dakota
Press Association
Farley
George Schlosser
Sioux City Journal
Sioux City
Chicago
Nickle Plate Railway
Commonwealth
For Sale or Rent Property Offer
For sale or rent a residence featuring a sideboard bedroom suite dining table hat rack and refrigerator. Apply to Mrs G W Moody at the corner of Third and Kansas streets.
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G. W. Moody
Third and
Kansas Streets
Liquor Sales by Pharmacists Limited Under New Law
The legislature enacted rules allowing registered pharmacists with valid certificates to sell spirituous and vinous liquors only for medicinal mechanical and sacramental uses. It forbids beverage sales on premises or adjoining rooms. Violations carry fines from 100 to 300 for first offense, possible imprisonment on second, loss of registration, and required reporting to the board of pharmacy.
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Circuit Court
Board of Pharmacy
For Sale: Horses and Milch Cows at Ward Stables
Auction listing from Huron offering ten work horses, an imported Clyde stallion, and several fresh milch cows at Joan E. Ward’s stables. Sale details indicate livestock available for purchase at specified premises.
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Huron
CitcAM Country Bakery Ad Promotes Goods and Cigar Selection
Local bakery advertises a wide range of baked goods, confections, ice cream and cigars inviting customers to place trial orders.
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Aberdeen
Cream City
Do Ships Sink to the Ocean Floor
The article debunks the myth that sinking ships hover below the surface. It explains that any object that sinks will reach the bottom, since water is nearly incompressible and bottom water is only slightly denser than surface water. Pressure does not prevent sinking.
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Chicago
Humorous Election Misunderstanding from Devonshire
A Devonshire canvasser recounts a voter who misreads the ballot. Asked whom he would vote for the voter replies I votes for the lady. There is no lady candidate present he explains Poll Early’s name appears before the two men so I thought I’d vote for her.
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England
Jackson
Devonshire
Hodge
Chambers’ Journal
Mutual Surprise From Ambitious Hunter and First Grizzly
A hunter sleeping in the woods near Monterey awoke to a grizzly procession led by a male bear followed by a female and another cub. The front bear charged toward the tree, spooking the hunter who fled to his hotel leaving gun behind. Bears tracks confirmed the encounter, though the trio wandered off beyond pursuit. Also includes anecdotes from New York Mail and Express and New York Tribune about a mean man and army jokes with a moral, plus a public notice from the Land Office in Huron, South Dakota.
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Golden State
Alberts
Evans
Monterey
Henry
Tonbigbee
Charleston
New York Tribune
Parson Helton’s War Time Humor in Tennessee
An aged Baptist minister with 18 sons split sides in the Civil War. At 88 he reveals his sympathies leaned to the Union by a 14 vote, a witty snapshot of divided loyalties within a Confederate state.
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Parson Helton
Tennessee
Dosed Hee With Cold Water In Naples Story
A society woman recalls a severe cold in Naples and how a Neapolitan doctor advised only cold water. She swore by drinking water every 15 minutes to break the chill. She notes American doctors abroad are rarely chosen and contends the method worked. Also recounted is a tale of a lovesick actor and his misleading romance.
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Naples
Howells
James
America
New York
Rialto
Charlie B
Charlie
Supffer
Cigar Stubs as Clues in Crime Detection
London Answers notes a Scotland Yard detective suggests examining discarded cigar stubs to profile a person’s social position and personality. The method compares end cuts or bite marks to the thief or suspect, indicating tool use or teeth type to reveal unique details unavailable by other means.
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London
Not Her Father's Friend: Mule Brays Stir Chicago Family
A Chicago family moves near a street car barn and a mule bray prompts four year old girl to joke that a mule is calling her father Arthur. The mother clarifies no one is calling. She quips the mule has more sense than most friends.
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Chicago
Arthur
Papa
Chicago Tribune
Radical London paper ends with no readers
The editor recalls a once bright radical London publication that split its supporters by denouncing social democracy and atheism. Circulation dwindled as factions departed, and eventually, with no subscribers left, he continued alone until he could no longer read it.
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London
New York Commercial Advertiser
Wordplay Between Tom and Rob in a Newspaper Laugh Line
A humorous exchange about words and letters. Tom claims a long word links three miles in length, while Rob pushes back with comical examples about stumbles and smiles. The snippet ends with the word beleaguered.
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Rob
Tom
Uncle Si at Lunch Counter Keeps Coffee Promise
Uncle Si from Upcreek leaves a dental visit and sits at a lunch counter. He requests coffee and the girl behind the counter fills a cup, prompting his playful comment and a grin. The exchange echoes a lighthearted moment captured by the Chicago Tribune.
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Uncle Si
Upcreek
Chicago Tribune
Notice to creditors estate of John Mingst deceased
Administrator N M Wardall invites all creditors and claimants against the estate of John Mingst to present their claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims should be sent to the administrator in Huron Beadle County South Dakota. Dated March 13 1901. Mar 14 Apr 4.
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Department of the Interior
Huron
South Dakota
Perley J. Wheeler
Northwest
Range
West Ith
Lewis Schultz
Harry C
John H. Eyer
Lakeside
Frank M. Davis
Winthrop
C. A. Blake
Register
John Mingst
City of Huron
County of
Beadle
N. M. Wardall
Beadle County Probate Hearings Involving Wills
In Beadle County South Dakota the county court schedules hearings for two estates. Jean Alexander seeks probate as executrix of Catherine Cornelia Alexander deceased at Huron with March 30 1901 hearing. Barbara Schickler applies for letters of executorship for George Charles Schickler deceased with March 25 1901 hearing.
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Huron
Beadle County
South Dakota
Jean Alexander
A. D
C. Kemp
Asner F. Pay
State of
George Charles Schickler
Sorgellas D
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South Dakota Press Association
Joan E. Ward
Citcam
CciTry
Byron Healy
Simart
Bedalee Gaaks On
Pyle & Taylor, Attorneys
L. C. Kemp
Henry C. Ee
Ummons
Beadless
Fifth Judicial Circuit
Reed, Murdoch & Co
W. R. Tait
South Opapote
FF Poe
Pyle and Taylo
Pbeadle
Gounty
Yankton Nursery
Fred. J. Baker
Dakota Avenue
Third Street
S. Dak
Raudenbush
Raudenbush Musical Supply House
St. Paci
Mixw
Goodyear Rubber CO
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