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Newspaper
The Kadoka Press
Location
Kadoka, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
6
The General Demand for a known gentle yet effective liquid laxative is met by Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna from the California Fig Syrup Co. The product is portrayed as ethical, wholesome, and safe for family use, with physicians’ approval, and sold by leading druggists at fifty cents per bottle.
Mrs. Lapsling recalls a genuine Sardanapalus violin seen downtown priced at 5000 by a music store clerk. The artifact is noted as scarce in modern times, reflecting rising rarity and value for historical instruments.
Local ad touts Bromo Quinine as a laxative and claims it cures a cold in one day. Signature appears as E W Grove with a price of 25 cents.
A Philadelphia Ledger excerpt recalls a shop clerk testing blue silk to match a sample. A customer insists she wants the shade only to avoid it, not to buy it, while the clerk discovers the precise color but the customer still declines. The sketch highlights cautious consumer behavior and shopkeeper patience.
A Springfield Republican writer notes O A Kelley, famed for wit at sales, marked pine logs with his initials. An Irish buyer misread O A K as Oak, laughing at the trick and the sale's humor.
A Tennessee woman explains how coffee harmed her stomach and nerves from adolescence. After switching to Postum hot water and gradual nourishment, she reports stronger digestion, steadier nerves, and renewed energy to eat and walk. She credits Postum with giving her an upward start. "There's a Reason" from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
In the shattered port of Saint Pierre after Pelee’s eruption, Lara and Constable survive the catastrophe with Peter’s help. Lara forgives and joins Peter as they walk toward the ruins, while Crusoe departs with questions about wealth and loyalty.
The Madame travels from Basse Terre to Saint Pierre for the third morning after the May eruption. Constable sends for officers to complete the ship’s crew and reports Lara’s rescue to Mr. Stansbury. In sunlit cabin, Lara shows off a white ready-made dress from Basse Terre as they share a rare moment of joy and gifts.
In Martinique, a boy and girl travel through the capital as grief sweeps Fort de France. They witness a camp of Father Damien’s followers resettling Saint Pierre’s survivors. Constable and the remnant of Saint Pierre rejoice as Damien proclaims their moment of reunification and new hope.
A Washington society wedding links two prominent families. The bride’s grandfather, Benjamin Harris Brewster, was Attorney General under President Arthur. A tale recalls Andre Brewster, then a boy, invoking clemency in a Louisiana case, prompting President Arthur to grant a reprieve.
The Department of Agriculture reports an average corn yield of 26.2 bushels per acre with total production near 2.64 billion bushels, up from 1907 figures. It lists state yields and productions led by Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska, with Nebraska at 27 per acre and 205,767,000 bushels and Ohio at 38.5 per acre and 130,900,000 bushels.
Thousands gather at Fore River Shipyard in Quincy Massachusetts to witness the launching of the North Dakota the most powerful sea fighter and first American Dreadnought class ship The governor of North Dakota and Miss Mary Genton attend along with officials The ship measures about 518 feet long and 85 feet wide with a 20000 ton displacement and is expected to exceed 21 knots on trials with over 25000 horsepower
The Wisconsin Central Railway Company held its annual meeting in Milwaukee. The gross earnings were 7 307 311 35, operating expenses 5 130 643, leaving net earnings of 2 176 668 26 and a surplus of 2 258 940 16 to be carried over. Also notes on Kansas railroad regulators, Spirit Lake interurban funding, Sioux City stock ultimatum, and a new massive union station in Leipsic Germany approaching completion.
A crowd watches as a village bully accuses others of lying. A husky six foot stranger quietly admits possible guilt and removes his coat to roll up his sleeves. The bully retreats, insisting no insult was meant.
Sylvanus O Verrill of Milford Maine credits Dean's Kidney Pills with restoring kidney function after a severe injury left him paralyzed and using crutches. He states he improved within three months, discarded crutches, and was completely cured. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
Foreign visitor Mrs Vidders asks if a woman may marry her late husband’s brother in this country. The answer: yes, she can if she chooses, but she seldom does because she generally knows him too well.
A jumbled page notes Hall's Catarrh Cure offered by FP Cheney & Co with claims of curing deafness from catarrh, plus an appeal to buy remedies and a dental ad. It includes jokes and brief notices about engagements, firearms for sale, a common delinquent story, and a water plant remark.
A rich old man tells a youth that his rise came from humble beginnings walking, while the young man recalls starting out by teaching others. The exchange, quoted from the Democratic Telegram, frames success as a progression from effort to status.
A political manager muses about meeting the Yellowstone park bandit who held up 125 travelers. He jokes the outlaw would be a fine source for campaign contributions, illustrating a sharp, sardonic take on politics.
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