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Newspaper
The State Line Herald
Location
North Lemmon, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
4
A fragment from a 1909 essay on comedy by George Meredith discusses the test of civilization through laughter and restraint, contrasting modern sensibility with classical virtues. It weaves in Alexander the Great, London’s first pawnbroker history, and dramatic aesthetic notions, with dense, period prose and digressive observations.
A 19th century note on pola or taro starch as the staple of Hawaiian natives. It describes traditional preparation by hand, including root pounding, fermentation, and serving in a calabash with fingers. Factory polas are mentioned as modern, pinkish-purple in color and priced at a dollar per sack. The article labels pole as a key dish at native feasts and contrasts it with meat dishes at luaus.
Fragmentary ad text discusses haunted houses and seemingly supernatural visits by spirits. It references an address in London and claims about owners and prop props countering visitation. The piece blends sensational tourism with occult claims and asks if readers believe in the phenomena.
A sworn statement declares Daniel Pras as a candidate for Perkins County in a special election set for January 26. He states a liberal arts and law education from Iowa State University and admission to the bar in Iowa and South Dakota. He vows to focus on office conduct if elected.
A Perkins County homesteader from White Butte seeks the Clerk of Court seat, pledging faithful service and energy. He notes studies at the Nebraska State Normal School Creighton College and Grindistasd Business College, asking voters for support at the special election on January 2nd, 108.
A candidate for judge announces intent to seek county office in South Dakota. The bid is conducted under gubernatorial oversight and appeals to friends and supporters in Anam KE Yaoi Annenes and attorney circles.
A. A. Zimmermann, resident of Sow diel, announces candidacy for County Treasurer. He appeals to friends and neighbors to support his run, pledging conscientious, economical, and intelligent service if elected and asking all residents to vote. He signs the notice with respect to the upcoming election date.
A brief ad lists linoleums rugs and carpets at Lemmon Furniture Co and promotes Red Cross Cough Syrup from Red Cross Pharmacy as a cure for obstinate coughs. The P H Larson Land Co Quam men Block offers land selling services with best results aided by Oliver Typewriter ribbons from Surte Line Herald vite.
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