Statewide property valuations rise amid county declines
Total state valuation reaches 243 925 893 with most counties showing gains while Lawrence and Roberts report sizable declines. Growth concentrates in newer counties such as Stanley and Lyman, amid broader prosperity and reassessment effects across South Dakota.
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Brookings
Brulester
Grant
Hamlin
Lake
Tawrence
McCook
Minnehaha
Moody
Roberts
Sanborn
Turner
Union
County boards new land assessment favors residents
Buffalo County board of equalization adopts a farm land assessment plan. Resident quarter sections taxed at 300 dollars while non residents face 500 dollars. Non residents sue but Judge Smith rules no redress unless complaint filed with the board under existing statutes.
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County Commissioners
Buffalo County
Board of Equalization
Mitchell
Smith
Hamlin County Forms County Option Association
One of the first counties organized by temperance advocates in South Dakota, Hamlin County forms the County Option association to push a county law to a vote in November.
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South Dakota
Hamlin County
County Option Association
Narrow escape as lightning kills horses near Old Trail
John Bartelma and E. Bucholts of Old Trail narrowly escaped death when a bolt struck a small cloud and struck the wagon horses in the bay field. The men worked nearby as Bartelma pitched upon the wagon and Bucholts loaded hay. Both horses died instantly, but the men escaped unharmed.
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John Bartelma
E. Bucholts
Old Trail
Bay Field
Bartelma
Bucholts
Dakota Central Telegrams Ban On Candy For Hello Girls
The Dakota Central Telephone company ordered South Dakota employees to stop chewing or eating sweets during work hours and to limit conversations with visitors. The rule, titled central’s vocabulary, includes phrases like gumber and Fine is Easy, reflecting a strict workplace discipline.
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Dakota Central Telephone Company
South Dakota
Central
Militia to Leave State for Fort Riley Maneuvers
Ansjutant General C. H. Englesby issued orders for the South Dakota national guard to depart the state on Aug 20 for Fort Riley Kansas for seven days of instruction and maneuvers under regular army officers. South Dakota troops will mobilize in Sioux City Iowa at the designated departure points as able.
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C. H. Englesby
South Dakota National Guard
Fort Riley
Kan
South Dakota
Sioux City
Low Fare for Corn Palace
Mitchell corn palace committee announces a reduced round trip fare across all railroads for the week of the corn palace from Sept 28 to Oct 3. Special train service will be provided by the Milwaukee and Omaha roads.
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Mitchell Corn Palace
Western Passenger Association
Milwaukee
Omaha
Farmhand Struck by Lightning Killed Near Manchester
A farmhand working for Meeker near Manchester was struck by lightning while driving to the grain field and killed. The man, a seasonal harvest worker, was a stranger to the area and torn to pieces by the bolt.
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Meeker
Manchester
Sean
Death by poisonous fruit leads to Watertown boy’s end
A Watertown family reports that Attle Wille Welsh aged son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Welsh died after consuming too many green gooseberries. Investigators note the fruit caused a fatal reaction and the boy reportedly rushed to obtain help but collapsed. Authorities urge caution with unripened berries.
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Attle Wille Welsh
A. W. Welsh
Watertown
Walpole anecdote misfires as household jokes unravel
Mrs. Blake tries to boast of a Horace Walpole tale but is rebuffed by Mr. Barton who denies knowing the story. Mr. Markham offers mild skepticism, while Mr. Blake warns against further attempts to source the yarn at home. New York Times.
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Walpole
Mr.Barton
Horace Walpole
Mrs. Blake
Mr. Barton
Mr. Markham
New York Times
The Fury and Faith of Fluorine in Chemistry
Fluorine, isolated by Moissan, is a highly reactive gas that binds with all metals and nonmetals. It heats metals to red heat, devours glass, and forms hydrofluoric acid when mixed with hydrogen, releasing ozone in the process.
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Moissan
Death toll mounts after Fernie fire devastates town
The fire area loss rises to thirty eight lives with property damage estimated between five and six million dollars. Women and children sheltered in nearby towns while men return to Fernie to rebuild. Medical staff treat the injured and guard against pestilence as aid arrives.
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Rath
Fernie
Frank
Blairmore
Nelson
Governor Lee Confronts County Shortfalls in State Plans
Ex governor Lee condemns a portion of the state as unsafe to abandon amid official reports noting bushels of squashes cantaloupe and parsa figures. He faces likely rebuke on election day as South Dakotans show little patience for a political knock.
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Lee
Highen Ee
South
Severe Hail and Thunder Storm Hits Evansville
Severe hail and thunder storm sweeps Evansville Indiana on Aug 11 causing extensive damage to telephone and telegraph lines livestock and crops. Three fatalities reported in the event as the worst storm in the city’s history.
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Evansville
Ind
Run onto burned bridge kills two on North Coast Limited
Northern Pacific train No. 2 the North Coast limited derailed after hitting a burned bridge near Glendive Montana. Fireman A B Matthews and an unknown tramp were killed while twenty were injured. Engineer Litch tried to stop the train but the structure gave way about a mile from Amanda station. The survivors and the dead were brought to Glendive for care.
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Glendive
Mont
Northern Pacific
North Coast Limited
A. B. Matthews
Anarda
Litch
Hail Storm Wrecks Grain Across Wide Area
Aberdeen Daily News reports a severe hail storm sweeping Campbell to Codington counties, damaging crops over forty miles. Heaviest losses centered in Spink County with reports of 25 percent to almost total destruction where grain stood, delaying harvest in Ashton to Clark county area.
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Spink County
Campbell County
Intoington County
Oes
Ound City
Campbell
McPherson
Edmunds
Walworth
Faulk
Brown
Spink
Day County
Codington
Ashton
Clark County
Mr. Milligan
Pink County
Glacier flow shown by crescent line experiment
Professor Tyndall buried a row of sticks across a glacier and observed the line bend into a crescent shape as the center moved faster than the edges, demonstrating glacier motion within its channel like a river.
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Tyndall
Her Mild Ambition in Puck's Reflections
A mother questions her son's potential saying he is not brilliant and may only become moderately successful, perhaps very rich, reflecting on ambition and parental expectations. The quotation from Puck frames a small dramatic moment about dreams and limits.
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Puck
Mrs Sleigh Shines at the Scratch Club Inquiry
A fragment notes Mrs Sleigh’s steady progress in the Scratch Club as she consistently rises to the surface. The Q and A implies her frequent presence and favorable reception within the group.
Half the tale believed, but not the truth it bears
Readers hear rumors and choose half the story, shaping beliefs on partial facts. The page notes skepticism toward rumors and urges verification amid circulating claims.
Trolley Cars Collide Near Piqua Killing Three
At a sharp curve near Piqua Ohio two Western Ohio Traction limited suburban cars collided killing three people and injuring nearly forty. Both cars were late and reportedly traveling at high speeds as they tried to make up time and pass at a seldom used siding south of Sidney. The southbound car from Sidney with orders to wait collided with the inbound northbound car causing a devastating wreck.
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Piqua, O
Market Quotations Wheat Prices Across Sept Dec
Wheat prices listed for Minneapolis on Aug 11 with futures for Sept at 1.02 and Dec at 1.00. On track grain grades include No 1 hard at 1.25 No 1 Northern 1.23 No 2 Northern 1.18 to 1.19 and No 3 Northern 1.13 to 1.17.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Grain futures report from Duluth auction
Wheat prices move on track with No. 1 hard at 1.19 and No. 1 Northern around 1.18 to 1.13 for Sept and Dec contracts. Flax futures rise to 1.30 with Sept and Nov bids near 1.28 to 1.30 and December around 1.20 percent.
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Duluth
Northern
Cattle and Livestock Prices Reported in St Paul Market
St Paul buyers quote cattle prices with good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75 while cows and heifers range 4.00 to 5.00 and veals 3.75 to 5.75. Hog prices cited at 5.75 to 6.65 and sheep at 3.75 to 4.50 for wethers plus spring lambs 5.50 to 6.25.
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St. Paul
State crops show strong harvest prospects despite rust
Indications suggest the current crop in the state will yield a much larger harvest than last year despite black rust. The drought and moisture levels threaten corn ahead, but experts anticipate a better overall crop if conditions improve and grain matures fully.
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Kota
Notice to Creditors Estate of Michael Murray Deceased
Notice to creditors of Michael Murray deceased. Dora Murray is administratrix. Creditors must file claims with vouchers within four months of first publication. Residence listed in Dora Murray, Huron, South Dakota. A W Winsarre is attorney for the administratrix.
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Michael Murray
Dora Murray
Huron
South Dakota
Augusta Dobra Wrray
Notary and Clerk Roles in County Court Petition
The fragment notes A. A. Chamberlain as Judge of the County Court and Asner F. Pay Clerk with A. W. Wilmarth acting as attorney for petitioner, indicating formal roles in a county court proceeding.
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A. A. Chamberlain
Asner F
A. W. Wilmarth
Petisioner
Notice of Hearing for Letters of Administration
Notice in Beadle County South Dakota In County Court Estate of Lydia Niles heirs Emma A Gibbs Grace Niles Stephen Iles Dorothy Niles May Niles Mary Irene Niles. Hearing set August 10 1908 at 1 o clock in Huron to show cause why letters should not be granted. Chamberla is County Judge. Fairbank Attorney.
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South Dakota
Beadle
Strickland
Hamilton
John Strickland
Hamilton Strickland
J.G. Snyder
Hamilton Seplckland
A.A. Chamberlain
Huron
Lydia Niles d
Emma A. Gibbs
Grace Niles
Stephen Iles
Dorothy Niles
Tda May Niles
Mary Irene Niles
Lydia Niles
Sammons in Justice Court in Beadless County
The State of South Dakota summons E A Goodhue in Justice Court before Chas May, Justice of the Peace, to appear at the tow n said county on the 30th day of June. W H Davis and Carrie Davis doing business as W H Davis Co appear as plaintiffs. The record notes a writ and signature by A Neestn ay and witnesses.
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Sammons
Justice Court
South Dakota
Beadless
Chas. May
Justice of the Peace
W.H. Davis
Carrie Davis
W. H. Davis & Co
E. A. Goodhue
Ar Depot
Jens
Sato
A. Nees
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Minneapolis-Wheat
A. W. Winsarre
Administratrix
A. Chamberlais
Asie Fe “ Tei Fairbank
Atvorne
Ayo Farate
Tke
Suse WitmMants
Tor Plaintiffs
OIL Trust
Iowa Tank Line
Newton
Central Grocery
Co. C. Krogh
Norbeck & Nicholson Co
Ss. D
Steele Bros
L. E. Crowther
Hard & Soet Coal
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