Twenty Years At Kimball Graphic A Western Newspaper Tale
A reminiscence recalls a man moving to Kimball twenty years ago with dogs, gun cases, and settlers’ goods as trains unloaded for new claims. He enters the local newsroom by chance, finding a lifelong career in western journalism amid rugged frontier life and new friendships forged in adversity. The piece also notes a Salem Register suggestion to honor the first white child born in South Dakota by christening a cruiser, promoting democracy by avoiding snobbery.
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Kimball Station
Great West
Salem Register
Milwaukee line right of way secured to Wessington Springs
The Milwaukee extension from Woonsocket to Wessington Springs secured the right of way at 30 dollars per acre for land taken. Extra payment provided for damages. Wessington Springs contributes twenty acres free for station grounds and covers claims above 30 dollars per acre for six miles east of town. Grading to start within thirty days.
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Milwaukee
Woonsocket
Wessington Springs
Platte Epitome critiques Davis Welch feud and press ethics
The Platte Epitome denounces Davis blunt criticism of Welch and his alleged assault on Mrs. Welch, praising Welch’s stance and condemning Davis for sensationalism. It notes broader state reactions, asserts Welch’s moral high ground, and mocks a Missouri court case over hosiery shown by Miss Flo Williams.
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Platte
Grapnic
Davis
I. H. Welch
Davis-Welch
Platte Row
Welch
Foster-Armour
Flo Williams
Joplin
Missouri
House of Correction
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Gastoria
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Certain Company
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Ofts
J. A. Smith
Whitbeck
Banker _B
Dumbard
Scho
Myrtle Smith
Erivay
Madison Medi
Albert Lee
J. 0. Loff, Prop
Kimball
Chicago
Tommorrow
W.B. Harker
Volga Tribune
Art Allen
Tribune
Tom Bishop
St. Patrick
Emerald Isle
America
Artacles
Associated Press
Pewnpaper
New York World
Kinteart Graniic
Inter Ocean
Toth
James P. Beebe
Patrick Quirk
A. S.stover
Anus
Brule Co
Severa
Seera
Bitters
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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