12 Dec 1884
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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1884
Page
1
The notice outlines advertising terms for the Ki Dak area post office listings. Regular ads are payable at month end while transient ads require advance payment. Communications for the next issue must reach the printer by Thursday morning for timely publication.
Kimball stands near the center of Brule County in rich farming and stock country. The claim rests on magnificent crops reported in recent years, illustrating the town's strong agricultural footing and advantages.
Located on the Main Line of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railroad 48 miles west of Mitchell and 22 miles east of Chamberlain this town boasts a fine public school building churches two first-class post offices two banks two good hotels one large grain elevator and material on hand for another three lumber yards multiple blacksmith shops solid livery stables and stores covering all trades. The region invites investment with strong inducements for enterprising men.
The Brule County Agricultural Fair Grounds adjoins the townsite and is praised as one of the best fair grounds in the Territory with a good half mile track.
Proprietor Kimball announces three connected additions with continued streets and alleys. Desirable Main Street blocks remain for sale to business buyers, with incentives offered. Climate and soil described as mild and free of alkali taste, likened to Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Dakota Brule County is presented as ideal for settlers. For details contact Kimball Dakota Brule County.
Governor Pierce reports favorable Dakota conditions while sidestepping the capital location debate. He notes railroad prospects, grain pricing concerns at Duluth, and rapid growth as new capitol plans advance at Bismarck. Also posted are local notices: county seat shifts, crimes, rail proposals, smallpox, and a suicide case.
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