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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1884
Page
5
A garbled OCR fragment lists names and addresses in an unclear context. Notable items include terms like two dollars per year and scattered personal names such as Brown and Foote. The readability is poor with many misspellings, making precise identification and context impossible.
Local items report visitors in Mitchell, hardware ads, leap year parties, rail mail delays, and weather contrasts across Dakota. Mentions of civic concerns in Mitchell include a proposed fire protection plan, street wells, and fire alarms. Also notes a gold find in Kimball and various society musings and editorial quips from nearby papers.
A constitutional amendment empowering the Governor to veto items in an appropriation bill while approving the rest has been in force in some states for years. New York adopted eight years ago and reports relief from objectionable items, with strong public support for the veto as a prudent safeguard.
The United States contemplates an amendment similar to certain state constitutions. It would need two thirds support in Congress and ratification by three quarters of state legislatures or conventions. Many states are in session. some will meet again in two years. The Sun urges prompt action so the amendment can be submitted in the current session.
A reader defends allowing final proofs to be taken before the Probate Judge in Kimball, citing cost and time savings for Brale County residents. The letter traces debates at the county convention, state department replies, and local political friction over the county seat and office location. It argues the practice benefits the public and criticizes those opposing it as self serving.
A community gathering is planned with social entertainment on Wednesday evening. Local shops advertise a wide sale of clothing, blankets, undergarments, and farm supplies at discounted prices, with promotions from Warner's Store, Park and Lichty, and Robinson's Shanty. Public notices urge prompt payment and emphasize approaching holiday sales and weather-related goods.
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