Congress Directory Reveals Lawyer Majority and Confederate Ties
The congressional directory shows 461 members, about 250 lawyers, and a strong Southern presence with many ex Confederates in both houses. It notes average ages, lengthy service in Congress and state legislatures, and a mix of professions including manufacturers and farmers. It also recalls Kossuth’s Washington visit and other cultural tidbits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago Journal
Congressional
Congress
House
Senate
Eclion
Thern
New England
York
Randall
Cox
Kulleywentye
Anthony, Dawes and
Sherman
Eagh
Nort
Grumler
Wil- Tinag
Kentucky
Logan
Illinois
Maxey
Texas
Garge
Mississippi
Forney
Alabama
Sanath
Morrill
Arkansas
Confederate Congress
Dunn
Singleton
Park Vale
Pugh
Gari
West
Reagan
United States
Confederacy
Ireland
Brazil
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Virginia
Massachusetts
Tennessee
Record of strict dairy accounting and cow health
A narrator extols exact weighing and measuring at a dairy. Squire Lawton inspects a milk pail and balance, cites milk totals for Topsy, spots a splinter in the cow’s mouth, and argues precise measures and cream yield guide profitability. The lesson: weigh, measure, and track every feed and milk to avoid losses.
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Squire Lawton
Topsy
Spain
Planting Forests in the Prairie
An American Journal of Forestry writer stresses two essentials for artificial forests thorough soil preparation and healthy plant selection. Deep plowing harrowing and reharrowing to pulverization are advised, with corn and potatoes planted to maintain soil condition. Seedlings should be carefully examined as many planted trees on Northwestern prairies die before taking root.
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American Journal of Forrestry
New York Tragedy and Wealth in a Narrow Life
A Broad Street office tale spans wealth and betrayal as George W. Dunn of Old Dominion Copper Company wanders from romance to tragedy. Miss Rose Keiser, once Dunn’s beloved clerk, dies by suicide in Windsor hotel amid a doomed love triangle with a newlywed Dunn and his affluent life. An editor notes emigration trends predicting a 20 percent rise this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Broadway
Wallstreet
Sean
Bus Neea
Joan
George W. Dunn
Old Dominion Copper Company
Arizona
Rose Keiser
Windsor Hotel
Utica
Dany
Teanoia Air
Overpopulation debate from the London News prompts reform ideas
The article argues that large families keep the poor in poverty and depress wages, urging attention to housing and employment. It links population growth to crime and vice, cites housing shortages and discrimination against applicants with many children, and hints at a coming education-driven remedy. It also recounts a Civil War Home Guards episode and ends with disparate notes on recruitment rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London News
Thes Hovels
London
Kentucky
Morgan
Dnl
Caretain
Laurens County
D. C
Fair Ross
Kimball Stock Country in the World
The note asserts Kimball holds a leading position among nations in stock and crop production, citing improved crops over recent years and implying strong agricultural standing through measurable gains and regional significance.
Local town on the Main Line of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
Located 48 miles west of Mitchell and 22 miles east of Chamberlain the town sits on the Main Line with a fine pub school building churches a first class post office two banks two hotels a large grain elevator and material for another several stock yards smith shops livery stables and mud stores all indicating strong regional trade and investment potential.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Mitchell
Chamberlain
Beautiful Town Brule County Fair Grounds Highlight
The Brule County Agricultural Fair Grounds adjoins the townsite and is praised as one of the Territorys best fair grounds featuring a quality half mile track.
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Brule County
The Town Is Booming and Investment Boom Begins
A booming town invites investors to seize the moment as growth accelerates. Local officials highlight rising commerce, new projects, and favorable conditions for business expansion. Prospectors and lenders eye infrastructure upgrades and residential demand fueling confidence.
Warner promotes Dakota additions and business blocks
D Warner, proprietor of the original towan site, has platted three adjoining additions with extended streets and alleys. Desirable Main Street blocks remain for sale to merchants, with strong inducements for business. The Dakota climate is mild, rainfall ample, water pure, and social advantages noted for potential settlers. For details, call on or address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towansite
Main Street
Dakota
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gngressmen
Law Congressionel
John W. Garrett
B. and O. Railroad
Baltimore
Louis Kossuth
Turkey
Cleveland Leader
Konsuth
U.S
Kossuth
Philadelphia
Brown's Hotel
Daniel Webster
Webster
Fillmore
White House
Capitol
National Hotel
Treview
Henry Clay
Cass
Senator Seward
Gen. Scott
Clay
Mr. Clay
Marshfield
Kasmuth
Byrant
Godwin
Henry J. Raymon
Georgs Bancroft
Banecroft
Lim
Koasau
Arthur Orton
Castro
Tichborne
Jennie Flood
California
Liszt
Chopin
Scarlatti
Queen Victoria
America
Storma
Windsor Castle
Matthew Arnold
English Illustrated Magazine
Wordeworth
Goen
Albert E. Kent
San Francisco
Yale College
Kent
T. ©. Stedman
Hus
Wall Street
T.B. Bunting
Chicago
Barrios
Senorareion
Guatemala
Quezaltenango
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Russia
Vanderbilt
Wiljian’s
Kimball
Ter
D. Warner
Kimball, Dakota
Ochsner Bros
Ochsner Brothers
Taft House
E. B. Taft
Summit House
A. F. Cilley
Sim Rtanno
D. J. Smith
Agricultural
Dakova
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