03 Oct 1896
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Newspaper
Kimball Graphic
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1896
Page
1
A fragmented late 19th century notice seeks correspondence from all parts of the county for a public or commercial inquiry. It mentions an advertisement with a contract and pricing, inviting broad responses and noting general interest without personal disputes.
The Graphic, one of the oldest papers in the region, reports weekly circulation around 3,000 and publishes official proceedings of county and living county commissioners. It is described as lively, independent, and widely read among contemporaries.
The document lists a Democratic party slate with William Jennings Bryan for president, Arthur Sewall for vice president, and several state and local officials including J. Stewart as state senator, J. A. Weeks as state representative, and James B. Weeks as probate judge. It also includes long commentary on monetary policy, quotes from Bryan, and notices about railroad excursion fares and a Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway promotional material.
Strong Is Union Brule convenes to unite amid Democratic and Populist fusion talks. The convention named officers and a ticket including J. A. Weeks D. F. Burkholder for state reps, Frank Morgan for register of deeds, Leo Hennegar for county auditor, and J. S. Stewart as state senator amid a plan for fusion with Democrats.
Local notes report Annie Koa visiting last week and a free silver speech by W T LaFollette in Chamberlain. Delegates Rupp Karasek Wodraska and Brehon attended Pakwana county convention. Farm life, wheat markets, and social events across Torrey Lake and Kimball area feature, with illness, lectures, and a public auction noted.
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