Ballot slate announced for state offices
United States Senator CoE I Crawford and candidates for all major offices listed with their hometowns including Philo Hall and W S Glass at Brookings Watertown. R S Vesley Wessington Springs. H C Shober Highmore. C H Cassis Canton. S C Polley Deadwood. John Hirning Herreid. S W Clark Redfield. H A Ustrud Sioux Falls. O C Dokken Toronto. F C Robinson Groton. Thos Thorson Canton as national committeeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
H. A. Ustrud
Sioux Falls
O. C. Dokken
Toronto
Dist
F. C. Robinson
Groton
Thos. Thorson
Canton
Oregon Senator Farron Nominated Overturned in Primary
Senator Farron of Oregon, ally of Kittredge who blocked Bristol's confirmation, was defeated in the primary race. The article suggests Kittredge will be up next in June in a political sequence.
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Farron
Oregon
Kittredge
Kitt
Bristol
Joe Uncle Cannon Seen By People And Politicians
A contemporary读ers view labels Joe Uncle Cannon as a useless statesman to the public yet a darling to vested interests. The writer notes his session as congress is near ripe for political advantage and upcoming canning.
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Joe-Uncle Cannon
Congress
Joe-Uncle
Founders’ Lineage Questioned By Modern Descendants
A historical meditation argues that the Gould and Vanderbilt fortunes would disappoint today, suggesting the founders would deem it better to have had neither family nor wealth. The piece contrasts old prudence with contemporary excess and legacy.
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Gould
Vanderbilt
Senate versus House Clash Over Railroad Emergency Currency Plan
The article recalls a shift in congressional power from a perceived guardian senate to an active house. The banking committee unanimously rejected the Aldrich-Allison railroad emergency currency bill, calling the senate proposal a financial abortion. Representatives sided with public sentiment, defeating the bill as serving a few at the expense of the many.
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Senate
House of Representatives
House Committee On Banking
House
Temperance critique on liquor business and political integrity
The piece argues against supporting a senate candidate because of principles while defending re election of A B Kittredge due to stock in a malting firm. It contends the malster brewer and retailer form a single moral chain whose profits rely on the liquor trade and stockholders share in the social harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Kittredge
Senate
Sioux Falls Malting Co
Debate Over Mayoral Race Sparks Editorial Feud
Redfield Press criticizes Charles Day of the Argus L for misreading Watertown politics. The letter contends Day mislabels a recent election result as a Stalwart victory and questions his loyalties to Bourbon Democrats amid mayoralty and statewide contests.
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Charles Day
Argus L
Watertown
Day
Redfield Press
Local notes from De Smet and surrounding towns
Several short notices update readers on lost overcoats, travel plans to Kasson and St. Paul, and a two month visit to Mott. The piece features farm seeding progress, a creamery refrigerator upgrade by L Griffin, a visit by Miss Laura Bouchie to the normal school, and a Danish pensioner in De Smet. It also reports on last week’s school land sales, noting high appraisements and buyers like J L Van Hook, with farmers eyeing future purchases.
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Dennie Burns
de Smet
Chas. S. Whiting
Kasson
St. Paul
Minn
Elizabeth Armstrong
Mott
N. D
Steere
L. Griffin
Madison
Laura
E. P. Sanford
Bellingham
Wash
Fr. M. Andrews
de Smet National Bank
J. L. van Hook
South Dakota Advancement Promotes settler rates and emigration
The Chicago and North Western By. seeks active help from readers to attract homeseekers to South Dakota. It touts low excursion rates on the first and third Tuesdays each month and urges letters to persuade prospective settlers to move.
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Chicago & North Western By
South Dakota
South Dakota Homeseeker Appeal From A C Johnson
A C Johnson, General Agent from Winona Minnesota, invites readers to share names and addresses of friends in the east so he can mail the South Dakota Homeseeker and related literature. He offers illustrated books maps and testimonials from settlers and proposes visiting to discuss crops climate water schools and startup costs in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East
South Dakota
A. C. Johnson
Winona
Minn
Unclaimed Letters at De Smet Post Office April 23 1908
Advertised letters remaining uncalled for at the De Smet post office include Latta Harold Mrs Gust Neilson Ernest Rotvold Al Schroeder Andrew Olson Miss Annie Sansteer Miss Olga Larson L Hagen J T Ganison Martin Emerson Frank Evans John D Miff W G Brauen.
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de Smet
Latta Harold
Gust Neilson
Ernest J. Rotvold
al. Schroeder
Andrew Olson
Annie Sansteer
Olga Larson
L. Hagen
J. T. Ganison
Martin Emerson
Frank Evans
John D. Miff
W.G. Brauen
Progressive Republicans Endorse State Administration
The McCook county Clipper reports delegates to the state convention voted unanimously to endorse the administration. It cites the 1907 session laws, Governor Crawford, and a one third rise in railroad property assessment along with nearly $100000 reduction in state taxes as proof of pledge fulfillment. Kingsbury delegation included five progressives and five stalwarts.
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Pete
McCook County
Canistota Clipper
Coe I. Crawford
Kingsbury
Sorenson Declares Candidacy for Kingsbury County Second District
Thos Sorenson of Hartland Township announces his candidacy for the Kingsbury County second commissioner district. He seeks Republican primary support in June and promises to transact county business in a businesslike and economical manner if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbury County
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Sasse Pharmacy recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults.
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Foley
Sasse Pharmacy
Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Kidney and Bladder Trouble
An advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure can stop irregularities and cure kidney and bladder issues not beyond medicine, urging readers to try it for relief.
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Foley
Rhode Island Reds and Leghorns Featured by Poole at Brookings
A brief poultry note mentions R. C. Poole presenting Rhode Island Reds and Brown Leghorns at Brookings, with a focus on the hatchery display and breeder details.
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R. C. Rhode Island
Men s and Boys Clothing Finest Stock in the City
The advertisement touts the finest stock of men s and boys clothing available locally with a focus on quality garments and value for customers seeking classic attire and durable everyday wear.
Political endorsement notice from KE J English 1908
Announcements state support for Roosevelt and Governor Crawford. KE J English pledges to work for the best interests of the people of the state and county if elected, subject to the Republican primary in June. De Smet March 27, 1908.
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Roosevelt
Crawford
KE. J. English
Johnson Declares Candidacy for State Senate in Kingsbury
Jacob Johnson announces his run for State Senator from Kingsbury County as a Republican in the June primary. He backs U S Senator hopeful Doe Lt Crawford and Governor candidate R S Vessey and pledges to push laws he deems in the state’s best interests.
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Kingsbury County
Doe Lt. Crawford
U. S
R.S. Vessey
Jacob Johnson
Kingsbury County Sheriff Campaign Notice
L. B. Larson of Troquois S D announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for sheriff of Kingsbury County and asks voters to support him at the primaries to be held on June %.
Olston Announces Candidacy for State Senator in Kingsbury County
At the request of friends OLSTON declares his candidacy for state senator subject to Kingsbury county Republican voters at the June 9 primary. If nominated he pledges economy in [appropriations] and honest legislation serving the masses and will heed primary instructions on U S senatorship. He seeks Republican support.
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Kingsbury County
U. S
Olston
Representative Candidate Pledges Support in June Primary
R J Armstrong, a candidate from Kingsbury County, pledges to serve constituents if nominated and elected and to abide by the majority will on the election of the United States senator. He speaks to Republican voters ahead of the June primary.
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Kingsbury County
United States
R. J. Armstrong
Kingsbury County Judge Candidate Announcement 1908
E F Green announces candidacy for Kingsbury county judge subject to Republican June 1908 primaries. The statement notes the official position sought and the party frame for the electoral process.
Henry Hinz Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Kingsbury County
Henry Hinz declares lifelong Republican status and seeks Republican primary support for Kingsbury County sheriff. He promises to devote all time and effort to the office if nominated and elected.
Carroll Seeks Republican Primary Support for County Auditor
The candidate P. A. Carroll announces his bid for County Auditor and asks Republican voters to back him in the upcoming primary. He emphasizes experience and fiscal accountability to manage county finances.
Goodwin Announces Sheriff Candidacy in Kingsbury County
Thereby announce myself a candidate for nomination to the office of Sheriff of Kingsbury county, 8. D., on the democratic ticket, subject to the will of the voters at the June, 1908, primaries. THOS P GOODWIN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingsbury County
South Dakota
E. F. Green
Henry Hinz
Thos, P. Goodwin
Flanders Seeks Republican Support for Kingsbury County Primary
I J Flanders announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for Register of Deeds of Kingsbury County and asks voters to support him at the June 9 1908 primaries.
Carpenter Seeks Re-nomination for Clerk of Courts
F. A. Carpenter announces his candidacy for re nomination to the office of Clerk of Courts and asks Republican voters for support at the primary.
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F. A. Carpenter
Stoner Endorses Crawford in 1908 Primary Race
C W Stoner announces bid for state representative with Republican primaries set for June 9 1908 He says the next state legislature will elect a U S senator and he favors Hon Coe J Crawford for that office If re elected he pledges to vote according to the will of the voters and serve the county and state to the best of his ability
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Coe J. Crawford
C. W. Stoner
Endorsement Statement for 1908 Republican Primary
State readers are informed of a political endorsement by Mark Plowman favoring Coe I. Crawford for United States senator subject to state voters instruction at the June primaries. The message backs Crawford and the 1906 Republican state convention principles with pledge to respect the voters’ instruction if elected.
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Coe I. Crawford
United States
Mark Plowman
Barber's pledge for state rep seat in Kingsbury County
A. N. Barber endorses the Republican ticket at the June primaries and supports A. B. Kittredge for U.S. senator. Barber pledges to govern by the state’s majority vote and to work for the people’s best interests if nominated and elected.
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Kingsbury County
A. B. Kittredge
U.S
A. N. Barber
Knudson Seeks Republican Support for County Treasurer Nomination
County Treasurer candidate K Knudson announces renomination bid and asks Republican voters to back his campaign at the primary.
Warren Seeks Second Term as Kingsbury State Attorney
Wa H Warren announces candidacy for a second term as State's Attorney of Kingsbury County South Dakota contingent on Republican voters in June 1908 primaries. He pledges impartial law enforcement and diligent duty if re-elected.
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Kingsbury County
South Dakota
H. Warren
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Denmark
Germany
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South Dakota Advancement
D. W. Wilmarth
Thos, Sorenson
Hartland Township
D. W. Whitehead
F. W. Kundert
Ayer
Ayers
J. C. Ayer Co
Lowell, Mage
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de Smet Mercantile Co., de Smet, S. D
Ladies’ Coats
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Ness Suits
Chicago
de Smet Merc. Go
E. R. Parker
L. B. Larson
Troquois, S. D
P. A. Carroll
Register of Deeds of
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