07 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
1
The Sioux City Tribune argues that politicians and their aides whitewash reports and lie with statistics. It cautions that the public should scrutinize presidential choices and whom they send to Congress, as the seat of power drives plunder.
The Brookings Press notes South Dakota will have a cabinet seat under any president. Pettigrew could win a spot if Bryan is elected, while Kittredge might join the cabinet or canal commission if Taft wins. The paper credits both men as the state’s brainiest and capable of honor at Washington.
The piece cites Cleveland's phrase cohesive power of public plunder to describe how interests align to profit from government action or inaction. It highlights the 60th Congress and the currency bill shaped by Aldrich and Allison, opposed by many, yet pushed through with presidential support.
Voters will face two amendments in November including raising the attorney general salary from 1000 to 1800 dollars and a major overhaul of state revenue limits. Other measures seek county option licenses and divorce law changes with petitions already circulating.
A discussion on party labels and voter loyalty argues that voters who previously backed Democrats or Roosevelt can still align with the Republican ticket. The piece rejects accusations that crossing party lines disqualify support and urges party unity despite past affiliations.
South Dakota State Fair opens Tuesday with Gov. John A. Johnson delivering an address and special trains to draw crowds. Strobel’s aeronauts from Toledo will stage the state’s first air ship flight at 11 AM, followed by a second flight at 5 PM. The event features Fink’s Coon Town Circus, aerialists The Savages, Spot the diving dog, and a full slate of attractions, with militia protection and a new large cattle barn expanding livestock displays. Thousands from the east are expected, promising to boost state resources visibility.
The Sioux Falls Press notes that just over 68,000 Republican votes were cast in the June primary. It argues that despite substantial population growth in four years, the primary turnout aligns with existing party voting patterns and remains within expected bounds.
The South Dakota State Board of Agriculture urges support to ensure a successful fair. For premium lists or further information contact C. N. Meluvaine, Secretary, Huron, South Dakota.
State of South Dakota greets Nancy Molyneaux defendant and summons her to appear and answer the complaint filed by Frank W. Molyneaux in Kingsbury County Circuit Court De Smet South Dakota. Serve answer within thirty days after service. failure leads to relief demanded. Dated March 14 1908 Warren & Warren attorneys.
Notice in County Court of Kingsbury County SD to heirs Anne Gaardsted Gaardsted M Gaardsted and Hardy Gaardsted. Anne Gaardsted petitions for letters of administration to Knud Knudsen. Hearing set Aug 25 1908 at 10 am in De Smet court. Also Esmond school bid notice with $5000 bond and 2 percent certified check due Aug 20 1908.
In the matter of the estate of Amelia M. Reider deceased heirs include Adolph L. Reider Charles L. Friedbauer William Friedbauer and others. A probate hearing is set for August 25 1908 at 10 o'clock a.m. in the court room at De Smet Kingsbury County to prove the will and appoint letters testamentary.
The 1907 session at Pierre proposes a constitutional amendment to raise the Attorney General salary to match other state officers. It will be voted at the 1908 general election on November 3 with ballot wording showing Yes or No choices. The notice details submission, timing, and ballot instructions.
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