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14 Aug 1908
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Kingsbury County Independent in De Smet, South Dakota
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
1
Pendulum politics and the rise and fall of Kansas leaders
The piece uses a pendulum metaphor to discuss Kansas politics, noting Simpson’s radicalism and Long’s railroad ties. It recounts Long’s votes, Richards’s path through land cases, and Bristow’s Kansas primary victory. It lists La Follette, Brown, Crawford, Bristow, Cummins as reform voices amid a broader good government mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry” Simpson
Kansas
Congress
Simpson
Chester I. Long
Long
Geo. R. Peck
Topeka
Andy” Richards
United States
Curtis
Senate
A. G. Cochran
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific
Gould Roads
Cochran
Caldwell
Joe Bristow
Post Office Department
la Follette
Wisconsin
Brown
Nebraska
Crawford
South Dakota
Bristow
Cummins
Iowa
Wheat tax proves a boon for farmer profits
High wheat duties have boosted farmers' earnings by raising prices and protecting market returns, though the policy faces ongoing debate over long term effects on cultivation costs and consumer affordability.
Mills in Minneapolis put into receivership
The Pillsbury-Washburn Company, owner of a large mill complex in Minneapolis, was placed under the control of a receiver on Saturday, reflecting ongoing financial distress in the milling industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pillsbury-Washburn Co
Minneapolis
Hard-fought legal battle cited as pivotal in state
New evidence is presented to alter the court's judgment in the ongoing trial. The case is described as one of the hardest fought of its kind in the state.
Long Estate Battle Over McClellan Heirs in Sioux Falls
Judge Whiting hears further argument today in chambers on appointing an administrator for the estate of John McClellan who died in Sioux Falls in 1899 with no known heirs or will. Claims from Ireland Canada and Arkansas led to multiple trials since 1900, involving penmanship experts and vast documentary evidence. The case, with about $40 000 at stake, may reach a final decision before September court work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McClellan
Sioux Falls
Whiting
Chambers Court
McClellan
Ireland
Canada
Arkansas
van Epps
Jones
Campbell
Aberdeen
Supreme Court
David N. Carvalho
New York
Albert Patrick
Mollineaux
Marshall Davis
C. C. Curtis
Katy
August Weather Predictions Include Storm Periods and Hail
Hicks forecasts a stormy August with a regular storm period from the 12th to the 17th and again 25th to 27th, plus a reactionary period 19th to 21st. Expect low barometer, warm conditions, and Venus era hail chances. After storms, abrupt cooling approaches near the frost line in northern directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venus
Ladies of Evangelical Church to Host Friday Supper
The Evangelical church ladies will serve a supper in the basement dining room on Friday evening August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Evangelical Church
Government bank deposits pledge used in campaign
The piece notes Democrats tout a government guarantee of bank deposits as a campaign issue likened to free silver. It accuses the policy of rewarding dishonest bankers and mocks the Brookings Press for opposing the Republican slate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings Press
Demagogues Targeted as Public Mood Shifts
A historical note reflects on public desire to escape demagogic rule. The author laments the persistence of a few demagogues, yet observes that people are actively shedding demagogic influence in politics.
Crops Improve Slightly Above Last Year Says Report
The crop reporting board reports U S crop conditions on Aug 1 were 2 percent better overall than a year ago but 1 percent below the ten year average. Winter wheat hay cotton and tobacco lead above average while corn barley rye buckwheat and flax lag slightly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Crop Reporting Board
Department of Agriculture
Market Report Notes Decline in Potatoes and Oats
The report states potatoes are about five percent lower while oats fall nearly ten percent. It notes price shifts affecting farmers and market observers tracking staple crops.
Summons in Kingsbury County Circuit Court
State of South Dakota greets Nancy Melyneaux defendant you are summoned to answer the complaint filed in Kingsbury county. Serve your answer within thirty days after service. If you fail the plaintiff will seek relief. Dated March 14 1908 De Smet Warren & Warren attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Melyneaux
State of
South Dakota
Kingsbury County
de Smet
Warren & Warren
Circuit Court
Time fixed for proving will in P L Peterson estate
In Kingsbury County South Dakota case In the matter of the estate of P L Peterson deceased the court sets Tuesday August 1 at eight oclock in the forenoon at the courtroom De Smet to hear proofs of the will and to issue letters testamentary to James Christie any interested party may appear to contest the probate Dated De Smet August 7 1908
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Kingsbury
P. L Peterson
de Smet
P. L. Peterson
James Christie
Notice of Probate Hearing for Amelia M. Reider Will
In Kingsbury County South Dakota the County Court at De Smet has fixed Tuesday August 25 1908 at 10 oclock a.m. to prove the will of Amelia M. Reider deceased and to hear the petition for probate and issuance of letters testamentary any interested party may appear and contest the same. Dated De Smet August 4 1908. By the Court E F GREEN Judge PF A Carpenter Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Kingsbury
Lars J. Gaardsted
Anne Gaardsted
Gaardsted M. Gaardsted
Hardy Gaardsted
Knud Knudsen
de Smet
Amelia M. Reider
State of
Eying
Adolph L. Reider
Charlies L. Friedbauer
William C. Friedbauer
Emil Friedbauer
Fred A. Friedbauer
Minnie E. O'Hara
Matie Eggleston
John F. Friedbauer
Mabel Friedbauer
Tesso Friedbauer
E F, Green
PF. A. Carpenter
Proposed Amendment to South Dakota Constitution on Attorney General Salary
The Tenth Legislature proposes a constitutional amendment to raise the attorney general salary to match other state officers. The amendment would become Article 20 and be voted on at the November 4, 1908 general election. The ballot asks electors to approve or ratify the amendment and shows Yes or No options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
South Daota
Pierre
Senate
House of Representatives
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Mark Plowman
W. Stoner
E F. Green
P. A. Carroll
Register of Deeds
Ceasree I
J. Flanders
Henry Hinz
Caurta
F. A. Carpenter
Wm. H. Warren
A. H. Seymour
T. Sorenson
Dist
C. A. Cripps
FE. Haberman
F. B. Danley
Hicks
Ninth Judicial Circuit
Frank W. Melyneaux
E. F. Green
Carpenter
RE. F. Green
Rever & Cheever
Petitioner
Brookings
Washburn-Crosbys
Farmers Co-operative Association
G. Delvecchio
Iron Gates
Laird Norton Yards
W. J. Kohler
Desmet National Bank
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