08 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1905
Page
1
Pure Cream Candies and assorted chocolates offered at 19 cents per 1b package. Finest Home Brand Chocolates and BouBon priced at 25 cents per package. Assorted sticks at 10 cents, competition mix at 10 cents, and assorted candy toys per dozen at 10 cents.
A miscellaneous list highlights pecans walnuts and Brazil nuts for sale along with dried fruits. The items appear to be part of a local market display with prices and assorted packages available.
A carload of choice New York apples was bought ahead of the holiday rush and offered at a proportional sale price. The deal positions barrels at about six dollars per barrel, presenting a seasonal discount to shoppers.
Officials of the C M ST P rail way plan to extend from Evarts to Portland and Seattle creating a trans continental line. Washington correspondents report Kittredge backing the president rate regulation plan. A politician who delays stance until results are seen is branded a band wagon man.
Kansas senator Burton convicted on six counts for using influence to aid a get rich quick scheme. He received six months in prison and a 2500 dollar fine on the first count. The case raises questions about his Senate status and possible impeachment or expulsion.
The article reports that college presidents foresee the 1905 season as possibly the last for football due to rising brutality. It notes that reforms are urged by educators and hints at a link to recommendations attributed to Roosevelt, while the author questions timing and causality.
Rockreiver and associates dodge officers with subpoenas seeking attendance and evidence over Standard Oil methods. Holy Johnnie may be compelled to appear or lose his Bible class temporarily. The speaker laments that the aging outlaw cannot be reached and restrained.
Foraker plans a rate regulation bill allowing the ICC to hear complaints and pass findings through attorney general, district attorney, and federal circuit court with an ultimate appeal to the Supreme Court. The scheme would subject the rate case to two trials while a complaining witness suffers and the rate remains in force.
The Brookings Press and other publishers boast first pages devoted to news matter and are praised as superior, though critics note they skimp on local news. Local columns mix stray dog notices, pill endorsements, ads, and social notices with weddings and personal items.
A lively week closes with a preference for a full page display ad and local columns filled with news items and advertisements. The editor notes a taste for bulls and boar pigs among the notices as a recurring feature.
The president's lengthy address to Congress urged government supervision for large interstate corporations and urged closer trade relations with foreign nations. It emphasizes rate regulation and presents a firm stance from his prior speeches, with limited discussion on tariffs.
The text argues the president may win on rate regulation but warns the machine will concede only token points to preserve power. It urges voters to replace interest representatives in Congress with true public servants to ensure real safeguards.
E M Taylor of Sibley Iowa visited the Argus Leader office and discussed W Lyon’s article on conditions in small Iowa towns. Taylor an officer of the Iowa Retail Merchants Association shared firm views on catalogue houses and how best to prevent their encroachment.
The article quotes Mr. Taylor urging merchants to beat catalogue houses with aggressive advertising and stock that backs their ads. He notes parcels post bills likely won’t pass, and stresses direct customer work to keep local business, warning of fraud schemes targeting farms and loan money on forged documents.
A Huronite predicts the South Dakota congressional delegation will await the proper time to act on the rate bill after a conference by Senators Cullom Foraker and Aldrich. The Hassnite believes the fight against the rate bill is hopeless, making the prediction seem safe.
A terse informant warns of a smooth scammer posing to buy a five farm, prompting residents to verify offers and avoid potential financial loss. Authorities urge skepticism toward unsolicited land purchase proposals and advise checking with local real estate officials.
The December outlook predicts three storm periods. The first around the 4th brings falling barometer and rain turning to sleet and snow, with west to east movement and colder conditions. The second near the 9th brings warmer temperatures, cloudiness, and winter storms with wind and rain. The third period mid month suggests a warm spell followed by winter lightning and thunder before a sharp cold wave.
A Chicago reader endorses Foley's Honey and Tar for grippe and lingering coughs noting immediate relief after a severe attack. The advertisement cautions against substitutes and promotes the product as preventing pneumonia and consumption.
The forecast describes a sequence of storm periods through the month with rising temperatures followed by rain then snow. It warns of high northerly gales, a central storm around the 20th, a warm spell late month bringing heavy rains and blizzard, and a final unsettled spell ending with cold clearing weather as the year ends.
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