27 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
1
Secretary Tarr has resumed duties in the War Department after his overseas trip, continuing his regular work and public functions amid ongoing wartime administration.
The Aberdeen News endorses J. L. Brown of the city for governor, noting the editor's influence over Browne in his legislative career and suggesting the change would be welcome to the paper and readers.
The Argus Leader condemns the advertising of Kittredge's Sioux Falls brewery stock. The paper argues the reveal is treated as a Senate disqualification by the A L and notes the A S takes stronger stance than others.
The Huronite suggests Mr Packard of Redfield be urged to enter the gubernatorial race on a reform platform against Mr Vessey. It calls the plan a great scheme of the machine to regain control and warns against ensnaring anyone with such bait.
The piece notes organized opposition to Senator Kittredge by influential farmers and business leaders in Sioux Falls and Minnehaha County. It argues hometown residence does not guarantee votes and urges neighbors to vote against a candidate not aligned with their principles.
A brief note outlines how legislators are chosen to represent the state and nation, emphasizing that selections reflect the interests of the public and the lawmakers’ local friends and neighbors.
The article argues J L Brown of Aberdeen will be the stalwarts’ pick for governor. It notes his past as speaker and loyalty to machine interests while contrasting him with Vessey, an insurgent, framing the race as a clear reform issue and a clean campaign on both sides.
State officials elected last year seek re-election, a long standing custom. The machine pushes reforms to run rival candidates, aiming to split progressive support and swing the nomination its way. The duel pits progress against machine rule, with stakes of policy direction and governance.
The remark voices concern that any backward step would be driven by reform pretenders rather than genuine change, urging vigilance against misleading allies.
Washington reports show South Dakota reps Parker and Hall taking action in the house. Hall pushed bills to make lumber free and regulate U S land settlement, plus two public building appropriations for Brookings and Huron at 100 000 each. Parker proposed pensions for widows and orphans of Civil War soldiers with staged increases to 12, 15, and 20 dollars monthly, and a Rapid City public building at 175 000 total.
Consul General S. C. Mc Farland notes Swiss stock corporations pay both property and income taxes. Property tax uses exact real property valuation plus paid up capital and reserves, while income tax applies to earnings wherever held. Graduated rates range from .24 to 3.6 francs on property and from .96 to 8.8 francs per 100 on cantonal income, with four levels including city school and church taxes.
A Sioux City Tribune editorial argues a U S price system could curb monopolies but warns that adopting a conservative European model would be seen as insane radicalism by opponents.
The Sioux Falls Press reports Senator Gamble backs E. E. Wagner of Alexandria for U S district attorney in South Dakota. Senator Kittredge may block the nomination, risking a prolonged fight and harming his own re election prospects. The piece criticizes Kittredge for opposing the outcome of the patronage drawings and urges adherence to the process.
The Sioux City Daily News marks one year on December 12 with a 24 page anniversary issue. It touts rapid growth among Iowa dailies and offers new subscribers a year of papers through January 1, 1909 for $1. Subscriptions can be sent direct to the Daily News or via this paper’s editor.
James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut reports medical relief after trying multiple remedies for diabetes and kidney problems. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with noticeable improvement after the second bottle.
A brief testimonial claims Foley's Kidney Cure cures back ache and all forms of kidney and bladder trouble after five bottles and a rigid life insurance examination. Sasse's Pharmac.
In Lake Preston three weddings occurred in December 17th and 18th ceremonies. John Stordahl of Carthage wed Ellenora Nettum at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. W. B. Dahl conducting. Bennie O. Syverson wed Clara Bjordal and Bennie G. Johnson wed Cora Syverson at North Preston Lutheran Church. Jacob H. Johnson married Johanna Nelson at the same church with Rev. Dahl officiating.
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