28 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
1
A single cow at the Wisconsin agricultural college yielded 1200 pounds of butter in one year illustrating vast dairy potential and suggesting farmers can invest in better cow care and feed as if giving their herds a college education.
Ex-Governor Exrop states he will not run for governor this year. The public notice was deemed unnecessary as he lacks support from former allies and stalwart friends.
Rumor cites J F Halladay of Iroquois as a candidate for the legislature. Iroquois already has Hon C W Stoner serving. Halladay may seek to succeed Stoner in the seat.
The Illinois court decision authorizes Harriman to vote Illinois Central Railroad stock held by Southern Pacific and other Harriman controlled railroads, a move deemed vital as it enables almost any railroad merger and reshapes national rail policy.
The county committee under the stalwarts abandons the primary, claiming law allows this to save taxpayers a needless expense. The machine hoped to bypass the feature of selecting delegates when no contest exists, but fear kept them from pressing the plan.
A fringe view in St. Pact declares ministers should have no opinions while a local reverend provokes discussion by suggesting that even saintly professions can be disrupted by unusual individuals.
The inquiry notes that Senator Kittredge, an ally of Roosevelt, retains Kean, a corporation linked anti-Roosevelt senator, to serve as his substitute during campaigning, raising questions about loyalties and political strategy.
The piece notes Senator Kittredge wields influence in national affairs and faces a choice between opposing Senator Aldrich’s currency bill or backing the railroad emergency currency bill. It hints he may rush to Washington to cast a decisive vote if required.
The Argus Leader criticizes Kittredge for not sticking to his post in Washington, noting he travels the state on a $7,500 salary to win six more years. It claims his limited work for the public is done by telegraph to aid corporate allies like Senator Kean to block needed bills such as a Lemmon land office.
The press criticizes Gov Crawford for campaigning for the senate while noting Sen Kittredge's stump speeches in various towns. Both sides face scrutiny over leaving official duties to campaign.
The article explains a 1908 act restoring homestead benefits to those who lost or abandoned prior entries and requires disclosure of former entry details for a new claim. it excludes fraud cancellations or relinquishments for valuable consideration. It also reviews state tax levies and assessments from 1903 to 1908, noting mill rates and total tax proceeds.
Forty two days after release the state auditor's report is cited showing 1907 state taxes totaling 153,610 less than 1905 and 167,768 less than 1903. The 1907 total property valuation is 260,630,077 with a state tax levy figure noted, excluding a special twine plant levy.
The Sioux City Tribune reports that representatives from the National Association of Manufacturers faced Speaker Cannon and Chairman Payne with requests to cut tariff barriers. Payne hints at a possible revision next winter while questioning if producers should supply working information directly rather than through a tariff investigation commission. The president also urged removing duties on pulp and print paper, a move pressed by a largely united press.
The speech argues against immediate tariff action and calls for hearings with paper mak ing experts to inform Congress and the Ways and Means Committee. It questions Payne on using a commission and urges publishers to pause until Cannon and Payne are ready for relief measures.
Gartland from Manchester was down Thursday. Mrs. Cooledge departs today for her claim near Topbar. The Guild will meet with Mrs. Andrews next Tuesday afternoon. A long letter from C. H. Taylor could not be printed this week. Dr. Dyar took a Morrison daughter to Minneapolis hospital Monday for treatment.
John Stolpe and Miss Edith Snyder of the east end wed in this city on Monday with Rev. J. F. Hogan officiating the ceremony.
Isaac M. Montgomery who recently returned from Central America and Panama says yellow fever is less dangerous than a cold and can be treated with a large castor oil dose started early. He warns Isthmus saloons stock castor oil for self treatment when symptoms begin.
At a dinner several men compare canvas back woodcock and quail as the best game. The waiter quips that his favorite is an American eagle served on a silver dollar, ending the lively discussion with humor.
Situation wanted by Millie a skilled compositor seeks immediate employment. Can furnish two references. Ad in care of InperenpEeNtT De Smet S D.
A May advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure stops irregularities and cures kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medicine. The note ends with terse marketing copy and an unrelated Sasse's Macy mention.
Simple remedy for la grippe warns coughs may develop into pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and strengthens lungs to reduce serious outcomes. Genuine product is in a yellow package and contains no harmful drugs. Refuse substitutes.
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