17 Jul 1908
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
1
Official results show 91 of 149 Republican candidates for the state legislature are progressives. Among state senators, progressives hold 27 of 45 seats and among house members 64 of 104 seats.
A prominent ornithologist argues the bird’s song was a cry of alarm, prompting the Fort Pierre Independent to challenge a reader who asks what the tomcat and the democrat’s songs originally signified.
The text notes that Mr Bryan assembled in a national convention and nominated himself. It adds a single sadness since Bryan could not accept both first and second places.
The Huronite and other leading machine papers urge Republicans to accept the majority will and stop attacking nominated candidates. They argue the defeated candidates were not the party’s choice, and call for unity in supporting the nominees for their term, with fights saved for the next primary.
Opponents blame Bryan forces for unseating legally elected anti Bryan delegates from Pennsylvania led by Guffey. Delegates claimed Republicans aided the move, but offered no evidence. The action is criticized as defrauding voters of their right to choose a president.
Joker Mr Bryan refuses another presidential bid while reports warn of a severe car shortage this coming marketing season. Government figures project grain output to rise by several hundred million bushels, with the surplus destined for market demanding more cars.
The Minneapolis Journal reports organized anti prohibition leagues forming in multiple states after a Milwaukee brewers convention. Groups like the Business Men's league spread anti prohibition literature and circulate divine opinions doubting reform feasibility while newspapers friendly to saloons may gain free circulation.
The July crop report forecasts total grain production of about 5.13 billion bushels with wheat up 46 million, corn up 72 million, oats up 220 million, barley up 18 million, and rye up 2 million from last year. It cites favorable outlook despite June declines, notes potential peak corn yields, and lists policy priorities including tariff revision, railroad valuation, uniform public utility bookkeeping, Missouri River improvements, postal savings banks, and party reform pledges.
At the Mitchell gathering on July 14 the factions shared offices and committees. Burk and Martin pledged for Crawford in the senate race, Martin endorsed for the congressional vacancy after Parker’s death, and the platform backed bank-deposit guarantees, campaign-finance publicity, and railroad valuation.
Mr. Smith of Kansas City cites historical research claiming Smith started as the surname for the whole human family. Those who acted disgracefully were forced to adopt other names, a custom lasting centuries. The idea notes many descendants of Smith and asks who has not heard of Adam Smith.
Louis W. Johnson of Aulger Johnson and Aulger arrange for the Tent Show Ten Nights in a Bar Room to play in the city for one night only Tuesday July 21. The act features thirty performers and a first class band and orchestra. De Smet is expected to pack the tent for the engagement.
National Geographic notes many myths about Iceland persist in America. Icelanders in the United States report bitter cold winters, while Halldor Bjarnarson recalls zero degree Fahrenheit readings on the Arctic edge. Steamship lines offer annual trips from Leith and Copenhagen to Reykjavik, with seven days travel from Copenhagen. Round trips cost about $30 excluding meals, and travel from the capital generally requires pony transport on rough roads.
The Aulger Johnson Aulger Co presented Ten Nights in a Bar Room to a large enthusiastic Casper audience on a Tuesday evening. The tent show drew praise from Mary Morgan to the canvas boss for its polished performance and strong business.
An exchange shows Mr. Jawburn em Short claiming he deserves attention because his own significance demands justice, while a critical friend questions the need for so much self focus. The dialogue highlights ego and literary self-regard.
Notice in the matter of Christen Robbero deceased that Annie Helvine Madsen seeks an administrator's deed to the southwest quarter of the northwest quarter of section 4 township 112 range 53 in Kingsbury County South Dakota. A court order from June 20 1908 sets the hearing for July 28 1908 at 9 00 am before the county judge in De Smet. Interested parties may appear and show cause.
The Slosabury county South Dakota board solicits sealed bids for building and furnishing a heating plant at De Smet. Bids require 300 dollar certified check or bond, must meet plans and specs on file with L. F. Altfillisch, bids due July 20 1908, noon. The board may reject any bid. Dated June 20 1908.
In the County Court of Kingbury county South Dakota a verified petition by Joruce H Welch seeks conveyance of the southeast quarter of section 20 township 109 58. The court ordered the petition heard July 21 1908 at 10 a m in De Smet. Warren Warren attorneys for administrator.
Low round trip rates from points on The North Western Line for events in Columbus Cleveland Toledo and Boston. National Convention Prohibition National Educational Association G A R Encampment Knights of Pythias Conclave dates detailed. Apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry. j 24.
A lone angler waits as a big catch runs the line from shore Then he reels in and grips the jug and prepares for another bite in a quiet harbor scene.
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