02 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1905
Page
1
A University at Chicago faces a cat shortage while musing on dogs. A new law requires birth and death registrations with the state board of vital statistics within four weeks, drawing interest from justices of the peace ministers undertakers and attendants on births.
Senator Ape defends his winter action on a new oil law. Abel declares satisfaction with his work at the time. The Standard Oil trust also shows satisfaction with Abel's work during that period.
The public may be unmoved by Roosevelt traveling on a pass but the paper argues the president should stand by principle. Rail transport courtesies are seen as irrelevant if he does not accept them, yet the piece urges consistency in office behavior.
The capitol commission is criticized for seeking a building outside the state arguing it found one that suits needs and may offer cheaper or better plans from the original suppliers. Supporters claim the move was reasonable and not worth harsh criticism today.
The report states the West fought and the Japs won the naval battle. Russians lost nineteen ships sunk or captured after a failed passage east of the Tsou islands. Japanese torpedo fleet suffered heavy losses as mines in the passage contributed to the Russian defeat.
The interstate commerce committee led by a railroad attorney favors railroad officers while cross examining shippers and rate regulators. The hearings appear biased and aimed to shape a report that would not heed the public interests, leaving the people awaiting justice.
The text attributes a surge in bank failures to corrupt actions by bank officials who misuse funds, lend with personal interests, or invest in watered securities, highlighting a call for a stronger system of bank regulation for both national and state levels.
The speaker condemns the current system as graft giving high salaries to men lacking banking experience. They argue for urgent reform to correct supervision failures and improve managerial competence in the industry.
Tue Bon Homme Independent objects to President Stickney of the Great Western who calls editors among those who accept free railroad passes. The piece distinguishes free passes from advertising mileage, arguing railroads use newspaper ads to boost large excursion business and that editors earn their bread by the sweat of their brow.
The piece argues Secretary Shaw will resign from the cabinet to seek the 1908 nomination. Shaw is portrayed as a standpatter aligned with trusts, unlikely to win the White House and a poor alternative to Roosevelt. It asserts the public demands the Roosevelt type of leader and will not accept lesser party names.
An editorial comments on railroad rate investigations and coal pricing, arguing prices are fixed and distribution should be orderly. It then shifts to a weather forecast predicting a volatile June with storms from the 3rd to 12th, followed by a Vulcan period and storm activity through July, noting planetary influences and climate patterns.
Fragment mentions storm dates in June the third to fifth with central reactionary emphasis on Moon and Syo. Details are incomplete.
The article outlines conditions across the central, northwestern, western, and southwestern grain belts as crops enter the current season. Weather expectations and potential impacts on yields are discussed for farmers preparing for harvest.
A cheap device for pumping water uses a concave mirror system called a solar motor crafted in Boston. A trial unit, erected last October, pumps water for ten acres with no fuel required, relying on abundant sunshine. Dr Frudenfeld, eye ear nose and throat specialist from Madison, will visit De Smet on June 7 at Dr Broadways office.
Classified notice seeking a cottage rental, instructing applicants to apply to Chas Ely. Two-tariff format indicates two times a day or two lines.
A good ladies saddle riding bridle and bicycle are offered for sale by Kittie Strong.
All owing accounts due Dr. F C Clark, deceased, are requested to call at Sasse's Drug Store and make settlement. L E Sasse Administrator.
Robert R. Watts of Salem Missouri shares a testimonial about kidney disease spanning five years. After trying many doctors and remedies he found relief with Foley's Kidney Cure, reporting complete recovery after two bottles and renewed health.
Default on a mortgage dated December 2 1809 recorded in Kingsbury County South Dakota leads to foreclosure. Hattie L. Bradley holds the mortgage and note after assignment, with $952.02 due including principal taxes and interest plus costs. Sale will occur at public auction as permitted by law to satisfy the debt and costs.
Creditors are notified to present claims against the estates of Charleton G. Fuller and Andrew Jenson. Claims must be shown with vouchers within six months and four months respectively after first publication. Administrators and administratrix named. filings at DeSmet National Bank and EK Johnson’s office in Kingsbury County.
Estate of Fayette C Clark deceased directs creditors and all having claims to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Address for claims is the administrator's business in DeSmet South Dakota Kingsbury County. Dated May 15 1905 L K Sasse administrator.
Notice announces a pre probate hearing in Kingsbury County South Dakota for the estate of L O Dill deceased. The hearing date is set for June 1905 at the De Smet court room with Betsey Ann Dill Charles Lewis Dill Lemibr Dill Mahala By George Dill and Bill n listed as heirs or next of kin. Probate letters testamentary may be issued after the hearing with any interested party permitted to contest.
Notice lists June dates for the Final Eighth Grade Examination to be held at Arlington Hetland Lake Preston Erwin DeSmet and Iroquois starting at 8 a.m. Pupils must bring lead pencils pens and C E Swanson Co Superintendent Foley's Kidney Cure appears in the notice.
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