Progressives Triumph Narrowly in State Primary
The Independent reports defeat of Cassil the progressive treasurer candidate. Burke appears nominated over Glass with Martin likely defeating Hall. Close races include Stoner over Armstrong for the legislature by six votes in Kingsbury county. Stalwarts elect three delegation members to the state convention and the state committeeman.
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Inpepznpent
Cassil
Glass
Burke
Martin
Hall
Kingsbury
Stoner
Armstrong
Attorney General Urged to Stop State Fund Interest Practice
The June 16 issue cites the attorney general being asked to notify the state treasurer to cease taking interest on state funds. If ignored, the treasurer may be sued for amounts paid after formal notice. The piece questions why only the present treasurer bears liability and not prior treasurers.
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Tue Argus
State treasurer funds interest and constitutional change
The piece discusses how interest on public funds kept by the state treasurer creates responsibility and difficulty. It notes no responsible treasurer would accept $1,800 a year and the bonds needed are problematic. It suggests the issue may require a constitutional change and that buying an indemnity bond would effectively raise the officer’s salary, which the constitution prohibits.
Russia shifts toward constitutionalism amid duma power rise
The article traces Russia's move from autocratic rule to constitutionalism as the duma gains authority despite opposition from the crown and Premier Stolypin. It notes the duma's growing powers, its challenge to the czar, and the shaping influence of foreign opinion, with no single force steering the change.
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Russia
Reaction
Duma
Crown
Stolypin
Russia Thwarts Premier’s Warship Plan in Constitutional Vote
Minneapolis Tribune notes a constitutional Russia rejects the premier’s four warships program amid foreign opinion and financier pressure. The duma gains influence as the czar’s support shifts with steady ministry backing and unexpected quiet reforms.
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Duman
Russia
Minneapolis Tribune
Immigrants reassured as emigration rises in 1908
The Sioux Falls Press notes that May arrivals were 42 000 and departures 75 000, with 550 000 leaving since last October and only 150 000 arriving. It argues the law of supply and demand will govern immigrant movements and that Europe’s cheaper communication fuels adjustment. It also forecasts annular solar eclipses on June 28 and December 23 and a lunar eclipse on December 7.
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United States
Europe
Sioux Falls
North America
America
Africa
Florida
Mexico
Secretary Cortelyou Defines Deposits Under Currency Act
The secretary sets deposits into three classes special, additional and regular. Special deposits bear a minimum 1 percent interest with higher rates possible. Regular deposits pay no interest. Last fall most deposits were special. withdrawals lowered total to 153 million dollars, 53 million regular and 100 million at 1 percent. Critics say the secretary’s discretion makes him a powerful factor in finance potentially harmful to the republic.
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Cortelyou
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Republic
Sioux City Tribune
Two Eclipses in 1908 Schedule Noted
The article notes two solar eclipses and one lunar eclipse for 1908, outlining the celestial events expected to occur that year and mentioning the first phenomena of the heavens.
The Teacher and Scholar Bond in Sunday Sermon
Rev H Preston speaks on the natural order linking teacher and student. The mature teacher mentors youth, anticipating their future leadership, while reverence and restraint grow through association with Christian worship.
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H. Preston
Annual county Sunday school convention held in De Smet
The county Sunday school convention met in De Smet last Thursday and Friday despite stormy weather reducing outside attendance. Rev. F. P. Leach and Miss Olive Tooker gave highly praised addresses. Delegates from several towns registered including Q O Stearns Madison Myrtle Johnson Hetland G S Knipe Arlington Nellie Perkins Osceola and Drakota among others.
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County Sunday School Association
de Smet
Ose
F. P. Leach
Olive Tooker
How Long Can a Man Go Without Air Question
The exchange asks about air deprivation with an unlikely answer. A man replies that his longest Pullman journey lasted seven days. The remark suggests a humorous or paradoxical take on endurance and travel conditions.
Low Rates to Pacific Coast via Chicago Line Offers
Very low round trip fares to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Tacoma Seattle and North Pacific Coast points from June 1 to September 15 with liberal return limits and flexible routes. Apply through any ticket agent The North Western Line for full particulars.
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Union Pacific & North Western Line
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Seattle
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North Western Line
Farmers Co-Operation Association annual meeting De Smet
Notice declares the annual meeting of the Farmers Co-Operation Association of De Smet at the De Smet opera house at 2 PM on Saturday June 27 1908. Election of officers for the ensuing year and other business will be transacted. Attendance urged. Dated June 3 1908. W J Ryan President F W Waiaur Secretary
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Farmers Co-Operation Association of
de Smet
City of
W. J. Ryan
F. W. Waiaur
Seey
Summons in Kingsbury County South Dakota Circuit Court
Balthasar Voegeli as plaintiff sues defendants including William Norton estate executors and unknown heirs seeking to quiet title to South West Quarter Section 3 Township 113 Range 56 West of the Fifth PM in Kingsbury County. The state is summoned to answer within 30 days after service, failing which relief will be sought. Dated Desmet May 27 1908. E F Green attorney for plaintiff.
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Thomas Maw
William Jewitt
William Norton
Mary Ann Corder
Henry Shewell Corder
Rebecca B. Alexander
Thomas Campbell
Josie E. Waters
Addie E
Campbell
Worthington
Addie EK
South Dakota
Balthasar Voegeli
Circuit Court
de Smet
Kingsbury
A. D
Kingsbury County
Desmet
Jane Fieldby
Dakota Loan & Investment Co
A. N. Waters
C. Ye Dawley
Alfred Thomas
Emma L. Sanford
Franc M. Ranney
W Vandewerker
W. R. Vanderwerker
Anna Vandewerker
Annie Vanderwerker
William W. Ranney
Stephen E. Ranney
Steph E. Ranney
Susan Ranney
Susan W. Ranney
Towit
St. P M
Ricesvury
Ted
Db. A. Crawford
Summons in Kingsbury County Court and Public Land Notice
The state summons defendants in a quiet title suit filed April 11 1908 in De Smet SD. The action seeks to quiet title to the northeast quarter 28 112N 57W and requires an answer within 30 days. Also notice of public land filing at Aberdeen SD May 24 1908 for Theodor G of De Smet and others with final proof July 6 1908.
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de Smet
Circuit Court
Sthday
Lee
Exe
D. Axvold
D. Ierce
P. D. Kribs
Kingsbur County South Dakota Seeks Schoolhouse Bids
The Kingsbur county school board invites sealed bids to erect a complete school building in De Smet South Dakota with plastering masonry work and furnishing materials. Bids must include a $500 bid deposit or bond and a faithful performance bond. Bids due June 22 1908 at noon. The board may reject any or all bids. L F Altfillisch Clerk.
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Board of Education of Independent School District No
Kingsbur County
South Dakota
de Smet
L. F. Altfillisch de
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L. F. Altfillisch
Little Willie Says Old Saying About Fool and Money
A father and son discuss an old adage about a fool and his wealth, contrasting a wise person with foolish gains and the idea money can be quickly tied to folly.
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Lowell
Mass
Delvecchio
Iowa
Iron Gates
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Hazel
O. H. Hazel
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