Grass seeks 1910 congressional nomination in primary bid
Watertown resident Wicecor S. Grass announces another run for Congress in 1910 saying last bid fell short. He argues farmers lack representation while critics note personal gain discussions and Wilbur's $7,500 salary. Grorce W. Egan cited in Kaufman case for egotistical conduct.
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Wicecor S. Grass
Watertown
Congress
Wilbur
Grorce W. Egan
Supreme Court
Egan
Kaufman
Railroads and saloon privileges spark debate in Arlington
The Arlington Sun notes that the South Dakota Central runs a regular saloon between Watertown and Sioux Falls. It questions whether railroads have special legal permission to sell booze and suggests some loopholes may allow travelers to stock up between stations. The paper denies any charter or medical exemption for such activities.
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South Dakota Central
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Arlington Sun
Keene
Arlington
The
Sun
East End
Ballot design urged to aid voter understanding
The Lake Preston Times calls for ballot improvements in constitutional amendments and referendums. It argues the Australian ballot system should stay while aiming for better methods, suggesting clearer options such as separate squares for For and Against County Option and other questions to aid voters.
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Lake
Preston
Consumer costs and tariffs spark debate on fair profits
Witnesses claim tariff protection allows a reasonable profit, while admitting lower foreign prices. A committee member notes surplus disposal as motive. If testimony and wishes guide policy, consumers fear little hope for fair revision, though Congress must act to satisfy the public and seek justice.
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Washington
Congress
Willowy Barns and Temperance Tides Across States
A farmer details a living willow post barn that grew skyward in Goliad Texas and Minnesota Ohio temperance setbacks. The piece notes Taft’s Ohio win by 75,000 yet temperance backed rivals lose key offices, arguing reform won’t end liquor interests quickly due to entrenched wealth and institutions.
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Minneapolis Journal
Minnesota
Ohio
League
Herrick
Judge Harmon
Taft
Harris
Roek
Setback Still Fuels Hopes on Liquor Restrictions
The article notes a temporary setback but asserts restrictions on liquor interests will endure and expand in coming years, shaping public sentiment and policy beyond the current moment.
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Efeller
Methodist ministers ban political pulpits in Sioux Falls district
At a Sioux Falls meeting dated November 20, the Methodist ministers in the Sioux Falls district voted to refuse pulpit access to any political party representative. Prohibition speakers lose Methodist platforms. the action aligns with the South Dakota Anti-Saloon League and signals plans to pursue a county option law in 1910. The secretary was asked to inform other districts and the panel anticipates tariff revision debates in Congress and party pledges following the recent campaign.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Prohibition Party
Prohibition Party Leader Targets Opposition and Glory
The prohibition party in this state led by Quincey Lee Morrow vows to advance state prohibition to credit Morrow while labeling rivals as undesirables. The piece casts doubt on Morrow’s sincerity as many others react.
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Prohibition Party
Quincey Lee Morrow
Anti- Saloon League
Morrow
New South Dakota Swindle Targets Farmers
A notice warns of swindlers in the region posing as government cattle inspectors to collect fees for inspecting herds. Farmers are advised to avoid strangers and only engage with legitimate business propositions presented properly.
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South Dakota
Climbing the Family Tree and Ancestry Tales
A humorous sketch about genealogists tracing the Elkins family lineage. It notes how researchers insert missing links like a heroic revolutionary war figure and jokes about royal ancestry versus common roots. The narrator recalls a relative who uncovered kings and a sprawling lineage beyond eight generations.
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Elkins
Elkinses
Asonny Davis
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Goliad
Aldrich
Senate
Hale
Cannon
William H. Taft
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de Smet
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