09 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1908
Page
1
The piece critiques banking policy and tax levies, urging distrust of public faith in bankers and caution against broad state control. It condemns logrolling and excessive expenditures while advocating restraint and wise fiscal handling, aligning with Iroquois Chief on limiting government power.
The article notes state ministers plan a strong campaign in favor of a new divorce law. It adds the people already favor it and critics say credit should not go to the ministers if the law passes. A second fall measure, the Sunday law, would ban theaters and baseball on Sundays when admission is charged. The rationale for punishing charged admissions over free shows is not explained.
The railroad commission completed an actual mile by mile examination of the C and N W Ry in the state and will spend the year finishing a report on the line’s physical valuation. With limited funds the commission cannot survey other lines, leaving the legislature uninformed for the upcoming session.
The article questions the appeal of Honest Andy as a gubernatorial candidate, noting towns report weak interest in his events. It praises Mr. Lee as a good man but argues he lacks statecraft and would rely on a private secretary, thus predicting a lack of enthusiasm for his governorship.
Tax Canton News reports no state newspaper endorses the amendment to remove the tax levy. It notes that backing such a change would require nerve or integrity for a reputable publication, and concludes there is no clear support.
South Dakota sues Central Lumber Co for alleged price discrimination across twenty five yard locations. The state accuses the firm of underselling Mitchell Lumber in Leela to crush competition and seeks prosecution by the attorney general with possible $10,000 fine and business cessation if convicted.
The Argus Leader reports that Standard Oil is accused of destroying competition by loss leading sales then raising prices, citing Sioux Falls eight cent oil versus sixteen to seventeen cents in nearby towns. The piece notes penalties will deter such conduct and extends the same standard to lumber companies.
Governor Hughes rejects the pretend campaign issues around bank deposits guarantees and labor promises. He argues labor seeks work and wages, not constitutional procedures, and that deposit guarantees would not cure real evils while risking grave new ones. The piece notes New York banks remained open last fall with clearing house certificates.
The piece contrasts Governor Hughes and William Jennings Bryan on banking stability and trust reform. Bryan seeks a free list to challenge trusts and a 50 percent production cap, while Hughes focuses on securing deposit money and questions the effectiveness and consequences of Bryan's plans. The analysis notes potential negative impacts on competition and manufacturing.
Farmers at De Smet's elevator traded for Gold Medal flour with supply details noted. Local buyers showed interest in bulk lots and pricing terms discussed at the grain exchange.
Peter Jensen, 50, of Lake Preston, committed death by own action this Friday morning October 2. His harvesting troubles weighed on him and he was found by his wife with feet touching the barn floor. Dr Garrison said the case showed no inquest. He leaves a wife and two adopted children.
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