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30 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Kingsbury County Independent
Location
De Smet, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
1
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The message notes long sleeve waists in the latest styles. Cotton waists range from $1.50 to $3.50, silk and net waists from $1.00 to $7.00.
A national Republican ticket list announces William H. Taft for president with James S. Sherman as vice president, followed by the state section. The notice presents a formal party slate likely published in a period paper.
The argument that farmers paying taxes should vote on licenses is challenged by proposing the inverse: should town residents have a say in country precinct management. The piece questions consistency in fairness between rural and urban voters.
The speaker recalls on statute books a series of Republican measures such as double damage laws for arson and livestock harm, the fellow servant rule, anti-pass and anti-lobby laws, primary laws, and rail junction and connecting track requirements, plus the two cent fare law. Democrats are urged to show reform.
A speaker argues that reforms were enacted by a Republican legislature and urges voters to remember this when voting next Tuesday. The message frames the party as having failed when given a chance to do good and credits Republicans with passing all wholesome reforms.
The piece argues the farmer’s rights in county local option are endangered by a Vanderbilt style rider. It says towns may override the farmer’s vote on liquor licenses, whether the result is wet or dry, and asserts that the will of the people should govern.
The piece discusses a Sunday observance law banning ball games or theater shows when an admission fee is charged. Advocates claim the law pressures voters by implying all prohibited activities will be allowed if no fee is charged. The editorial questions morality and notes the 25 cent gate fee seems unrelated to sin of playing the game.
In Sioux Falls the Methodist conference adopted resolutions supporting the county option law and a ballot reform allowing a candidate’s name to appear multiple times for endorsements from different parties. The rationale cites moral reform requiring cooperation across political lines.
The speaker argues that ignoring political affiliations makes it easy for voters to mark candidates aligned with moral reform. He notes party tickets force voter bias and cautions that changes could backfire, since reforms require voters to care enough to choose between good and bad rather than rely on party labels.
The piece reports Tuarman Egan, disbarred by the supreme court, alleging political motives in allowing certain lawyers to practice. He notes a rushed thirty day defense and questions why others, like S. H. Wright, remain admitted despite embezzlement findings and federal orders for disbarment.
The public seems poised to criticize the Supreme Court whether viewed as unduly hasty in one case or lax in others. The sentiment suggests scrutiny of the court's recent decisions and handling.
An editorial urges every citizen to vote on Tuesday, arguing that skipping elections every two years neglects duty to society and neighborly responsibility. It frames voting as a civic obligation and community service.
Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady of Trinity church Voledo told a Chicago meeting that the church must raise more children. He criticized drawing from other denominations for Sunday schools and warned the church’s future depends on increasing its youth.
The writer argues 1908 mirrors prior democratic successes tied to prosperity. Past years like 1892 saw high crop yields and rising land prices attracting eastern buyers to South Dakota. After such booms, neglect of citizenship allegedly led to four years of money panic, price drops, and unemployment.
The piece argues that a Democrat in the presidency could threaten economic recovery and warns voters of black days like 1898 and 1894. It cites the 1907 barley price drop and urges Republicans to vote to maintain current conditions, noting a special election for Parker's vacant seat alongside the general election. Eben W. Martin is the Republican candidate for both short and long terms.
Grain dealer listing notes Gold Medal Flour available at the Farm er's Elevator in De Smet.
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