Subscription Rates and Address Change Note
The notice lists annual and half year subscription rates and a three month option. It invites subscribers to pay in advance and join a mailing club with leading national publications at low club prices. It also asks subscribers to report address changes with both old and new addresses and to mail correspondence to the office by Monday. Papers sent out of state will be discontinued at expiration of paid period.
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Oper Errrees
Advertising rates and notices for advertisers
TO ADVERTISERS Advertising rates given on application ina will be found reasonably low Business Cards not exceeding six lines 35 60 per year Each additional line 1 00 Business Locals five cents per line Legal Advertisements at Statute Rates Cards of Thanks Ten Cents per line Marriage and Death Notices published free of charge Obituaries Resolutions of Respect and Wedding presents Five Cents per line
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Ina
Prairie doings hint at better times for South Dakota
The Aberdeen Star notes improving prospects for South Dakota amid national politics. It says Congress unlikely to adjourn soon, Wisconsin and Minnesota Alliances shifting to third party movements, and editor Bushnell of the Dakota Farmer praised as Department of Agriculture statistician pick. A Kansas Missouri wind storm causes damage. SD fortunes remain variable. It also rebuts claims about John Sherman fearing a silver debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bushnell
The
Dakota Farmer
Department of Agriculture
South Dakota
Kansas
Missouri
Senator Cullom withdraws from presidential consideration
The text notes Senator Cullom withdrawing his name from presidential consideration and stating belief that the public favors Harrison's renomination, describing Harrison's administration as usable, clean, courageous and patriotic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullom
Harrison
Minnesota Democrats Endorse Grover Cleveland Platform
The Minnesota Democrats endorse Grover Cleveland on a near free trade platform opposing protection as paternalism. Governor Mellette rejects a World’s Fair special legislative session, signaling a shift to an alternative approach, with suggestions that the governor lead the new effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Mellette
Death of Register Williams Ends Noted Western Politician
The Watertown land office chief, once a brilliant western figure, is dead. Ten years ago Congressmen Charlie Williams of Wisconsin was famed, but in Dakota his health declined and he spent recent years as a helpless invalid.
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Register Williams
Watertown Land Office
Charlie Williams
Wisconsin
Dakota
Governor Mellette Attends Chamberlain Convention Report
The Deadwood Times notes Gov. Mellette was present at a Chamberlain convention while Sen Pettigrew was not. It adds the governor was not in Chamberlain and Pettigrew reportedly had no personal stake in the outcome, calling the Times’ information wrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Deadwood Times
Mellette
Chamberlain
Senator Pettigrew
Silver bill vote exposes rift in Democratic ranks in South
Rep Watson of the Peoples party warns the silver legislation failure signals the end of the old Democratic organization in the South. He notes a 148 vote House majority, broken only by Peoples and Republican support, and predicts Georgia will align with the Peoples party in the electoral college. He says other Southern states may follow.
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Representative Watson
Peoples’ Party
House
House of Representatives
Waterloo
South
Georgia
Silver bill reform effort bites dust in vote
A mild reform proposal by Mr Bland to add 30 cents per capita to the circulating medium failed to pass, signaling weak support for the measure despite attempts to boost funds. The vote reflects broader resistance to the reform agenda.
Sen Pitt Tiger Pushes Kyle Timber Claim Bill
The piece notes Senator Pet tigre's aggressive push to move Senator Kyle's timber claim legislation, portraying the junior senator as juggling Democratic duties in the Senate with independent positions at home and lacking time for active service.
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Pettigre
Kyle
Senate
Reform trap linked to North Dakota letters exposed
The Capital reports a scheme by reformer Tom Ayres to publish anti alliance articles via a fictitious International Advertising Bureau and the Anglo American Trust Co. letters. North Dakota newspapers reveal forged letters and misused identities by Ayres and co conspirator H A Foss, including John W West aliases and forged communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Advertising Bureau of Chicago
Anglo American Trust Co
Chicago
Anglo-American Trust Co
North Dakota
Tom Ayres
Vermillion
Grand Forks
Grand Forks Herald
Ayres
Anglo-American ‘Trust Company
Winship
Independent
North
South Dakota
Minnesota
the Herald
H. A. Foss
John W. West
Parker
S. D
Dakotas
The
Herald
Hillsboro
N. D
D. P. McLaurin
P. M
Advertising Bureau
Foss
Clay County
Mr. Lindelie
Reformer Ayres
International Advertising Bureau
Local elections reveal Republican gains across the nation
Spring local races show Republicans expanding influence while Democrats fail to shut debate on the free wool bill. In the House Tuesday, filibustered by Republicans led by Mr. Burrows, defeating the attempt to block debate. South Dakota farmers will choose this fall between defined Republican policy and reform rhetoric, tariff or peoples party branding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Burrows
South Dakota
Peoples’ Party
Rep Burrows Stresses Industry Over Tariff Rates
In a tariff speech in the house Representative Burrows attacked free traders. He claimed they care about rates while his side favors industry development and higher development over lower duties.
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House
Burrows
Western minds weigh in on a South Dakota blizzard
A regional frost of opinion from western correspondents mocks a South Dakota blizzard tale. The piece notes Aberdeen origin, wind and wet snow, and playfully questions newspaper accuracy in reporting. It also parries political satire about Governor McKinley and Ohio apportionment, contrasting with Wisconsin court decisions.
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South Dakota
Aberdeen
Rumors Reflect Harrison Renomination Prospects
Open opposition to President Harrison's renomination has faded and Washington rumors say he may seek renomination only with unanimous support. While no scramble is expected, observers doubt he will receive a free path without opposition.
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Harrison
Washington
Fusion talk fails to gain ground in northwestern states
The piece contends that a Democrat and Independent coalition to block the Republicans is unlikely to succeed. It notes Democratic and Independent objections, argues for open disagreement within the Republican ranks, and criticizes independent organs for softening criticism of Boss Loucks.
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Republican Party
Boss Loucks
Buffalo meeting shreds David Bennett Hill as indecent political street-walker
A Democratic meeting speaker in Buffalo attacked David Bennett Hill with sharp humor accusing him of shifting positions on tariff reform and free coinage and likened him to a deceitful street-walker seeking votes or delegates for personal gain.
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Buffalo
David Bennett Hill
Four men plot to block Harrison renomination at Minneapolis
Platt Clarkson Quay and Dudley are said to be devising a scheme to defeat Harri son’s renomination in Minneapolis. They would better show his failures as president than pursue a campaign of false pretense and personal prejudice.
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Messrs
Platt
Clarkson
Quay
Dudley
Harrison
Minneapolis
Big Four
Fred H Clark Reinstated at The Republican
Ed Skinner who held the post during winter resumes duties with Bennett Dennis firm. Willie Ball saved the county bridge from a prairie fire by dipping creek water in his cap and keeping the bridge wet until the danger passed.
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Fred. H. Clark
Republican
Ed. Skinner
Bennett & Dennis
Willie Ball
Neighborhood News Recaps Farm Life and Local Happenings
In this community page set in Davison county South Dakota residents report farm work delays from rain, renewed school sessions, windmill purchases, and new neighbors. Entries mention Meas breaking bronchos, a 24 year old mare lost, fires destroying grain, a measured flag raising, visits from Plankinton and Mitchell, measles, a stray man loitering, and local real estate notes.
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John Feas
C. L. Turner
John Warner
John Meas
County Commissioners Meet in Regular Session
Davison county records show the April 4 5 1902 board meeting with members Cook Davis Lewis and Carlson approving tax rebates on unsettled parcels and timber culture claims, designating public sale sites in Mitchell, and approving bridge work and road taxes while addressing school district divisions and insurer bills. The report includes officer appointments and minutes certified by Deputy Auditor Robinson.
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Board of County
Missioners
Aprila
John Cook
J. B. Davis
Lb. W. Lewis
A.W. Davis
J. 2. Carlson
City of
Mitchell
Carlson
Henry Parry
Swe
L. W. Lewis
Carlson B.C. Hotlip
Tobin Township
Gimunted
Cook
Lisbon
A. W. Davis
Cool
Lisbon Township
L. WW
Lewis
James Smith
Mitchell Township
Jas. Spees
JP Carlson
I Robinson
Davison County
Board of County Commissioners
St. F. Robinson
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Mitchell Capital
the Mitchell Printing CO
R. W. Wheelock A
E. Dean
Business Manager
Aberdeen Star
Congress
Wisconsin State Alliance
Minnesota State Alliance
Jonn Sherman
Ohio
A. Lindelie
McLaurin
Normanden
Normanden Co
McKinley
Wisconsin Surpreme Court
Neighborhood News
Baker
Peter Stangel
Mt. Vernon
Fritz Peters
Aurora County
Union
Hans Brun Jost
Union Township
Julius Reier
Wheinert
Douglass County
Sharraast
Charley Cove
Mr. Vernon
Prof
Eno
Bijou Hills
Carrie Rolph
W. R. Edgington
T. B. Haynes
Frank Bailey
Lizzie Samuels
Plankinton
Mr. Hatch of
Emery
William Gardner
Hadley
Calliope
Lu Hatch
W. RR
Edgington
Walter Pine
Dwight
Mrs. Rogers
Lankinton
Tom Johnston
Grandma Haynes
Charles Luckey
A. Haracer
Hoyt Cox
Spangler
May Saul
Lyman Union Sunday School
John Watkins
H. L. Omealy
Davison
University
Lawson Peck
Woonsocket
Grandpa
Grandma Peck
Burton Omealy
I. Oleson
J. C. Roth
Court House
F. D. Powers
Deck & Edgerly
Mdse P'R Farms
Sperry Dwight
Justice
Abbey
Hs Oourise Seach
I. D. Powers
Justice of the Peace
Wits
Cgarzeuic Pub Co
Proudine
Jd Hannet
Serer Ie Ree
KI Joseph Koeh
Mdse
Houston Electric Co Fighting Court House
Mareh
W Taylor
Nietuh
Lenny Ener
J & Wells
Ay Township Abstract Books
Hitchcock
Wells
JG Roth
Brooks la Connpecan
Moody
Poor Farm
Robinson
Houston Electric Light Co
Brown & Saenger Blanks
Georg
Reed Bas
Ray Vanderbogart
Lew Lewis
Houston Electric Light Coppor Farm
Cine Encestesscene
Mitchell Printing Co
LO Gale Moise Co
Alexandria Journal
Pettigrew
Sioux Walls
Sioux Falls Press
Pettilwrew
H. C. Preston
Mitchell High School
Alford
Minnea
Dakota - Hail - Association
Home Office
J.K. Smith
Mitchell, S. D
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