South Dakota Population Growth Seen Slower Than Hoped
Sioux City Journal notes census returns show five year population gain near 350000, below the hoped half million target. Despite favorable weather and rising land values, rapid growth slowed as land boom matured, though homeseekers persist and rail advertising could attract more immigrants.
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Sioux City Journal
South Dakota
Boo
Booth Dakota
South
Northwest
Union
Baron Komura Encounters Bell Hops Studying in America
While visiting St Paul the Japanese peace envoy Baron Komura met three bellhops who were secretly connected to Japanese revolts and had spent years in the United States studying in American colleges. They pursued study of politics and law in this country and paid their own way. Canton residents say they lack Carnegie funding for their efforts.
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Baron Komura
St. Paul
Mitchells Library Battle Tests City Resolve
The town faces a vote on funding a public library with a $3000 annual debt to maintain the Carnegie library project. Citizens are urged to consider the generosity of Carnegie and whether Mitchell would relinquish the library building, with a call to ask the people for their opinion.
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Carnegie
Mitchell
Farmers of Hanson County Face Spotlight In Herald
The Alexandria Herald profiles successful Hanson county farmers each week on its first page. The feature includes one or two photographs and highlights the farmer’s achievements to inspire others in the locality.
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Alexandria Herald
Hanson County
Editor W. C. Brown sells Hurley Herald to G. W. Fitch
Hurley Herald editor W. C. Brown has disposed of the paper to G. W. Fitch formerly of the Wakanda Monitor. Brown has run the Herald for twenty one years and hints at retirement after a long career in the business.
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W. C. Brown
Hurley
McCook County Cleared of 20 000 Bonded Debt
McCook County boasts it is debt free after paying off a 20 000 bonded debt incurred twenty years ago. The Salem Special notes the payoff this week and praises the county’s strong financial condition.
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McCook
Salem
Republican caucus ballots use white paper under new law
Chairman Crane of the Republican state central committee designates white as the ballot paper color for caucuses. The new caucus law requires each political party to use a different colored paper in caucus proceedings.
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Crane
Republican State Central Committee
Take a Little Care Between Autos and Horses
Watertown editor argues for mutual courtesy between auto drivers and horse teams. He notes drivers of horses often yield, while some autos rush past causing tension. A plea for better manners from both chauffeurs and teamsters to ease bad blood.
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Watertown
Pellmell
Gaston
Hail Threat Warns Farmers in Northwest Insurance Notice
Farmers are warned hail may ruin crops at any time. The notice cites Northwestern Fire and Marine Insurance Company and lists Lewis Shuster of Mitchell South Dakota as contact.
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Northwestern Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Lewis Shuster, Mitchell, S. D
The Suspense That Kills
A frontier exchange phrases lawlessness in a Western town. Cactus Cal vows action as a tenderfoot notes the town’s intolerance. The banter hints at vigilante justice and residents expelling troublemakers.
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Tenderfoot
Cactus Cal
Catholic Standard and Times
Prominent Bijou Hills banker sued for seduction of minor
H A Schmidt files $5,000 damages suit against O E B Murray of Bijou Hills alleging seduction of Schmidt's 17 year old daughter Clara. Papers served. trial set for next circuit term in Charles Mix County. Murray faces criminal adultery charges in Brule County. Witnesses cite Murray's banking career and ministerial work in Bijou Hills and Academy.
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Sioux Falls
Charles Mix County
Brule County
Murray
Bijou Hills
Berek
Schmidt
Clara Schimdt
Aresuit
Schiidt
Mitchell
Chicago
Wilinois
Joliet
Champlin Files $10,000 Damages Suit in Sioux City
Edward M. Sinclair stands accused of taking advantage of and debauching Mrs. P. S. Champlin and alienating her affections. P. S. Champlin, her husband, filed the damage suit yesterday in the district court at Sioux City seeking $10,000. Lawyer Harry A. Evans represents Champlin.
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Champlin
Sinclair
Norfolk
Neb
Sioux City
Elk Point
S. D
Champlins
Myrtle
Harold
Mitchell
Skidmore Wagon Scale Company
Edward M. Sinclair
P. S. Champlin
Itarry A. Evans
Guardians Pay Accident Loss at Viborg
The Home Guardian Order of this city paid indemnity to a member who broke his leg June 21 at Viborg. Proofs of loss were received and the claim was allowed and paid July 2. Amount due was 139.34 dollars. The order emphasizes prompt loss payment as a key feature and notes the quick settlement.
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Viborg
Threshing outfit for sale in Mitchell South Dakota
Complete Garr Scott threshing rig for sale at a bargain. Includes a twenty two horsepower engine a forty sixty four separator two tank wagons a new belt and all essentials. See Lewis Shuster at the Champeny block Mitchell SD at once.
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Garr Scott Threshing
Champeny
Mitchell
S. D. Lewis Shuster
For Sale Waylor Ranch tract near Tripp South Dakota
For sale name farm part of Waylor ranch a 320 acre two parcel unit one mile north of Tripp in the corn belt of South Dakota. Interested buyers contact M. J. Wiggins Odell Illinois for price and terms.
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South Ill
Watch- Insopite
South Dakota
Waylor
Tripp
Sorn Belt
M. J. Wiggins
Odell
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W. Downey
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Peole
Canton
Andrew Carnegie
Q. E. Murray
Union Gas Company
Leeds
Camplin
Dents of
Bradfield Regulator
Atlanta
Minneapolis Cereal CO. Dept
Minneapolis, Minn
Lewis and Clark Exposition
Portland
Great Northwest
Oregon
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Minneapolis
Pioneer Limited
Omaha
Ogden
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Kansas City
F. A. Miller
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Scaluliin
Foley & Co
Foley
J. K. Horn
Diversey Blvd
E. C. Watkins
Sexton
Methodist Church
Springfield
A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
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