The Mitchell Printing Co. Subscription Rates and Ads
The Mitchell Printing Co lists subscription options with in advance rates for one year six months and three months and notes address changes should include old and new addresses. Advertising rates include business cards up to six lines for five dollars per year and ten cents per line for the first insertion with five cents for each subsequent. legal ads at statute rates. marriage and death notices free of charge. obituaries and resolutions five cents per line.
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Apt
Lepger
Dakota Republican Convention in Watertown Aug 10 1888
Territorial Republican convention to nominate a candidate for Mole Hisses to Congress convenes at Watertown. 627 delegates apportioned among counties, with one delegate per joined votes or major fraction, including living voters certifying by proper territorial officer. Names of counties and delegate counts listed. secretary Allen signs notice.
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Mole Hisses
Watertown
Anelist
Tyckrhett Hall
Republican Central Canasiitet
Et O'Clock
Congress
Aurori
Barnes
Benson Beates
Miisats Brule
Bottineau
Bon Wome
Bute
Buttato
Minne McCook
Republican Central Committee
CiLas, T
Clemientty UN Allen
Chatman
Republican Legislative Convention Nomination Effort Planned
A Republican delegate convention for the fifth legislative district is set for Plantin ton on Wednesday July 20 1888. Delegates mirror the 1880 apportionment with counties Davison Aurora Brule and surrounding areas listed. The meeting will nominate a legislative ticket and handle routine business. Dated Plankinton July 12 1888. Signed N Auld C H Dillon A Foowre
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Plantinton
Davison County
Aurora i Brule Ae
Aig Testa Eet Pigtou
Plankinton
N. Auld
C.H. Dillon
A. Foowre
Republican County Convention In Mitchell Dakota
Republican voters in Davison county gather for delegate conventions to elect seven delegates for the Republican congressional convention in Watertown and seven for the legislative convention in Plankinton with primaries proposed August 11. Precinct caucus plans outline East Side and West Side meetings at the court house and city hall respectively. Also notes political commentary on Cleveland and tariff politics.
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Davison County
Dakota
Court House
Mitchell
Said County
Watertown
Aiust
Plankinton
East Side
Mitchell Township
Geo
A. Silsey
West Side
City Hall
Mitehe
I. J. Wooxson
Ch'm
Argus Leader Urges Farmers to Watch Dakota Policy
The Argus Leader blasts the Dakota democracy stance on admission and land policy. It condemns the party for limits on farmer representation, urges scrutiny of national policies, and criticizes the so called robber tariff as a distraction from party record. ANN SUL tay
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Argus
Dakota
Naational
Democratic Party
Furnee
Dcemed
Las
Northwest
Interior Department
Dakota Democratic
Ihee
Avlaial Ann Sul Tay
Farmers Demand Fair Legislature in Brule County
The Bijou Wills Times argues Brule farmers hold two thirds of county voters and seek legislators who protect agricultural and broader business interests. It accuses the Democratic plan of stirring division to strengthen Gov. Church’s grip and urges unified Republican organization to counteracts.
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Bijou Wills Times
Brule
Commonwealth
Dakota
Globe
Rankinton
Sullivan
Aurora
Delyauion
Gey
Crop report doubts stretch of James River forecast
A July crop report by a territorial statistician predicts good yields to Spink county South Dakota may miss 15 to 25 percent of average. Local observers say the best outlook in South Dakota lies south of Trent Spink county to the Missouri line, contradicting the broad forecast.
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Territorial
James River Valley
Spink County
South Dakota
James River
South Trent Spink County
Missouri River
Lowa Line
Jamestown convention delegates face criticism over selection
Fragmentary text accuses the Jamestown convention of two faulty delegate selections to Cornes in eos. References to Potties of Madsan and various unclear names suggest disputed votes and financial assessments. Phrases are garbled, hindering full clarification of who or what is disputed.
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Eos
Potties
Madsan
Indiana Governor Nomination Could Be Forcible Acknowledged
Reports indicate Vorter may be forced to accept the gubernatorial nomination in Indiana as public demand grows for his services. This development suggests a political clash over party processes and leadership expectations.
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X-Guy
Vorter
Indiana
Denial of Charges Against Governor Church Sent to Washington
Report states that those with standing deny the charges against Gov. Church have been sent to Washington. The source notes the move is deemed appropriate by those in authority and expresses agreement with the decision.
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Gov. Church
Washington
Voorhees Opens Campaign Against Harrison in Indiana
Senator Voorhees launched his campaign against Harrison in Indiana Saturday night. The race appears favorable to Harrison this year with public sentiment leaning toward him.
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Voorhees
Iarrison
Indiana
Narrison
Secretary Vilas Decision Aims Land Take From Railroad
Secretary Vilas has rendered a decision in the Guilford Miller case that, if sustained by courts, would take 1 500 000 acres of government land from the Northern Vaelic railroad company.
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Vilas
Guilford-Miller
Northern
Vaeilic Railroad Company
Dakota Volksblatt Excerpt Published in Parkston
The Dakota Volksblatt under editor J. E. Wipple arrives in Parkston. The author notes limited German literacy but sees the paper in good condition and a solid location for success.
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Dakota Volksblatt, Mit
J. E
Minnesota Democrats Renominate Two Accidental Congressmen
Judges Wilson and McDonald, who slipped into Congress from two Vermont districts in Minnesota, are renominated by Democrats without opposition. They face the prospect that accidents do not go this year.
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Wilson
McDonald
Congress
Minnesota
Unclear Quote On Republicanism From Sioux Falls Press
A brief, uncertain quotation notes the St Paul Globe as a likelier source to please a Republican than any other. The fragment hints at partisan sentiment but provides no concrete event, date, or named individuals beyond the papers.
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Calin
Sioux Falls
Col Tyner Forecast as Dakota Governor If Harrison Wins
The St Paul Globe speculates Col Tyner former postmaster and now Pioneer Press editor could become Dakota governor if Harrison is elected. It also notes that under Harrison Dakota would appoint its own governor.
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St. Paul
Local option campaign widens in county
The Salem Pioneer Register reports eleven insurance statements from an ad agency raising questions about Auditor Ward. The local option camp opens in the county with hearings to precede election day as the issue develops.
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Salem Pioneer Register
Ward
Gov Church advises Sioux on move to Standing Rock
A Bismarck correspondent reports Gov Church telling the Sioux commission to stay from Sitting Bull and sign at Standing Rock, then return to the Standing Rock camp before proceeding to Sitting Bull’s tepee in a sequence the paper deems sensible.
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A. Bismarck
Pioneer Press
Gov. Church
Sioux Commission
Standing Rock Indians
Sitting Bull
Tepee
Major Barrett’s Aberdeen Republican backs Starden despite church clash
Major Barrett’s Aberdeen Republican criticizes church administration yet gives hearty support to Prof. Starden, the convention's product, which was controlled by that administration. The question remains, will he act consistently.
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Major Barrett
Aberdeen Republican
Prof
Starden
Major
Judge Little Withdrawn From Delegate Race In North Dakota
Judge Little of Bismarck is withdrawn as a delegate candidate and now discussed as a council candidate. He appears to have joined politics hastily but aims to challenge Capt I Hughes for the nomination in a lively race.
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Judge Little
Bismarck
Council
Capt. I Hughes
Mitchell Exudes Vitality Amid Dakota Growth Push
In a year marked as hardest in Dakota and the west Mitchell shows resilience by rising from $10 000 to $12 000 in private subscriptions for public works over six months. The town plans $5 000 or more for railroad preliminaries before fall, and calls for Dakota to influence Minnesota districts now led by Democrats. The suggestion urges campaign leadership to send Judge Edgerton, well-versed in the local scene, to these districts.
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Dakota
West
Mitchell
Iuronite
Minnesota
Edgerton
Mugwump Smith Prompts Caution in Cass County Talk
Globe reports Nathan I. Smith a railroad commissioner warned an acquaintance that Edwards might be defeated for the council if he secured the Republican nomination. He tied the administration to a plot to defeat Edwards and urged discretion, calling for a lesson if he holds sway with Gov. Church's team.
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Nathan ‘I. Smith
Railroad Commission
Globe
Smith
Cass County
Edwards
Gov. Church
Iarden Leads Fight Against Malign Political Pressure
A national figure, Mr. Iarden, faces a demagogic foe using class divisions to advance personal ends. The text labels the rival as a dangerous foe to political and personal freedom, opposing an imported federal administration blamed for extravagant misrule and territorial overreach.
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Iarden
Dakota Farmers Face Tariff Debate Across Statehood
An Argus Leader opinion questions tariff impacts on Dakota farmers amid statehood talks. It argues binding and machinery costs rise under tariff regimes, warns of mortgage risk, and urges tariff reform aligned with Jamestown platform. It cites Mills bill contrasts and notes Democratic leaders’ railroad ties.
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Argus
Dakota
General Land Office
United States
Ilancock
Sioux Falls
Jamestown
Northwest
South
Great Britain
Kenry Watterson
George William Curtis
Canadian Legare Bids on Sittting Bull Capture Claim
A Canadian named Legare pursues a government claim over the capture of Sitting Bull after the Custer massacre. He must mount a defense for not killing the bandit before delivering him. Senator Dawes backs dividing the reservation with consent of Indians. Dawes shifts toward supporting the Indian question. Dakota expects Struble of the Sioux City district to win reelection, as he has been a strong ally in the lower house.
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Legare
Sitting Bull
Senator Dawes
Dawes
Dakota
Struble
Sioux City
Mayor Slewitt Plans Return as Citizen’s Candidate
New York mayor Slewitt, praised for independence in office, says he will accept renomination as the citizen’s candidate but expects no favors from politicians.
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Slewitt
New York
Sewer Expert Tom Ball Seeks similar New Jersey job
Tom Ball, who built the sewer system in Siudson City seventeen years ago, says he could handle a similar project in the same line if given the chance.
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Tom Ball
Siudson City
New Jersey
Ex governor Pierce and Bullock join delegate discussion
Ex governor Pierce and Seth Bullock of the Iills are named among the latest figures injected into the delegate discussion, signaling renewed attention to leadership contenders.
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Pierce
Seth Bullock
Iills
Counties Hit by Last Weekend Hailstorm
Yankton Beadle Lake and Kings counties suffered varying damage from hail on Saturday and Sunday with reports of unsettled conditions and agricultural impact across the region.
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Yankton
Beadle
Lake
Kingsbury
Thieves Roam Aberdeen While Tramps Camp on City Borders
Police report rising thefts in Aberdeen with homeless camps spotted along the city limits. Residents fear property crimes as officials push outreach efforts to address the encampments and security concerns.
President Readies Surprise Policy Move Amid Tariff Debate
A Washington rumor claims Cleveland plans a broader move beyond tariff debate. A Democratic congressman says the campaign will extend beyond tariffs and the president may push retaliatory measures, potentially including non intercourse with Canada if the fisheries treaty fails in the Senate.
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Washington
Cleveland
Senate
Congress
Canada
Loose Territorial Politics Plagues Milbank Voters
Milbank editor cautions voters about past looseness in territorial politics and warns Republicans and Democrats who switch parties for personal gain risk damaging their reputations. As state and national issues loom, such pirates of both parties threaten stable government and may face future political stumbling blocks.
How the Mayor Sees It Aberdeen Republican Commentary
The Jamestown convention saw the Church administration lose control as Huron Democrat forces influenced key posts. James W. Slarden was publicly elevated by the Democrat paper but absorbed by the Church faction. Democrats blocked the Church plan to Greeleyize and installed Martin Ryan as territorial chairman. The Church secretary position stayed with the old appointee due to Democrat intervention. The Republican faction says Gov Church and his administration are not Democratic.
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Aberdeen
Jamestown
James W. Slarden
Huron Democrat
Territorial Committee
Martin Ryan
Territory
Iluron
Gov. Church
The Correct Idea by Williams on Class Basing Government
Non C G Williams argues no party can win by favoring one class. He says citizens combine merchants, mechanics and farmers. He notes slave owners’ rule as a stark example of excluding other classes leading to disaster.
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Non
C. G. Williams
Looks Like a Scheme in Reports on Standing Rock Treaty
Aberdeen News notes a widespread belief that reports from Standing Rock agency claiming Indians will not sign the treaty opening the reservation are manufactured for a political or financial scheme. The paper cites territorial capital information supporting that the treaty will be signed and suggests unfavourable news is being circulated to aid a scheme.
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Aberdeen News
Standing Rock
To Be Settled at Watertown convention report
Lawrence county sends a double header to the Watertown convention. One delegate represents the Moody-Parker element and another voices Bullock and Van Cise supporters. Moody faction favors division. Bullock faction, anti division, largely ex carpetbaggers who returned in 1883. The Watertown convention will settle their dispute.
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Yankton
Lawrence County
Watertown
Moody-Parker
Bullock
Bennett
van Cise
Moody
Grand Forks fair expects ten thousand visitors this fall
The Grand Forkers express satisfaction at a cent a mile rate for fair visitors. They anticipate about ten thousand attendees at the territorial fair this fall, with each visitor averaging 35 cents spent. Grand Forks would take in around 50 000 dollars, boosting local circulation.
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Fargo Argus
Grand
Advice to Mothers Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup is touted as the prescription of a leading nurse and physician in the United States. Sold for forty years, it claims to relieve teething pain and cure dysentery diarrhea griping and wind colic, soothing both child and mother. Price 26c per bottle.
Dakota University Begins Fourth Year After Fire Loss
Under the Dakota Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church the Dakota University in Mitchell will begin its fourth year on September 25. Despite a building fire on March 9 destroying the structure, the institution reports a year of notable success and continued progress.
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Dakota Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church
Mitchell
Dakota
Calendar notes for terms and meetings 1889
Calendar entries show term open and close dates for fall winter and spring terms, plus annual board meeting and commencement. Dates include June 27 1889 and June 25 for the board meeting. The fragment mentions term openings and closings and a spring term closing.
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Eee
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Mitchell Capital
Republican County Convention
Shrice
Barnum
Scott
Sewell
Mayor
Dakota Universty
WM. Brush
D. D
A. W. Adkinson, A. M
Rev. P. A. Reno
A. M
T. A. Duncan
A. M. L. A. Stout
P. A. Reno, A. M
Hattie Taylor
Mathematics
D. H. Taylor
Fine Arts
The
Dakota University
Tev
A. W. Adkinson
Mitchell, Dakota
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