Geographical center debate over Pierre and Michel towns
A Pierre striker argues Pierre is the geographic center and the town should be the capital, dismissing Michel as a superior city. A farmer counters with debt, legality, and a long fed horse analogy, insisting Michel would be a better capital while noting Pierre’s tax issues. The tale ends noting the story’s claim of truth.
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Webster
Pierre
Mitchell
Vierre
Mitchel
Michel
Pierre Worker
Mr. Farmer
Eyes Crossed Over State Capital Lands Debate
The Springfield Times editor accuses Mitchell supporters of misrepresenting land use claims. He notes 81,948 acres set for public buildings, with 56,403 acres east of the Missouri river and none in unorganized western counties. Lands lie in Black Hills and eastern agricultural or mining counties expected to develop.
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Scotland
Springfield Times
Mitchell
Bro. Glasner
Commissioner of School and Public Lands
Black Hills
Butte
Fall River
Meade
Pennington
Missouri River
Edmunds
Faulk
Hand
Hyde
McPherson
Potter
Sully
Times
Notice to Hunters Trespass Warning on Bennetts Property
Notice warns all Bunters not to trespass on premises at the NEY of section three in Mitchell township under penalty of prosecution. Signed by H. S. Bennett.
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Mitchell Township
H. S. Bennett
Girl Gone to Mining at St Peter's Dome in West
Miss Madge Pickler daughter of ex congressman J A Pickler and Miss Grace Kepford both of Faulkton S C have become miners at St Peters Dome Col They left town to pursue gold prospecting after visiting Cripple Creek and Cripple Creek area described as best gold camp Their stake claims near Colorado Springs with mass tests and prospecting work continuing this summer Dakota friends wish them success and hope to see them return with gold in hand Miss Pickler known in Mitchell for university attendance and social prominence is sister of Mrs J Frad of the city.
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Sioux Falls
Madge Pickler
J. A. Pickler
Grace Kepford
Faulkton
S.C
St. Peter's Dome
Col
Fraulkton
Rockies
Miss Pickler
St. Louis
Miss Kepford
Land of Gold
Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek
St. Peter’s Dome
Searece
Stratton
Violent Diarrhea Cured by Chamberlains Remedy
John J. Patton of Patton Alabama reports a violent diarrheal attack that nearly proved fatal until relief came from Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. A twenty five cent bottle, three doses, and he was entirely cured. He calls it the best remedy for bowel complaints available from all druggists.
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John J. Patton
Patton
Ala
Chamberlain
The Rev Mr Dinsmore Comes to Scroggsfield
In Scroggsfield villagers anticipate a new minister. A jovial stranger arrives, posing for the role, confesses identity mix ups, and exposes the town’s doubts about Rev Dinsmore as the deacons and Ladies Aid weigh progress versus propriety. The scene ends with the real Dinsmore greeting the committee amid laughter.
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Scrogesfield
Iain
Mrother Williams
Tadies
Ife
Rev. Dinsmore
Serogesthold
Mr. Dinsmore
Deacon Williams
J. TD. Bowser
Esquire
Dinsmore
Harvest Picnic at Ruskin Park Featured Aug 17
A grand free harvest picnic festival will be held at Ruskin Park on Wednesday August 17 all day. The event includes a base ball game and basketball and other athletic sports. A small admission will defray expenses from the purses. Turn out with the family and enjoy Ruskin Park hospitality of Mr Rodee.
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Ruskin Park
Rodee
Annual South Dakota State Fair Invitation From Huron
A call to Farmers of South Dakota invites late summer exhibits at Yankton September 12 to 16. Farmers may ship grain corn and vegetables at low rates, with early placement on September 9. Premium lists available. county and individual exhibitors welcomed. county and individual classes distinct. John H King issues the invitation with senior organizers Wing Losey and Losey in Huron South Dakota.
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Yankton
John HH. Wing
Agricultural Department
A. T. Losey
Huron
John H. King
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted For Lazy Liver
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as the natural remedy for a lazy liver and lazy lifestyle, promising steady energy and improved digestion through a tonic formula.
Savage and Civilized Dress Reconsidered by Balch
Edwin Swift Balch argues that civilized dress often harms skin ventilation and foot health. He notes that shoes distort feet, causing medical rejections in soldiers, while savages keep feet natural with sandals or moccasins that fit without damage.
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Edwin Swift Balch
United States Army
The Gad Whip Palm Sunday Custom in Caistor Parish
A long standing Caistor Lincolnshire Palm Sunday custom observed until 1545 involved a Broughton estate representative in the church porch cracking a gad whip three times during the first lesson and presenting a purse of thirty pieces of silver to the minister during the second lesson. The origin remains uncertain though linked to the gospel thirty pieces of silver and possibly the procession of the ass. scholars speculate the term god whip derives from an old gonad used to drive horses.
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Caistor
Lincolnshire
England
Broughton
London Express
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