Pondering Taylor Sentence Sparks State Debate
A collage of editorials discusses Taylor's five year penitentiary term, restitution, and the role of the state attorney general. Perspectives from Vermillion, Pierre, Madison, and Alexandria weigh whether the sentence fits the crime and if a supreme court ruling may alter it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Hey
Republican Party
Crawford
Watertown
Graffy
Supreme Court
Gatfly
Pierre Capital
Argus
Vermillion
Gatly
Vierre
Sioux Malls
Howard Press
Argus- Leader
Madison Sentinel
Gratty
Pierre Pree Press
Alexandria Herald
Emi
Ent Newspa
Necessity of Straight Roads in Farm Transport
The Yankton Press and Dakotan endorses shorter farm to market distances arguing for straight, cornerless roads. It envisions future freight rails replacing wagons, with tracks following long straight lines to improve efficiency and reduce trips. The piece urges public discussion and adoption of reform beyond current section line layouts.
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Yankton
Dakotan
Presse
Dakota
Motives in Brookings regent removal debated by Aberdeen News
The Aberdeen News questions Governor Sheldon motives in removing regents and predicts that factional victory at Brookings may yield college harmony. It notes President McLouth could be retained with broad powers over subordinates and hopes for stable leadership despite long running strife.
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Aberdeen News
Sheldon
Brookings
McLouth
The Fish's Balloon Mystery in Natural History
Naturalists studied the gas in fish swim bladders and found oxygen nitrogen and carbonic acid, but their proportions vary and do not match atmospheric ratios. Depth alone does not determine oxygen content, as even mile-deep swimmers show similar levels to shallow dwellers. The unresolved questions offer young naturalists opportunities for discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biot
Prince of Monaco
Licensing Fines Fail To Curb Reckless City Drivers
The London Spectator argues that omnibus and cab drivers risk little more than fines and license loss for injuring pedestrians while private coachmen and tradesmen’s drays escape similar discipline. It contrasts harsh London rules with Paris practice and condemns legal inequities between licensed cab drivers and unlicensed cart drivers.
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London
Paris
London Spectator
The Marquis of Waterford Chases a Robber in Curraghmore
Historic tale recounts how the Marquis pursued a house burglar to a public house four miles from Curraghmore Ireland. He confronted drinking patrons and used his influence to identify the terrified robber whose heart still beat after a long escape.
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Marquis of
Waterford
Curraghmore
Ireland
Washing Dirty Linen Phrase in 1814 French Debates
The entry notes the proverb washing dirty linen in public and its attribution to an 1814 speech by N to the French Chamber of Deputies. It suggests the line warned parties not to turn private differences into public scandal.
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Chamber of Deputies
Inti
France
Mitchell special recounts cattle shipment schemes and circus notes
Mitchell correspondent details Mayor Sede man of Mitchell and Milwaukee road efforts to shift cattle shipments from Pierre to Chamberlain, including a disputed 250 head purchase and a larger 1,000 head herd. Also notes Lemon Brothers circus tour with Rajah the elephant and Fighting Tom the boxing kangaroo, plus a sheep raising subscription offer and local notices on kidney cures and elopement misidentifications.
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Seaman
Pierre
Sedeman
Mitchell
Northwestern Road
Milwaukee
Chamberlain
Milwaukee Road
Northwestern
Lore
Lemon
Lemon Brothers
Rajah
Mitchell Building Stock Offering Opens New Series
The Mitchell Building Association announces a new stock series dated September 1 1895. Parties desiring to take out stock should see secretary J E Wells or treasurer F E Moses at once. Investors will realize the largest return on monthly savings by investing in this stock.
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Mitchell Building &Sociation
J. E. Wells
F. E. Moses
Syrup of Figs Promises Gentle Kidney and Digestive Relief
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting remedy that acts gently yet promptly on the kidneys liver and bowels, cleanses the system, dispels fevers and headaches, and cures habitual constipation. It claims to be the only remedy of its kind, produced from healthy substances and highly popular, sold in 50 count bottles by leading druggists with prompt procurement if unavailable.
Irrigation talk planned in Davison County by expert Meserve
Tightly coordinated effort by Commercial Club president T C Burns to bring irrigation expert H W Meserve to Davison County. Meserve will visit artesian wells and demonstrate irrigation methods across the county starting September 2. Estimated cost about 40 dollars, funded by expected crop gains.
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T. C. Burns
Commercial Club
Baldwin
H. W. Meier
Davison County
Meserve
Notice of Rural Estate Mortgage Sale in Davison County
Notice states Lester Beall and Cynthelli Beall mortgaged the southeast quarter of section 30 in township 101 west 61, Davison County, South Dakota to Arthur T. Wright. Default on $825 total due, mortgage to be foreclosed. sheriff will sell at public auction at Mitchell Court House on August 24, 1895 at 10 a.m. Arthur T. Be. Hirencock, attorney for mortgagee.
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Niles H. Shannon
Emma D Shannon
Ebenezer J. Ormsree
Tie Tinent Investment and Guarantee Co
Opul
Vo Tange
U.S
Davison County
South Dake
Office of the Register of Deeds
Davisel County
Mitchell
South Dakota
Ebenezer J. Ormsbee
Vermont Investment Co
Gagee
A. E. Hitencock
Mortgigee
Sherri
Fourth Judicial
P. County
G A. Ivins
Plaintill
R. E. Dowdell
Defra
Avison Ant
Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
State of
South Lakota
County of
Davison
G. Ay Ivins
Te Court House
R. K E. Dowdell
Mitchel, S. D
John Cook
Hirchcock
Susan Myers
Henry G. Myers
Frank F. Whalen
Rowley
Register of Deeds
On County
F. W. McAdow
P.W. McAdow
A. BE. Wirencock
Lester Beall
Cynthelli Beall Wade
Arthur Tl. Wright
the Register of Leeds
Douize
Dollris
Sutch Davison County
Selbat
Mitchell, South
Arthur T. BE. Hirencock
Mort
Charles Hoetert
Charlotte Hootert
Arthur T. Wright
Cie
Lavison County
Althur T. Wright
E. Hrreseoen
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Pormer Mitchell Man
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Tein
Hly
Foster
Poster
Yankton Reservation
Mitchell Printing Co
S. D
Boston
E. B. Braey
A.C. Cathout
Miss Pearl
J. M. Greene
J. T. Anderson
Satistiac
Gatty
Gaffy
A. E. Hitchcock
Scotland
Board of Regents
Theodore
Richard
Bostor
The
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Ofice
Pred Miller
Irving
Alo
Scallin
Wasa Wa
Lodabes
Moore-Garfield
St. Paul
Syquiihing
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N.Y
Aberdeen
Mitchell Republican
Uishet
Ayer
Tan
Dam
Eva Brace
Lincoln
Chicago
Catarre
Ana Tate
Price
Ty Mall
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Warren Street
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Leona A
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Champeny Bros
C.w. Brown
City Bakery and Grocery
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