Advertising Rates and Aguinaldo Foot Race Notice
TO ADVERTISERS Advertising rates given on application and will be found reasonably low Business Cards not exceeding six lines 6 00 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 OFFICIAL COUNTY PAPER Aguinaldo has developed into a remarkably fast foot racer and seems capable of running indefinitely without stopping for food or drink He is near the American troops and it seems to be only a question of time until they capture him.
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Aguinaldo
Altgeld Predicts Democratic Win In South Dakota
The passage notes John P. Altgeld, a bold Illinois Democrat, forecasting Democratic victory in South Dakota next year and promising a strong effort to win the state. It also questions Bryan’s stance after congratulating Goebel on Kentucky’s disputed gubernatorial result, implying doubts about his commitment to ethical election methods.
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John P. Altgeld
Illinois
South Dakota
John
Return of Manila Volunteers Spurs State Militia Debate
On returning home from Manila the Town volunteers were allowed to be mustered into the state militia, while the South Dakota boys could not. What might have formed a fine militia with some additions was disbanded, and it now seems unlikely to be organized. Despite a brilliant Philippines record, the state faces a militia gap.
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Manila
South Dakota
Philippines
Bank Closure Follows Embezzlement Rumor in Yankton
Embezzlement of Yankton county funds triggered a bank run in the city. The run began in the afternoon and continued into the next day, forcing the bank to close. It is expected the bank will recover and reopen soon with depositors not harmed.
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Yankton County
Democrats to hold early national convention in May
The Democratic National Executive Committee met in Chicago to plan next year’s convention, now expected in late May. Party leaders favor a long campaign and will address all issues regionally where their popularity is strongest. Admiral Dewey rebukes critics over gifting his house to his wife, saying he would not have accepted it if given with strings. He laments lack of defense from supporters and asserts his right to manage his property as any American gentleman.
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Democratic National Executive Committee
Chicago
Dewey
Conflicting Explanations Behind Farmer Voter Turnout
The Sioux Falls Press and Ruralists clash over why farmers skipped election day. Farmers claim cornfield work kept them away while a Muralist quips farmers hate lawyers, preferring none to vote for. The Huronite sees Pettigrew as a major 1901 factor, doubting recent votes will sway the legislature. The senator’s significance looms larger than the paper credits.
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Sioux Falls
Pettigrew
Banking Expansion in United States Signals Prosperity
The Dawes inquiry shows bank depositors rising from 6,708,071 in 1889 to 13,153,874 in 1899 and deposits climbing from 3.78 billion to 7.51 billion dollars. The growth mirrors more borrowers, larger loans, and a falling interest rate, marking steady national prosperity.
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United States
Dawes
Public push to end tipping in sleeping cars
A public figure supports abolishing tipping on sleeping cars as porters rely on tips to supplement their salaries. The piece criticizes extravagant Americans and notes car companies permit tipping, making it hard to obtain sleeper accommodations without tipping despite paying base charges.
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Daniels
Senator Kyle Talks to New York Sun on Party Shifts
In an interview with the New York Sun the senator says the democratic party is driving many former Democrats to the Republican fold. He notes gold Democrats align with the administration on Philippine policy. He and Judge Tripp say they have not joined the Republicans and have acted with them in past campaigns, but imply no party switch.
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Kyle
New York Sun
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Judge Tripp
Bryan for Senate Seen in Possible Hayward Vacancy
The St Paul Pioneer Press urges W. J. Bryan to seek the senate seat if Hayward dies or Thirston’s term ends in 1901. It argues Bryan would face quick discredit as a leader amid sharper scrutiny and debates, and doubts his readiness to accept until after another presidential bid.
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W. J. Bryan
Senate
Hayward
Thirston
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Bryan
House of Representatives
Pioneer Press
Davis
Lodge
Lindsey
Proctor
Allison
Frye
Beveridge
Alaskan
Mt. St. Elias
Prevented a Tragedy with Timely Medicine Claims
Mrs George Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing a severe cough and saving two lives after other remedies failed. The ad touts cures for throat chest and lung troubles with bottles at 50c and 1.00 and mentions a free trial at S H Scallio’s Drug Store. Also promotes Beggs Hair Renewer and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with testimonials from Mrs M McKeever and Annie E Gunning claiming hair restoration and digestive relief.
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George Long
New Straitsville
Ohio
Kings
S. H. Scallio
Proportional Giving and Church Stewardship Faith
A sermon argues the law of love and proportion in tithes, not rigid ten percent. It urges regular weekly giving, shared burden among all members, and parental duty to teach children financial responsibility for church. It emphasizes cheerful generosity as crucial to church success and mission.
No Use For the Alligator in Prison
A Columbus Dispatch item describes colored prisoners warned about a crocodile in the prison fountain. One inmate, blindfolded for punishment, pleads to avoid the alligator, claiming it will not return, while insisting the creature has bitten him despite the animal's constant presence. The piece ends noting the crocodile as a deadly south rival to colored men.
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Columbus Dispatch
A Sure Cure for Croup Uses Chamberlains Remedy
A vintage drug ad extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a guaranteed early cure for croup in hoarse children, claiming twenty five years of use without failure. It notes rapid relief from tickling and cough, plus prevention of consumption, with sales by L O Gale Druggist.
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L. O. Gale
Warne's White Wine of Tar Syrup Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement proclaims Warne's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth, offered by S A Scallin for 25 and 50 cents. It promotes a quick cure for a cold and highlights the product's price points and supplier.
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Warner
Warne
S.A. Scallin
Foster Robe and Tanning Co. offerings for hides to tan
Skins tanned for robes and garments. Send cattle, horse hides, calves and other fur skins to Foster Robe and Tanning Co at 1627 Fifth St. S. E. Minneapolis Minnesota. Left soft, smooth and moth proof. Circulars and shipping tags available. Mention this paper.
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Foster Robe and Tanning Co
Fifth St
S. E. Minneapolis
Minn
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