Governor Crawford's tariff critique on rail rates in South Dakota
In a speech announcing his candidacy for the United States Senate, Governor Crawford condemned railroad discrimination against South Dakota. He argued for lower passenger and freight rates, criticized the reform legislature for failing to act, and claimed the governor has been unfairly blamed for delays in adjusting state rates. He noted that Iowa and Nebraska charge two cents per mile, while South Dakota still charges three, urging action by the state legislature to abolish unjust differences.
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Crawford
United States
Tam
Minnesota
Nebraska
Iowa
South Dakota
Missouri River
Town
North-Western Railroad
United States Senate
Legislatire
Governor Crawford's turmoil over long past political pact
The article notes Governor Crawford's regret over mentioning a secret pact from ten years ago linked to Senator Hanna, A B Kittredge, and A Johnson, aimed at federal patronage in South Dakota. It alleges Crawford and J D Elliott signed the pact, questions Crawford's knowledge, and warns insurgents to scrutinize his campaign remarks and ties to Kittrdge.
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Crawford
Senator Hanna
A. B. Kittredge
A. ©. Johnson
South Dakota
Coe I. Grawford
J. D. Elliott
Binef
Kittrdge
Joexe
Ohio
Governor’s Manifesto Sparks Campaign Trouble
The document, filed in Washington for public viewing, is described as the governor’s great manifesto and is expected to trouble him during the campaign. It suggests broad political impact and public scrutiny of his positions.
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Washington
Democrats Gather in Sioux Falls for Consultation
The Democratic state central committee plans a meeting in Sioux Falls this week led by Chairman Wentzy to discuss the political situation. Democrats hope insurgents trouble in the Republican party will fade by the state primaries, paving the way for ex Governor Lee as a U.S. Senate candidate.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Sioux Falls
Wentzy
Lee
United States Senate
Russian court martial opens over Port Arthur loss
An echo of the war echoes in St Petersburg as Lieut. General Stoessel faces court martial on charges he surrendered Port Arthur without exhausting all defenses. Conviction would carry the death penalty under Russian law.
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Russia
Japan
Stoessell
St Petersburg
Stoessel
Port Arthur
Reform foes accuse Cassill of lucrative state fund deals
The account claims Treasurer Cassill earns 3500 a year as a Sioux Falls bank officer while the bank holds about 250000 in state deposits from the reform administration. It asserts Cassill has little real work and suggests the salary replaces interest on the state funds. It adds the reformers have resources to obtain their share of the plunder.
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Cassill
Sioux Falls
Reform
Roosevelt Taft club forms in Davison County
Davison county plans a Roosevelt Taft club aimed at electing state convention delegates pledged to President Roosevelt or to William H Taft if he is not nominated Advances include organizing Roosevelt Taft clubs statewide to enroll members who subscribe to the president and name Taft as a second choice for membership
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Davison County
Roosevelt
William H. ‘Taft
South Dakota
Mr. Taft
Club
Insurgents Leave Stalwart Railroad Board To Act
In a pointed parliamentary moment the insurgents chose not to push the 2 cent passenger rate reduction through directly. They entrusted the task to the stalwart railroad commissioners, whom they label as corporation dogs, illustrating the tension between factions over who should implement the policy.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Republican Party
Corporation
Vessey Likely Insurgent Governor Candidate
Rumor places R S Vessey of Wessington Springs as insurgent governor nominee after insurgent bosses met during corn palace week. The report notes no rival candidate has yet declared and discusses primary system dynamics in the party.
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R. S. Vessey
Wessington Springs
Corn Palace
Republican
Vessey
Insurgents complain of boss control in primaries
The text argues that rank and file insurgents are not trusted to pick a governor candidate, with bosses selecting a man to present to supporters for the next year's primaries, and questions where reform fits in this procedure.
Bazaar Dates Set by Catholic Ladies
Miss Ina Dodd visited Ediths, Fred Dixon’s sale drew good turnout with earnings of 220. Bazaar December 17 and 18 invites all to attend for Christmas gift articles. Alf Dodd begins building a dwelling for his son in law. Mr Jones plans a kitchen, barn, chicken and hog houses. Weather favors construction. Frank Butterfield injured a wrist. Dr Prow treated him. Eliphus Tobey family congratulates on their marriage. Annie Clement leaves for Woonsocket to work in telephone business.
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Ethan
Ina Dodd
Edith ‘S
Fred Dixon
Catholic Society
Evuivone
Alf Dodd
Butterfield
Kelso
Alexandria
Eliphus Tobey
Annie Clement
Woonsocket
Local Lodge Elections and Holiday Events in Ethan
The D of H lodge No 7 held its annual officer election on Tuesday. A Christmas bazaar by Holy Trinity church is planned for December 17 and 18 with meals and gift articles for sale. Mitchell exhibition dates for the State Poultry Association are set January 27 to February 1. W S Snyder of Ethan elected president.
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Ethan
D. of H. Lodge No
Art. Pierce
Leola
Ed. Donk
Aberdeen
John Cutts
John Denavon
Sioux Falls
M 1. S
Ladies of the Holy Trinity Church
Albert Klotz
Arthur Rovey
Mitchell
Charles Dabler
Loomis Daily Notes Local Meetings and Visits
Loomis reports a Farmer's elevator board meeting to review operations and coal business prospects for farmers. Mitchell visitors B. J. Quigley and Wm M. Smith came for business. Mrs Eva Thomson gave a musical reading at Loomis church with good attendance. About 40 teams gathered for grain sales. The Datmer family visited Helena Montana. Viola Smith has been ill. Fe H Foss returned from a trip. An apron and necktie social at J B Watkins raised money with a good time.
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Loomis
Farmer’s Elevator Board
Yes Guy
B. J. Quigley
Wm M. Smith
Mitchell
Eva Thomson
Loomis Church
Wednessey
Visitors From Minot Arrive for Stay in Local Area
Harry Shipton and his wife, returning from Minot North Dakota, have arrived and will visit with friends and relatives for an extended period. They are staying at the home of J. E. Watkins after two weeks of illness in the sick list.
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Harry Shipton
Minot
N. D
J. E. Watkins
Riverside Notes and Local Appointments
Riverside December notes list W C Damon visiting Mitchell and several residents traveling there. KF Griffin county superintendent visited the school, and Prof OG Gilliland of DWU will preach Sunday evening at 7:30 with no morning service. The Sunday school plans a Christmas program and invites all to attend.
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Riverside
W. C Damon
Mitchell
J. . Wallis
McGivern
H. Woodruff
KF. H. Griffin
Albee
OG. V. Gilliland
Gilliland
Catholic trade day set by cemetery association
The Catholic Cemetery Association will run a trade day on Saturday December 21 at multiple local sites including Weddle's grocery Loevéenger's Fullerton Lumbard Co Palmer elevator CRB Vermilyea dry goods The Fair Reihsen & Klinkhammer's Mitchell Catering Co Elia sons photograph gallery Fowler's drug store and Jenks Ilvery Jebsen livery and others. The public is asked to patronize these firms as the association will receive a percent of all cash sales.
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The
Catholic Cemetery Association
Weddle’s
South Side
Loevéenger
Fullerton Lumbard Co
Palmer Elevator
CRB
Vermilyea Dry Goods
Reihsen & Klinkhammer
Eliason
Mitchell Catering Co
Albert Jenks Ilvery
Albert Jebsen
Fowler’s
Bids Sought for County Physician 1908 Davison County
Sealed bids will be received by the Davison county auditor up to January 11, 1908 for appointment as physician for 1908. Bids must cover medicine medical attendance and surgical operations for county poor and the board may reject all bids. H KR Anderson county auditor.
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Davison County
S.D
H. KR. Anderson
New Method of Telephoning Not Needing Lips
Two St Louis women reportedly found that touching the transmitter to the chest or body allows sound to travel without lips at the mouth. Prof Calvino M Woodward of Washington University notes the idea follows the physician stethoscope principle and is germ proof and nonfatiguing.
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St. Louis
Calvino M. Woodward
Washington University
How to make mince meat for ripening weeks ahead
Select five pounds lean beef from neck rump or round and simmer until tender. Grind, mix with beef suet and chopped dried fruits including apples raisins currants citron candied peels and citrus, add spices and cider then boil briefly. Add preserved fruit syrup to taste, then can and seal.
Grand Duke's Car Involved in Earlier Collision
In the Blaetter column Meg Gendorfer recalls a yesterday incident involving a Grand Duke The mud on an officer's coat came from the Grand Duke's automobile which knocked him down.
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Meggendorfer Blaetter
Young Women at Yankton For the Children
The annual Young Women’s Christian Association convention in Yankton Dec 6–8 drew 176 delegates from colleges and high schools across the state. Dr Frank T Bayley of Denver spoke on The Abundant Life and emphasized spiritual growth, while Miss Edith Noble and Miss Lucy Helen Pearson led Sunday sessions on student and city associations. The event included fund appeals, ceremonies, and a playful garden gate game feature.
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Young Womens’ Christian Association
Yankton
Frank T. Bayley
Plymouth Congregational Church
Denver
Colo
God
Florence Morris
Florence Nicholson
Mitchell
Porter
Sioux City
Amanda Clement
Robinson
Dakota Wesleyan
Congregational Church
Edith Noble
Student Association
Young Womanhood of
America
Lucy Helen Pearson
City Association
Pearson
Bayley
Snow Fox and Geese Game Described by Washington Star
A winter holiday pastime is snow fox and geese. Players form two large circles with diametric paths and one seeker in the center chases others around the ring. If caught, a player becomes the new spider and replaces the chaser, while the captured cannot walk the outer circle.
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Washington Star
Insect and Net and the Flight Through Meshes
The article explains why insects avoid nets with large meshes while birds pass through. It notes insect eyes are multi faceted, making nets appear as a continuous surface, causing hesitation. Birds see meshes clearly and fly through without delay.
Riddies and Answers Puzzles and Miscellany
A column of riddles and their answers including a mill wheel on a hill a silent tongue a road that opens and shuts a corset and the question what everyone can divide yet cannot see where divided answered by Water.
Old Party Trick Reveals Left-Handed Secret
A group activity shows players passing a stick to test balance and mimicry. The rule hinges on holding the stick in the left hand to succeed, while using the right hand leads to failure. The exercise continues until someone replicates the leader’s left-handed method.
Puzzles and Parables from a Column
Puzzles answered with riddles about fields trees and clever wordplay. A rye field prompt jokes on straight fields while a riddle ponders the Mate tree and talebearer as a brick layer who raises stories.
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Troy
Puzzle answer hides multiple digit sequences
Riddler presents a subtraction puzzle 45 from 45 leaves 45 and gives the answer as a string of numbers 5876543 21-4 12245678 945. The puzzle wording invites friends to decode the pattern behind the numeric sequences.
The Last Dance of the Leaves
Autumn leaves race across the scene in red brown and tan. Children wade knee deep through great brown heaps as bare branches echo with the coming of winter. Jack Frost signals the brief freedom before the drear of winter arrives.
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Jack Frost
Winter Drear
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Olic Cemetery Association
Christian Young
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