Davison County Delegation Appointed for Aberdeen
At M H Rochs office on Saturday night a meeting chose J C Preston ae Mcbride J D Lawler FM Sluammer y F Alterton MI Rowley KK smith F I Winsor s F Goodykoontz J D Wood J M Adams 11 Green to represent Davison county at Aberdeen. Of the twelve, eight are Democrats and one Independent S F Goodykoontz. Preston and Winsor favor statehood and unity, Goodykoontz has long backed one state, Alterton aligns with Republican colleagues. The Democratic side supports admission as a whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Roch
Antlemen
Davison
Aberdeen
J. C. Preston
Ae Mcbride
J.D. Lawler
FM. Sluammer
Y. F. Alterton
MI. Rowley
Smith
F I. Winsor
S F, Goodykoontz
J.D. Wood
J. M. Adams
Green
S. F
Goodykoontz
Preston
Dageta
Winsor
Alterton
Board of Education votes to proceed with temporary south side primary
At a special meeting with most members present except Major Wallace a remonstrance and petition by twenty four district citizens opposed the proposed south side temporary primary location. After discussion the board agreed its action could not be rescinded and that the plan would stand as an experiment with no change warranted.
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Board of Education
Major Wallace
Messrs
Rogers
McDonald
Lynn and Letcher Open Minneapolis Farm and Dakota Realty Office
The notice announces Lynn and Letcher have opened an Minneapolis office for general farm lands and Dakota real estate. Lynn is a longtime Minneapolis resident and reputable dealer, while O T Letcher brings wide Dakota real estate contacts and a knack for identifying good trades. Correspond with the gentlemen for trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn & Letcher
Minneapolis
Dakota
Lynn
O. T. Letcher
W. R. C. Elects Officers and Local Notables Endorse Book
At a regular W. R. C. meeting officers for the coming year were elected with Mrs. M. E. Duncan as President and Mrs. Eleanor Teachner as Senior Vice President among listed officers. The article also notes prominent county residents who subscribed to Cavral or advocated the Our Family Physician book, naming Rev. T. McFarland, Geo. Anderson, Geo. H. Ball, J. Raymond, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.E. Duncan
Eleanor Teachner
Annie Percy
Emma Robinson
Celista A. Durfey
Mary A. Dysart
Allie L. Rockwell
Lida Corbit
Public exam of teacher applicants at Mitchell Dak 1888
Public examination of applicants for teacher's certificates to be held at the office in the courthouse Mitchell Dak starting January 3 1888 at 10 a m and lasting two days H L Bras County Superintendent Geo E Logan a well known local figure in Mitchell real estate has bought George Wheelock s interest in the furniture business and the firm will be known as Randall and Logan It is noted that Mr Wheelock is mentioned with some regret
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Court House
Mitchell, Dak
H.L. Bras
Geo. E. Logan
Mitchell Real Estate
George Wheelock
Randall& Logan
Wheelock
Veteran salesman joins city business circles
The speaker notes that he intends to leave the city where he has many warm friends, and that Mr. Logan will be a valuable addition to business circles. He has represented the Chicago firm of Bonner & Co. on the road for years, bringing experienced salesmanship to the area.
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Logan
Chicago
Bonner & Co
Premium book offer to all Capital subscribers in Dakota
The Capital announces a universal premium offer for every subscriber through January 1, 1888. Readers are urged to recruit one new subscriber in exchange for a $3.00 book, while the newspaper provides a year of issues for 1.75. The plan aims to enlarge circulation and prove the paper’s value, with emphasis on the book’s practical savings and life value.
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Dakota
Nature's Own True Laxative Ad Claims Bold Benefits
Nature's own true laxative marketed as the easiest and most effective remedy to cleanse the system for biliousness constipation headaches colds fevers indigestion piles and related conditions. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company San Francisco Cal. Sold by S. H. Scallin. Also offering city property loans with special long term rates for brick or stone business blocks by Davison Bros and Seamann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Tig Syrup Company
San Francisco
Cal
S. H. Scallin
Davison Bros. & Seamam
An Astonished Senator in Washington Interview
Two carloads of twenty one New York reporters arrived in Chicago to question congress members on the president’s message for the New York World. Senator Gorman was pressed with questions in the Capitol corridor, prompting a startled reply after a quip about his identity and party.
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Chicago
Washington
New York
Congress
New York World
Capitol
Gorman
Arthur
Senate
House of Representatives
Maryland
Mr. Gorman
the Reyy
Morrison's bedside request to Cannon before death
In a Washington session during a Illinois congressman Col Morrison lay near death. His two colleagues Cannon and Springer visited and Morrison whispered a final request asking Cannon to promise to curb the funeral eloquence and allow others to speak about him. He foresees the house hears the bells on the other shore.
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Washington
Congress
Morrison
House
Illinois
Cannon
Springer
Bill
Joe
Dick Townshend
Cold Tension Between Sparks and Morrison Recalled
In a tense gathering Col Morrison shows rare warmth while Sparks and Morrison’s frosty history resurfaces as speakers press for the previous question. The exchange reveals a long running strain between the two leaders amid the occasion.
Manitoba railroad project faces no interest, sources say
Yanktoti Press notes via good authority that Manitoba railroad shows no interest in the proposed line. Chicago & Northwestern is said to back the move, signaling possible extensions from ae and from Yank on, if true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yanktoti Press
Manitoba Railroad
Wheeler
Charles Mix County
Missouri River Point
Chicago & Northwestern
Yankon
Farmers of Dakota Call For United Price System
In Salem Special, farmers urge Dakota growers to unite and set their own prices and wages for pools and manufactures. They insist farmers have the same rights as railroads and businesses to establish prices and demand action now before remedies fade and difficulties grow harder to resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Dakota
Fairness row over convention delegates and expenses
In a discussion on delegate treatment, the author condemns unequal perks for division delegates. They praise the Beadle delegation for travel tickets and committee-provided hospitality but object to implying this is a unique favor not extended to all. The piece calls for equal consideration of all supporters, not merely hired or mercenary participants.
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Johnson
Beadle
Prohibition Plank Talks Convene Senators at Palmer Residence
Washington special reports a secret informal gathering at Senator Palmer's home with Senators Blair Frye Morrill Dawes Platt Hawley Chase Wilson Palmer and Stockbridge to discuss adopting a prohibition amendment in the Republican platform. No conclusions were reached but leaders suggested the party may soon lead the prohibition issue in state campaigns.
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Washington
Palmer
Griffin
Republican Association of the
United States
Blair
Frye
Morrill
Dawes
Platt
Hawley
Chase
Wilson
Iowa
Stockbridge
Republican Party
Bishop Hare Supports Sioux Reservation Opening
Rapid City Journal quotes Bishop Hare expressing optimism about opening the Sioux reservation due to united support from missionaries westerners and eastern allies. He says he opposed only unfair terms in the Dawes bill and favors opening the reservation and settling Indians on individual farms.
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Bishop Hare
Rapid City Journal
Congress
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Health Remedy
The famous liquid remedy Syrup of Figs is praised for cleansing and toning the system, dispelling headaches, colds and fevers, curing habitual constipation, and aiding weakness of the kidneys liver and bowels. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company, San Francisco, Cal. For sale by S. M. Seallin.
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California Fig Syrup Company
San Francisco
Cal
Gale
Seallin
Davicon Bros and Seaman Promote Farm Loans
We have money on hand to loan upon improved farms at low interest. Call if you are in need of funds for land. Davicon Bros. & Seaman.
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Davicon Bros. & Seaman
Heraldry in America and the bogus arms trade exposé
A reporter visits a basement Hall of Records offering heraldry and family searches with thousands of coats of arms. An expert dealer claims 200000 records and 60000 Huguenot items, while Edward Vermont argues most American coats of arms are bogus and true heraldic titles are rare, with only a fraction of worn arms genuine.
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Europe
New York College of Heraldry
Cyclopediia
Holland
Amsterdam
van Horne
Astor
America
New York
Edward Vermont
America Heraldica
Vermont
Knickerbocker
Spectacles as New Remedy Divide Opinion Among Oculists
A father and four children enter a Fourth Avenue car wearing spectacles and a reporter notes a lively debate among oculists. Some tout glasses for many nervous ailments and headaches while warning of their nuisance and fashion appeal, especially to young women. One conservative expert advises restraint and vision strengthening without overuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
New York Evening Syn
The Barber as Flatterer of Vanity
A Globe-Democrat barber quote argues barbers cultivate vanity in patrons by praising beards and appearance. It notes powder fades quickly after shaving, yet customers demand it, and barbers flatter clients to secure loyalty while balancing social vanity with grooming trade.
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Globe-Democrat
World-spanning letter experiment ends in disappointment
A distressed man recalls mailing a letter around the world via San Francisco Yokohama Egypt England New York and Philadelphia. He spent about a dollar in stamps but the letter never reached its destination after 103 days. The reporter notes the Postal Guide lists letters going around the world as prohibited.
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San Francisco
Yokohama
Egypt
England
New York
Philadelphia
United States Postal Guide
Archbishop Tait's Windgift Autograph Story
The late Archbishop of Canterbury preached at St Pauls as a gust carried his sermon notes to a spectator. The man read the scribbles, smiled with new insight, tucked the paper away, and left church with an autograph under unique circumstances. The anecdote highlights Taits humor and calm sermon delivery.
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Canterbury
St. Paul's
Escapes and Executions in 1882 United States
In 1882 US murder total reached 1,206 with 211 criminals executed or lynched. About 1,055 criminals escaped legal punishment, a figure debated by Charles F. Deems in The Century. The text argues high chances of escape for murderers under governing systems.
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United States
Geome
Charles F. Deems
Prescription and bill joke from The Epoch
A brief humorous exchange where a patient asks if prescriptions are in Latin to hide details and bills in English to be clear. The doctor confirms this is deliberate, highlighting a witty taxonomic split between medical and billing language used by the era.
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B.W. Padley
Notice of final timber culture proof in Mitchell Dak
Land Office Mitchell Dak November 22 1887 notice that Andrew Carlson filed intention to make final proof before Register or Receiver at Mitchell on December 1 1887 timber culture application 1502 section 13 township 101 range 6 witnesses Gustaf Levensen Alfred F Litz Charles Johnson William H Grady all of Mitchell Dakota. Land Office Mitchell Oak November 23 1887 notice that E Skinner has filed intention to make final proof under soldier's homestead entry and will prove residence and cultivation before Register and Receiver in Mitchell on December 31 1887 witnesses James Woodcock Bur Swett Edgar Swartout Hiram Omealy all of Mitchell Dakota.
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Mitchell
Oak
Mitchell, Dak
Ey E. Skinner
James Woodcock
Letcher
Dakota
Wilbur H. Swett
Edgar T. Swartout
Hiram L. Omealy
Gro. B.everitt
Register
Land Office Notice of Final Proof and Residence Evidence
Land Office at Mitchell Dak Oct 5 1887 notice that settler Kate Crompton formerly Anglum has filed for final proof for nw section 35 township 101 north range 61 and will prove residence with witnesses Hohn Grady Grady Palmer of Plainview. later notice John Ward homestead entry 22833 seeks final proof with witnesses Mason Mason Smith Ward of MitchellDakota. signatures Everitt Register Kratz Atty.
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Mitchell, Dak
Kate Crompton
Ronmerly
Kate Anglum
Township
John Hohn
Michael Grady
William Grady
Blanche Palmer
Plainview
Evanitt
Register
R.N. Kratz
Atty
Mitchell Dakota Homestead Entry Notice 16877
Samuel Marshall files for homestead entry No. 16877 in BEX Section 17 Township 104 Range 69 Mitchell Dakota. He names witnesses C P Morse William Dean Geo H Ball J P Jewett all of Hazelton D T to prove residence and cultivation. George B Everitt, Register.
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Mitchell, Dak
Coohvet
Mitchell
Dakota
Samuel Marshall
C. P. Morse
Wm. Dean
Geo. H. Ball
P. Jewett
Hazelton
D.T
B. Everitt
Invention Promises Home Based Free Start Work
Reprint warns of a nationwide home based opportunity claiming no capital or special skill needed. It promises quick big earnings, appeals to all ages and sexes, and offers free instruction from Stinson & Co. in Portland, Maine, with returns by mail. It urges readers to mail for full particulars and free valuable material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos & Co
Augusta
Maine
Industrinus
Stinson & Co
Portland, Maine
Deep Sea Wonders and Home-Based Earning Schemes
A fragmented ad promises deep sea wonders and profitable home work. It urges readers to send address to Haslett & Co. in Portland, Maine, for information on earning at home with free capital and immediate start. The wording is garbled but centers on at-home work and unspecified high earnings.
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Haslett &Co
Portland
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Ella Wills
Nannie Moore
Helen Powers
Annie Vanderbogart
Allie Rockwell
Annie Perry
Celista Durféy
Rev
T. ©. McFarland
Geo. Anderson
Geo
H. Ball
J. Raymond
L. L. Whiting
Watson Thatcher
James
JT. Smith
HW. Ramsey
H. Conley
L. Barton
Hh, Milligan
A. M. Kocher
Wm. Nash
J. P. Carlson
C. L. Turner
Geo. Crawford
Fred Wetzlaff
J.B. Day
New Furniture Firm
Mitchell Printing Co
Farmers’ Alliance
Huron
Alliance Hail Association
Dakota Horticultural Society
H. L. Lovoks
Pres. C. A
The
Sparks
Col. Morrison
Heraldry IN
Tlatterer
John Ward
J. W. Mason
Wm. Mason
John Smith
F. Ward
Mitchel
Gro
B. Everitt. Register
Miltonlell, Danova
Iness
John D. Lawler
J. E. Gilbert
A.M. Bowdle
Vice Prees T
N. Grant
Fred C. Hoffman
C. V. Parmelee
Tegel
Dakotas
Lawler Sf
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