The Water Question for James River Valley
A South Dakota prospectus urges immediate action to secure long term moisture with artesian wells. It champions constitutional changes authorizing bonding and water districts to fund nine 4 inch wells per township, creates ponds, and envisions lakes two miles apart across the James River valley to endure drought and boost crops. A Milwaukee railroad struggle over land grants is also noted.
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Huron
South Dakota
James River
Kansas
Nebraska
James
Missouri
Illinois
Jimes
Rural irrigation plans spur statewide road grade idea
A Huron letter argues for far reaching irrigation using bridge funds to build road grades across streams, creating reservoirs and artesian wells. It urges state legislation and cites expansion of water storage as a garden spot for God, with pilots of South Dakota policy and a critique of editorials and free coinage debates.
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James River
Bridge Fund
South Dakota
J.B. Wolgemuth
Union Meeting Voices Temperance Fight Speech
The Methodist church filled beyond capacity for a Union meeting led by Mrs Emma A. Cranmer of the state W C G T U. She pressed against compromise with evil, urged female ballots, praised education and labor rights, denounced saloon laws, and referenced Davison county politics. Local events included a new windmill, a chapel speech by Dr. C. B. Clark, and upcoming contests and lectures as students travel between Mt. Vernon and Mitchell.
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Emma A. Cranmer
Bradford
W. E. Lott
United States
Coxey Army
W. T. Stead
Chicago
Carnot
Miss Ging
Edison
South Carolina
Davison County
Echo
Birthday Party For H C Greens Birthday Anniversary
All the Odd Fellows in town and vicinity attended a party at H. C Green's Monday night for Mr. Greene's birthday anniversary. The gathering was large with dancing music and a fine supper enhancing the evening's enjoyment.
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H. C Green
Mr. Greene
New Chinese Treaty Sparks Geary Act Backlash
San Francisco officials discuss a forthcoming treaty with China that could undo protections of the Geary-McCreary acts. DA Carter rejects the pact, warning it would ease laborer entry and enable illegal landing and passport substitutions. He notes shifts in witness requirements and risk to Chinese merchants.
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Carter
San Francisco
China
United States
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Milwaukee Railroad Company
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Boston
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Aberdeen Star
Gov. Sheldon
Judge Howe
Sheldon
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Republican Council of
Edward Atkinson
University Notes
C. B. Clark
Rev. Williams
Miss Spink
Litsey
Mary Anderson
Mt. Vernon
Mitchell
Cr. J. Potter
General Book Agency
Illinois Central
Sioux City
Ilinois Central
Monona County
Onawa
Central
River Sioux
Omaha
Grand Forks
N.D
Thomas
United States District Court
Crook
Belmont
Wis
Marshal Webb
Shellum
Platteville
Lancaster
Miles
Harry F.st Art
Pottsville
MITS
Unten
Wild Waves
Smith & Conyes
L. O. Gale'’S
Music Store
G. Bert Barborka
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