Death of William Fraser Recalls Mitchell Pacers
An obituary and reminiscence recount the death of William Fraser, known in Mitchell for racing his pacing stallion General Thomas against George Logan in earlier years. The piece notes Fraser’s local fame, a fiery race with Logan, and burial at Mispah cemetery, with a brief school fire drill anecdote and a pitch for Electric Bitters.
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Plankinton Herald
William Fraser
Mitchell
Fraser
Genral
Thomas
George BE
Logan
Pacer
George
Billy Fraser
Billy
General Thomas
Uncle Billy
William
God
Rev
Hunsbergh
William Eraser
Leeds
Vither Mercs
Mispah
Watchman Fights Severe Cold At Banner Springs
W J Atkins, a watchman at Banner Springs, suffered exposure to damp drafts and cold which settled on his lungs. After trying seven remedies he used Dr King's New Discovery and felt quick relief, returning to work as his severe cold and throat issues improved.
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W. J. Atkins
Watchman
Banner Springs
Dr. King
Dowdell Loses Case in Sanborn County Land Dispute
Judge Smith rules Emmett Dowdell must pay E. F. Dunlap 1557 for a defective land deal originates a decade ago when Dowdell sold a quarter section in Sanborn County to Miller and Bieber for 2650. Bieber settled and Miller assigned a claim, leading to Dunlap receiving 1557 plus interest.
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Preston & Hannett
Smith
E. F. Dunlap
Emmett Dowdell
Artesian
Dowdell
Dunlap
Sanborn County
Miller and Bieber
Fort Atkinson
Iowa
Bieber
Miller
Mr. Dunlap
President Taft on second class mail costs and rail rates
A letter to the New York Times questions Taft’s claim that second class mail costs 9 cents per pound to transport, compares with 5 to 6 cents noted years ago, and notes Canada’s lower costs and profits. It argues the Postal Service may be censured for high rail rates and uses a hypothetical trip from New York to Chicago to illustrate.
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New York Times
Taft
Post Office Department
Postoffice Department
Canada
United States
Canadian Postoffice Department
New York
Chicago
Lawsuit Venue Change Sparks Aurora County Hearing
Libel suits against Plankinton Herald editor T W Taubman shift toward Aurora county after judge approves transfer requests. Plaintiffs Bartow Irwin and Agnes seek $10 000 each, with hearings slated for February and January 3 motion to move in Irwin and Agnes cases. Preston and Hannett counsel the plaintiffs.
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T. W. Taubman
Plankinton Herald
Aurora County
Plankinton
Smith
Taubman
Messrs. Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Davison
Messrs
Bartow
Irwin
Agnes
Mitchell
Looking One's Best With Bucklen Arnica Salve
A vintage ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for pimples sores boils and skin eruptions. Claims include softer velvety skin and a glorified face while also serving for piles. Available at Diehl & Brown for 25 cents.
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Diehl
Brown’s
Fraud ruling cancels transfers in Wessington Springs case
Judge Smith ruled that Leonard Miles fraudulently transferred his one fifth interest in his father’s estate to E. E. Hunter to thwart a $1,600 judgment against Miles. The transfers are set aside and Louder receives full payment. Hunter’s attorney T. H. Null of Huron will likely appeal to the Supreme Court.
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Wessington Springs
Preston & Hannett
Hunter
Louder
Doctor's cure with King’s New Life Pills
A fragmented item recounts a patient in North Carolina who exhausted $200 in medicines from many doctors before using Dr King’s New Life Pills and being cured. It touts the pills as effective for headache stomach liver and kidney issues.
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B. PF
Ayscis
Ingieelde
N. C
Dr. King
Thay
Senators oppose confirmations in South Dakota postmasters
Washington officials report Senators Gamble and Crawford will oppose confirmation of P J Rogde as postmaster of Sioux Falls and Charles F Hackett as postmaster of Parkers SD. The move signals a challenge to Congressman Martin’s bid to succeed Gamble and could affect the upcoming South Dakota Republican state campaign.
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Washington, D. C
Gambie
Crawford
Senate
P. J. Rogde
Sioux Falls
Charles F. Hackett
Parkes
Martin
Gamble
South Dakota
Republican Party of
Farm Prosperity Report Signals Vast Crop Wealth
Washington reports Secretary Wilson’s Agriculture Department findings show farm land valued at about 8.76 billion dollars with a bumper season 869 million dollars above the prior year. Corn and cereal crops reach into billions while animal products climb, underscoring rising farm wealth and the influence on tariff debates.
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Washington, D. C
James J. Hill
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Tommy Lane's Troubles at Crow Creek Reservation
Kimball Graphic reports Indian Agent Tom Lane faced a violent confrontation with an unnamed Crow Creek individual who refused to send children to school. Lane was struck, glasses broken, and eye cut. the assailant was brought before U. S. Commissioner Tidrick Wriday, with no federal law covering simple assault on the reservation.
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Tom
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Mitchell Resident Testimony
Mitchell resident Paul Stowell describes severe back pain starting in the sixties while in the army. He details weak limbs and dizzy spells due to disordered kidneys, then credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing the trouble and restoring strength. Sold at Diehl & Browns Drug Store for 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Mitchell
Paul Stowell
S. D
Doxn
Diehl & Brown
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan’s
Kodol Liver Aid Promises Digestive Rest and Relief
An advertisement touts Kodol as a natural way to rest the stomach when digestion falters. It claims the product works like a strong stomach, is harmless, and only needed when symptoms arise. The copy urges readers to buy a limited supply and notes it is prepared by DeWitt Co. in Chicago.
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DeWitt & Co
Chicago
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Ben County
Miss Pease
Oo. Rhinevault
Vestal Center
N. Y
Diehl & Brown's
Ago
Tom Taubman
Scallin Bros. Co
Opticians
Tate
Washington
Rogde and Hackett
Tommy Lane
Brown
Mitchell National Bank
Wm. M. Smith
M. F. Patton
C. A. Davison
Asst
J. J. Lahey
MtcHeti Nationa Bank
Mitchell Trest Company
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