South Dakota Bills Spark Reform Rivalry in Washington
The Mitchell Capital reports that Senator Gamble and Senator Kittredge advance homestead relief bills with Gamble accused of borrowing Kittredge's ideas. Editorially, Governor Crawford is seen as joining Gamble to push reform, while Kittredge leads on the issue for the state.
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Senator Gamble
Senate
South Dakota
Kittredge
Gamble
Crawford
Washington
Senator Kittredge
Sen
A. B. Kittredge
Clais
R. J. Gamble
General Lana
Ft. Randall
United States
Ft. Randall Military Reservation
Speechcraft and Marriage in 19th Century Notes
A Washington Star excerpt notes that speechmaking pleases the ear without furnishing data for contradiction. It cites Senator Sorgum on rhetoric. It then mentions betrothal customs in Germany and England, including licensing and a four week residence rule for marriage.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Iegaies
Germany
England
Riverside News Roundup and Local Notices
Riverside reports R Lang of Mitchell in town. Sam Rowley plans Salem trip. Mrs N L Wallis and daughter visit Sioux Falls. N L Wallis attends funeral in Mitchell. Sunday school Christmas tree event. debate Jan 10 1908 on repeal of 15th Amendment. Loomis notes Foss and Bock trip to Battle Creek. Charley Smith visits. Frank Smith ill. two Loomis boys in mill accident with minor injuries.
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Ethan
Frank Freeman
Walter Eastman
Mitchell
John Craig
Plankinton
Agnes Tobey
Westfield
Iowa
Letterstrom
Albert Sheahan
Fred
Santa Claus
Jones
Hope Chapel
Lewis
Christas
OC. F. Drake
Darmer
McCue
John Gleason Jr
Wbou
George Fraser
Will Clark
Sadie Watkins
Heroom
Loomis School
C. P. Taiyor
Lancaster
Wis
John Taylor
Jos. Gilfillan Jr
Sioux City
James Gilfillan
Warren Green
Beresford
Orval Crippen
Ball
C. PP. Gifillan
Dr. King
Loomis Church
Everning
Tim Staats
Loomis
Mae Stubbard
A. H. Slubbard
Lillian Campball
Riverside
R. Lang
Sam Rowley
Perry Township
Salem
N. L. Wallis
Lillian
Sioux Falls
John Murtha
J. F. Knapp
Davis & Daniels Co
Geo Wallis
J. K. Wallis
F. H. Foss
Fred Bock
Battle Greek
Michigan
Charley Smith
Merriton
Charley
East Side
Frank Smith
Don Keer
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Health Remedy
A poetic advert promotes Rocky Mountain Tea by Scallin Bres urging readers to use the tonic to avoid languor laziness and weakness and to stay healthy. The verse frames the tea as a cure for a pitiful unenergetic state.
Whale Attacks In 1820 And 1895 Sagas Told
Bailey's Magazine recounts two notable whale attacks on ships. In 1820 the whaler Essex was rammed by a cow sperm whale, forcing abandonment and the loss of one boat. In 1895 the Honda Isle brigantine was struck by a sperm whale, causing severe damage and a near-sinking before improvised repairs kept her afloat.
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South Seas
Essex
Handa Isle
Sydney
Honda Isle
Bailey’s
Women of the Kurds Describe Kurdish Women’s Freedom
An Asiatic traveler notes Kurdish women are not veiled or burdened by hard labor. They are well clothed and free to ride publicly and speak out boldly in public fairs. He calls sixty year olds upright and striking in appearance, reflecting a strong East women’s presence.
Calling a Skeptic Wayback Senior The Mermaid in a Tank
In Brooklyn Life a humorous exchange features Wayback Senior defending Barnum's show and claiming a real live mermaid like the famous illusion, while Wayback Junior counters with doubt and college talk about seeing a mermaid. The dialogue mocks showmanship and belief in wonders.
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Wayback
Barnum
Brooklyn
Mistaken Identity Turns Summer Romance at Pinecroft
Madge Vaughn plans a quiet summer but Mrs. North’s invitation brings Tom North, posing as an eight year old, to Pinecroft. The pair form a bond as Tommy adapts to a bustling household and Madge’s office life, culminating in a confession of love as he declares a future with another girl waiting for him.
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Mary
Mr. North
North
Pinecroft
Tommy
Madge
Mars
Jim
St. Lawrence
Tle Daffy
Miss Vaughn
Madge Vaughn
Dr. North
Tommy North
Madze
Notice of Probate for Augusta C Kelso Estate in Davison County
South Dakota sends greeting to heirs Alice V Orswell Carroll Kelso William C Kelso and Roy O Mills regarding the will of Augusta C Kelso deceased. The Davison County Court has set Monday January 13 1908 at 10 a m in Mitchell for probate of the will and issuance of Letters Testamentary.
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South Dakota
Davison
Augusta C. Kelso
Alice V. Orswell
Carroll Kelso
William C. Kelso
Roy O. Mills
Mitchell
W. Abbey
S$. Cattrell
Notice of Probate Hearing for Kate Wiemann Estate
Notice is given to heirs Jacob Wiemann Sofia Schleputz Bell Schleputz Tillie Schleputz William Schleputz Stephen Schleputz and Bennett Wiemann that on December 28 1907 at 1 pm in Mitchell Davison County will prove the will of Kate Wiemann deceased and hear petition for probate and letters testamentary. Abbey judge and S Cattrell clerk seal.
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State of
South Dakota
Davison
Kate Wiemann
Jacob Wiemann
Sofia Schleputz
Bell Schleputz
Tillie Schleputz
William Schleputz
Stephen Schleputz
Bennett Wiemann
Mitchell
Abb . Abbey
S. Cattrell
Summons in Davison County Circuit Court
The State of South Dakota greets the defendants in Davison County Circuit Court. Theodore Parker sues Melen Bowen L A Allen N A Dickson as heirs of Stephen Bowen deceased and A R Groenke W A Fowler and Davison County for relief in the complaint filed November 15 1507. Defendants must answer within thirty days from service, otherwise the plaintiff seeks court relief. Spangler attorney dated November 13 1907.
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State of
South Dakota
Main Street
Mitchell
Davison County
T. J. Spangler
Circuit Court
Plaintid
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C. Oathout
Ed Donk
Aberdeen
Jimmie Judge
John Cutts
John Donovan
Sioux Falls Business College
Will Judge
Miss Stealy
Pierre
Miss Splitt
Mr. Damon
Katherine Craig
Aberdeen Normal
S. C. Cathout
Clayton Mckee
Delten Bracha
Apnes ‘Vobey
Women
KE. C. Parcells
Gosia
Lyon
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