South Dakota Retail Merchants Hold Last Meeting Day
The South Dakota Retail Merchants Association wrapped up its Thursday afternoon session with lively discussion led by Mr. KE A Young of Fitch Young & McConville St Paul. Debates on catalogue houses and the South Dakota Plan featured charts and questions while Secretary Tyler announced the next meeting program and the auditing committee reported a $158 balance and $373.92 personal advances by the secretary.
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South Dakota Retail Merchants’ Association
KE. A. Young
Fitch, Young & McConville
St. Paul
Young
E. J. Mannix
Sioux Falls
Logue House
Callogue House
South Dakota
Tyler
Tyler Gsid Ok
A. E. Lee
Vermillion A. P
McMillan
Conde
D. A. Loftus
DeSmet
Re Si Vessey
Wessington Springs
J. D. Bartow
Plackinton
Hhe
Syler
A. Fef. Grimm
Parkston
L. S. Tyler
H. Q O. Rime
Dell Rapids
L. G. LeVoy. Webster
A. Mittlesteadt
Milbank
Ed Oschner
Kimbal
Robt. Sundstrom
Beresford
J. T. Hanson
Canton
D. H. Loftus
P. F. Wickham
Alexandria
L. N. Crill
Elk Point
A. P. McMillan
Andrew F. Lee
Vermillion
W. H. Bunting
Albee
T. J. Coursbon
Delmont
H. M. Jones
Mitchell
Grimm
Association
Ward
Be Lee backs action on rail rate reform and postal fairness
The letter from Be Lee as chairman urges support for railroad rate legislation and a fair mail system. It calls for Congress to enact just national regulation benefiting merchants and agriculture, and asks senators and representatives to pursue a Dakota Plan or similar measures to reduce unequal competition between rural merchants and city firms.
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BE Lee
Asso- Dakota
Congress
Ifair
Jakora
Nsecu
Mitchell Convention Elects Officers and Debates Host City
The retail convention elected officers led by President A F Grimmm and Secretary L S Tyler. A letter invited the next session to Sioux Falls, with officials praising Mitchell for hosting, rail access, and cost efficiency, while discussions considered northern placement for future gatherings.
Poultney Bigelow undercuts canal observations claim
Secretary Taft refutes Bigelow’s assertion that he was on the canal isthmus for over twenty eight hours marking a decisive contradiction. The Louisville Courier Journal reports the exchange clarifying the duration of Bigelow’s alleged visit.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Poultney Bigelow
Taft
Day of Prayer at Dakota Wesleyan College
A day of prayer observed at Dakota Wesleyan featured Dr Thompson's morning sermon at the Methodist church and Jr Thompson at the college chapel addressing youths on the thresholds of the promised land. The day drew students and city residents with crowded chapel, strong interest, and many youths pledging higher living as Dr Nicholson preached in the church evening service.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Thompson
Methodist
College
Jr. Thompson
Canaan
Nicholson
The New Caucus Law Explained for County Elections
The article outlines the 1905 caucus law detailing when conventions and primaries occur for state, judicial, and county offices. It covers calls by party committees, posting requirements, ballot handling, voter secrecy, ballot supply rules, and eligibility to vote a party ticket at primaries.
Primary Election Provisions and Penalties Overview
The text outlines voter oath requirements for party allegiance and eligibility, penalties up to 8200 dollars or six months in jail for ineligible voting, procedures for destroying waste ballots and counting ballots, certifying winners, and tie handling by lot. It details county committee control, direct nomination options by party vote, and applicability to city elections with independent petitions under prior law.
Hyomei Test Guarantees Refunds From Scallin Bros
Scallin Bros. offer to refund the money to any Hyomei purchaser if it fails to help. The remedy claims many cures for catarrh and chronic cases. Inhaled four times daily, Hyomei soothes mucous membranes, kills catarbal germs, and restores health. The outfit costs $1 and includes an inhaler a dropper and Hyomei. Extra bottles cost 50 cents. If not cured, Scallin Bros. will return your money.
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Scallin Bros
Hyomei
Scallini Bros
Information Requests Highlight Mitchell Advertising
A 1906 letter from Centerburg Ohio asks for a guide to Mitchell business houses and compares crop potential with Ohio. The writer notes summer heat and mud, urges better local advertising, and suggests a city hall room managed by a Commercial League secretary to attract visitors and information seekers.
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South Dakota
Centersburg
Ohio
Mitchell
J. W. Perkins
California
Commercial League
Dyspepsia Remedy Promises Quick Relief in Mitchell
In Mitchell and elsewhere, sufferers of stomach trouble are urged to use Miona. A 50 cent tablet taken before meals for a few days is said to soothe irritated stomach walls, improve digestion, end headaches and nervousness, and restore health. Scallin Bros. offers a guarantee for the remedy.
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Mitchell
Miona
Scallin Bros
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