Sugar Beet Profits Cited by J D Moore in 1891 Letter
J D Moore, cashier at a Grand Island bank, argues beets yield high profits. He outlines costs per acre, predicts 15 tons per acre, sugar content around 16 percent, and potential price rises to $4.50 per hundredweight. He claims beets offer more money than western crops with proper handling.
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Smith
Commercial Molub
J. D. Moore
Bankat
Grand Island
Mr. Smith
K. Smith
Commercial Club
Mitchell
South Dakotas
J. D Moore
Death of Duluth Judge Wests Former Employee Alice West
Miss Alice Iola West, once in Champeny and later in Duluth offices, died yesterday afternoon of typhoid fever after six weeks of illness with delirium. She had many Duluth friends and was to wed a Duluth businessman. Her home was Letenir, Dakota, and her mother was unable to be with her.
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Alice Iola West
Champeny
Dalath Tribune
Alice Iula West
Duluth
Register of Deeds
Letenir
Dakota
Miss West
Birthday Surprise for Frank Weller and Bishop Marty Visit
Last Thursday marked Frank Weller’s 40th birthday with a surprise party arranged by his wife Mrs. Weller. Family friends Mr. Atlee and Mr. L. W. Lewis helped celebrate as Frank returned home. The Right Rev. Bishop Marty of Sioux Falls arrives Saturday from Yankton to confirm parishioners at Holy Family church and lecture on Catholic principles in the United States at 8:00 pm. Tickets are 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Weller
Marty
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Holy Family Church
United States
Sioux Chiefs Headed to Washington to See Great Father
A Monday Daily report notes about a dozen Sioux chiefs arriving by train from the west en route to Washington DC for a big talk with the Great Father. Leaders include Whit Ghost Crow Creek Medicine Bear Lower Brule John Grass Standing Rock Wants To Play, guided by interpreter Alex Reincounter and preacher Luke Walker of Lower Brule.
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Washington, DC
Whit- Ghost
Crow Creek
Medicine Bea
Lower Brule
John Grass
Standing Rock
Alex Reincounter
Luke Walker
Martyn and Shaw Tie The Knot In New York Ceremony
Cards issued to friends announce the marriage of Mr. R. Delos Martyn of Salt Lane, formerly of this city, to Berret Shaw. The couple were wed at Trinity Church, New York, on January 25, 1891, and will reside in Salt Lake City after February 20.
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R. D. Martyn
Salt Lane
Berriet Shaw
R. Delos Martyn
Trinity Church
New York
Salt Lake City
Two Scoops on Us Mitchel l Mail Fragment
The fragment notes express gratification that Brother Ralph Wheelock performs an efficient land office function in a phased mail context. It references Mitchell Mail and a satirical or fragmentary report on official duties without full details.
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Mitchell Mail
Ralph Wheelock
Editorial Echoes on Life and Daughters in R E P U B L I C A N tale
Editorial brood notes life in brief lines. Acknowledges Mrs W A Scott of the Republican welcomes a daughter. A Milesian maxim proclaims no husband is a man until he has a daughter. Capt Beddoes plans a Hot Springs visit for Soldiers Home benefits. Maj Brown has also applied.
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W. A. Scott
The
Republican
S. T. Beddoes
Hot Springs
S. D
Maj. Brown
Artesian wells yield strong flows in township farms
Getting the Moisture reports successful artesian wells on O. O. Warfield’s Tobin township farm last week and a neighboring Schlund residence in Blendon township also struck a good flow within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Warfield
Tobin Township
Henry Schlund
Blendon Township
Railroad Ownership Book by I. and D. Division Official
Joseph Kindelan road master of the I. and D. division writes a book on government ownership of railroads promising strong positive ideas. The MITCHELL PRINTING COMPANY is printing the work for imminent release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Kindelan
I. and D. Division
Mitchell Printing Company
Episcopal Social At St Marys Rectory Next Monday Evening
The Episcopal Social at St Marys rectory next Monday evening will feature choice vocal and instrumental music Tiddle D Winks recitations spelling games more music refreshments and other good things. All friends of the congregation are invited to attend for a pleasant social gathering.
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St. Mary’s Rectory
Groundhog Shadow Folklore Replaced by Prairie Animals
Observation notes a tradition where a shadowseer predicts six weeks of winter. The text suggests in arid climates groundhogs are absent, proposing instead a coyote, jackrabbit or prairie dog could perform this seasonal forecast. It reflects folk belief and regional wildlife references.
Demand for Competent Leaders in Minneapolis Herald
The Minneapolis Journal and The High more Herald argue that the Republican Party needs competent leaders in each state. They assert that a solid, well-led party wins elections, while a disintegrated, every-man-a-leader party loses.
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Minneapolis
The
Highmore Herald
The New Tax Law Delinquency Change Signed By Governor
A letter dated the 28th from Senator Preston to Auditor Robinson outlines the new tax law signed by the governor yesterday. It states that on the first Monday of February after taxes have been assessed all unpaid taxes become delinquent and accrue interest at twelve percent per year until paid. It also notes the repeal of Sec. 1611 of Art. 15 Chapter 15 Political Code.
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Preston
Robinson
Knights of Pythias Hall Dance Program and Railroading Notes
The program lists dances on February 6 including Quadrilles Waltzes and a Bon Ton, plus a Norfolk style set and a Folks at Home Waltz. Rail way notes describe Alfred Lyon and mechanics at the round house, engine No 34% pilot plow, engines 381 and 62 with snow plows, and traffic between Minneapolis Mitchell and the Northern Pacific. Freight moves Omaha via Mitchell, orefrom the west to the Omaha smelter, and a skating pond formed by waste water drawing many youths to Willer sposts.
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Alfred Lyon
Round House
Minneapolis
McDougal House
Geo. Perry
Frank Woodman
W.J. Davis
Engineer Noble
Clemans
Milwaukee Company
Omaha
Kansas City
Mitchell
Northern Pacific
N. P
Liddell
Premium Awards from Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Premium awards listed by breed with first second and third premiums for Cochins Buff Cochins Silver Laced Wyandottes White Wyandots Black Langshans Black Hamburgs and more. Multiple individuals and breeders named including J J Fitzgerald J W Russell J M Drayer C B Billinghurst E A Duane and Geo Mumby with dogs and small animal entries noted.
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J Pitzgerald
Vitzgerald
E F Fleetland
Jd Fleetlana
J Fitzgerald
Puliet
W S$ Anderson
Cockerel
F Heetland
Baldwin
J F Heetland
Cork
J M McPerren
J W Russell
J M McPherren
F Hulisud
W Russell
C B Billinghurst
Geo Mumby
GB Billinghurst
C & Billinghurst
Billinghurst
J J Fitzgerald
Cuck
JJ Fitzgerald
Geo Muby
Wyandotte
A Saxby
Saxby
Duane
H M Hopkins
J M Drayer
White Wyandots
WS Anderson
A Duane
W S Anderson
Hen
Pullet
E A Duane
Anderson
Fiat
White Plymouth Rocks
CB Billingittrst
Diane
Wyandolles
EA Duane
JM Drayer
Dune
Andes
Rocka
JW Russell
HL Beis
J F
Fleetland
UB Billinghurst
Cuen
Saxony
Pulviet
Illupking
J F Seetland
Dutton
J F Heetlard
UC Bb Billinghurst
J F Tleetland
Drake
J J Pitzgerald
Pierre Senate fight over Lawrence county cases roils politics
In Pierre, Senator Preston urged sending the Lawrence county dispute to the supreme court, saying lawmakers must learn the law. Johnson and Loucks figure prominently in party infighting as independents rally and fusionist tensions rise, with debates over eligibility, committee reports, and possible seat changes ahead of elections.
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Preston
Supreme Curt
Lawrence County
Supreme Court
Ilit Lants
Senate
News Gleanings from Stray Bits Across the Nation
The News-Tribune notes a last agar factory at Muscatine is assured. Sioux City’s Central Stock Yards plans pooling. 150 Milwaukee cooking class graduates. Cedar Rapids to host the Town Business Bien’s convention Feb 24 25 and 98. Manitowoc’s capital stock rising. last year’s business shows an $8 632 surplus. Governor Merriam cited Indian scare rumors. Lt Schwatka shows slight improvement at Mason City. Oconto library considers city transfer with cash for 1 200 volumes. South St Paul debates annexation to St Paul. Minn. prison guard changes. North Dakota anti liquor law repeal fund grows to $1 000. Grand Forks businessmen back it. Lieut. Byron recruits sixty Indian scouts at Pine Ridge. Wautoma railroad push offers $20 000 to first line to town. Greece endures storms. Paris reports burglars steal 6 000 francs from Brentano’s. Gallipolis Betz Opera house burns. $20 000 loss, $4 000 ins. Dublin Express notes Gladstone’s Ireland relief progress. Kilrush free fight at anti-Parnell meeting. Tralee farmer Sullivan hanged for murder link to eviction. Rome dispatches say Crispi resignation seen as final by the king. St Louis warehouse fire destroys contents, $15 000 loss. Randall-Chambers dry goods Co Fort Worth files deed of assignment. assets $59 489. Gladstone reportedly assures Parnell on home rule, with land question settlement as core.
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News-Tribune
Muscatine
Central Stock Yards Company
Sioux City
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapids
Mani‘owoc
Wis
Manufac' Company
Lemon
Minnesota
Randall
Langham
North Dakota
Grand Forks
Byron
Pine Ridge
United States
Wautoma
Bea
Greece
Paris
Brentano
Avenue Opera
Gallipolis
Ohio
Betz Opera House
Dublin Express
Balfour
Gladstone
Ireland
Kilrush
Friends
Mr. McCarthy
Tralee
Bartholomew Sullivan
Patrick Flahive
Rome
Crispi
St. Louis
Alexander A. Selkirk
North Seventh Street
Randall-Chambers Dry Goods Company
Fort Worth
Tex
Morley
Parnell
Latest Market Reports from St Paul and Chicago
Market notes from St Paul and Chicago dated February 3, 1391. St Paul live stock receipts include 400 hogs 150 cattle 6 calves and 4 sweep. Hog prices down while cattle and sheep show varied ranges. Chicago grain and provisions list opening and closing prices for wheat corn oats and flaxseed with arrivals of winter wheat and corn. Chicago Union Stock Yards reports cattle firm hogs strong and sheep weak with daily receipts figures. St Paul grain prices show wheat corn oats barley rye and flax values with assorted grades and no. 1 hard and northern classifications. Minneapolis and St Paul wheat markets report bid prices and weekly receipts.
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St. Paul
Laura
St Paul
Chicago
Chicaco
Chicago Union
St. Pact
Tvl
Upland
Timothy
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Alice West
Bishop Marty
Mrs. R. D. Martyn
the Episcopal Social
Shadder
K. of P. Party
Knights of Pythias
Newport
Irvaik G
Schottische
Railroad Notes
Association
Do Pullet
Bilver Gray Dobkins
Dominique
L Hi Richey
Wilson
Ti Richey
Meroni
J M Drasger
Pulse
Plymouth Rock
Geo Mumby, Hen
Oudans
Geo Hurley
Hi Brooks
Geo Wurley
IL Brooks
Puilet
Sixby
Pitzgerald
Turdo
CBB
Inghurst
M Drayer
EF Heetland
Hirst Cockerel
Biiughurst
Do Hen
JF Theetland
Pultet
Evita
Geo P
Topsy K
JF Heetland
JF Sleetland
H G Nichols
Geo Rowley
Gyp
Jacob Keib
Lord
Prince du ST
Bernard Jacob Weib
Listiarck
Chesapeak Bay Dogs
W B Crane
Barnum
Jom McPherreu
Bart
Eock
Val Hammer
Tismmer
Page
Ben
Martin Kevlule
Pat
EB Gilbern
Nora O'Neal
Martin Keshinte
Mollie Leaver
Professor
Llewellyn
M M Smith
Flora Gladstone
Dan McDermaide
Bie
DeDermaide
Bicch
Jane J Asmith
Fannie Gladstone
Gordon
Gotthelf
Pierre
Johnson
Davison
Olson
Rouse
Beets
Davisus
Pierre Free Press
Independent Party
Ordways
Mu- Kenzies
Pierre Vapitail
Junge Cripp
Poe Loucks
Cruse
Abt
Knigers
Pratt
Gregz
Tepudhean
Prats Vere
Gregs
Pennington
Gay
Alr Z. Dawson
Piers
Foena Neetty Gann
Mrxxeapolis
Northern
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