Advertising Rates And Notices In Official County Paper
The February 7 1902 issue lists advertising rates including business cards five dollars per year six lines and extra lines at one dollar five cents per local lines and cards of thanks ten cents per line with marriage and death notices free. It notes Ex Governor Shaw of Iowa sworn in as treasury secretary and mentions war tax repeal plans delaying tea tax until 1903.
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Vegas
AUL
Shaw
Iowa
the Treasury
Department of Finances
South Dakota
Senator Teller’s fall from the Republican fold sparks Senate rumpus
The piece recalls Senator Teller as once dignified in the Senate before leaving the party. With few allies, he is creating a disturbance to keep his name before the public. The author hints he may rival Tillman in notoriety.
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Teller
Senate
Republican Party
Ife
Tillman
Opposition to War Tax Revenue Weighs Senate Battle
The text suggests senate opposition to reducing war tax revenue will be consistent. It notes that when the tax was first imposed the opposition mobilized fully against the measure and may again face an unpopular proposal if it opposes the current effort.
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Senate
South Dakota Fully Pledges McKinley Memorial Funds
South Dakota becomes the first state to meet its full McKinley memorial fund quota and even contribute more. Organized effort and proper appointees accelerated the work, while many states lag behind in their payments.
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South Dakota
McKinley
Rosewater Mercer clash likely in upcoming election
The Omaha Bee editor Rosewater and Congressman Mercer are set to face off in the next congressional race. Mercer mocked Rosewater as having a belfry full of bats while noting Rosewater’s weak standing with Nebraska Republicans after backing a populist governor, hinting at ongoing party fault lines.
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Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Mercer
Nebraska
Weir
Sioux Falls Editors Split on State Exhibit at St Louis
In Sioux Falls interviews, Argus-Leader reporters found mixed opinions on South Dakota's exhibit at the St Louis exposition. Few favor a special legislative session to fund it, while editors prefer private subscriptions or county commissioners funding.
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Sioux Palls
Argus-Leader
South Dakota
Dowie Faces Court in Lace Industries Case
John Alexandria Dowie known as Elijah 11 faces a court battle over control of the lace industries tied to Zion. Stevenson, his brother in law, sought possession and a receiver was appointed last Friday by Judge Tuley to protect Stevenson's rights while Dowie must convert the lace enterprises into a state corporation as required by the decree.
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John Alexandria Dowie
Elijah 11
Zion
Dowie
Stevenson
Priday Dudge Tuley
Lice Industries
Stomach Bitters and Stevenson Share Dispute Shrugs Off Court Move
The piece notes a legal maneuver to block Stevenson from a share with Dowie as attorneys plan to appeal to the supreme court. Davison County anticipates population growth from new settlers this spring. Real estate activity rises with buyers drawn by soil, schools, and farming prospects.
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Davison County
South Dakota
Bryan Downplays Presidency In Commoner Remarks
The Commoner quotes Mr. Bryan saying editorial work and lecturing suit him as he dismisses the presidency as a minor loss. The piece notes his travels and speaking schedule across the country and questions his insistence on chasing public life.
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Bryan
United States
William Jennings
Promote Capital Removal Before Legislative Session Opens
Clare Tinan argues that capital removal should be debated before elections and the legislature. He notes newspaper and public sentiment favor moving the capital from Pierre, with Mitchell as a leading potential choice, and urges a free public canvass prior to campaigns.
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Clare Tinan
Kimball
Pierre
Mitchell
Conquer or Die Cure Boasts Dr King Recovery
Mrs Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springs North Carolina says consumption nearly killed her but Dr King’s New Discovery cured her after seven bottles. The ad claims it treats consumption pneumonia diphtheria bronchitis coughs colds asthma hay fever croup and whooping cough with guaranteed bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar with nine trial bottles free at S W I Scallin’s drug store.
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Rosa Richardson
Laurel Springs
N. C
S. WI
Scallin
Substitute for Madison Medicine Co Rocky Mountain Tea
A druggist offers a substitute for the Madison Medicine Co’s Rocky Mountain Tea and prompts the reader to ponder the motives behind the offer, questioning whether affection or profit drives the seller.
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Madison Medicine Co
Rocky Mountain
S. IL Seallin
City Council Plots Petition on Carnegie Donation and Saloon Vote
The mayor plans a four member committee to circulate a petition among taxpayers on the Carnegie resolution. A temperance petition seeks spring election saloon licenses. Water meter financing options were deferred. Library building petition and Carnegie donation final action likely at a forthcoming meeting.
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Scriven
Ayes
Stout
McLaughlin
Perry and Rochways
Beckwith
Miller
Carnegie
McDonald
Kibbee
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Ad Says It Prevents Accidents
An old advertisement warns that life is unsafe without Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil in the home and suggests it prevents accidents by preempting mishaps.
A Certain Cure for Chilblains Advertised
A powder named Allen's Foot Ease promises to cure chilblains frostbites damp sweating and swollen feet. Sold at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
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Allen
City finances defend tax levels and school levy rise
The Republican editor cites that municipal levy remains 18 mills due to water works improvements while the school board boosted its levy from 9.22 to 13.4 mills, increasing taxes for education. The finance committee supports public schools and urges informed understanding of the tax rise without blaming the city council.
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Republican
Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Claims 24 hour cold cure and relief from feverishness headache stomach troubles teething disorders by Mother Gray’s Powders used in Children’s Home New York. Available in drugstores 25 cents sample mailed free Milen 8 Olmstead LeRoy N.Y.
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Mother Gray
New York
Milen
Olmstead
LeRoy N.Y
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Will Cry
Davi
Wim. M. Herbert & Co
Ferris’ Drug Store
East Second Street
St. D
Foley
Hfa
Devere Specialty CO
Northwestern Building
Minneapolis, Minn
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Chicago
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Mitchell, South Dakota
Bay
M- Henderson
Cory
Sue
Truittle Red School House
The
Gillis Shoe Co
John Colvin
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