Loevinger Wins at Dakota University Oratorical Contest
Gustavus Loevinger of Mitchell was awarded first place with J. M. Devers as second in the thirteenth annual Dakota University oratorical contest held in the University chapel. The event drew about 350 attendees and featured talks on topics from slavery to war, with Loevinger’s "The Master Idea in Government" praised for its thought and delivery.
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Dakota University
Gustavus Loevinger
Colton
Loevinger
Devers
Geo. Dean
Youngman
Harley J. Bushfield
Lincoln
Bushfield
Charles M. Carroll
Charles Sumner
Sumner
England
Congress
Hague
Mr. Devers
Christ
Dewey
Brother
Robert Robinson
Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Satan
Celestial City
A & Nation
Melioration
Croesus
Mr. Loevinger
Mitchell Urges Expansion to Meet Housing Demand
Mitchell faces a housing shortage as new residents and students arrive, with no vacant Main Street buildings and several firms planning new business blocks. The Germania Land Co. lists buyers and lands sold in 1899, showing Davison County drawing settlers from Iowa and beyond, boosting property values and tax base.
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Mitchell
Dakota University
Main Street
Milwaukee Depot
J. I. Case Co
J. E. Turner & Son
Davison County
Germania Land Co
George Rogers
John A. Huleebua
Crawford County
Wm. M.smith
William Kelly
Wilson Griffith
Charles Phillips
J. E. Stombaugh
Jones County
Emma Olmstead
G. M. Bishop
Scott County
Iowa & Dakota Land Co
Nelse Goodbia
Linn County
Prescott & Bidwell
G. H. Johnson
Polk County
R. D. Finnigan
Mary E. Hensel
Geo. Loehr
Harvey Noble Tod
E. Erion
Lion County
John Parker
L. Brown
Wm. Nash
N. A. Lohrt
C. R. Clouse
Bond County
Ill
D. M. Tiffiany
Cerro Gordo County
Samuel Soucemann
Des Moines
D. M Tiffany
F.C
John A. Hanson
Ills
Harold Jenson
Turner County
S. D
Good immigration year attracts settlers to South Dakota
In 1899 Iowa and the eastern states again look to South Dakota as fertile lands become available at low prices, inviting families and investors to relocate and cultivate new opportunities.
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Iowa
South Dakota
Move Likely for North Chamberlain Townsite Residents
Federal court dismissal leaves Chamberlain north townsite residents facing possible eviction. Judge Carland ruled no jurisdiction, prompting anticipated action before Judge Smith to remove townsite claimants, as government patents have already issued to two other parties.
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Chamberlain
Federal Court
Carland
Smith
Young People's Society Entertainment At Mrs Maxon Home
A fair attendance enjoyed an evening hosted by the Young People’s Society at Mrs. E D Maxon’s home. Vocal numbers pleased the audience and Field recitations were highly entertaining. Miss Rinnie Nolt presented a life sketch of Eugene Field and Miss June Conner read a review of his writings.
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Young Peoples Society
E. D. Maxon
Eugene Field
Field
Rinnie Nolt
June Conner
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Valentines
S. H. Scallin
Brugeist
Our Bakery
Asa Dodd
C. E. Vermilyea
and Gallarettes
J. M. Devers As
Will
The
Young People’s Society
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