Advertising the State and Immigration Push in Missouri
Sioux Falls journalist reports on Missouri Governor Hadley's push to advertise the state to attract settlers. South Dakota hopes to match, urging a $50,000 annual appropriation and a capable commissioner to run campaigns, backed by business and immigration groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Cogan
Sioux Falls
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Iowa
Missouri
Argus
Cogan
Hadley
Business Men’s League of
New York
Ohio
Pennsylvania
South Dakota
Nebraska
Vessey
Custer County Clerk Sells Marriage Licenses at Discount
In western Nebraska the Custer county clerk cut license fees to 1 98 dollars for February to boost marriage business. The tactic drew attention and six licenses were sold on the first day, though the law still requires a 2 dollar fee.
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Custer County
Four-year Term Could Speed State Legislature
The legislature nears the session end as debate centers on a measure to extend member terms to four years. Proponents argue experienced lawmakers would shorten sessions and improve efficiency, reducing the typical sixty day limit.
Captain Qualtrough Relieved After Court Martial
The court martial found Captain Qualtrough of the Georgia guilty of drunkenness on duty during a navy function at Gibraltar. He is relieved of command for six months and docked ten points. The Georgia fleet halted at Gibaltar during its world cruise. reports remain sparse on the proceedings and outcomes.
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Navy
Qualtrough
Georgia
Gibraltar
Gib- Taltar
High Tariff on Sugar Sparks Wholesale Grocers’ Push
A movement among U S wholesale grocers urges tariff reduction on raw and refined sugars asserting the 80 percent levy burdens households while automobiles face a 45 percent import duty. The circular argues sugar beet factories need modernizing and predicts industry gains from lower tariffs and “Free Sugar” would spur competition and efficiency.
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United States
Hawaiian Islands
Louisiana
Louisana
Roosevelt Declines $10000 Legacy Amid Debate On Entitlement
The article notes President Roosevelt refused a $10,000 legacy saying he earned nothing to deserve it. It contrasts a Nebraska man who attacked the president in campaign yet sought $50,000 willed by a admirer, a bid unsuccessful in court. Senator Dillon of Yankton County touts restraint on easy Senate and House jobs, aiming to curb political patronage.
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Roosevelt
Nebraska
Dillon
Yankton County
Senate
House
Senate bill aims to cut clerical work with shorthand
The article notes a senator's bill to reduce workload by shorthand and typewriting, saving clerks, with general public support. It also reports William J. Bryan injured in a Florida auto accident where a tire hit a trestle but only bruised his leg, his voice intact for a Lincoln Day event in Springfield, Illinois.
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Senate
House
William J. Bryan
Tampa
Fla
Tiryan
Mr. Bryan
Springfield
Local Notes and Arrivals Across Ethan to Mitchell
Ethan and Mitchell area residents are mentioned visiting, traveling, or adjusting homes. Henry Schurz of Grass Plains arrives to see a gravely ill mother. Mrs. Why of Michigan and Peter Schurz of Parkston are called by family illness. Various locals are noted with farming work, sales, health trips, and a bank burglar alarm with no incident.
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Ethan
David Rybett
Missour
Ienry Schurz
Grass Plains
Wis
Henry Why
Michigan
Mary Schurz
Peter Schurz
Parkston
Anton Bauer
Joe Weepie
McKee
Bracha
Haley Trow
Albert Klotz
Mitchell
Trow
Father McCarthy
Hospital
Walher Brones
Loomis News Briefs Highlight Storm and Local Visits
Mrs Frank Kidd visited her children Dr and Mrs Kidd in Woonsocket. E A Johnson who fixed Loomis telephones cut ground wires after getting wet. T H Darmed arrested him and took him to Mitchell. A severe storm hit Tuesday the worst since 1888. John Johnson Roy Holland from Letcher visited Loomis. G M Bower travels to Pierre for Farmers Elevator Co interests. Russell Hopkins of Letcher handles ice business in Loomis. Tom Wagner and family from Dixon Montana visit Loomis for a stay with Geo and Mrs Balding.
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Loomis
Frank Kidd
Woonsocket
John Johnson
Roy Holland
Letcher
G. M. Bower
Pierre
Farmers Elevator Co
Russell Hopkins
Tom Wagner
Dixon, Mont
Geo. Balding
Minnie Lewis
Byrl
Teacher and rider assist single scholar at school
Pooley went to the school house to teach on Tuesday. Only one scholar attended and the liv ery man had to fetch them in the evening.
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Pooley
Public Auction At Milo Farm In Lisbon Township
A farm sale in Lisbon township near Mitchell lists fifty eight cattle including fourteen fresh, a Hereford bull, fourteen two year old steers, yearlings and calves, plus four horses and various farm machinery and tools. The auction is Thursday February 18 at 10 am with terms cash up to 16 and a half dollars and credit on larger sums through May 1 1909. White and Myles are auctioneers and Milo S Kern is owner.
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Lisbon Township
Mitchell
Jthan
White & Myles
Patton
Milo
Kern
Galvin farm public auction west of Loomis
Auction notice for the Galvin farm sale on February 17 at 10 a.m. listing eleven horses, cattle including milch cows and bulls, fifty one Poland China hogs, farm machinery, poultry, ducks, and household goods with free noon lunch. Terms require cash for ten dollars or less and credit until November 1, 1809 on larger sums, with notes at 10 percent interest. Auctioneers: Jay H. Craton, clerk M. F. Patton, Ellsworth owner. Also a February 16 sale near Bridgewater for Poland China sows and Pekin ducks.
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Galvin
Loomis
Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
Poland
Deering
McCormick
Fuller & Johnson Gang
Plymouth Rocks
Jay H. Craton
M. F. Patton
A. R. Ellsworth
New Jersey Financier Refused Rehearing Faces Prison
A financier who wrecked a trust company in New Jersey has been denied a rehearing by the court of appeals and will go to prison. The court’s decision underscores a slow but steady course of justice.
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Baltimore
New Jersey
Court of Appeals
Recipe For Kidney Health Mixes At Home
A home remedy recipe claims to cleanse and strengthen kidneys and relieve backache bladder weakness and urinary trouble. It calls for Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla mixed and taken in teaspoon doses after meals and at bedtime. It urges readers to obtain ingredients from a local druggist and to try the mix before the onset of Brights disease.
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Bright
University Notes Highlight Local Visits and Phreno Milestone
George Minty visited the University on the week’s start while Vilas Baird leaves due to illness. The Phreno issue number nine marks its twentieth year with strong ads and wide alumni reach. Dakota Wesleyan backs strong oratory as Don C. Brown leads the local contest setup for March 12 ahead of Huron in May.
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George Minty
Claire Roberts
Bernie Dean
Huron
Dakota Wesleyan
Don C. Brown
Students Association
Crouch Line Sells Two Cents Per Mile Amid Legal Challenge
The Missouri River Northwestern line known as the Crouch Line faces a two cent per mile fare as the new law awaits validity tests. Receiver C O Bailey in Sioux Falls says funds are insufficient to fight the measure and instructs use of the lower rate. Court injunctions halted by many railroads leave the Crouch Line to either comply or risk prosecution.
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Rapid City Journal
Missouri River & Northwestern
Crouch Line
South Dakota
C. O. Bailey
Sioux Falls
J. L. Soule
Vessey
Carland
State Railroad Commission
Crouch
Milwaukee Road abandons Continental Express plan
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway will cease operating its own express service after May 1 and shift the entire system’s express operations to Wells Fargo & Co. United States Express will handle old St Paul lines until May 1. Wells Fargo won the bid amid rate-cutting agitation and concerns about equipment costs.
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New York
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Wells, Fargo & Co
United States Express Company
St. Paul
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Continental Express Company
Pacific Coast
United Express Company
Wells, Fago & Co
Rate law to burden road with minimal passenger use
The new rate law will cause hardship as the road has little heavy passenger traffic. With reduced rates, receipts from that source will fall to a minimum.
New England’s Costly Pest Tested by Extermination Fight
The gypsy moth infestation has largely overcome New England, sparing perhaps Vermont. Massachusetts lost its costly extermination battle, and lawmakers propose boosting funds to 300000 for next year. No plan yet offers full relief from the brown tailed vermin menace.
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Philadelphia
New England
Vermont
Massachusetts
House Committee On Agriculture
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Emery
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University Notes
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Ira Schuler
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