South Dakota gains from new lands opening and state notes
The article celebrates the opening of a great tract of land in South Dakota as a boost to Mitchell and the corn belt, notes favorable weather for visitors, and discusses politics and finance including Governor Mellette’s policies, Congressional battles, and Eastern financiers backing the state at low interest. It highlights state wealth and growth potential despite storms and blockades.
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Neigh Siérre
Chamberlain
South Dakota
Missouri
Mitchell
Pacific
Pennsylvania
Winnipeg
Taylor
Alexandria
Senator Pettigrew seeks six unsettled Crow Creek relief bill
Senator Pettigrew writes editor Owen that he will soon introduce in the upper house a bill indemnifying Crow Creek settlers who lost property when Cleveland revoked Arthur's proclamation opening to settlement. The measure would grant the nine day preference right to the original Crow Creek settlers, protecting those affected by Sparks.
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Owen
The
Chamberlain Register
Congress
Cleveland
Arthur
Crow Creek Reservation
Crow Creek
Sparks
Permanent coal price reduction hoped by Sioux Falls Press
The Sioux Falls Press notes a potential permanent reduction in hard coal prices. With winter hardship easing and lingering high bills, the utility of the news is limited though hope remains for lasting lower costs.
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Sioux Falls
Mitchell Centered Corn Belt Prospects Spark Actions
Commentary urges immediate action to capitalize on Mitchell's promising future in railroads, manufacturing, and attracting settlers to unoccupied border lands. Emphasizes bright opportunities and the need to overcome winter lethargy to seize golden prospects.
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Mitchell
Dakota Suffering Not General but Localized Says Press
The Sioux Falls Daily Press challenges sensational reports on Dakota famine. It cites 19 counties producing 7.7 million bushels of wheat for 147000 people, arguing no general starvation exists and charity should focus on frontier needs. The letter also notes city lighting success and clarifies a furniture shipment amid diphtheria concerns.
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Inter Ocean
Longland
Chicago
Missouri Valley
Dakotas
Sioux Falls
Dr. Daniels
Mr. Ileibal
Ile
William Easterly
Daniels
J. N. Brokaw
Beaming Night Test of Arc Electric Lights
The Thursday test of arc electric lights proved powerful and bright in darkness with Luna obscured by clouds. J. Kimball reports 700 feet of sidewalk near his home fully lit beyond the former street lamp reach. A. J. Dean notes the light’s strong glow casting a glimmering shadow.
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Luna
Bill Nye
J. . Kimball
A. J. Dean
Kansas Nebraska and Dakota Club Forms in Mormondam
Residents from Kansas Nebraska and the Dakotas formed the Kansas Nebraska and Dakota Club as a Liberal party campaigning body in Mormondam. Officers elected include W N Crutcher president E E J Ritchie secretary and Z D Martin treasurer with over a hundred members. A badge and transparency committee was named.
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Salt Lake City Tribune
M. D. Martin
Biq
Kansas
Nebraska
Dakotas
Kansas, Nebraska and Dakota
EE. J. Ritchie
D. Martin
South Dakota
Diphtheria outbreak subsides as schools reopen
Dr. Daniels reports no new diphtheria cases for over a week in the city. The only remaining illness is a boy from the Jessie family who is nearly well. Public and Holy Family schools have reopened after a week, and officials credit prompt action and public cooperation for suppressing the disease.
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Daniels
Repubblican
James Jessie
Holy Family School
Sermon Honors Martyr Stephen At Congregational Church
Sunday service at the Congregational church featured an eloquent sermon on the Martyr Stephen from Rev. S G Updyke of Brookings. The talk traced Stephen from Jerusalem to his death and noted his role as the church’s first great lay leader amid disputes and persecution.
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Stephen
Timbie
Jerusalem
Tle
Lincoln
Cicero
Bnt
Moses
Holy City
Saul
Tarsus
Veler
Northwestern Mutual Life payout noted in Yankton Friday records
The estate of Grennan Ted, administrator Peller Esin, records a first payment of 20 00 on the late 7 policy from the Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company in Yankton. The payment begins one tenth of the policy amount payable each day from the date of death in January.
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Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Petiened
Yankton
Grennan Ted
Peller
Esin
Vhs
Jan
Ganil
Isiritnen Tadike
Health Board Urges City Sanitation Reforms
The board of health warns residents to burn yard waste only by day to avoid smoky air at night and urges removal of manure beyond city limits. It cautions against dumping slops near wells or within 100 feet of water sources, proposes box privies with dust or ashes, and calls for improved drainage and sanitation measures citywide.
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Pepie
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