Lawson argues for relocating South Dakota capital to Mitchell
Editor Charles B Bruce publishes four letters from Union County leaders on moving the state capital. Lawson asserts relocation to Mitchell best serves state business, rail access, and regional fairness, arguing it would improve efficiency, access, and cross-state rail competition. He cites Milwaukee and Northwestern lines and notes practical governance benefits.
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Charles B. Bruce
Elk Point Curier
Union County
Gourier
Lawson
Courier
Neratadt
Jibley
Mitchell
Missouri River
South Dakota
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Omaha
Elkhorn
Black Hills
Vanderbilt
Salem
Milwaukee System
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Kansas
Nebraska
Milwaukeend
Worthwestern
Hill
Mitchiel
Washington
Baltimore
Whiply
Iowa
Q. FE. Lawson
Union County legislator argues for central capital site
The Elk Courier publishes F W Ryan of Union County letter urging a capital move to a more central South Dakota location. He condemns centralist bias and praises accessible sites near Mitchell for better state governance and cheaper travel for residents. He cites railroads and population centers as factors in locating state government for ease of access and development.
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Union County
Elk Courier
F.W. Ryan
Ryan
Courier
Pierre
Jefferson
Wolsey
South Dakota
Rairoads
Missouri River
Black Hills
Ais
Mitchell
Missouri
W. Ryan
Jefferson S&s
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Quick Home Remedies
Advertises Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a universal household cure claiming to save hundreds of lives yearly. It touts treatments for croup burns cuts and various wounds with rapid healing assurances.
That Boy Never Worth Any Thing Says Chicago Post
Dialogue captures a sharp-toned exchange about a young man with one who doubts his future and another who suggests marriage could change his prospects. The Chicago Post frames the skepticism with a hint of social judgment.
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Chicago Post
Suspicions as weeds of the mind quote
A Wallace quotation discusses how suspicions grow by themselves and flourish most when not desired, framing distrust as an invasive mental weed.
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Wallace
Fraternal visit aims to grow Rod, Reel and Gun Club
Members of the Rod, Reel and Gun Club from Davison and Hanson counties visited Alexandria to recruit more sportsmen and protect local game. Officials include Geo H Rew president and H E Hitchcock treasurer. Reports cite winter fish thefts from Jim River and urges restraint to preserve fishing.
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C. M. Blythe
H. H. Curtis
A. B E. Wight
Harry Collard
Rod, Reel and Gun Club
Alexandria
Davison
Hanson
Geo. H. Rew
Geo. Stalding
H. E. Hitchcock
Hanson County
Jim River
Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup Cough Remedy
A vintage advertisement touts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as nature’s own remedy for coughs and colds, highlighting healing balsamic virtues of the Norway pine and portraying the product as a comprehensive health aid.
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Dr. Wood
Eyeopener Map Aimed at Eastern State Citizens
A regional map is described as a convincing eyeopener for candid citizens east of the Missouri river, suggesting its use to illuminate issues or perspectives for voters across that area.
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Missouri River
Mitchell Post Office Uncalled Letters List February 17 1904
The list shows uncalled letters at Mitchell post office ending February 17 1904 including Baker Bell Brown Burnett Hoschchild Jens Levinsky McDonald McQuartz Nemiseggear Palmer Schwartz Wieser Stensen Moran and Mrs Millett. Reminders to say advertised when calling. Letters unclaimed within two weeks will be sent to the dead letter office.
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Mitchell
Baker
W. H. Bell
Car) Brown
J. L. Burnett
Hoschchild
W. T. Jens
H. A. Levinsky
Chas. McDonald
Frank R
Esq. McQuartz
Alex Nemiseggear
N Palmer
R. R. Schwartz
K. Wm. Wieser
J. F
Stensen
Tilda Moran
Mr. J
H. L. Bras
Dean's Ointment Offers Immediate Relief and Cure
An advertisement claims itch ing viles can be cured with Dean's Ointment, promising instant relief and permanent cure at drug stores for 50 cents.
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Dean
Mitchell brochure touts Vermillion as future South Dakota capital
A playful review of an illustrated pamphlet praising Mitchell as a budding state capital. It highlights photos of homes churches schools parks and streets, credits Clate Tinan and the State Press Association, and notes a three state population map as a key feature.
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Vermillion Republican
Mitchell
South Dakota
Clate Tinan
Clate
State Press Association
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething Relief
An old remedy praised for teething pain relief in children. It is said to toothes the child, soothes gums, eases wind colic, and treats diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty-five cents a bottle. Store with the exact name only.
Dean's Ointment Promises Relief for Hemorrhoids
An advertiser in Fargo North Dakota touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching skin and hemorrhoids. A Fargo House guest testifies her husband suffered intensely before using the ointment, which allegedly relieved itching and reduced hemorrhoids after three weeks. Sold at Wilson's Pharmacy. Foster Milburn Co. is sole US agent. Remember the name Donn's and avoid substitutes.
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Fargo
N. D
T. P. Ross
Fargo House
North Front Street
Dean
Wilsor
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Donn
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Preston & Hannett
LAW
J. E. Wells
Mitchell, So. Dak
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J. H. Ferris
Rye
Levi Peirce
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Western Business College
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