Mitchell Welcomes South Dakota Press Association Editors
The city of Mitchell hosts the South Dakota Press Association and extends a cordial welcome to visiting editors. The piece praises newspapers for promoting state growth and highlights their role in attracting eastern readers and investment, noting the industry’s community impact and the need for ethical business practices. An obituary mention for McCaull is included alongside critique of insurance industry methods and calls for reform.
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Mitchell
South Dakota Press Association
South Dakota
Republican
Association
Thomas H. Briggs
Davison
Mitchell S. D
Supreme Court ruling curbs railroad coal sales monopoly
The Supreme Court has ruled against eastern railroads that operate and sell coal, deeming it illegal for common carriers to deal in commodities they transport. The Ohio test case challenges coal pricing and hauling rates, and western readers may welcome potential rate reductions on fuel.
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Supreme Court of the
United States
Supreme Court
Ohio
Garfield Faces Public Over Beef Trust Probe Attitude
Commissioner Garfield declares he never claimed the department could compel information, never promised immunity, and never agreed to keep packers' data private amid claims by the Chicago packing fraternity that he misrepresented their actions during the beef trust investigation.
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Garfield
Chicago
Beef Trust
Fialy
Packers
Congressmen Martin Seen as Strong Senate Candidate
The article argues that Congressman Martin maintains solid support on this side of the river for a Senate run. It cites his stance on railroad and trust legislation as a boost with supporters of such reforms. It notes western Missouri sentiment favors one senator from the region.
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Martin
Senate
Missouri River
Congress
Mc Caull Death Linked to Probing Inquiry in New York
The text indicates John A. Mc Caull, a former high earning president of a major insurance company, died amid a heated New York investigation. It suggests the death may have been tied to retribution connected to the probe, though the exact cause remains uncertain.
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John A. McCaull
United States
New York
Fairbanks presses for presidential delegates across states
Vice-President Fairbanks pursues the presidential nomination with hard work to secure delegate pledges nationwide. He is said to be following Mark Hanna’s tactics, drawing a surprising number of delegates in various states.
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Fairbanks
Mark Henn
American Heiresses andTitles Motive in Society
The excerpt mocks Miss Roosevelts marriage choice praising a sensible American husband over a foreign title. It suggests past scandals like the Coastellane affair reduce heiresses’ willingness to exchange fortune for titles, implying stronger national preference.
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Miss Roosevelt
Ethan School Entertainment Planned for March Second
Local teachers plan a hall entertainment on Friday evening March 2 with invitations open to all. Basket social remains a popular school event as communities host gatherings and fundraising for student activities.
Parkstone Update and Local Moves Highlight Wednesday Notices
Clement visited Parkstone Tuesday for dental work. Mrs. M A Bracia owns a new horse and buggy. A farewell party is planned tonight for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Tflall who expect to move to near Milltown Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Gleason arrived by train from Geddes where they conduct business.
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Clement
Parkstone
M. A. Bracia
Joseph Tflall
Milltown
Parkston
Wallace Gleason
Geddes
Loomis Notes A Busy Week In Town And Nearby
Loomis short items report visitors from Perry Battle Creek Lena and Mitchell. Talks of farm tasks plows and grain ready for market. Local residents attend meetings and social events as repairs and preparations continue through February.
Prosper area seeding may begin before March first
Prosper notes suggest spring weather could prompt early seedings as in Rockport. Birth announced for George and Mrs Poutch a daughter born February 5. N Hunt visited Ethan on Sunday. George Rowell to hold a farm sale March 14 after selling land. Frank Schaub returned home near Chamberlain. Frank Schieck transporting grain to Mitchell and adding lumber to his farm projects.
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Rockport
George Poutch
N. Hunt
Ethan
George Rowell
Frank Schaub
Chamberlain
Frank Schieck
Mitchell
Auction Sale On Farm Near Mitchell and Loomis
Public sale to be held Monday March 5 at 10 oclock on a farm 6 miles north of Mitchell and 4 miles east of Loomis on the west side of Jim river in Perry township. Items include 13 head horses 60 head cattle Hereford bull Poland China boar 25 sows 35 barrels 50 chickens farm machinery and wagons. Lunch noon terms cash under 10 dollars else time with security until Oct 1 1906 at 10 percent interest 2 percent discount for cash over 10 dollars.
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Mitchell
Loomis
Jim River
Perry Township
McCormick
Co. JS
Serverson & Son
Wmn
M. Smith
N. Goodbla
Auction set for T. J. Pearson near Mt. Vernon on March 6
T. J. Pearson living four miles east and two miles north of Mt. Vernon schedules an auction on Tuesday March 6. Items include 22 cattle cows calves and steers 8 work horses 26 hogs farm machinery 3500 feet of lumber yeranvery S8x16x9 500 bushels corn 500 bushels early Waite seed oats 20 tons hay and 20 bushels potatoes.
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T. J. Pearson
Mt. Vernon
South Dakota Summer Horse Races Circuits Formed
The Corm Belt Racing Circuit, reorganized at a Tuesday meeting, will hold summer trotting and pacing events across Mitchell Madison Truro n Redfield Watertown with $300 prizes for each race. Races are best three in five heats and dates span June to July, subject to schedule shifts if Redfield cannot host.
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Geo
TJ Cole
Brookings
B.C. Henson
A. Cressey
Watertown
Kh. A Wait
Truron
2. J. McArthur
Madison
Mitchell
Geo. J. Acule
Redfield
Mitchell and Madison
Resolutions for Comrade Elijah Spriegler of Co. CO 93rd Rev Ul
Ransom Post No 6 G A R reports the death February 12 1906 of Elijah Spriegler a member of Company CO 93rd Regiment Ul Infantry and of Ransom Post. The post expresses sympathy to his relatives and notes mourning draped charter and altar for 30 days and to publish copies to the family and county press.
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Elijah Spriegler
Co. CO
Ransom
A. R
Joys of traveling told on Overland Limited to California
Chicago Journal reports the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul railway issued an illustrated leaflet promoting California winter and summer sights. It highlights a three day ride of The Overland Limited from Chicago to San Francisco 2300 miles, via the Salt Lake bridge, with comfortable passenger amenities and mail postage.
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Chicago Journal
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
California
Chicago
San Francisco
Union
Argonauts
Salt Lake
Dates for South Dakota Farmers Institutes Listed
State manager announces the schedule for farmers institutes across South Dakota with dates from February through June. Locations include Mt. Vernon Freeman Canton Brulk Point Vermilion Centerville Viborg Wessington Miller Blunt Pierre Mansfield Mellett Sisseton Big Stone Twin Brooks Summit Waubay Webster Pierpoint Britton Kidder and other towns. Dr K A Spafford Blandreau presiding and A E Chamberlain Howard conductor.
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Mt. Vernon
Freeman
Canton
Brilk Point
Vermillion
Centerville
Viborg
Wessington
Miller
Blunt
Pierre
Mansfield
Mellette
Sisseton
Big Stone
Twin Brooks
Summit
Waubay
Webster
Pierpoint
Britton
Kidder
Dr. K. A. Spafford
Blandreau
Teacher Commands Focus to Grasp Rhino Nature
A natural history professor addressing his class about a rhinoceros warns that students must keep their eyes on him to grasp the beast's truly hideous nature, as reported in Harper's Weekly.
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Harper’s Weekly
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Will Pattison
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J. Foss
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John Pindahl
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John K. Boise
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Henry Parry
A.B. Tuttle
Elijah Stevens
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A. M. Bowdle
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