Democrats oppose Idaho and Wyoming admission
Volume XI summarizes political tensions as Democrats oppose admitting Idaho or Wyoming while legislatures adjourn to honor the nation’s father. It notes criticism of U S district apportionment from Watertown Aberdeen and Yankton presses and comments on editor Hipple halving his paper size. It also critiques Thomas Nast as degenerated and ridiculed weekly cartoons.
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Watertown
Aberdeen
Yankton
United States District
Hipple
Parkston
Christianizing the Negro Issue Sparks Debate
A Baltimore cleric argues Christianizing Negroes as a solution, prompting a call to also Christianize whites. A Montana legislative adjournment leads to a fire destroying records, suspected democratic origin. Discussion in Watertown and Sioux Falls papers explores port and capital location ideas. Troy Daily Press notes readers skip Sunday papers yet borrow them Monday.
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Montana
Watertown
Sioux Falls
Customs Department
Troy
8. Y
Daily Press
Aberdeen fair bill recommended to pass without appropriation
The Aberdeen permanent fair bill moves in the lower house without an appropriation and is likely to face defeat in the senate. The state fair’s permanent location is not yet decided, and Aberdeen should be content with current terms.
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Aberdeen
Senate
Sioux reservation opening hurts both Dakotas
The Fargo Argus says opening the Sioux reservation will harm both Dakotas. The Major will likely discuss the lottery bill failure but may delay explaining the specific hurt. South Dakota feels relief and hopes North Dakota won’t suffer seriously.
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Fargo Argus
South Dakota
North Dakota
The World’s fair row pits north against south in New York politics
The piece notes southern lawmakers oppose placing the fair in any northern city and warns that political self interest may cost incumbents re election. It lauds Mitchell’s potential, citing cement and pottery clay deposits and expanding rail links as keys to future growth in the Jim valley. Now is the moment to act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Congress
Depew
Columbus
America
Mitchell
Jim Valley
South Dakota
Government ownership of railways gains unlikely support
President Blackstone of the Chicago and Alton road backs a government owned rail network with bond financing. Aberdeen politician J W Harden recalls a nearly identical plan he drafted for the Farmers Alliance, praising the move as a positive sign for government ownership and civil service employment rules. Gazette notes iron arrivals hint at a St. Paul, Minnesota to Omaha extension. Aberdeen News endorses a humane delinquent tax bill with five year payment and land sale after one year, urging passage.
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Blackstone
Chicago and Alton Road
Sioux Falls
Ile
Sanborn House
Ion
J. W. Harden
Aberdeen
F’armers Alliance
Harden
Territorial Alliance
Mitchell
Loucks
National Alliance
Des Moines
Alton Road
Farmers’ Alliance
Ilarden
Aberdeen News
Johnston
Davison County
Sunday Sermon on Romans Eight by Rev Adkinson at M E Church
A sermon expounds Romans eight from Romans chapter on the Spirit guiding believers. It argues faith rests on facts about human nature and God’s government, promising that all things work together for good to those who love God.
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Adkinson
M. Eo
Christ Jesus
God
Apostle
Ife
Paul
Diay
Ieaven
Tom Christopher
Hot Springs
Tom
T’om
Jo Bailey Quietly Orchestrated Dakota Votes
Sioux Falls figure Jo Bailey planned and executed the Dakota votes that earned ten Republican convention ballots, not Moody. The Sioux Trails Press notes Moody merely held a proxy while Bailey helped tip the beam for Dakota's recognition in the national platform.
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Sioux Trails Press
Dakota
Cal
Chicago
New York
Moody
Dakota Territory
Jo Bailey
Sioux Alls
Ntional
Mitchell Cement Promise Mirrors Yankton Clay Prospect
A Mitchell inquiry reports clay and chalkstone near the city rival Yankton’s supply for cement. J K Smith conducted tests showing surface deposits yield light, smooth, grit free material resembling French chalk and capable of binding sand. Local tests and external analyses are planned to confirm cement quality and potential economic impact.
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Yankton
Lower
Jima
Mitchell
J. K. Smith
Ile
Smith
Stith
Akron
Ohio
Ilouston
Vermillion Lriday
G. I. Culver
State University
Wortland
Charles Mix County Hog Population and Pork Exports Mentioned
The Chas. Mix Co. News notes Charles Mix county houses about 30,000 hogs with more coming. Pigs moved from summer clover to pork barrels in Sioux City while farmers prefer ears of corn over seed wheat.
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Chas. Mix Co
Omaha Railroad
Charles Mix County
Sioux City
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office
List of uncalled letters for the Mitchell post office for the week ending February 22. Names include Allgood Curns Howard Hutchins Kirshner Miller Stafford Smith Smith Williams. Callers should say advertised. unclaimed letters after two weeks go to the dead letter office.
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Mitchell
Allgood
Curns
Lyman Hutchins
Wim
D Kirsher
I Miller
Stafford
Lizzie Smith
Silas Smith
LE Williams
Timely Warning About Grandered Horses Trade
Dr. Daniels warns readers after a Woonsocket board of health letter reports Michael Vlaherty attempted to sell a team of grandered horses. The diseased state was noted and the seller fled southeast with the animals. Look out for grandered horses in purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Daniels
Board of Health
Woonsocket
Michael Vlaherty
Admitted to the Bar Clarence P Hall in Sioux Falls
Clarence P Hall son of R P Mall and bookkeeper for Jewett Dros in Sioux Falls was admitted to practice in the circuit court after studying law with A J H Tlitchcock. Friends here urge him to pursue a successful legal career. The notice also includes an advertisement for Dr J N McLean's Sarsaparilla sold by L O Gale.
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Clarence P. Hall
R. P. Mall
Jewett Dros
Sioux Falls
Mall
A. J H. Tlitchcock
J. N. McLean
L. O. Gale
Blood Purifier Advertisement Claiming Cure for Taint
The text touts a blood purifying remedy to cure catarrh and taint in the blood. It states that the medicine purifies the blood, removes diseases like bonelitis and consumption, and tones the system to improve overall health.
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Eagarh
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Thomas Nast
Isis
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
Johnus
Bailey
Lawrence
Kansas
George Patterson
St.Jacobs
D. Ke Neumann
M.D
Asv Iainna
THE
Charles A. Vogeler CO
Chas
Mix Is
ROYA
Croval
Royal Baking Powder Co
Wall St
N.Y
Free Cataogue
R. B. Chaffin & CO
Richmond
Parker
Chichester
Red Cross
Nak
Mull
Name
Ter Chemical Co
Madison Sq
Philada
Parker’s
All Newsdealers
Metropolitan Conservatory
East 14Th St
Miia
Epps
Toccoa
Wilolesale
T. C. Burns
GALE
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