Senator Kittredge Busted Northwest Lumber Trust
The Minneapolis Journal credits Senator Kittredge of South Dakota with breaking the lumber trust that harmed the Northwest. The piece notes his speech against the trust in Congress and asserts prices fell after his vigorous action, countering claims that price cuts were due to other causes.
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Senator Kittredge
Minneapolis Journal
South Dakota
Lumber Trust
Northwest
Journal
Kittredge
Congress
Pacific Coast
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ieee
Sioux Falls
Hall bill on lumber duties seen as campaign dodge
The Argun Leader contends Congressman Hall was not serious about his bill to repeal the lumber duty, viewing it as a campaign maneuver to gain talking points in the upcoming election.
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Argun
Hall
Bryan Appointed Florida Senator Fills Vacancy
William J. Bryan has been appointed by the governor to fill a senate vacancy in Florida. The public confusion over another William J. Bryan from Nebraska is noted, and the piece suggests Democrats will avoid cheering for the wrong Bryan during campaign events.
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William J. Bryan
Florida
Nebraska
Bryan
Governor's strenuous tour fuels insurgent interest
The piece portrays the governor as the state's busiest official, constantly traveling to advance state interests. It notes the demanding tasks ahead before a possible U.S. Senate run, and that the road grows tougher with each passing day as he lands among unsettled matters.
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United States Senate
Prohibition Shifts in the South as New Year Opens
The article notes Prohibition taking effect on New Year’s Day in a southern state, with constitutional adoption and a marked shift in public sentiment. It cites Kentucky and Georgia as examples where longstanding opposition erodes, and future legislation appears likely.
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Ala- Dutua
Wessure
Kentucky
Georgia
Governor Crawford Comments on Railroads and Fare Legislation
Governor Crawford in an interview with The Sioux City Tribune after the legislature adjourned said he would have vetoed any bill harming railroad interests and that while a two-cent fare bill could pass, leaders judged such legislation unwise and not in the public interest.
New Sioux Falls Editor Ronald Arrives Amid South Dakota Ties
Ronald, formerly with the Sioux City Tribune, takes over as editor of the Sioux Falls Press. He has handled South Dakota political coverage alongside other duties as managing editor, and his move is seen as hoping for pleasant and profitable work ahead.
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Sioux Falls
Ronald
Sioux City Tribune
South Dakota
The
Tribune
Insurance state ments delayed in insurgent papers
State insurance statements for the year ending December 31, 1906 remain undeclared in insurgent newspapers. The insurance department continues work on filings, which were due over six months ago, seemingly to discipline publications and sustain year long activity.
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Insurance Department
Moving Soon Find Surplus Items For Sale Ad
If you are about to move search out some of the surplus things and use a for sale ad. The note suggests listing unwanted items to ease the move and recover value.
Young Ladies Host Social Evening For Chiefs In Mitchell Club
Friday evening nine hostesses welcomed about sixty young men and women to the Mitchell Club rooms for a spring social. Misses Una Smith Mable Maynard Jeannette Smith Rachel Doyle Lois Anderson Wauneta Ferris Lilian Bras Lois Wiltse and Helen Hoon led a grand march with Howard Manchester as guests danced to Mrs Thomas Manchester's piano. Green and red decorations and red tissue lights lit a white dressed crowd while punch was served at the entrance and memories of youth lingered for aged onlookers.
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Mitchell Club
Una Smith
Mable Maynard
Jeannette Smith
Rachel Doyle
Lois Anderson
Wauneta Ferris
Lilian Bras
Lois Wiltse
Helen Hoon
Miss Ferris
Howard Manchester
Local Christmas Cheer and Visits Across Ethan Narrative
Ethan December notes a string of visits and social events as Eliphus Tobey and Minneapolis bride visit friends, J M Evans returns from Iowa, and several families from Mitchell and Parkston share Christmas gatherings. A surprise party for Arthur Roney and wife and other social visits mark the season with wedding bells hinted.
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Ethan
Eliphus Tobey
Bride
Minneapolis
J. M. Evans
Iowa
Herman Wurm
Skullsburg
Wis
Lollie Nolt
Mitchell
al Sheahan
Ford Sheahan
Fletcher Gammill
Charlie Drake
Arthur Roney
Mr. Stoneturner
Beloit
M. MacFarlane
A. C. Drake
Broadland
S. D
Iaa Dodd
Bessie Sabins
Edna McCrary
Parkston
Violet Tobin
Gus Roney
Ethan Residents and Visitors Back Home After Holidays
Ethan notes list residents and visitors during the holiday period. Katie Weil returns to Lesterville. Bert Drake and wife visit Workston. Sollie Nolt stays with Mitchell family. Clara Schaub and Mary Fosterman travel to Mitchell and Niobrara. Lena Miller and Annie Clement visit and travel. Roy Oathout returns from Portland. Oathouts plan follow-up travel after brief Tripp visit.
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Earl Eastman
Bert Drake
Workston
Sollie Nolt
Mitchell
Jack McDonald
Clara Schaub
Wm. Craig
Mary Fosterman
Niobrara
Neb
Jim Carlow
Tulare
Alf Clement
Kadoka
Ethan
Art Pierce
Randie Matthiessen
Ira Cutts
Arthur
Emery
Annie Clement
Woonsocket
Lena Miller
South Dakota
L. A. Oathout
Seoon
Tripp
Loomis News Roundup of New Year Visits and Local Happenings
Loomis residents share New Year greetings as families visit and travel plans unfold. Mrs. J. P. Gilfillan and children visit Will Clark Monnay. sleigh riders welcome 1900s memories. A Darmer leaves for a rail route south of Mitchell to join Uncle Sam. Local notes mention illnesses, club meetings, and relatives visiting from Mitchell and Colorado.
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Loomis
J. P. Gilfillan
Will Clark Monnay
Loomites
A. Darmer
Mitchell
Sam
Mr. Darmer
Whatley Clark
J. S. Bonham
Will Bates
Iis
Geo. Warren
Colorado
EB. S Woodcock
Janus Voodok
A. Wifferbert
Thehildren
Tin Strat
Warvie Doyle
Vicnity
Mic
Milrriman Ei Iter
Will Clars
B. J. Pooly
California
Ther
Pooley’s Long Residency Elevates Davison County Standings
Mr Pooley has lived in Davison County for many years and has become well to do, reflecting enduring local ties and steady prosperity in the community.
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Pooley
Davison County
Riverside Social and Business Notes Reflect Busy Janua
In Riverside on Jan 2 J S Daniels of Mitchell checked his lumber yard and other business. James Murtha of Presho spent holidays with Riverside friends. School resumed after a week’s vacation. Miss Lillian Wallis returns for a two week D Wee Ge Gee holiday. The Farrell band held an entertainment and basket sociable in Kochs hall. Mrs S B L Nuser and children visit Illinois relatives. Gov Wallis of Mitchell hosts New Year’s dinner with the Wallis families. Jon Gaetze buys a carload of corn for Ferney feeding. Miss Margaret McGivern returns from two years in Dakota to Davenport Iowa for holidays. W S Gardner of Farmers Elevator Co suffers lumbago. Dick Corcoran and Chas Codd families visit Allies home on New Year’s Day. Lloyd Wallis starts wall for new house on Clarence Taylor’s farm. W L Wallis travels to Mitchell to finish the new school house.
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Riverside
J. S Daniels
Mitchell
James Murtha
Presho
Lillian Wallis
Wee Ge Gee
White
S. BL. Nuser
Illinois
Wallis
Gov. Wallis
Jon Gaetze
Ferney
Margaret McGivern
Dakota
Davenport
Iowa
W. S. Gardner
Farmers Elevator Co
Dick Corcoran
Chas. Codd
Allies
Lloyd Wallis
Clarence Taylor
W. L. Wallis
University Notes Roundup of Holiday Travels and Parties
Miss Mayme S. Robinson visited Faulkton for the holidays, while H. V. Wvennant stayed with Millard Kennedy in Canton. Len Robertson visited Conde and Parker and Aberdeen locals shared New Year gatherings. Anna Quarnberg resumed work in Platte after a home visit, and Ray Dixon returned from the farm. The Misses Jayne hosted a New Year’s Eve party with light refreshments as the old year ended.
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Mayme S. Robinson
Faulkton
H. V. Wvennant
Canton
Millard Kennedy
Len Robertson
Conde
Guy and
Roy van Alstine
Grace Carter
Parker
Grace Davis
Aberdeen
Anna Quarnberg
Platte
Ray Dixon
Jayne
C. W. Besgrove
Stearn’s
Card of Thanks from Pooley Family
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness and for performing last rites over the remains of our beloved daughter and sister. Ben B. Pooley.
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Ben B. Pooley
Ferry's Seed Annual 1908 Free From Ferry's Seed House
The 1908 Ferry's Seed Annual is free by mail to anyone writing J. M. Kerry & Co. Detroit Mich. The guide is a trusted seed buying planting and care manual from D. M. Ferry & Co. with fresh seeds distributed nationwide to dealers ensuring home store availability.
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Ferry
House of D. M. Herry & Co
J. M. Kerry & Co
Detroit Mich
Fragmented OCR Note From Silent Month
A garbled OCR fragment references a silent month and a clerical figure with unclear actions. It mentions a shave up or down and a Davuer pen with av erty ony at chi syheesset Vien T shave yon for insets. The text remains inconclusive about date, place, or event.
Captain Kidd Finds Gretchen in Parade Victory
In a seaside children's parade, Captain Wilhelm Kidd reunites with Gretchen the dwarf elephant after Juliet the elephant rescues a frightened child. Gretchen travels from Paris to join the show, and the trio—Captain, Gretchen, and Juliet—plans vaudeville success and shared happiness despite past separations.
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Captain Kidd
Juliet
Circus
Pers
Gretchen
Paris
America
Killiputians
Ife
Infants in Gateshead mock alcohol toll in essays
A Yorkshire paper published in England recounts about 6,000 Gateshead primary pupils writing essays on Physical Deterioration and Alcohol. It prints several quips from children praising teetotalism and mocking drinkers, including lines about dull brains and ill health.
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Yorkshire
England
Gateshead
Doubtful Investor Rejects Invention Promotion
A capitalist refuses to invest in a promising invention after skepticism from a partner who cites enthusiasm from others, while the inventor is described as thoroughly practical. The exchange reflects investor caution in early tech ventures reported by the Chicago Record Herald.
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Michicago Record Herald
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Elis
Madden
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Wilhelm
Gems
Boston Transcript
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