Mitchell Capital Christmas Reflection and Pigeon Proposal
A jumble of notes cites a New Yorker idea that whiskers denote brains, jokes about Kansas farmers, a New York inspector general praising carrier pigeons in army use, navy experiments with pigeons, and the Goebel commission’s detailed inquiry into initiating a contest before the legislature while noting the legislature’s democratic pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Breckenridge
Miles
Army
Navy
Merchant Marine Need Highlighted in Annual Navigation Report
The annual report of the commissioner of navigation underscores the necessity of a strong merchant marine to export and move American goods. It laments reliance on foreign ships for imports and argues the United States should handle its own exports.
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Ecommissioner of Navigation
U S Commission Plans corn kitchen at Paris Exposition
The United States commission to the Paris Exposition will establish a corn kitchen to demonstrate corn meal and corn product uses. Gas ranges will be set up to show preparation processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Commission
Porto Rico Needs Food Until Banana Crop Ripens
The War Department released figures showing 200000 storm sufferers on Porto Rico depend on charity and await American aid until the banana harvest. An additional two thousand tons of food are required to avert starvation and the death rate is described as fearful.
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War Department
Porto Rico
America
Capitol Vice President’s Room Noted for Luxurious Decor
Descriptions praise the vice president’s room in the capitol for its lavish appointments and artistic decoration. The article compares its opulence to Senator Thurston’s Turkish room, noting the rain journal and veiiist elements as standout features.
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Capitol
Thurston
Territorial claim of vast area with churches and schools
The text asserts a huge territory equal to multiple states combined and notes 70 churches, 1000 Sunday schools, and 150 newspapers. It mentions a wheat area larger than that of the British Isles.
Interior department refuses Indian loan abuses
Secretary Hitchcock and Indian affairs commissioner Mr. Jones announce refusals to loan Indians for exhibition and vows to stop abuse of privileges in several communications.
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Pec
Interior Department
Hitchcock
Jones
Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
Troops to Alaska to Preserve Order at Nome
The War Department plans to deploy four to five hundred soldiers to Alaska in early spring. They are to serve in the district around Cape Nome to maintain order amid expected influx of fortune seekers spurred by optimistic reports.
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War Department
Alaska
Cape Nome
Questioning Plant Variety Protection Legislation History
A fragment discusses proposed laws to protect new plant varieties produced by grafting or selection. It asks whether patents trademarks or copyrights should cover such fruit production and notes the issue has not yet been decided.
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Legi
Cor Sort
Ess
Memorial of Hawaiian people to Congress in ornamental binding
An ornate memorial from Hawaii to Congress is described as richly bound in seal leather with old German text and red and gold capitals. The work, produced in Honolulu, showcases the islands' artistic taste in a carefully decorated display for the congressional request.
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Congress
Honolulu
Petit meeting eyed as critique of populist policy
Sioux Falls Forum reports on a Wednesday Petit meeting urging fair minded readers to reject populist positions. It argues the administration defends its Phi policy while facing opposition from gentry who claim the orient foothold should be challenged and who allegedly push for wider dictates in international affairs. The piece hints at bias and external influences shaping policy on South Africa Italy Soudan and Japan.
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Sioux Falls
Phi
South Africa
Italy
Soudun
Japan
Democratic snippets on policy and figures in 1900 era
The passage critiques meddling with Corea and calls for justice at the north pole. It notes Governor Taylor of Kentucky finding Goebel's scalp in a Christmas stocking. It argues surplus is preferable to deficit and critiques Democratic pressure on the president over the Boer War. It also mocks Democrats' stance on Senator Hanna's health and campaign readiness.
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Governor Taylor
Kentucky
Goebel
Hanna
British win at Colesburg and Coleshop in South Africa
The British army defeated the Boers twice in South Africa at Colesburg and Coleshop. Joe Blackburn won a senate seat from the state after four years of retirement. Democrats claim unity, yet party cohesion may crumble quickly.
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South Africa
Colesburg
Coleshop
Joe Blackburn
Senate
Holland submarine torpedo boat at Washington navy yard
A remarkable craft drawing world wide naval interest lies at the Washington navy yard awaiting a mile trial on the Potomac. The Holland submarine torpedo boat resembles a large porpoise with a blunt dorsal fin and contains an intricate interior of machinery.
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Washington Navy Yard
Potomac
Post Office Seeks Mail Route Proposals to Alaska
The post office department invites proposals to carry mails next summer from San Francisco and Seattle to St Michaels and up the Yukon to Dawson City Canada for Nome Alaska. Additional service is sought on the Alaskan southern coast as gold rush expected next spring.
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Post Office Department
San Francisco
Seattle
St Michaels
Yukon River
Dawson City
Canada
Nome
Alaska
Othes
Alaskan
Bryan in Texas Roams with Panther Feat
William Jennings Bryan spent a period in Texas where he reportedly roped a panther. The tale spread nationwide via wires, though some parts of the report appear garbled or contested.
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William Jennings Bryan
Texas
Illinois canal project aims for lake to gulf shipway
A seven year effort culminates in a twenty nine mile canal linking the Illinois river above Joliet to the lake and Gulf of Mexico prospects. The outlay reaches 35000 dollars with water diverted into the big ditch on Tuesday. Promoters anticipate future use as a shipway for lake vessels reaching the Gulf.
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Illinois River
Joliet
Gulf of Mexico
Kyle shifts to gold standard in senate vote signals policy turn
The Philadelphia Press reports Senator Kyle of South Dakota will back the gold standard bill, a sign of changing public sentiment. Once a free silver advocate, Kyle says he cannot support bimetallism with radical socialism and seeks new political company to oppose demagogic proposals linked to imperialism.
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Kyle
Philadelphia
South Dakota
Senate
Carl Schurz
City Council Session Reviews Routine Business and Budgets
City council met Tuesday night to approve minutes and hear officer reports. Weigher Neilson reported 517 roads weighed and receipts of 51 790. Treasurer Kibbie showed balances: sinking 353.30, general 3 100.44, cemetery 204. Insurance on water works boilers to 5 000 for three years approved. Lamp relocations for fire department approved. Various bills audited and paid. Adjourned to Monday for refunding outstanding bonds of 40 000, now allowed after favorable supreme court ruling. bonds currently carry 7 percent interest.
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Fullerton
Stout
Wells
McLaughlin
Beckwith
Miller
Burnside
Weigher Neilson
Justice Abbey
Treseurer Kibbie
West Third Street
Milwaukee Bridge
Omaha Road
Henry Swindler
Sire Ae Es Ee Ee
Jerry Butterfield
Chas Swaveon
Thos Wallace
Moise Street
Elleyr Cea
Ott Etlige
Conrad Rassmussep
Eel JB Doty
Mike Brenosno
F Woolsey
Scnlingen
Will Noahr
H Wooster
Moise Water Works
Wedda Boiler Co
James Lyons
Mercourdise
SU Mitchell Printing Co
City Printing
Bre
South Dakota Poultry Show to Sponsor State Exhibition
The South Dakota State Poultry and Pet Stock association plans a January poultry show in Mitchell with January 23 to 26 dates. Officials predict record attendance and entries from Minnesota and Wisconsin, with Geo. W. Holden of Iowa presiding as judge and music planned for evenings. The event marks the state organization’s first major exhibition, aiming to boost higher quality chicken breeding statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota State Poultry and Pet Stock Association
W. G. Andrews
A. L. Hildebrand
N. J. Neilsen
C.C. Halphide
Thesessociation
Mitchell
Neilsen
Poultry Modern
Neilaen
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Geo. W. Holden
Iowa
Mitenel
Government land inspector stirs Crow Creek Winnebago claims
Claimants on the Crow Creek Winnebago reservation fear and hype over a government land inspector led by C H Mosher. He surveys holdings and likely cancels noncompliant claims, returning land to the government. The inspector publishes a stark warning to claimants in Brule County near the Missouri River.
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Crow Creek- Winnebago Reservation
United States
Land Department
Iowa
Minnesota
Brule County
Buffalo
Missouri River
C. H. Mosher
Des Moines
Government Land Service
White River Country
Big Muddy
Modern Woodmen Install Officers for New Year
The Modern Woodmen installed their officers for the ensuing year Tuesday evening with 35 members present. Venerable master G Leavitt presided as retiring officer. Warden J L Bennett and other officers were named including Gust Bergen and A E Dean. The membership grew solidly, keeping pace with other fraternal orders in the city.
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G. Leaviie
Ussel. V
J. L. Bannett Wea Co
W. Clerk
C. W. —Iver Ange
Portrait Drawing Prompt by Millais and Newman
The anecdote recounts Cardinal Newman visiting Millais for a portrait and asking where to pose. Sir John humorously directs him to the models' dais calling him eminence and invites him to jump up, addressing him as dear old boy.
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Millais
Newman
Cardinal Newman
Sir John
Dew phenomenon explained by Earth rotation
A quip explains dew formation by noting the Earth's 24 hour rotation causes the ground to perspire. The exchange frames dew as a result of this daily motion in playful London Tit-Bits style.
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London
Compliments of the Season from Local Cash Store
The year 1899 shows monthly gains over 1898 with a 40 percent annual increase in sales. The shop thanks customers for favors and notes constant arrival of new goods. By March 1st they expect $4,000 in spring stock and wish all the compliments of the season.
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North Pole
Hood
City Council
Waco
Mary
Pierce
Allen A. Robson
Rodman Street
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Free
R.V. Pierce
Buffalo, N.Y
Willy
Uneeda Injer Wayfer
National Biscuit Company
Uneeda Biscuit
Uneeda
Jinjer Wayfer
Gillis Shoe
Rockport
Webster’s Hardware
W.h.webster
South Main Street
Mitchell, 8. D
Harker Brothers
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