Bills Fill Legeslative Schedule in Pierre
In Pierre on January 14, both houses met briefly with little action beyond bill introductions. Senate measures include arid lands Carey Act reform, railroad reporting and safety rules, and bans on selling game birds. House items cover highways, county creation from reservations, tax sale notices, and rail and banking reforms. The piece notes school activity, resignations, and upcoming teacher meetings across Mitchell Mt. Vernon and Ethan.
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Pierre
Senate
Stokes
United States
Congress
Cary Land Act Board
Bobb
Thoreson
Board of Railroad Commissioners
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
United States Interstate Commerce Commission
South Dakota
McPherson
Dillion
Wyman
Gardner
Cheyenne River
Fowler
State of
Dingsor
Morris
Peterson
Lincoln
Issenhuth
Miss Cooper
Mt. Vernon
Corker
Plankinton
Jenny Keen
Perry
Hubbard
Mitchell
Ethan
State Educational Association
Browne Leaves Post as County Superintendent in Frosty Start
The text notes O. E. Browne, long time county superintendent, retiring and settled in the Mitchell National Bank front office. It hints he will focus on money making while suggesting his sympathies may shift, reflecting on his departure at a cold season.
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Mitchell National Bank
Hall's Catarrh Cure Offered as Cure-All
A $100 reward pledge accompanies claims that Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh in all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad cites testimonials and urges readers to contact F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo Ohio for details and sells the remedy at 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Seized His Chance By Asquith at the Parnell Commission
The article recounts H. H. Asquith rising to prominence as a young solicitor at the Parnell Commission. He unexpectedly cross examined MacDonald after Sir Charles Russell defers, turning an awkward moment into a brilliant display. The "Simple Simon" humiliation boosted Asquith’s reputation nationwide.
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H. J. Asquith
Charles
Asquith
Junior
MacDonald
Sir Charles
House
Mr. Asquith
Simon
Tre
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Burns Relief
Advertising copy states Brave Fire Laddies endure severe burns while fighting fires and use Bucklen's Arnica Salve to forget the pain. It claims instant relief for burns, scalds, wounds, ulcers, felons and piles, priced at 25 cents at Diehl and Brown's.
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Bucklen
Diehl & Brown's
Bills Introduced in South Dakota Senate and House
A list of proposed bills in the South Dakota legislature includes measures on liquor dealer limits, state board funding, bank insurance, railroad safety, uniform freight rates, county organization, and election rules. A boxing match between Gans and Nelson is described with Nelson winning in the 21st round. theatre entertainment and songs noted.
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Pierre
Senate
Johnson
Wingsbury
South Dakota
Tobin
Board of Agriculture
Byrne
Hare
Perkins
Harding
Stokes
House
Taylor
Bruce
Kjelseth
van Ruschen
Sasse
A Horrible Hold Up and a Cure for Consumption
A Washington North Carolina man recounts his brother's long battle with consumption and how Dr King s New Discovery cured him after other remedies failed. The ad promotes quick relief for lung conditions and offers 50 cent and 1.00 trial bottles, guaranteed by Diehl and Brown.
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W. R. Lipscomb
Washington, N. C
Diehl & Brown
Gans Nelson Show Reenacted Fight At Gale Theatre
A moving picture replay of the Colma California bout staged at the Gale theatre Thursday evening drew a modest crowd. The 21 rounds replayed the tactics and styles of Gans and Nelson with Nelson absorbing punishment and Gans pressing forward. Nelson endured blows that would fell most men and only faded as Gans neared his limit. The cinema footage remained clear and easy to follow throughout.
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Gans
Nelson
Gale Theatre
Colma
Cgal
Insurance Bill Aims to Stop Wildcat Policies in South Dakota
Governor Vesey backs senate bill 10 by Byrne to standardize life insurance forms and ban nonconforming policies. The measure targets deceptive wildcat schemes that issue bulk policies for advertising, then bleed policyholders with high premiums. Road bills stall progress as towns oppose county control and engineers' salaries.
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Pierre
Vessey
Senate
Byrne
South Dakota
Convention of Governors
Chicago
Issenhuth
President Helps Orphans at Macon Home
The Indus trial and Orphan's Home in Macon Georgia credits Elec tric Bitters with nine years of success aiding stomach liver and kidney troubles among orphans and staff. The tonic purifies blood aids digestion builds appetite and strengthens weak persons. Diehl & Brown offer the medicine for 50 cents.
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Industrial and Orphan’s Home
Macon
Diehl & Brown’s
Rural high school tuition proposal sparks constitutional questions
Erickson of Miner introduces a bill to pay tuition for eighth grade graduates from rural schools to attend convenient high schools using the Interest and Income fund. Critics argue the plan may violate Article 8 Section 3, which requires apportionment to public school corporations by pupil count. The Kehm bill of 1903 had long been favored by country districts.
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Erickson of
Miner
Judge grants divorce over ill temper and bad breath
A western judge awarded a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming cures for constipation liver trouble and colds. Sold for 25 cents at Diehl and Brown’s.
Changes On Committee Will Act This Year For Corn Palace
Subscribers to the corn palace fund and citizens met in the city to hear the 1909 report and elect the committee. The treasury shows a balance of 130.13 after expenses totaling 14,576.63 and receipts of 15,378.90. New committee members include S. E. Morris and L. L Ness, replacing I W Seaman and Robert Burns.
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Corn Bualage Fund
H. D. Butterfield
L. Ll. Ness
Morrow
Corn Palace
Wm. M. Smith
John Michels
J. H. Davis
L. J. Welch
Corn Palace Plans Advance in Mitchell Committee Elections
Mr Ness will head corn palace advertising as members reelect last year’s committee despite objections. Emil Becker elected chairman of the soliciting group with authority to recruit capable workers. Corn palace dates are Sept 27 to Oct 2, 1909, with a goal to surpass prior year’s success and benefit the state and Mitchell.
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Ness
Corn Palace
Palace
Emil Becker
Becker
Mitchell
Trial Chauffeur Describes Jail Stints In Battle With Law
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt presents a defendant boasting about frequent jail time as part of his work as a trial chauffeur. The dialog frames his unlawful past as a badge of experience. The piece hints at crime and legal maneuvering surrounding his case.
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Triai
Louisville Courier-Journal
Like a Streak Was his sire cr me so very fast
The Houston Post quotes a cryptic remark about speed and a bullden on a seat, illustrating a dramatic, humorous sports or courtroom style exchange. The fragmentary line hints at rapid movement and a surprised witness or observer.
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Houston Post
Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsed by Mitchell Resident
Mitchell South Dakota resident Mrs George McConkey reports two years of kidney trouble with fatigue and weakness improved after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She bought them at Diehl Brown's Drug Store and praises the remedy. Sold by all dealers. 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's, and take no other.
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Dean
Mitchell
George McConkey
Hanson St
Mitchell, S. D
Diehl Brown
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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O. E. Browne
Haugse
Moving
S. H. Scallin
C. F. Paige
Wm. Scallin
Sec-Treas
Scallin
Listol
Scallin Brothers CO
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