Crawford machine under fire over state tax and debt figures
The Brookings Press reports the Crawford administration faces sharp scrutiny as reformers attack tax policy and deficits. It cites a record tax list for 1907, large state debt, deficiency levies, and farm land assessments while ex-secretary Shaw links the panic to extravagant spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings Press
Crawford Machine
Brookings Register
Crawford
Crawford Literary Bureau
State Board
Senate
Stats Board
Sioux Falls Press Defends Treasurer Over Interest Claim
The Sioux Falls Press argues that State Treasurer Cail was within rights to collect interest on state funds, noting prior treasurers did the same. It recalls past efforts by stalwarts to block such practice and cites insurgent support, while mentioning Kirk Phillips’s earlier position on the issue. The piece signals a broader political campaign context.
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Sioux Falls
Cail
Snd
Causill
Kirk Phillips
Phillips
Insurgent Tactics Shadow Primary Delegates Selection
In Ethan and surrounding areas the insurgent wing of the Republican party pushes a caucus based delegate selection for state conventions. Critics charge the county central committees dominated by insurgents plan to ignore voters and secure their own delegates undermining the primary law. The piece notes widespread distrust in insurgent leaders and predicts similar actions in other counties. Local items report community meetings, sickness, sales, and upcoming events.
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Republican Party
A. ©. Ringsrud
McPherson County
County Central Committee
Auction Sale Of Farm Equipment And Livestock Near Mitchell
Nels Jensen, proprietor, will auction his farm two miles north and two west of Mitchell on Tuesday January 28 at 10 a.m. The sale features thirteen horses, 67 cattle, various farm machinery including Karn binders mowers hay rake plows cultivators and wagons, an incubator for 150 eggs and large grain and hay lots. Terms: cash on all sums under 810 and credit on larger totals to December 1 1908 at 10 percent interest with approved security. Jay H Cravon and T Wht auctioneers L J Welch clerk.
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Mitchell
McCorwick
Jay H. Cravon
T. T
L. J. Welch
Nels Jensen
Property Lot Values Potentially Double For Buyers
A want ad suggests the lot you own could be worth twice as much to another person as to you. The note hints at market interest and invites inquiries from prospective buyers.
Community notes from Ethan and area in January
Fred Tobey fully recovers and leaves for Forestburg while Mrs Drake and relatives in Broadland are noted. Oathout announces county superintendent candidacy. Local events include a school entertainment band plans and a flinch party at the Eastmans.
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A. C. Drake
Broadland
McFarlane
Carpenters
W. W. Jones
Albert Klotz
A. L. French
Community notices and visits spread through Loomis and Mitchell
Large attendance marks the event as Miss Fern Hamiel and Miss Florence Nolt from Mitchell visit Miss Cloe Barrows. Henry Woodcock and wife call on James Woodcock. Various locals report sickness, club meetings, and a poverty social for Loomis church proceeds. George A. Johnston moves a 100 by 24 by two story building from Iowa with a crew at work.
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Fern Hamiel
Florence Nolt
Mitchell
Cloe Barrows
Karl Woodcock
Letehher
James Woodcock
Gussie Bower
Ruth Hubbard
Jm Staats
Eva Gilfillan
HK. D
Watkins
E. M. Keeler
A. Darmer
Loomis Church
Helen Comstock
Letcher
Lewis Merriman
Joe Gilfillan Jr
Ward Taylor
Geo. A. Johnston
Iowa
Local Notes From Loomis and Riverside
Loomis reports visitors from Parker and Iowa plus farm rent interest. Riverside notes Katherine McGivern's Sunday visit and a wolf hunt with no sightings. illness and church events mark the week. A new restaurant opens as a long awaited addition. local officials check leased grounds near the C N W and Omaha.
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Riverside
Katherine McGivern
Geo. White
H. Woodruff
J. F. Knapp
Mitchell
Bury
Omaha
N. L. Wallis and Son
Lloyd
Frank Weller
Jim Murtha
James Murtha
Oacoma
Jobo Murtha
Nebraska
South Riverside
Mr. Cox
S. K
Phrase "Thanks in anticipation" Provokes Reader Outrage
Professor Skeat criticizes the phrase thanking you in anticipation as insulting and imperious. He argues it implies workers receive no future gratitude despite effort and demands immediate attention, insulting correspondents and undermining courtesy.
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Bagman
Professor Skeat
London
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HAT Bureau
Cassill
the Treasury
Shaw
Board of Trade
Haverhill
Mass
Heban
Ethan
Thomas Dabler
Benton
S. C. Cathout
Julia Schiech
Mary Carlow
Mary
Gertrude
Clara Schurz
Yhe
Tobey’s Hall
Worthen
Fried Sheeder
Corsica
Mr. Sheeder
M. EB
Mwjhan
Fred Tobey
Forestburg
S. C. Oathout
Oathout
Evhan
Elomar
Frank Kidd
Mike Christenson
Parker
H. H McLane
Chbrisenson
Masons
Ira Fraser
Loomis
Will Joy
Fred Bock
Michigan
Smith Odell
Keonobec
Mrs
Smith Crippen
Ira Frasers
Lew Halling
Geo. Kalding
Halling
The
Missionary Society
J. P. Shaw
Iverside
Kimonas
Ness
Oxford
A. T.mcgovern& Sons
Republican
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