Mitchell letter condemns land grab schemes and warns settlers
The piece criticizes Pierre area promoters who mislead buyers into claiming public land for quick title. It cites cases near Volga Pierre and Deadwood where claimants faced cross examination by a general land office agent and lost investments. It urges strict law enforcement and honest settlement to develop land for cultivation mining or grazing.
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Howard Spirit
Volga
Pierre
Belle Fourche Bee
Deadwood
General Land Office
Moore
Sam
Broneseekers
South Dakota
Jana
Public Auction of Farm, Livestock, and Implements in Prosper Township
On Monday February 15 at 10 a.m. the farm of J S Serveson and Son will offer for sale horses cattle machinery and harnesses. Items include Norman mares and horses Aberdeen Angus stock Durham cattle and various farming implements with terms cash under 10 and credit to Dec 15 1904 at 10 percent interest. Wm Smith acts as clerk and J KE French proprietor.
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New Sec
Prosper
Davison
Cattie
Earway
Fulier—Johnson
McCormick
Deering
Diamond
Concord
Nows
J. S. Serveson & Son
Wm. Smith
J. KE. French
Man Carries Friend Named Gun to Police Court
A man enters Ottawa police court carrying a friend on his back. He says the friend is named Gun and is loaded. The judge discharges Gun, noting it is illegal to carry a loaded gun on the streets. The next day the report appears in the papers. Haworthy (III.) Natural Gas.
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Ottawa
Impossible Balance of Dignity and Misfortune
A whimsical note from a Chicago Tribune column where a speaker admits he cannot maintain dignity while facing repeated failures. He concludes that one cannot stand on pride and the back of fate at once, signaling a humorous reflection on resilience.
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Chicago Tribune
Was Itt Clerk Is This to Be Charged Madam
Quote from a contemporary column noting a clerk and a charge as a husband loses his position. An aside on men who take things without thanks becoming successful mor tals quoted from Harper's Bazar and Milwaukee Sentinel.
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Harper's Bazar
Milwaukee Sentinel
Absentminded Historian Mommsen Trapped in Trolley Incident
The renowned German historian Theodore Mommsen, riding a trolley from Berlin to Charlottenburg, remained absorbed in his book as the car left the track. After hours of delay, he casually noted arriving at a standstill with no alarm.
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Theodore Mommsen
Berlin
Charlottenburg
Momsen
Loomis Congregational Church to Dedicate New Building
The Loomis Congregational society plans a January 31 dedicatory service led by Rev. H. K. Moore. Morning program includes Doxology Coronation and psalm readings, with sermons by Rev. W. H. Thratl of Huron and a choir song. Evening sermon and brief addresses follow.
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Congregational Society
Loomis
Hk.m. Moore
Jesson
W. H. Thratl
D. D
Huron
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Offer Complete Skin Cure
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap to stop hair loss and dandruff, with Ointment for skin healing and Resolvent Pills for cleansing the blood. It claims the complete two dollar set cleanses skin and scalp, nourishes roots, and bestows a wholesome scalp and beauty across all ages.
Markets of Yesterday A Minneapolis Edwards report
Market report from Edwards Wood & Co Minneapolis shows opening high low and close figures for Minneapolis Wheat Duluth Flax Chicago Wheat and Corn May and July contracts with cash wheat prices and Northwestern receipts. Chicago market activity lists car lots and futures near term levels, while Sioux City stock receipts indicate cattle hogs and sheep trends with price directions and overall market tone.
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Edwards, Wood & Co
Minneapolis
Ste
Chicago
Northern
Northwestern
Duluth
Minnepolis
Notice of Sheriff's Sale in Davison County
In Mitchell South Dakota January 27 1904 Sheriff E Kinivan announces a public auction by execution on a judgment for $1346.75 plus costs and interest against L C Mott. The property includes numerous horses cattle wagons gear and crops described with weights values and quantities to be sold February 10 1904 at 10 AM on the S M Daniels farm in Baker Township. Plaintiff Frank Weller represented by T J Opan g lent.
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State of South Pant
Davison
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Frank Weler
LA. Mott
Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
State of
South Dakota
Daviaya
Frank Weller
L. C. Mott
Trek
Lansing
S. M. Danils
Tate
Baker
Partuineas
Mitchell
Will Live in Tents at Yankton Insane Hospital
The board of charities and corrections plans to house about 100 mild patients in tents during warm weather to free space for other inmates at the Yankton insane hospital. Two new buildings are under construction, a barn for additional cattle is planned, and milk production will cut monthly costs. The project includes $8,000 for cattle sheds and cattle, funded by the legislature.
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Yankton
Board of Charities and Corrections
Tipton
Plankinton
Sioux Falls
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office
List of uncalled letters ending January 27 1904 includes Bertuleit Carey Harvey Clee Helen Cramer M D Daggett George Gilbert Mrs Mary Harmon Mrs George Hawkins Mrs Wm H Johnson J D Johnson Mrs Clara McQuinney Mr Irwin Smith Goldie Walsh Rose White Sherman Georgiana Johnston C W If not called for in two weeks they will be sent to the dead letter office Mr H L Bras P M
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Mitchell
Bertuleit
H. R. Carey
Harvey
Esq. Clee
Helen Cramer
M. D. Daggett
George Gilbert
Mary Harmon
George Hawkins
Wm. H. Johnson
J. D. Johnson
Clara McQuinney
Irwin Smith
Goldie Walsh
Rose White
Doan's Ointment Promises Hemorrhoid Relief
Annoying skin itching is common yet Dean's Ointment is touted as a reliable cure for piles and eczema. Fargo residents report major relief after three weeks, with hemorrhoids shrinking and disappearing, encouraging others to buy at Wilson's Pharmacy. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the product nationally. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Fargo
N. D
T. P. Ross
Fargo House
North Front Street
Wilsor
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Doan
Reports from Mitchell Bank Closed January 22 1904
Report of the condition of the Commercial and Savings Bank of Mitchell South Dakota at close of business January 22 1904. Financial statements show assets liabilities capital and earnings as of that date with details on deposits loans and securities. Public notice indicates examination by banking authorities and regulation compliance.
Bank Balance Sheet for Residents of Davison County
The document presents a balance sheet from a South Dakota bank in Davison County showing assets totaling 124 809 54 and liabilities including capital stock 10 000 00, undivided profits 14 176 22, and deposits 160 684 32. The report is sworn by H R Kibbee cashier and notarized on January 27, 194.
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South Dakota
Tue
Davison
H. R. Kibbee
H.R. Kirick
Herbert E
Hin’ Rock
Sean
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