Subscription Rates and Notices For The Witchell Capital
An old newspaper ad describes subscription options with various terms and prices. It lists One copy One year One copy six months Une copy three months and invites readers to update addresses at the office. Advertising rates are stated with business card pricing, local ads ten cents per line first insertion, five cents thereafter, and legal notices at statutory rates. It also mentions cards of thanks obituaries and wedding presents charged by the line.
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Alliance
Ratane We Club
Dence
Growth of Sioux City and Nearby Cities Through 1899
Reports show Sioux City population up 380 percent over ten years, Sioux Falls up 470 percent, and Mitchell up 1000 percent. The data indicates which towns experienced the greatest growth, reflecting migration and development trends in the region.
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Sioux City
Mitchell
The Howard Press Debates Party Alignments and State Impact
The Howard Press notes a new self spacing dress for its format praised for neat printing. Independents claim no difference between Democratic and Republican parties. They argue the split is so wide that Loucks and Staden would welcome delivering South Dakota to the Democrats indirectly.
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Howard Press
Loucks
Starden
South Dakota
Pinkham Reverses Decision to Seek Re-election
State Superintendent G L Pinkham announces via Sioux Falls Press that personal reasons for declining to run are set aside and he will pursue candidacy for re election. He now states he will be a candidate after reconsideration.
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G. L. Pinkham
Sioux Falls
Crank label fades as intellect expands its scope
The notion that any person who holds and voices an opinion must be branded a crank will be relegated by time and growing tolerance. A crank is defined as someone who refuses to consider any view but his own.
Beatrice Debate Set Over License and Prohibition
The Omaha Bee’s Mr. Rosewater vows to debate Rev. Sam Smal in Beatrice Nebraska on license versus prohibition. Rosewater is eager for argument and previously sought a debate with Mrs. Gougar, who had him jailed.
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Rosewater
Omaha Bee
Beatrice, Neb
Sam Smal
Gazette Debate On Principles And Spoils In Politics
The Gazette frames a clash between independent and old line parties as a contest of principles versus spoils. It notes factions have recruited candidates repeatedly from the Republican side and urges the Gazette to answer its own stance on principles before addressing others.
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Gazette
Independent Party
New Party
Republican Party
John Harden Speech at Farmers Meeting Draws Tepid Response
John Harden husband of Sophia Ilarden secretary of the farmers alliance spoke at a county farmers meeting last Friday. He sharply criticized the republican administration with extreme and radical democratic marks. Independents disapproved of his remarks and found his approach poorly directed. The equal suffrage addresses by Susan B Anthony and Mary Seymour Slowell were enthusiastically received.
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Madison Sentinel
John Harden
Sophia Ilarden
Farmer's Alliance
Myssea
Mark Milarden
Susan B. Anthony
Mary Seymore Slowell
Tariff talk on wool and machinery in Dakota debate
A Gazette correspondent notes heavy wool clip and persistent duty raise costs for farmers. Aurora County standards report a commissioner arguing protection harms farmers, while tariff on wool impacts only imports. The piece also suggests reducing tariffs on farm machinery to lower prices for domestic buyers, warning labor wages could fall.
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Aurora
Dakota
Independent meeting forms a new pledge club at court house
An independent mass meeting was held at the court house Tuesday evening with fewer than twenty attendees. A committee was appointed to draft a constitution and bylaws for an independent club. J N Grohaw chaired, Charley Wilson served as secretary but declined permanent appointment. Johnston and Pease affirmed continued allegiance to the movement, which had been forming for five or six years. Speakers included Goodykoontz, Gilman Stevens, James Leslie, and others.
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Court House
J.N. Grohaw
Charley Wilson
Messrs. Johnston
Pease
Goodykoontz
Gilman Stevens
James Leslie
Basis of Representation Debate in Davison County Meeting
A Davison county discussion argues the basis of representation reflects farmer influence and local politics. R. R. Saul Defends genuine farmer input while warning Republicans against sowing city farmer distrust and urges correction of charges against Vease and Johnston.
Apportionment Row Sparks City Country Tension
The state central committee faced accusations of unfair apportionment used as a vote catcher. The Republican party is blamed for creating city country jealousy by proposing an all classes approach. Pease and Johnston are discussed regarding responsibility and potential disassociation.
Pease Defends Apportionment In New Party Split
John M. Pease tells the REPUBLICAN the county central committee made the apportionment and John ston had no role. Pease, a state central committee member, says the new party includes everybody and bases it on the capital vote. The Republican notes a farmers’ party should offer representation in conventions as good as existing parties. They acknowledge John ston and Pease deny direct responsibility, but criticize the party plan if it remains. "Now, See What You've Done." Eorror REPUBLICAN.
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Pease and Johnston
John M. Pease
Republican
County Central Committee
Johnston
Pease
State Central Committee
Messrs. Johnston
Eorror
House
Senate
Joan M. Pease
Bass Drum Nuisance in Mitchell Sparks Debate on Street Use
Citizens and officials of Mitchell question the exclusive evening use of Main street by Salvation Army workers due to loud drumming and boisterous conduct. Officers report refusals to stop the noise despite safety concerns as horse riders are frightened. critics call for respect for laws and consideration for women and children nearby. The piece accuses the group of provoking trouble and shows friction with local authorities.
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Mitchell
Salvation Acing
Salvation Army
Offficer Roth
Death of R H Curley in City
R H Curley died around 7 30 p m after a stroke left him speechless and unconscious. He leaves a wife and two children, had lived in the city seven to eight years, and was known as generous and kind. His life insurance recently expired leaving dependents less provided. Funeral at Catholic church at 11 with Rev Father Sheenan delivering a brief homily and interment at the Catholic cemetery east of town. Requiem Mass accompanied by music directed by the sisters and Mrs Lyons.
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R. A. Curley
Curley
Father Sheenan
Lyons
Vast Dakota Artesian Basin Report Prompts Naming Hope
Col Nettleton reports a huge artesian basin across 400 by 40 to 50 miles in the Dakotas with thick water bearing strata and potential unlimited supply. Wells in Pakota average two cubic feet per second, enough to water about 1,000 acres nine inches yearly if stored with waste. Special Agent Hilton proposes naming the James River district of the Dakota artesian area.
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Col. Nettleton
The
Artesian Well Commission
Dakotas
Pakota
Red River
Hilton
Great Artesian Basin
James River
Dakota Artesian Area
Knights Pick Wisconsin Central Route to Conclave
The Minnesota Knights of Pythias transportation committee selects Wisconsin Central as the official route to the Milwaukee Conclave. Special trains depart Minneapolis July 6 and St Paul July 7 at 6 25 PM and 7 15 PM, arriving Milwaukee 7 20 AM. A synopsis outlines July 7 assignment to quarters, July 8 parades and uniformed ranks, July 9 drills and field review, July 10 fireworks, July 11 drills and band concert, and July 12 prize awarding with full details forthcoming.
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Minnesota Knights of Pythias
Wisconsin Central
Milwaukee
Minneapolis
St Paul
Supreme Lodge
Cold Spring Park
Schlitz Park
Mammoth Band
Passenger ticket offices and contacts listed
Information shows contact points for ticket agents. F H Anson in Minneapolis Louis Ecks tein in Milwaukee and Dixon City Passenger & Ticket Agent in St Paul are named as assistant or general agents for North Western services.
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Grammes
F. H. Anson
General North-Western
Nicollet Louse Block
Minneapolis
Dixon City
Mast Third Street
St Paul
Louis Eckstein
Milwaukee
Wis
Base Ball Matters in Alexandria as Parker Beats Mitchell 20 to 7
Enthusiastic baseball fans traveled to Alexandria for a Parker Mitchell game. Parker’s teamwork doomed Mitchell despite John Dennis’s three home runs. The ninth inning nearly produced a grand ending before a double play closed it. An evening meeting at Kimball’s office was scheduled to address the concerns and improve play.
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Alexandria
Parker
Mitchell
John Dennis
Thenfield
Kimballs
Institute of Theology program at Yankton July 8 to 15
The Institute of Theology holds lectures in Yankton from July 8 to 15, featuring Drs Quint Brand Meredith. Evening sessions include devotional welcome July 8 and talks on Why we Laugh Battle of Gettysburg and home missionary rally. Course tickets $1.25. Applications for entertainment due July 1. DAN F BRADLEY Chairman. Yankton S D June 23 1860.
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Institute of Theology
Yankton
A.W. Quint
D. D
Alliston Church
Boston
Mass
James Brand
Vastor First Church
Oberlin
Ohio
Robert Kt. Meredith
Tompkins Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Meredith
Brand
Quint
Railroad Revival Sparks Sioux City Rivalry and Talks of a Omaha Link
A well known Sioux City railroad man reports revival of a line from Omaha into South Dakota. Delegations from Ponca and Blunt seek a Mitchell to Elk Point route crossing the Missouri River, then to Ponca and toward Omaha or Lincoln. Ponca leaders push for a road that favors Sioux City rivals while others back a new line for potential benefit.
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Sioux City Journal
Sioux City
Omaha
South Dakota
Ponca
Mitchell
Elk Point
Lincoln
A Gentle Surprise for Pearl Hunter
Miss Rosa Stanchfield organized a surprise Friday evening when a group of Pearl Hunter’s young friends gathered at her home. They contributed funds to buy a handsome anchor shaped breast pin as a token of remembrance, which Pearl gratefully accepted and hosted the group for the remainder of the evening. Contributors included Frankie Miner, Cora Miner, Julia Bleker, Nellie Ber, Freddie Adams, Attie Priest, Ethel Priest, Rosa Stanchfield, James Noot, Bertie King, Ellen King, Emma King, Celia McGovern, Jenivere Ward, Gormley, Alan Stanchfield, and Katie.
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Frankie
Cora Miner
Julia Blekre
Nellie Bers
F'reddie Adams
Attie
Ethel Priest
Rosa Stanchfield
James Noot
Bertie
Ellen
Emma King
Celia McGovern
Jenivere Ward
Gormley
Alan Stanchfield
Ow Katie
County schools graduation exhibit honors local youth
Superintendent Iras led an exhibit of country school work after graduation exercises. Displays from Badger Lisbon Beulah Mount Vernon Perry Baker and Blendon showcased maps drawings language work and Kensington crafts along with ores shells and coins. The graduation featured ten young ladies and one young man receiving diplomas. awards honors were given for best exhibits and individual works by Mattie Allen Ella Kipp Irene Wilson Tilla Weeks Mattie Dutton and others.
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Iras
Ras
Cross
Court House
Badger
Lisbon
Beulah
Tome
Prosper
Mt. Vernon
Perry
Baker
Blendon
Kensington
Mattie Allen
Ella Kipp
Irene Wilson
Tilla Weeks
Ladger
Mattie Dutton
Effie Drake
Baker Township
Johnny Cook
Hursie Stangle
Nose Kirfel
Alice Saul
Estella Slanson
North America
Red Sheeder
Alta Swartout
Burke
Jalva Valier
Sarah E. Cook
A. M. Kocher
Country Schools
Davison County Schools
Bras
May Saul
Sbadger
H. E Kratz
Mary E. Writteacher
Macauley
Beker Cowiship
Severn
Dis
A. G. Cross
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Witchell
J. B. Davis
J. Sykes Wilson
Geo. Leydard
Geo. F. Allen
W. H. Saul
L. S. Mason Walter Broadbent
J. E. Green
Gillman Stevens
J. E. Johnston
Davison County
Messrs Pease
St. Louis
Messrs. Vease
R. R. Saul
Messrs
Mr. Pease
R. H. Curley
Base Ball Matters
Omaha & South Dakota
Oah County
Matt IY Dutton
Mitchell Township
J. Birdus Gusen
Lisbon Township
Hempstead
Magaie
FIELI
Mary Batelyy
Badger Township
Oriefy
Estelle Angoy
Ruth
Nena Blackman
Rome Township
Burton O’mealy
Sliy
Lily Bately
Flora Burke
Lererance
Ile Say
Miss M
Rome
McConkey
Emma Uai
Flora Huson
Leche Ploma
Mattie Alle
Io Speare
Mattie Duttod
Ui Ma
Ems
Edith Biri
Isi
Grace Greenacre
Diplom
Stal
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