Government seeks settlers as land rush looms amid cattle plague
James W. Witten, superintendent, urges residents at Spokane Coeur dAlene Kalispell and Missoula to report perjury and aid land settlement efforts. Officials warn that those attempting fraud will face courts while genuine settlers are urged to prove claims and weed out others.
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James W.witten
Spokane
Coeur d’Alene
Idaho
Kalispell
Missoula
Mont
South Dakota Visitors Set to Arrive for Seattle Exposition
South Dakotans plan travel to Seattle for the World's Fair with plans for entertainment, side trips, and lodging coordinated by E. C. Evans of the South Dakota Society and the Chamber of Commerce. The Livestock Show opens September 27 with large prizes and Canadian joiners. Mount Rainier trips, Puget Sound excursions, and nightly expo lights plus a free Seattle Symphony concert feature in the program. Government displays from Hawaii and the Philippines illustrate industry and life across islands.
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Seattle
South Dakota
E. C. Evans
South Dakota Society
Canada
Ivory City
Cascades
Geyser Basin
Lake Washington
Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Islands
Mystery Stranger Detained After Freight Train Stop
Local sheriff's office questioned a mysterious man who arrived on a northbound freight into Milwaukee depot. He gave the name Ned Torerens from Redfield, had no papers, and wore a laundry marked J. E. D. and N. T. Doctors suspected intoxication or sun exposure. Recovery expected in a day or two before possible return home.
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Milwaukee
Ned Torerens
Redfield
Warne
Woonsocket
N. T
A System for the Insurance Agent Seeks Better Planning
Chicago manager George Hoffman argues agents fail to hit 150 yearly applications due to poor daily planning. He advocates a disciplined system: make daily prospect lists, interview, check off, and persist with follow ups. Disorder wastes time. routine motivates and guides success.
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Chicago
George Hoffman
Home Office
Wells Fargo Express Stands On Rates Against New Law
The Wells Fargo Express Co the state says it will not reduce its rates as required by a new law effective July 1 stating all express firms must cut rates 29 percent from January 1 levels Wells Fargo claims it did not operate an express service in South Dakota under the law. The note references Mitchell on racing on Tuesday July 37.
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Wells’ Fargo Express Co
United States
Wells Fargo
South” Dakota
Mitchell
Campaign Prospecting Memo From a Security Agent
A security agent urges disciplined canvassing to identify eligible prospects. It stresses systematic, intelligent record keeping to build competency and avoid random, hurried efforts in campaign work. The note advises strict territory review and persistent data gathering.
Delegates Named for Summer Conventions
Mayor Hitchcock announced summer convention appointments. Missouri Navigation Congress at Yankton July 7 to 9 lists Tipton Hager Ness. National Irrigation Congress at Spokane August 9 to 14 lists Morris Kibbee Smith Branson Wheeler. TransMississippi Commercial Congress at Denver August 16 to 21 lists Reeves Doyle Hardy.
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Hitchcock
Missouri Navigation Congress
Yankton
W. E. Tipton
A. B. Hager
L. L. Ness
National Irrigation Congress
Spokane
Wash
E. Morris
H. R. Kibbee
O. L. Branson
W. A. Wheeler
Denver
C. E. Reeves
A. H. Doyle
C. D. Hardy
Ben Franklin’s Trick Letter On Lending Money Across Hands
The quote describes a debt lent by Benjamin Franklin to a creditor who would pass the bill to others who are able to repay later. Franklin envisions the note traveling through many hands, circulating until it reaches a trustworthy person who can settle the debt, creating good with little money.
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Benjamin Franklin
Epworth League Meeting Opens In Seattle
The Eighth International Convention of the Epworth League gathers in Seattle with 10,000 to 15,000 delegates anticipated. Bishops from multiple states will preside and lay speakers include Senator J L Bristow and Senator Wesley L Jones. Public musical events feature Elijah performances to open and close the four day program.
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Seattle
Wash
Epworth League
United States
Canada
W. A. Quayle
Oklahoma City
M. EB. Church
E. R. Hendrix
Kansas City
Edwin H. Hughes
San Francisco
W. H. Warren
Denver
William F. Anderson
Chattanooga
J. L. Bristow
Kansas
Christ
Wesley L. Jones
Washington
Frayed Text Repair Tips From A Traditional Guide
Instructions describe rescuing scorching from printed sheets by placing over a plate and moistening with a jellylike soap starch water mixture. The method aims to restore ink and prevent further damage using common household items.
Wallace and Coeur d Alene Vie for Gretna Green Status
Spokane reports the new Washington law requiring medical and moral fitness certificates for marriage. Justices and ministers in Wallace Idaho and Coeur d Alene entice couples with rapid weddings at hotels and churches. Spokane issued twelve licenses the first day, with expectations of monthly records in the county.
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Spokane
Wash
Washington
Justices of the Peace
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Wallace
Panhandle
Gretna
Samuel’s Hotel
L. L. Leighty
The Hard Part It's Hard to Live Within One's Salary
A short aphorism from the Herald and Presbyter notes the struggle of living on wages and the greater burden of life without income. The remark underscores economic hardship and perspective on money.
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