Bids Sought for Federal Building Site in Mitchell
The government advertises for bids to purchase a site for a federal building with an August 8 opening. Discussion weighs Main Street versus Lawler Street locations and notes local preference for side streets to boost business districts.
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Repuliican
Main Street
Mitchell
Lawler Street
Secretary of the Treasury
Shaw
Washington
Treasury B Department
Sioux Falls Stone Debate Echoes in Public Building Plans
Treasury invites bids for sites to build public buildings in Mitchell Lead and Watertown with plans to use native Sioux Falls stone. Local factions push to favor home material for federal structures, signaling potential clashes over stone source in eastern South Dakota projects.
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Sioux Falls
Supreme Court
Mitchell
United States
Treasury Department
Mitchell,Lead and
Watertown
South Dakota
Lead
A Year's Statistics From Davison County Clert Records
Clerk of Courts Cattrell reports Davison county totals for year ending June 30. Births 167, deaths 7, marriage licenses 116, naturalization certificates 24, divorces 5. The data reflect local births deaths marriages and civic changes shaping the commonwealth.
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Clerk of Courts
Cattrell
Davison County
Complete home plumbing and heating system installed
The ad promotes a full plumbing and heating setup for modern homes including baths hot and cold water steam heat and gas cooking. It features Standard Sanitary Co enameled ware pumps pipes well casing and stove repairs with home delivery to save time and money. Located with Barnes opposite the post office.
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Standard Sanitary Co
Barnes
Tobey Announces Candidacy for Davison Register of Deeds
By request of friends W B Tobey announces his bid for the Davison county Register of Deeds office subject to the Republican county convention.
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Office of Register of Deeds
Davison County
Republican County
W. B. Tobey
Wrion Announces Candidacy for Republican Convention
J. M. Wrion states he seeks the Republican nomination for a legislative representative seat subject to delegates at the party convention. He frames his bid as contingent on convention decision and support.
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J. M. Wrion
Davison County Candidate Seeks Register of Deeds Post
Pred L Vitfany announces candidacy for the Davison County Register of Deeds parliamentary process subject to the approval of the next Republican county convention in South Dakota.
Davison County Republican Nomination for Treasurer
R Storer announces candidacy for county treasurer of Davison County subject to Republican county convention decision.
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Davison County
Republican County Convention
R. Storer
Ropers announces candidacy for Davison county commissioner
H B Ropers declares his run for the Republican nomination for commissioner from the first district covering the first and second wards of Mitchell subject to the will of the party delegates in Davison County.
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I Herbey
Fron
Mitchell
Davison County
H. B. Ropers
Candidate pledge from Geo H Miner for Davison county auditor
A loyal pledge from Geo H Miner if nominated and elected as county auditor of Davison County. He promises to serve the people faithfully and submits the statement to the Republicans of Davison County for consideration.
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Davison County
Geo. H. Miner
New York Firm Forms to Control U S Poultry Dairy Supply
A company has been formed in New York with capital of 20 million dollars to control the chicken and egg supply of America and all dairy products. The tone remains cheerful with a remark that there is no gooseberry trust yet.
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Chicago Record-Herald
New York
America
Crowds Fill West Bound Milwaukee Trains For New Town Sales
Crowds crowded the Milwaukee road as trains from the east and south arrived for lot sales at Vivian Draper and Murdo. Six coaches were packed and platforms crowded as sleepers and dining cars were removed to handle passengers. Murdo tends to become a division point with growing depots and switches while Mitchell to Murdo gains regular passenger and freight service. Excursion day drew visitors who toured nearby country and left with a strong impression of a thriving region.
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Milwaukee Road
City
Vivian
Draper
Murdo
Milwaukee
Mitchell
Vresho
Black Hills
Sioux City Declares War on Lady Variety
A fragment reports Sioux City moving to suppress a large number of women described as the lady variety, signaling an aggressive campaign or confrontation in the city.
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Sioux City
Surveyor Green completes Joubert township re survey
Douglas County Corsica Globe UA UC notes surveyor Green has finished a township re survey for Joubert township after resident vote. Citizens express satisfaction with the skilled veteran who reliably finds government knells and marks lines as correct.
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Corsica Globe
Green
Mitchell
Joubert
National Pure Food Law Nears Final Passage After Twenty Years
Pittsburg Dispatch reports a twenty year fight culminates as senate and house conferees agree on a bill likely to pass. The measure bars adulterated or misbranded foods medicines and beverages containing poisonous substances with penalties up to 1000 dollars and prison. It shifts enforcement to federal and state authorities and aims to curb adulteration nationwide.
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Pittsburg
Senate
House
Department of Agriculture
Modest Claims Echo Cautious Gun and Remedy Claims
A historical notice compares modest claims by Maxim and by manufacturers of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. It notes users will attest to the remedy's power to cure diarrhoea dysentery stomach pains and bowel discomfort, with no known failure. Sold by all druggists.
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Maxim
Chamberlain
State Fair at Huron Seeks Growth and New Attractions
The State Fair Board aims to surpass last year with higher premium totals and larger prize money. New attractions include steer roping and broncho busting contests open to all, plus a strong Aberdeen State Band ensemble. Machinery exhibitors doubled space demands, railroad fares are set at one fare for round trip, and signify South Dakota’s fair’s rising stature.
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Tsuronm
Azyeresate
Aberdeen
South Dakota
City Looks to Remove Lady Cottonwood Trees
An old debate recalls the female cottonwood as a nuisance shedding feathery debris across lawns and clothes. Civic Improvement League urges city action, suggesting an ordinance to curb the flowering tree and prevent further public nuisance.
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Civic Improvement League
League
Lady Cottonwood and Park Commissioners
Mitchell Sees Surge in Building Activity
In Mitchell South Dakota large construction progresses as Kirst National Bank plans a three story block and L Q Gale with others tear down Main Street for an opera house. Weber prepares a restaurant building and Jacob Becker expands his store while many residences rise, indicating brisk growth.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Mitchell
Kirst National Bank
L. QO. Gale
Main Street
Webber
Jacob Becker
Sound Reasons for Gladness
Chicago Inter Ocean urges readers to cast off despair and embrace happiness as prosperity reaches unprecedented levels. The piece appeals to gratitude and calls for an honest effort to participate in a nationwide mood of blessing and celebration.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Notice of Separation and Debt Disavowal
Adelbert Kewl Mitchell of S D disclaims responsibility for any debts incurred by Pear Kewley after she left his home and board. Date June 80 1906.
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Bblic
Pear Kewley
Adelbert Kewl Mitchell
S. D
Time’s Softening Influence in Coal Debate
The Philadelphia Record notes a likely IC C recommendation for national ownership of anthracite coal deposits. The piece recalls GOP attacks on David B Hill four years ago labeling him socialist or communist over similar content in the New York Democratic platform.
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Philadelphia
Lnterstate Commerce Commission
David B. Hill
New York
Children’s Contests At W C T U Meeting
The regular W C T U meeting at City Hall Rest Room hosted two contests a silver oratorical and a silver vocal. Contestants included George Ruth Myrtle Whitaire Alfred Allison Walter Heyler Glen Gilles Pharetal honors went to Alfred A Uisori and Maude Doane Genevieve Coolper Pearl Slade competed in the vocal with Genevieve Covet emerging the winner.
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George Ruth
Si Myrtle Whitaire
Alfred Allison
Walter Heyler
Glen Gilles
Alfred A Uisori
Maude Doane
Genevieve Coolper
Pearl Slade
Genevieve Covet
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Mitchell Market Report
E. R. Storer
Douglas County
Food Law
Huron
Jay H. Craton
Webster, Cook & Co
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Lyon
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P. 4Th and Broadway, St. Paul. Minn
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St. Paul. Minn
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