Mitchell Capital Republican State Ticket Portraits
The paper lists the Republican nominees for major state offices: Senator H. Kittredge. Congress C. Burke and E. W. Martin. Governor C. N. Herried. Lieutenant Governor George W. Snow. Secretary of State O. C. Berg. Treasurer B. Collins. Auditor Dick Halladay. Superintendent George W. Nash. Attorney General Philo Hall. Railroad Commissioner Dick Smith. Commissioner of School and Public Lands Gus Bach.
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Kittredge
Congress
Cc. H. Burke
E. W. Martin
C. N. Herreid
George W. Snow
O. C. Berg
No. B. Collins
Dick Halladay
George W. Nash
Philo Hall
Dick Smith
Gus Bach
Archbishop Irelands Rebuke at National Education Meet
Arch bishop Ireland spoke on influence and responsibilities of the teacher at the National Educational Association gathering in Minneapolis. He rebuked exaggerated pro war reporting about the Philippines and censured claims of Catholic school officials as ministers, noting investigations found secular duties and harmony with government policy.
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National Educational Association
Minneapolis
Archbishop Ireland
Philippines Islands
Irelan
America
Philipine Islands
Manila
Aberdeen Opens Public Library as Carnegie Gift Is Used
The Aberdeen library building is now open to residents with over 5 000 volumes on the shelves. Mitchell plans a similar library, with construction soon to begin, expanding local access to books.
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Aberdeen
Carnegie
Mitchell
Newspaper Boys Return From Great Lakes Chicago Excursion
Reporters and paper boys recount the annual trip through the lakes and to Chicago. Many expressed great delight with the outing and the sport enjoyed. They now return to Mitchell to resume work ahead of the winter press association meeting.
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Great Lakes
Chicago
Press Association
Mitchell
Wisconsin General Bragg Slurs Cubans in Letter
General E. 8. Bragg of Wisconsin and consul general at Wavana writes home that Cubans cannot develop and that Uncle Sam could not make a whistle from a pig's tail. The remark could bring trouble and provoke a dispatch from his government through General Drage.
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E. 8
Bragg
Wisconsin
Wavana
Sam
General Drage
Spirit of Dakota marks five years of publication
The Howard Spirit of Dakota recently turned five, with Osbon facing tough challenges yet emerging victorious. The Spirit’s editor is outspoken, and despite heavy competition, the paper has proven its usefulness in a crowded field through survival of the fittest.
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Howard Spirit
Dakota
Lter
Osbon
Spirit
Aguinaldo Plans American Lecture Tour After Philippines Peace
Report from Boston via the New York World says Aguinaldo will sail from Manila to the United States soon after peace is declared. He aims to join Sixto Lopez in Boston and tour the country lecturing on the Philippines and pushing for independence. Skepticism grows over his authority to speak for Filipinos.
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Philippines
Aguinaldo
Boston
New York
Manila
United States
Sixto Lopez
Town Rivalry Sparks Growth Comparison Critique
A Huronite column criticizes bias in comparing Huron with Aberdeen, arguing the northern city is portrayed as stagnant while Huron shows rapid growth. The piece contends the paper overstates local progress to inflate hometown status and diminish Aberdeen.
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Huron
Aberdeen
County fairs gain momentum in Sioux Falls and Huron
The county fair is praised as a vital community institution that showcases local products to both residents and visitors. The editorial urges support to overcome prejudice and emphasizes fairs as a means of enlightenment and economic benefit for Sioux Falls and Huron, hoping for their success.
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Sioux Falls
Huron
Bryan Fights Odium Claim and Keeps Free Silver Stand
William Jennings Bryan refuses to let Grover Cleveland return to the Democratic Party. Bryan accuses Cleveland of odium from 1896 and clings to free silver and anti imperialism as paramount issues. House Democrats in caucus favor antitrust and tariff revision, conflicting with Bryan's stance.
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William Jennings Bryan
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Cleveland
Bryan
House of Representatives
House Democrats
Poor Millionaire Lately Starved in London by Digestive Ailment
An early ad claims a London poor millionaire endured starvation from digestion failure. It touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as a quick remedy improving digestion appetite and assimilation. Sold by S. H. Scallin in Tivdsville Ky with a 25 cent price and a money back guarantee.
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London
Dr. King
H. Scallin
Races at Alexandria End with Balloon Ascension and Town Dance
Mitchell delegation praised Alexandria races with over 1200 paid admissions. Cressey won the 2:17 trotting pace, Clamatus took the half mile and repeat, and Hatfield led the gentlemens driving race. A balloon ascent by Prof. Johnson closed the day before a town dance.
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Mitchell
Alexandria
Smith
Cressey
Blue Range
Mae Boy
Clamatus
Cubit
Mr. Hatfield
Frank Adams
Mernaugh
Queen of Diamonds
Farwood
Lady Mellock
Dan McDermaid
Icicle Dan
Frank Hatch
Mt. Vernon
Icicle
Bridgewater
Prof
Johnson
Mitchell Horsemen
Brookings College Receives Hatch Fund Grant
The annual Hatch fund distribution to agricultural colleges includes Brookings College receiving 3750 dollars as its share of the government appropriation.
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Hatch Fund
United States
Brookings College
Pat and the Racecourse Wager
A London Chronicle anecdote recalls Pat visiting a racecourse with betting friends. Urged to bet, he finally places a half crown on a horse, watches it finish sixth, and confronts the jockey in the paddock asking why he delayed.
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Pat
Hivin
Phwat
London Chronicle
Snake Bite and Whisky Myth Debunked
The piece asserts no authenticated case of whisky curing snake bites and notes many bite victims die while intoxicated. It states about one in six venomous bites prove fatal and urges that stimulation from whisky lowers resistance, contributing to deaths that might not occur otherwise.
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Immediate Relief
An advertisement claims the product acts immediately and safely to cure coughs colds croup throat and lung trouble. Sold by L. O. Gale and promoted as a sure quick remedy for summer colds and post exercise discomfort.
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L. O. Gale
Japanese Hero Surrenders Knowledge to Save the Fortress
Sir Edward Arnold recounts a small Japanese officer in a besieging army who learns the fortress can hold for two days. Detected by the enemy, he is promised release if he reveals two weeks of supplies to his men. He returns to the wall and declares the true two days, dies, preserving the siege’s outcome.
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Wall
Just Like One Of Ours A Medieval Styled Tale
A nobleman and wife ride across Salisbury plain with infant and nurse. Storm forces shelter in a shepherd’s hut. To warm the cold child the nurse undresses it before fire, revealing its naked form. The shepherd’s wife grins and says the baby resembles their own.
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Salisbury Plain
A. P. Russell
Why We Shake Hands The Origin of a Loyal Gesture
A French ethnologist notes that early greetings began with raising right hands to show no weapon. The clasped grip then emerged to prove mutual safety, transforming a mark of distrust into a symbol of amity and loyalty.
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New York Herald
Mark Twain’s Box Applause Prank Ends In Mischance
A humorous lecturer recounts his early career when a female acquaintance sat in a box to clap after he stroked his mustache. The ruse backfired as the audience cheered first, forcing Twain to abandon the tactic and later avoid such help to his shows.
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Mark Twain
Mark
Animal memorial stone at Waverhill Suffolk mare's grave
In a Suffolk field at Waverhill a large flat stone marks the grave of a mare that died in 1852. Inscribed "Poka. She never made a false step. Ecclesiastes iii, 19," the verse notes that what befalleth beasts and men ends with death. This may be the only animal memorial stone bearing biblical text.
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Waverhill
Suffolk
England
Mending Umbrellas At Home
An umbrella with tiny cracks can be repaired at home by opening it and holding it to the light. Mend interior holes with black silk court plaster cut slightly larger than the holes. Sun umbrellas and parasols mend better this way than those wet may require redoing.
Postmaster Tests Kodol Digestive Aid
Postmaster R H Randall of Dunlap Iowa testifies he suffered indigestion for years but after using Kodol he feels much better and credits it with renewing his health. The advertisement claims Kodol digests food and strengthens the entire system. Prepared by E C Dewitt Co Chief. One bottle contains 2% times the 50c.
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R. H. Randall
Dunlap
E. C
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
A long standing teething remedy praised for soothing babies and relieving pain from teething wind colic and diarrhoea. Sold by druggists worldwide, twenty five cents a bottle, with calls to insist on Mrs Winslow's and to avoid other brands.
Germania Land Company Seeks Property For Sale
The Germania Land Company invites owners to list land and city property for sale with them. If prices and terms are favorable, they promise quick matching with buyers. Mitchell, S. D.
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Germania Land Company
Fements Land Company
Mitchell, S. D
Notice to Creditors and Tax Certificate Sale
Notice to creditors of Jenny B Coleman deceased to present claims with vouchers within four months to executor Louis H Coleman at Bidwer Land & Loan Co Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. Also notice of tax certificate 220 held by Peder Kjelmyr on a one acre Davison County parcel becomes absolute unless redeemed by November 6 1902. Dated July 12 1902.
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Jenny B. Coleman
Ett B. Coleman
Bidwer Land & Loan Co
Mitchell
County of
Davison
R Toe
Louis H. CoLemay
Jenny x. Col.man
Ee Coi
D. Powers
Rock Falls Mfg. Co
Brera Gs
Lowing
Davison Nty
South Dakota
Peder Kjelmyr
Josephine H. Booth
R. O. Richards
C. M
St. P
Davison Cnty
A. D
Eder Kjelmer
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R&w
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