Rail rate controversy and corrections in local paper
The Brookings press defends its rail fare reporting, noting Roosevelt era rate reforms sparked backlash. It recounts correcting a freight claim that a car of barley cost more to ship than a car of boys, clarifying hog and barley rates and weights, and warns other similar injustices may exist. The item also mentions a social where G W Denman’s chosen name received votes and proceeds funded a minister and a medal for Oriole Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings Press
Roosevelt
Milwaukee
Boney
G. W. Denman
Oriole Smith
Carbon salve promises quick relief for bites and itch
You can't kill all poisonous insects but one application of ols's carbon salve cures poisons bites and all itching skin diseases. Keep a box on hand for $3 good thing to have. Cole's is guaranteed and available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole’s
Wherein They Differ Worth American Review
The United States leads in corporate size with three large firms holding vast asset totals. Insurance companies are not producers. they collect, invest, and distribute funds to policyholders or beneficiaries, functioning as capital collectors rather than manufacturers. The distinction between stock life insurers and mutual plans hinges on who controls and benefits from the assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Life Insucrauce
Cole's Blood Purifier advertisement claim
An old advertisement touts Cole's Blood Purifier as a perfect vegetable blood purifier and nerve tonic. It promises new blood, health, strength, and vigor to the whole system with a guaranteed result.
Contest to Name a Child in Rosedale
In Rosedale Hanson county correspondence to the Alexandria Herald a naming social was held Friday evening July 7 at the home of R. Me Smith. A short program featured music and graphophone selections. Seventeen names were proposed and a committee of three was appointed to choose six names to forward to the final. Howard Or eaprons sold for 35 cents.
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Rosedale
Hanson County
Alexandria
R. Me Smith
Howard Oreaprons
Cole's Veterinary Carbol Salve For Animals
Cures cuts wounds galls and sores on horses and cattle quickly and without scars. Cole's Veterinary Carbol salve is presented as the no substitute with a guaranteed claim. Artisans and livestock owners are urged to try it.
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Artiggists
Holiness meetings close with sermons on faith and character
Rev J A McDonald opened with Galatians scripture as a fervent prayer meeting ended. Dr Morrison preached from Peter and Romans stressing faith foundation and enduring walls of love. Prof Ginn led the evening song service as faith and courage themes recurred for Christian service.
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J. A. McDonald
Dr. Morrison
Peter
Ginn
Morrison
Rom
Christ
Last Day of Meeting Ends Series of Sermons
A religious meeting closed after a day of services led by Rev. Thurston and Dr. Morrison. Sessions included a morning scripture on Psalm 103, a 1:30 p m address from Hebrews 10 39 15, and an evening sermon from Matthew 27 22.
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Thurston
Morrison
Ivome
Holy Land
Bro Gamewell
Paradise
Ginn
Jesus
Christ
Pilate
Little Pills Early Risers Cure Constipation Ad
The ad promotes Little Pills Early Risers as a remedy for constipation sick headache biliousness and similar ailments. It claims the pills never gripe or sicken and provide early rising energy for children or adults sold by Scallin Bros.
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Scallin Bros
Hanson County Man Dies in Suicide After Drink
Henry Palmer, who lived about several miles east of Ethan in Hanson County, killed himself this morning after drinking heavily. He reportedly asked his wife for a drink. she refused, and in despair he used a shotgun to shoot himself, blowing off the top of his head.
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Henry Palmer
Ethan
Hanson County
Library books donated and annual report noted
During June Carnegie library additions exceeded 25 volumes with the Historians History of the World purchased by the Ladies Library committee. Donors S J Moore Mitchell Club and W C T U provided most other books while the Union has given over 100 dollars in books since its start. Also listed are multiple authors and titles across history travel science and literature along with the eighteenth annual Interstate Commerce Commission report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie Library
Historians’ History of the World
Ladies Library Committee
S. J. Moore
Mitchell Club
Union
An Old Time Printer Visits The Republican Office
A veteran printer named LaRue entered The Republican office on Monday and, after strolling unseen, announced himself as the man who set the first form for the Weekly Capital. He sought some recognition for his early ties to the paper.
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Plutimer
LaRue
Mother Joseph Updates Hospital Plans in Mitchell
T C Burns returned from Aberdeen and met with Mother Joseph about the Mitchell hospital project. She changes wall material to pressed brick and has updated plans and specifications. She has sent the plans to several contractors and will review bids in a week or ten days.
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T. C. Burns
Aberdeen
Mother Joseph
Mitchell
Mr. Burns
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted By Scallin Bros
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a penetrating antiseptic salve that soothes skin inflammation and cures boils burns cuts eczema tetter ringworm and all skin diseases. It is described as a specific for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles and is made by DeWitt & Co and sold by Scallin Bros.
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DeWitt
E. DeWitt & Co
Scallin Bros
County Board Adjourns After Equalization Session
County commissioners adjourned Saturday after completing a board of equalization weighing moneys and credits. They restored 68 602 dollars of the 127 000 removed by the city board to the assessment books. Parties assessed sworn May 1 they owned no moneys credits or mortgages of record, so they were not added back.
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Board of Equalization
City Board of Equalization
County Board
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Advertised by Scallin Bros
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for constipation sick headache and biliousness. It claims the pills do not gripe or sicken and provide early rising energy for children or adults sold by Scallin Bros.
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Carnegie
H. S. Williams
George W. Cox
Ohio
Henry Howe
Great West
Jacob Verris
J. M. Miller
North Star
J. D. Choules
Bayard Taylor
Samuel Sowles
Kine Arts
Arthur Olson
Useful Arts
House and
Harriet B. Stowe
Er. G. Burritt
F. Galton
W. R. Houghton
W. R. Williams
Hugh Miller
L. H. Sigour
Kennedy
Seallin Bros
Tlowes
Ile
Laviigz
Boston Transcript
A.B. McKeel’s
Champney
Wringer
A. H. Pehrson
Just
Plain Street
Mitchell, South Dakota
Lewis and Clark Exposition
Portland
Great Northwest
Oregon
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Pioneer Limited
Omaha
Ogden
Denver
Rocky Mountain
Kansas City
F. A. Miller
Chicago
Foley
Bright
G. A. Stillson
Tampico
Edward Huss
Salisbury
Scallilin Bros Druggists
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