Mitchell push to move capital from Pierre sparks tax debate
The Mitchell campaign argues moving the capital to Mitchell reduces state taxes and long term costs, avoids a new state house, and saves transportation and attorney mileage. The Pierre supporters contend a costly transition and property value shifts affect the state, with critics accusing the Mitchell-backed plan of a real estate motive.
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Mitchell
Pierre
State House
Ben P. Hoover
Sioux Falls
Watertown
Aberdeen
The Perilous Visit to Pierre Versus Mitchell
The Aberdeen Democrat reports Groton residents were taken to Pierre to compare access to the state capital with Mitchell. The trip proves costly and uncomfortable, with travel times favoring Mitchell. Authors argue against continued travel burden to satisfy a sentimental geographic center.
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Aberdeen Democrat
Groton
Pierre
Mitchell
Wolsey
Ife
Aberdeen News backs Pierre to keep state capital
The Aberdeen News and editor supported retaining the capital at Pierre as the capital removal battle resurfaced in 1908. McLeod’s January 1908 verse questions motives behind the 70 to 16 house vote and 4 to 5 senate vote, asking how today’s stance aligns with 1903 views.
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Aberdeen News
Pierre
News
Mitchell
Eeitor McLeod
House
Senate
McLeod
Pierre men travel to Yankton to register Rosebud land
J. D. Lockhart, John Hipple and I. W. Gardner journeyed to Yankton to register for a Rosebud quarter. The trio, part of Pierre's capital committee, could secure land near home at 50 cents an acre yet chose the trip, prompting questions about local access to benefits.
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J. D. Lockhart
John Hipple
I. W. Gardner
Yankton
Rosebud
Pierre
Capital Committee
Growth and Visitors Highlight Mitchell Progress
Rev. Dr. O E Murray of Spring Valley Illinois visits Mitchell and notes rapid growth in five years. He hails new residences trees a library city hall hotel and a Dakota University building while praising the university leadership and farm experiences on a Spencer area visit.
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O. E. Murray
Spring Valley
Chicago
Murray
Mitchell
Dakota University
Spencer
Nicholson
Skin Cure Promises Relief with Cuticura Remedies
Advertises CUTICURA Soap and Ointment as cleansing purifying and beautifying for infants skin scalp hair and hands and claims no one need suffer inherited skin scalp and blood disorders if used in childhood. Emphasizes childhood protection and the efficacy of the Cuticura Remedies.
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London
Charterhouse Sq
Paris
Rue de la Paix
Boston
Columbus Ave
Potter Ese & Chem. Corp
Dr. Fowler's Wild Strawberry Extract Booster
A vintage medical claim extols Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy for dysentery diarrhoea seasickness and nausea. The product is described as pleasant to take and perfectly harmless, targeted to travelers seeking relief on journeys.
Official Teacher Examination Date Set in Mitchell
Public notice announces the next regular teacher examination to be held in the west side school building in Mitchell on Friday and Saturday August 19 and 20 starting at 8:00 a.m. All certificates expiring before March 1905 and those seeking to teach without certificates must take the exam. QC W Coursey County Superintendent.
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West Side
City of
Mitchell
W. Coursey
State of
South Dakota
Davison
Robert F. Rudolph
Carl Stewart Rudolph
T. J. Spangler
S. D
Court House
W. Abbey
S.cattrell
Safeguard the Children Against Summer Illnesses
An editorial urges protecting children during hot months in large cities. It touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as curative for bowel issues and notes a Franklinville New York user who keeps a supply, praising its benefits for both children and adults. Sold by all druggists.
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Boards of Health
Chamberlain
Frank Riggs
Franklinville
N. Y
Local Claim Drawings Prompt Street Sale in Mitchell
The Rosebud Daily Bulletin from Chamberlain South Dakota lists names and addresses of parties drawing claims. Each morning starting Friday July 29 the drawn claims will be sold on Mitchell streets.
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Rosebud Bulletin
Chamberlain
S. D
Mitchell
Kidney-Ettes Offer Remedy for Kidney and Backache
An old advertisement touts Kidney-Ettes as a cure for kidney and backache complaints. The ad claims quick help and lists a price of 25 cents by L. O. Gale.
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L. O. Gale
Exhibition Rebuff Influenced by Moltke Figure
The late Count Von Moltke reportedly forbade German soldiers from visiting an artist's exhibition after being struck by Veresehnagin's portrayal of war’s unattractive side.
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Count von Moltke
Veresehnagin
Bera's Sweet Lixative Chips Ad Promises Relief
An old advertisement touts Bera's Sweet Lixative Chips as a remedy for constipation sour stomach and biliousness with prices of 10 and 24 cents attributed to L Gate. The tone mimics a period classifieds pitch aiming to attract readers seeking quick digestive relief.
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Bera
L. Gate
Cautious Dr Bill Meets Former Patient in Morning Exchange
In a quiet clinic corridor Dr Bill greets former patient Mr Jones and asks about wellbeing. Mr Jones inquires aloud whether sharing medical details could incur costs.
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Bill
Mr. Jones
Rosebud draw puts Win McCormick first number in Rosebud lottery
A crowd gathered at Chamberlain to witness the Rosebud reservation quarter draw under officials W A Richards Judge Wakely and P F Sherman. Old soldier Win McCormick of Lancaster County Pa drew the first number which is said to secure a claim worth 10000. Eight Chamberlain boys drew the lot and the process will continue daily with 100 notes drawn yesterday and 44 more today. A long list of named purchasers from South Dakota Nebraska Iowa Missouri Minnesota and Kansas is published by The Republican through Geo Abry’s telephoning of the early results.
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Chamberlain
Rosebud Reservation
W. A. Richards
General Land Omce
Judge Wakely
Omaha
P. F. Sherman
Minnehaha National Bank
Sioux Falls
Arthur Rogers
Lucius Baker
Lucky Sommers
Edgar Clute
Jimmie Stevens
David Galloway
Clinton Laughlin
Lyone Grandpre
Willf
Lucky Summers
Win
McCormick
Lancaster County
Local Names List Spotted Across Nebraska and Nearby States
A readable fragment lists individuals and towns including Wm. Kaseh Minden SD, Geo Cornwell Bonesteel SD N W Lee Perry IA John M Irwin Bonesteel SD Anton Donita Tyndall SD J Dillon Lebanon KS C fb Herbert Tena IA Win Dines Clay Center NE Fred Otter Mason City IL JE Lutz Blair NE J Hauvensen Tiliopolis Lil T B Wade Centralia MO Levina Morton Superior NE Chas Taylor Butte NE.
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Wm. Kaseh
Minden
Tow
Geo. Cornwell
Bonesteel
Hi W Lee
Perry
Lowa
John M Irwin
Anton Donita
Tyndall
J Dillon
Lebanon
Kan
Fb Herbert
Tena
Win
Dines
Ciay Center
Fred Otter
Mason City
JE Lutz
Blair
J Hauvensen
Tiliopolis
Lil
T B Wade
Centralia
Levina
Morton
Superior
Chas
Taylor
Butte
Cole's Carbolisalve Cures Itching and Skin Ailments
Scratching isn't always convenient. Cole's Carbolisalve cures itching and skin diseases and sores of all kinds. It quickly stops the pain of burns and scalds and heals with out scars. Guaranteed. Keep a box handy. 25 and 40c. Sold by all druggists.
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Cole
All Druguists
Sires and Sons and Society Figures in Roosevelts Circle
A parade of notable figures and kin from early 20th century politics and science. Roosevelt plays tennis. Fairbanks enjoys farm life. Chamberlains discuss marriage. Sir Guinness lineage noted. Veterans and scholars like Lord Kitchener, Ely, Ascherson listed among the era’s social and professional ranks.
Curious Callings and Courtroom Scrambles Across Continents
Three sisters marry in Manchester New Hampshire. A Canadian ex wife sues for the right to use her former husband name after his Dakota wedding. A Danbury Connecticut dog tunnels to escape fleas prompting a cellar fire. A London Times note claims a firm connected Europe and Asia by 1250 yards of cotton across the Bosporus.
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Manchester
N. H
Wyno
Srouns
Toronto
Dakota
John Looker
Danbury
Conn
Europe
Asia
Bosporus
London Financial Times
World church membership and notable clergy notes
The piece notes a global Sunday school membership of 25 million. It reports Rev. Dr. D. R. Lucas of North Indianapolis Christian Church as Indiana department commander of the G A R. It mentions Canterbury Cathedral's Bell Harry Tower needing restoration and K G I von Scheele, bishop of Gotland, attending St Louis world congresses as a European prelate.
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D. R. Lucas
Christian Church of North
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Canterbury Cathedral
K. G. I. von Scheele
Gotland
Sweden
Oscar
Europe
German university opens doors to women at Tubingen
In collegiate news Tubingen joins a wave of German universities admitting women. Oberlin College promotes Charles Nelson Cole from associate professor to full professor of Latin language and literature. The Friends' School at Providence Rhode Island marks an era ending with Augustine Jones retiring after twenty five years as principal. Major Charles Horace Spooner class of 1878 at Norwich University leaves a Washington University Missouri professorship to become president of his alma mater.
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Tubingen
Charles Nelson Cole
Oberlin College
Friends’ School
Providence
R. L
Augustine Jones
Charles Horace Spooner
Norwich University
Washington University
St. Louis
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the Rosebud Daily
Win. McCormick, of Lancaster Co
Wm. McCormick
PW Rugg
Harisburg
W Brown
Dakota City
Mistress Dutton
Sprague
Lewis Jobart
Morris
T A Parkinson
Knoxsville
Iowa
Lee Brewer
Crofton
J Beebe
Platte
H J Richards
Turner County
D. Geo. Fletcher
E J Walker
Willow Lake
D. Jessie & Morgan
Gravity
Lucius Nokes
Lake City
H B Smith
Lynd. Minn
Anna M Oder
Bentonville
Nan
R Bash
Sioux City
Anna Botsford
Milden
Neb
Frank Dite
Ole M Oleson
Cumberland
A A Jack
Wilbur
J E Galvin
Leavenworth
L Buck
Unionville
James Farley
Creston
Julia Kidder
Carlson
Emme A Mesford
Woodbine
Anna Wertz
Braden
Treynor
UW Paap
Lyon
Sanford Boyles
St. James
Joseph Hi Ford
Lookout
Wyo
A M Dough
Wetmore
Ikan
Theo
Johnson
Kansas City
Carl Weinert
Bode
Jows
John Jackson
Vermillion
H Peterson
Pender
Bervine
Wisner
Allen & Witt
Flandreau
S D. Lester E Challand
E Jenkins
Council Bluffs
A Miller
Almsley
W Swaller
Rome
F Johnston
St. Joseph
J Bonnell
Scheckley
Orcus
Chaffee
Tabor
J Falla
Springview
John Foezek
Lesterville
O P Miller
Pearl City
Hoorning
Winfield
Fee
Lynch
Cassius Coates
Hill City
Ee Kiplinger
AB Shadbolt
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E J Himes
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Towa
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Wilootenstein
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Akron
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Eikhorn
Wis
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Ord
Sires and Sons
President Roosevelt
Senator Fairbanks
India
Lord Sxitchener
Austen Chamberlain
Joseph Chamberlain
Goodrich
Pennsylvania
Theodore N. Ely
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Yale
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hamilton College
Sir Henry Irving
Burton L. French
Idaho
House of Representatives
Joe
J. Steinbach
Winona
Minn
Congress
Paul Ascherson
Ethiopia
Libya
Africa
W. Adams
Mitchell, South Dakota
Parker
Chichester
Draggiets Chlcheater Chemical
Madison Square
Vhmila
RUH & Garton
Tin
West First Street
Preston & Hannett
Ray Smith
Butterfield’s
Nichols
Aul
Minnesota
America
St. Paul
College and School
Manesna
Johnny
Johnny Vin
Doston Transcript
Department of the Interior
Land Ofice
Mitchell S.D
Meell
John Payek
H. E
Joseph Kotrba
John Kiesett
Sick Schneider
Anton Urban
S. PD Geo
E. Foster
Registe
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