Mitchell Capital and Printing Co Advertising Rates
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American Protective Tariff League
E. A. Mantes
United States
E. P. Maier
Ted Ceg
Wa. Law
D.G. Hanna
Udley Col. Tiomis
Oace R. P. Ponren
Worki
Homer Bdibell
KE. H. Ammidowe
BP Cullom
Afrnican Economist
American Protective Tarif Jeague
New York
Wilson bill praised for private stock shipping
The Sioux Falls Press notes the Wilson bill is not so bad, as it allows private stock to be shipped for private use under South Dakota law. It adds the bill could be acceptable if it grants state authority to regulate the original package adventurer.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Auditors stand firm against lawbreakers in insurance and ads
The article argues that foreign insurance firms and ad agencies press to dodge state laws, while Auditor Taylor enforces them. It notes Democratic delegates planned for Aberdeen in June and strategizing at the Farmers Alliance in Huron on June 4 to push a third-party option, with education reform favoring practical training and manual skills in schools.
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Taylor
Aberdeen
Farmers’ Alliance
Huron
Farmers Need Protective Legislation Balancing Interests
The article argues farmers deserve judicious laws to guard against trusts and monopolies while avoiding radical measures that harm other classes. It cautions against demagogy and urges fair action to curb bank privilege and discriminatory railroad practices, stressing cooperation among farming, banking, and railroading sectors.
Decoration Day Observances Draw Broad Community Tribute
Decoration day events drew wide participation with a large parade forming at the west side school house. Capt A M Kocher led on horseback, aided by Lieut D W Moore. The Mansom West, W RR CG Company I, hose units, and the hook and ladder company marched with mayor and officials to the cemetery for services. Old soldiers were treated to a substantial dinner at the G A I hall.
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Westside
Main Street
A. M.kocher
D. W. Moore
Mansom West
W. RR. CG
G. A. St
G. A. I. Hall
Wright Building
Veteran Decoration Day Program at the Rink
A large crowd attended an afternoon program at the rink with Misses Ire scott Windle Silsby Isracy Lester and Mrs Colgin plus Messrs Bras Maclay Clark Baumgardner Pehrson and Juund. Speakers urged justice for veterans and full pensions, stressing national unity and honoring fallen soldiers.
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I’rescott
Windle
Mabel Silsby
Isracy
Lester
Robinson
T. E. Blanchard
Geo. A. Mackintosh
UH. D. Wiard
America
Ile
N. D. Wiard
Aga City
Qour
Euch
Congress
South Dakota Remembrance Speech on Washington and Patriotism
The speaker urges relief for veterans and emphasizes Washington's fame over marble monuments. He calls for instilling patriotism in youth to secure the nation's future, urging the young men of South Dakota to influence the country. The exercises conclude with a choir’s selection.
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Washington
South Dakota
Memorial of the Flowers Entertainment Recital
An evening program by the W. K R C drew strong attendance. Miss Anderson gave a measured recitation Reveille, Miss Silsby sang Weeping Sad and Lonely, and C C Bras delivered How are you Sanitary with clear voice. Miss Frankie Miner spoke The women of the war, Miss Emma Harker presented The Blacksmith's Story with strong impersonation. Forty three children presented wreaths and flags then a tableau with Goddess of Liberty and Union soldiers closed the scene.
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W. KR. C
Reveille
Frankie Miner
Emma Harker
Godess of Liberty
Morgia Moore
Godels
Messrs
Kocher
Robinson
Beddoes
Curtis
Platt
Grand Rally for Farmers and Laboring Men June 9
A grand rally and parade will be held June 9 by farmers mechanics and laboring men of Davison and surrounding counties. Hon Ben Terrell national lecturer of the Farmers Alliance will speak along with other prominent speakers at the Fair Grounds. Chief marshal Gilman Stevens and aides will lead a 9 30 a m formation from court house square with a two division procession via Lawler Sixth Main and First to the Fair Grounds.
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Davison
Ben. Terrell
Farmers’ Alliance
Fair Grounds
Gilman Stevens
A. J. Annis
G. A
St. German Verein
Hanson County Alliance
Lawler Street
Alice C Taylor Weds Geo A Neville in City Home
Miss Alice C Taylor married Geo A Neville of Eden South Dakota at the bride’s parents home in this city. Rev Geo A Mackintosh officiated with only intimate family friends present. The couple departed for Eden by the afternoon train. Mr Neville is an agent and operator in Eden.
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L. R. Taylor
Alice C. Taylor
Geo
A. Neville
Eden
S. D
A. Mackintosh
Nevile
STEGMEYER Bros Notice of Prices and Location
Wanted items including rags crow and metals with highest price paid. Buyer on First street west of the Mill. STEGMEYER Bros solicit shipments and price terms from sellers in the area.
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First Street
Stegmeyer Bros
Mitchell youth wins state oratorical contest at Yankton
F Hudson Clark of Mitchell won the state oratorical contest at Yankton earning a gold medal worth twenty five dollars and his college Dakota University a chalcedony tablet. Second place went to Geo H. Burchard of State University. Clark, praised for thought and delivery, received top marks from three judges who scored delivery at an outstanding 100. Supporters from Mitchell celebrated with a depot ovation as the train arrived, band music, and a city parade through Main street.
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Yankton
Dakota University
F. Hudson Clark
Messi
Maris ‘Taylor
A. 3. Melville
Ituron
Miss Kidder
C. M. Young
Tyndall
Muaratta
Bismarck
J. Fh. Lowe
Bijonius
Clark
Mitchell
Geo. H. Burchard
The
State University
Misses Noble
Emily Rogers
Mattie Foster
Lizzie Brashear
Profs. Adkinson
Stout and Taylor
Rev
C. B. Clark
W. $. Shepard
E. A. Powers
Dark
Red
Stair
Main Street
Inconsistent Oregon Result Sparks McKinleyism Debate
The Pioneer Press notes a Democratic governor re elected with a smaller margin while Republican congressmen win by larger margins. It questions whether McKinley era free trade policies influenced these outcomes and whether the paper’s free trade stance affected its view of the election.
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Pioneer Press
Oregon
Stocks of Wheat in Lindstreets Decline Weekly
Northwestern railway elevators report wheat stocks dropping by under 200000 bushels per week in the last fortnight versus 500000 plus in prior weeks. Gross available stock has fallen by about 600000 to 800000 bushels per week instead of 1000000 or more. Farmers likely shipped more and millers bought less, or both.
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Northwestern Railway
Northwest
Coal Specimens From West of Missouri River Described
Tom Ball brought several coal samples from the reservation west of the Missouri. D W Spaulding, highly acquainted with the region, notes the coal is of fine quality and resembles the abundant camel-like coal found in the western Black Hills.
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Tom Ball
Missouri River
D. W. Spaulding
Black Hills
Mitchell Fire Department Fourth of July Celebration
The Mitchell Fire Department plans a full Fourth of July celebration at the Jim River with a morning literary program and an afternoon of games and sports. The event, intended for fun and money, invites all to attend. the program details will be released next week.
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Mitchell Fire Department
Jim River
The Tipping System and Beggar Bribery
Puck ridicules tipping as a growing form of coercive charity and bribery, likening beggar wages to a universal demand for tips. It condemns backsheesh as a form of servitude, noting officials, juries, and voters are influenced by money in politics and public life.
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Puck
Alabama
A Wedding in a Cellar near Iron Mountain
A plucky young Wever marries the girl of his choice in frontier style. The suitor’s plan to wed involves a cellar with small barred windows and a hollowed lighted ground. A preacher officiates from outside while the groom enters to claim his wife.
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Wever
St. Louis
Iron Mountain
Electric Currents of the Skin Study
Herr Tarchenoff reports experiments on electric skin currents produced by mental stimulation. Using unpolarizable clay electrodes and a galvanometer, hands, fingers, feet, toes, ears, and back showed deflections after rest compensation. Sweat gland density influenced current strength.
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Herr Tarchenoff
Professor Marsh and the horse leg tale at Prospect Street
A New Haven Palladium report recounts Professor Marsh's casual remark about wanting a horse leg for examination after a wagon horse with a peculiar leg bone was seen near his home on Prospect Street. Later a package lay at his veranda containing the horse’s leg, explained by the wagon owner.
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Marsh
New Haven Palladium
Prospect Street
Making Teeth Growth Care By A Dentist For Children
A dentist should oversee a child s teeth as they appear. The professional records the child s physical tendencies and dentition, updating notes with significant variations and scheduling visits every two months or yearly as needed to foster the best teeth for the child s constitution.
LAND OFFICE NOTES OF TIMBER AND CASH ENTRIES
Land office notes report several cases in Santiru and Jerauld counties. Loring vs Reede affirms dismissal of timber culture contest. Calvin M Clark vs John May involves a cash entry with a secretary’s affirmation that May was a mere visitor and residence requirement not met, canceling the entry. Elgin A Mallory cash entry case approved after review finds no grounds to impeach claimant’s good faith and supports dismissal.
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FM Loring
Gilbert K. Reede
Santiru
Calvin M Clark
John May
Jerauld
Maay
United Stater Ve Elgin
Mallory
Jeranld County
New Officials Named at Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul Railway
It is formally announced that A Earling has been appointed general manager and W G Collins general superintendent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Company.
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Earling Hastern
W.G Collins
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Excursions at One Fare for Round Trip Rail Travel
C St P M and Omaha announces round trips via the Northwest Line to Milwaukee Sioux City St Louis Minneapolis Baraboo Prairie DuChien Denver Ogden and Saint Paul for the National Education Association dates in June and July with various good-until limits. Full particulars later. C H Bloland Agent.
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N. W
Milwaukee
Wis
Sioux City
Iowa
St. Louis
Mth
Minneapolis
Minn
Baraboo
Prairie DuChien
Denver
Col
Ogden
Utah
St. Paul
National Educational Association
C, Il
Obland, Ag’t
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Mitchell Printing CO
Speech and Song
Neville
Hudson Clark
Land Office Notes
Mitchell Office
Department
Sylvester Dean
Catherine L. Dean
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