Gas controversy over Pierre capital plan sparks debate
A Pierre gas proposal linked to the South Dakota capital's move to Mitchell draws sharp criticism. The piece argues natural gas is unreliable, costly, and wasteful for state needs, urging readers to distrust the plan and question cost savings and feasibility. It cites cited figures on fuel, lights, and well costs while accusing proponents of deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Yankton Hospital
Mitchell
Coal Trust
Capitol
South Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Capital Organs
Pierre Replies To Dakotan On State Land And Grazing Policy
Representative Lawson responds to a Dakotan critique about calling western land a grazing country. He notes rainfall differences and legal distinctions east and west of the Missouri River with herd laws and fence in rules. He cites land values and state lands east of the river generating revenue versus western lands, and mentions capital location affecting land prices and homestead opportunities.
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Elk Point
Union County
Pierre Dakotan
Merre
State Capitol
Islack Hills
State Fund Department
Missouri
Inquisitive Girls
In a Boston Transcript exchange Bessie and Minnie tease Carrie Dyer about her endless questions. Bessie recalls telling Minnie that Frank Barnes proposed many times, then Carrie asks if he proposed even once. The light exchange highlights social curiosity and flirtation.
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Bessie
Carrie Dyer
Frank Barnes
Minnie
Bosto
Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil Promises Quick Household Relief
Advertised varies aims claim hundreds of lives saved yearly by keeping Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil at home. It is said to cure croup heal burns and mend cuts wounds of every sort.
Death by accident in Blendon township
Coroner R F Dundass held an inquest into the death of Benjamin Hanson who died after being thrown from a wagon on a farm in Blendon township. Hanson had gone to Mt Vernon for lumber, drank, slept at Svens Malde’s, then started home and was found dead near Firesteel creek with fatal head and neck injuries. The jury of Gus Larson Martin Hanson and HW Hall ruled death by wagon accident.
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R. F. Dundass
Benjamin Hanson
Blendon Township
Dundass
Hanson
Klendon Township
Mt. Vernon
Svens Malde
Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Vitality
Health restoring tonic claims to fortify body and brain and halt decay. Advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 85 cents for tea or tablets with Sevallin lros mentioned in product text.
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Hollister
Rocky Mountain Tea
Sevallin Lros
Cure for Eczema Praised in Cuticura Claim
A testimonial from William Herbert Quirk of Raywood Road Southampton extols Cuticura remedies for a severe infant eczema case. He describes rapid improvement after using Soap Ointment and Resolvent and notes lasting relief with no recurrence. Depots listed in London Paris Boston.
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Owen Herbert Quirk
Drs
Victoria Road
Aldershot
William Herbert Quirk
West End Cottages
Raywood Road
Southampton
London
Charters House
Paris
Rue de la Paix
Boston
Columbus Ave
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Ggr
Farmers Tend Corn as Storms Pass and Homes Sue
June 23 notes show farmers cultivating corn. a near storm passed, with heavy rain north of town. Edit Parrett visited Fern Anderson in Plankipton. Charles Clark family trip to Mitchell. Miss Schaub spent summer at home. Ruth Parrett with Murial Roddle in Union. Titze plans new house. Knappe hauling corn to Mt Vernon. Van Fleet addition nears completion. neighbors at house warming. Murial Roddle in Mitchell. Bourret family visit. Irred Titze plans another house. Walter Clark plowing near Alexandria. Bertha Gerkin and Lottie Nolner visit Mitchell en route to Mt Vernon for old settlers picnic. Ernest Clark on Rosebud trip.
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Union
Gust Titze
Carl Knappe
Mt. Vernon
Wm. van Fleet
Murial Roddle
Mitchell
Enos Champlin
J. L. Bourret
M. GB. Clark
Irred Titze
Walter Clark
Alexandria
Bertha Gerkin
Lottie Nolner
Ernest Clark
Rosebud
Notice of Application for Liquor Permit in Mitchell SD
Fred Tobin and John Michels filed for a retail liquor permit for Lot 11 Block 13 original plat First ward Mitchell Davison South Dakota. Hearing by City Council June 20 1904 at 8 pm in Council Rooms. Any person may appear and contest the license. Dated Mitchell SD June 11 194. J G Markham City Auditor.
Notice of Appointed Day to Prove Will Davison County SD
State of South Dakota Davison County in County Court notices the heirs Adella Gordon Jeanie M Millner Lillie B Ayres Myrtie Lloyd Kennedy James H Lloyd that on Saturday July 2 1904 at 9 o clock AM in Mitchell will be held to prove the will of Sarah A Lloyd deceased and hear applicants Adella Gordon and Myrtle Lloyd Kennedy for letters testamentary W Ablzy Judge and C Cattrell Clerk Seal.
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State of
South Dakota
Davison
Sarah A. Lloyd
Adella Gordon
Jeanie M. Millner
Lillie B. Ayres
Myrtie Lloyd Kennedy
James H. Lloyd
Mitchell
Myrtle Lloyd Kennedy
Notice to Creditors in Estate of Louisa Widmann
Fred Widmann executor of Louisa Widmann deceased to creditors and all persons with claims against the estate exhibit them with necessary vouch ers within six months after first publication to his Mitchell South Dakota office dated June 11 1904
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Louisa Widmann
Fred Widmann
Mitchell
Davison
Notice of Admin Solicitation in James Dickson Estate
State of South Dakota Davison County announces Simon A Dickson has filed for Letters of Administration for the estate of James Dickson deceased. Hearing set July 9 1904 at 10 am during the July special term at Mitchell Court House. Interested parties may appear to show cause why petition should not be granted. W Abbey judge Scattrell clerk Preston Hannett attorneys.
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State of
South Dakota
Davison
James Dickson
Simon A. Dickson
Stewart J. Dickson
Frank Creque
Edward Creque
Court House
Mitchell
Mitchell, S. D
A.D
Sullivan applies for retail liquor permit in Mitchell South Dakota
Notice is given that Con Sullivan filed an application to sell intoxicating liquors at retail for lot 4 block 13 original plat in Mitchell First ward Davison county. The City Council will hear June 29 1904 at City Council Rooms. Any person may appear to oppose the license grant. Dated Mitchell June 6 1904 J. C. MARKHAM City Auditor.
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Con Sullivan
Mitchell
Davison
South Dakota
Mitchell S. B
Markham
City Auditor
C. R. Norris
S. D
G. Markham
Chas. Martin
County of
J. G
James Fogarty
L. F. Geiger
Mitchell S. D
J.G. Markham
Phillip E. Tobin
T. P. Navin
M. D
J. G. Markham
Fred Widmann
J.G. Markgam
Mortgage Sale Notice in Davison County South Dakota
Default on December 4 100 mortgage payments triggers foreclosure by sale of the North half of the South half of section 15 township 101 north range 60 west in Davison County South Dakota. Sheriff to auction premises at Mitchell Court House July 30 1904 at 10 AM. Albert Wocknitz mortgagee Preston and Hannett attorneys.
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Recklef Lunsehen
Sophia Lunschen
Davison
Mitchell
Daviisan
South Dakota
S. D
Albert Wocknitz
Preston & Hannett
Estate of Robert Channon Deceased Creditors Notice
Executor William F. Channon invites creditors and all claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Service agent T. J. Spangler, Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota. Dated Mitchell South Dakota June 17, 1904.
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Robert Channon
William F. Channon
T. J. Spangler
Mitchell
Davison County
South Dakota
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Thi Miradebl Capital
Representative Lawson
Baby Quirk
Cutiura
Loomis
Mr. Shaw
James Barr
Wessington Springs
Jos. Gilfilan
Cole
Little Charlie Clark
Dr. Bobb
Burton Omealey
Loomis School
H. D. Butterfield
Fred Tobin
John Michels
W. Ablzy
S, Cattrell
W. Abbey
Scattrell
Dru
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