Sioux Falls Press Reflects on War, Politics and Local Industry
The Sioux Falls Press covers criticism of war officers Spain and the United States, mentions Gen Eagan and Gen Miles, and notes Brer Oshen's son dying in Manila. It discusses Harry Hunter of the Milwaukee road, Sampson and Schley testimony, capital removal talk in Pierre, and Aberdeen lighting plant plans. Mitchell faced a similar local outcome last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
United States
Eagan
Miles
Brer
Oshen
Howard Spirit
Dakota
Variola
Manila
Howard
Company F
Aberdeen
Sioux Falle
United States Senate
Sampson
Schley
Mitchell
State Insurance Statements Circulate Amid Fair Plans
Insurance Commissioner Campbell fears abolition of his office by the legislature and the move could shift patronage to state auditors. The Sioux Falls Press reports large takings from insurance statements. At Pierre the state board of agriculture elected C N Harris as president Walter B Dean as secretary and J E Plat as treasurer. State fair dates were set for September 25 to 30 with audits of secretary and treasurer found correct. Some urge making the state fair more popular or ending it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell
Sioux Falls
State Board of Agriculture
Pierre
C. N. Harris
Aberdeen
Walter B. Dean
Yankton
J. E. Plat
Clark
Senate
Williams
South Dakota
Office of Insurance Commissioner
Behold the 1900s Polite Debate on Presidents and Parties
The piece surveys how French papers mock Loubet while pondering a third term for Grover Cleveland and asking what becomes of William Jennings Bryan if that occurs. It notes satire from the Chicago Record about Mathers congresses and highlights Sioux City Journal views on eggs and progress. Vermillion anticipates railroad growth and Redfield journalist Samuel Burleigh Milton faces post office loss, shaping local Republican sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
William Jennings
Grover
Clay County
Republican
Aberdeen
Sioux City
Missouri River
Samuel Burleigh
Milton
Redfield
Journal-Observer
Sioux Falls Press
Philadelphia
Minneapolis Tribune hit by blaze destroys five story building
Friday night a five story Minneapolis Tribune building was nearly ruined by fire wiping out printing offices mailing lists and contracts. The Tribune plans to publish from the Journal and Times office for now. Nearby reports note egg price rises in eastern markets with Chicago at 35 cents a dozen and Sioux City at 45 cents while hens in the country sold at 12 to 45 cents per dozen awaiting milder weather to restore normal prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis Tribune
Tribune
Olson
Vermillion University
Journal and Times
Chicago
Sioux City
Capita
Remarkable Rescue
Mrs Michael Curtain of Plainfield Illinois contracted a lung consuming illness after a month of treatment by a family doctor who deemed her a hopeless case. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption with relief from the first dose and full recovery after six bottles. Free trials at S H Scallins drug store with large bottles priced at 50 cents and 1.00.
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Michael Curtain
Plainfield
Ill
S. H Scallin
No-To-Bae Wonder-Worker Quit Tobacco Ad
Advertising copy for a tobacco cessation product promising easy, permanent quitting. Claims to make weak men strong with No-To-Bae, the remedy sold by Sterling Remedy Co. Sample and booklet offered free. price 50 cents or one dollar. Chicago or New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
South Dakota Regiment’s Manila Companies Listed
A newspaper lists the South Dakota regiment in Manila by company and home town. It notes Co G hails from Huron with many men from Mitchell. A from Pierre. B from Sioux Falls. C Yankton. D Worthing. E DeSmet. F Aberdeen. G Huron. H Watertown. I Spearfish. K Brookings. L Custer. M Rapid City. It also highlights Lieut Col Stover’s leadership and pride in the unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Regiment
Manila
Philippines
Co. G
Huron
Mitchell
Pierre
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Worthing
Lincoln County
DeSmet
Aberdeen
Watertown
Spearfish
Brookings
Custer
Rapid City
South Dakota
Stover
Col. Stover
Wounded Soldier Clyde A McVay Named in Manila Dispatches
News notes Clyde A McVay of Company A First South Dakota volunteers listed among wounded in Manila. A Sioux City observer recalls relatives in Mitchell and investigates possible connections while Bruce McVay at the University of Iowa denies ties. An Albany dairyman reports Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy aiding a sick child, prompting local druggists to note demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City Journal
Manila
Clyde A. McVay
Company A
South Dakota
James McVay
Clyde A.mcvey
Mitchell
S. D
McVay
Bruce
Hand County
Pierre Company
Albany
N. Y
Otto Scholz
Chamberlain
L. O. Gale
The Capital Promotes Sale Bill Printing Services
An advertisement touts The Capital as a low cost printer for farm sale bills in Davison county and neighboring areas. It promises affordable prices, effective ads, and urges farmers to visit for samples and to place orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Maids in the Mother's Congress debated childless delegates
Washington correspondence notes delegates at the congress of mothers in discussion over whether mothers or childless women better judge childrearing. One speaker claims mothers lack time, while old maids argue they can judge motherhood dispassionately. The piece also includes a brief excerpt about Sir Henry Irving's dog dispute and a comic exchange on engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chicago
Congress of Mothers
Henry Irving
Public High School Notes and Upcoming Program
Miss Jeanette Snow and Mr Pratt visited the high school this week. A legal holiday suspended classes on Wednesday and the day proved dull. Miss Jessie Laidlaw is in Alexandria caring for her uncle’s store. Next Friday hosts the public program to which all are invited. Prof Grace reported Prof Quigley ill and unable to work. Karl’s Clover Root Tea is sold by S H Scallin. Bids for an artesian well at the poor farm are due by noon March 6 1899 with specifications at the county auditor office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Snow
Sioux Falls
Mr. Pratt
Jessie Laidlaw
Alexandria
Grace
Quigley
Poor Farm
L. W. Champlin
Luther W. Plotner
L. W. Plotner
Mary EB. Plotner
Hiram D. Upton
Office of the Register of Deeds
Davison County
South Dakota
Elijan M. Topliff
Township
Pumdered
Mitchell
Said
Avril Loth
Watertown
Evison M. ToPuire
Frorge W. Cast
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Mitchell Capital
Apple Club
Official County Paper
Senator Pettigrew
Kirk Phillips
Gambie and
Burke
Milwaukee Road
Harry Hunter
Nash
Canton Newe
Hunter
Mason
President McKinley
Boston
Johnson
Congress
Loubet
France
Iowa Homestead
Special Farmers’ Institute
Poultry Farmer
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Journal
Humane Alliance
Homestead
Special Institute
Farmers’ Institute
Mutual Insurance Journal
Hood
Charles Seek
Kalispell
Montana
Jur
Qlaudia
Chicago Record
Karl
S. H. Scallin
W. E. Paxton
Youngstown
North Dakota
Utchinbon
Bismarck
Yin Hood
J. L. Hannett
Mitchell,s. D
A. E. Hitchcock
L. E. Whitcher
Mitchell, S. D
West Second St
O. H. Perry
F. Warren
Raymond Hotel
D.m.ferry & CO
Detroit
Mich
Jos, Krehling
Congress St
St. Louis
Candy Cathartic
Sterling Remedy Company
Montreal
Enceisa
S. C. Wells &O
Leroy
Paragon
Wyckoff, Seaman & Benedict
Remington
Smith Premier
Mitchell Printing Co
Chas. Burnside
Said County
Davis Eastman
Pierre, S. D
State of South Dakota
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Clemens Johannes
Nellie J. Walker
John P. Walker
T. Walker
J. K. Smith
D. Rhomberg
6Th Street
City of Dubuque
State of Iowa
A. D
A. E. HiTcHcoch
Plaintiff
Tee
Franz S. Carpenter
Peter A. Thomey
Chas. E. Benson
B. C. Dowse
Main Street
Winsor & Monr
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