Legislative notes and obits from March 13 1903
The Mitchell Capital Ledger reports the Minnesota legislature in session until early April and notes the death of Senator Boyland with plans for his interment in Aberdeen. It questions Senate rules delaying business and mentions Senator Rudolph of Canton still alive. Also discussed is Congressman Dave Mercer of Nebraska and rumors he may head the census department after Merriam.
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Minnesota
United States Senate
Panama
Morgan
Senate
Rudolph
Canton
Sioux City Journal
Dave Mercer
Nebraska
Omaha Bee
Merriam
Davy
South Dakota corn palace idea for St Louis expo building
The Republican urges a commission to inspect costs of reproducing the South Dakota corn palace at St Louis as a state building. It argues a State corn palace would represent the state’s products and avoid excessive expense, inviting Mitchell visitors to study the proposal.
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South Dakota
Republican
Mitchell
St. Louis
Life Guards Protectors of the Crown Patients
The Life Guards are two regiments in the British household troops. the ad urges strengthening the system with Hood's Sarsaparilla to guard against colds influenza catarrh grip pneumonia in March and to give vigor to vital organs and blood.
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Life Guards
Hood
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promised for Teething Pain
An old remedy, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, has been used for over sixty years by mothers to ease teething distress. It soothes, relieves gum pain, cures wind colic, and diarrhoea, with a pleasant taste. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Genius and Common Sense at Court Polstoi Visit
A French lady describes a visit to Court Polstoi where the famed thinker is seen under his wife's care who feeds him for health. Polstoi notes that men of genius require people of common sense to oppose them occasionally.
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Polstoi
Arctic Exploration Turns Into Sport Record Chase
A German geographer warns that north pole exploration risks becoming a sport centered on setting records rather than scientific achievement. He argues the focus on victories and prestige undermines serious discovery and safety.
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North Pole
Quiet Riverside Marriage Joins Morgans and Cooke Couple
Mr Thomas Morgans and Miss Eli nor Cooke daughter of Mr and Mrs H J Cooke wed Wednesday at the groom's mother 304 West First Street The Episcopal ceremony was conducted by Rev J H Babcock of Sioux Falls witnessed by relatives and Mr Chas Reed of Woonsocket The couple will reside with Morgans mother and start their life together amid a circle of friends.
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Thomas Morgans
Elinor Cooke
H. J. Cooke
West First Street
Episcopal Church
J. H. Babcock
Sioux Falls
Babcock
Chas. Reed
Woonsocket
Reed
Death of Mrs Thomas Dean Near Mitchell
Mrs Thomas Dean died at her home about ten miles northeast of Mitchell on Wednesday at 5 p m age 51 after a week long pneumonia follow ing a recent surgical operation two months ago She was highly regarded in her neighborhood Funeral services at Bethel church Saturday at 1 p m Interment in Graceland cemetery For sale four work horses inquire of John Grace phone 14 2
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Thomas Dean
Mitchell
Dean
Bethelchurch
Graceland Cemetery
Dairy Farm Tonight at the Opera House
Home talent presents the drama The Dairy Farm at the opera house tonight under H L Maxwell direction for the High School Alumni Association. The cast has shown good progress and the show promises smooth performance with specialties between acts for an evening of pleasure.
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H. L. Maxwell
Will Make Double Building For Post Office
Smith and Davison, contractors for the post office building, have bought the adjoining lot owned by A K Campbell and will construct a double building. The length drops from 142 to 110 feet but floor space remains for the Mitchell Club. One side will house the post office and the other a business room. Upstairs will hold several offices. Campbell will relocate his brick veneered building to another lot he owns.
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Campbell
Salvation Army Coal Story Told by Booth
The Detroit Free Press recounts Ballington Booth telling how Salvation Army workers faced a coal famine in Chicago. A recruit guarded a wagon of coal as crowds demanded it, then Booth prayed to deter disease and improvised a sale at a hospital, claiming fairness in crisis.
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Ballington Booth
Salvationist
Salvation Army
Detroit Free Press
Conscience Fund Receipts Rise Spark Debate
The figure shows the national conscience fund last year exceeded the previous year by over $30,000. Analysts debate whether rising public conscience or increasing thefts explains the surge, a point open to pessimists and optimists to argue.
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National “Conscience Fund
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Mitchell Resident
A North Dakota resident Mr. A L Failier of Grand Forks testifies Doan's Kidney Pills helped his back and kidney issues after years of pain. He praises relief found while selling his name for inquiries and notes Trepanier & Co drug store carried the pills priced 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. sole US agents.
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Neghbors
Mitchell
A. L. Failier
Dakota Avenue
Grand Forks
N. D
Carpenter
Jong
Dean
Trepanier & Co
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
United States
Doan’s
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Wriday
Boyland
Pierre
New York
Ahern
John Grace
Dairy Farm
Gimar
Barber
Barber Medicine CO
Kansas City
Davison County
E. Frank Peterson
J. W. Rakestraw
Davison
Hanson
Dakota Farmer
Geo. W. Atkinson
Atkinson
Mitchell Printing Company
S. D. A. T. McGovern & Sons
S. D. Motley & McKeel
S. D. Morgan & Son
S.D. L. D. Gale
Mitchell, SD
J. H. Ferris
S. D
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