Secretary Vilas Reverses Final Proof on Homestead Claim
Washington March 17 Secretary of the Interior reverses a July 9 1854 decision in favor of William A Thomson whose declaratory statement and long residence on land near a remote site supported his final patent He earned funds during two seasons to build and improve the property and stayed away to secure the remaining payment The ruling notes his good faith toil and lont stay justify patent issuance
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Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Wm. A. Thomson
Nevin
Spencer Community News Highlights
J Kruse of Mitchell university returns home sound and well after an incident. Strong sympathy extends to students and faculty injured. Local ladies send Miss Stanton clothing. St Patrick day festivities end with an evening ball.
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Spencer
ITI
J. Kruse
Mitchell University
Miss Stanton
Kerlah
Dana Avousta
Documenta
Bedett
Mullett Daughter Death Probed By Coroner Jury
A Bismarck Dispatch report details a daughter of Jno Mullett dying suddenly amid mystery. The body was buried on Mullett's lot, exhumed by a coroner's jury, showing severe bruising. Mullett denied charges and the case moves to the grand jury.
Manitoba President Ill Plans California Visit and Land Deals
An Argus Los Angeles dispatch reports the Manitoba president ill and arranging to enter southern California. A. White, longtime control of Manitoba townsites, is vacationing there and negotiating land contracts. The proposed route from Great Falls via Montana Central to Telena then Utah & Northern would add about three hundred miles to reach Los Angeles.
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Fanco
Argus
Los Angeles
Cal
Ill
Manitoba
California
A. White
Montana Central
Telena
Utah & Northern
Sioux reservation opening seen as foregone conclusion
Reports from Washington say President Cleveland favors the Peel bill and hopes for swift Senate action. An interview with auditor Ward and immigration commissioner McClure noted the president’s pleasure and his willingness to appoint commissioners versed in Indian affairs, with regard for both native and white interests.
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Washington
Cleveland
Ward
McClure
Peel
Senate
President hopes large Indian reservation soon opened to settlement
The commission's work is described as satisfactory to all parties and the nationwide wards are mentioned as part of the effort. The president's attitude is praised and the expectation is that the vast Indian reservation will be opened for settlement.
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American Publishing Company
Fairmount Avenue
Philadelphia
She
Caves of
Kor
I. R. Haggard
Hom
Fallett
Seneca
Winter travel woes and local notices from Aberdeen
A commercial traveler recalls near snowbound trips in Watertown as trains stall in drifts on the James River Valley. The piece notes Aberdeen's isolation, a playful jab at the banana belt joke, and calls for Dakota university fundraising with circulars and donations. It also includes a civic appeal urging support and advertising Dr. Pierce’s remedies.
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Aberdeen News
Watertown
James River Valley
Redfield
Jim Valley
North Dakota
Pat
Conan
Devils Lake
Gulf
Aberdeen
What Am I to Do? Biliousness and August Flower Cure
The passage describes biliousness with a poor morning appetite, rough tongue, and digestive disturbances. It notes diarrhea or constipation, hemorrhoids, and possible blood loss, then recommends Green's August Flower as a cheap, trusted remedy used by thousands.
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Green
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup and Compound Oxygen Ads
An assortment of 19th century medicine pitches and a book offer. Beggs cherry cough syrup is touted as a two‑SERB lung and blood remedy with instant relief and permanent cure claims. Compound Oxygen ads promise health gains and booklets, with prices from 15 cents to free literature from Starkey & Palen.
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S. I. Scallury
DRS. Starkey & Palen
Archet
Philadelpha
Penn
Starkly
Paten
Arch St
Philadelphia
Nahi Sers Adi Rta
MitchellsPaint &Y Paper Co
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Japan
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South Dakota Tribune
Armour
Duncan
Tribune
Dakota
South Dakota
Iowa
Illinois
Dr. Pierce
Dakota University
Mitchell
Boggs
S. H.scallin
Sc Tallin
Hood
C.J. Mood & CO
Apothecarics
Lowell
Mase
Gunder K. Gunderson
Sioux Falls
R. McMillen & CO
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Phe Mitchell
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Orman
Donna
M. T. Carpom
Srivance Conn
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Nmovow
Sinover Ohbria
Pember
Thegrefound Nnivslamar
Eer
Popneo
Oramen
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New York
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Manton Hantann
Ian’s Sacrifice
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M. FE. Nnappox
de. Jekyll
Mr. Mwyde
Stryenbon
Lady Walworth
Tam Ducreeet
Florence Ivington
A. Drsisox
M. T. Capps
Murray Street
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Ander
Sai
Lomoand
Royal Society
Galbraith Bros
Janesville
Wis
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English Shire
Suffolk Punch
Hackney
Cleveland Bay
America
Calbraith Bros
Lovell
Furuera
Bystone
Lovell Washer
Erie
M. M. Hitchcock
Mitchell, Dakota
Davison
Adjising
Frank Weller
S. D. Olmstead
Sanborn House
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