Death of Maud Ss a 26 year old racehorse with record
The Mitchell Capital notes Maud Ss has died at age twenty six after a record of 2087 set in 1885. James W. Sheppard purchases the Wessington Sieve and will run it as a Republican paper. H Bulikofer, who ran the Sued Dakota Nachrichten, takes a partner and a talented editor from the east.
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Maud Ss
James W. Sheppard
The
Wessington Sieve
Howard Press
Sieve
H. Bulikoefer
Dakota Nachrichten
Sioux Walls
Public debt shifts amid political changes noted
Public debt is said to be falling rapidly despite extraordinary costs while the democratic administration previously saw debt rise in peacetime at a similar rate. The remark contrasts current debt decline with earlier increases under a different regime.
Treasury February receipts and deficit figures
The February treasury statement shows government receipts of 45 651 265.08 dollars and expenditures of 57 000 causing a deficit of 7 804.21 dollars. For the eight months ending February 28 the surplus receipts totaled 687 674 785 22 dollars and 96 cents.
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Treasury
Mrs Bones Leaves Yankton for Washington Home
Mrs Marietta Bones of Yankton moves to Washington to join her husband and pursue future writing opportunities. Her pen has previously stirred the state and now she plans a new start in the capital.
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Marietta Bones
Yankton
South Dakota
Washington
Marietta
Senate to reevaluate Quay case on April 3
The Senate will again consider Quay on April 3, with potential outcomes including a lifetime appointment. The body faces criticism if it fails to seat Goy Stone’s appointee and may avoid harsh censure.
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Quay
Senate
Pennsylvania
Goy. Stone
State school lands see strong demand this year
The state lands show high demand for both sale and lease. In Grant county forty acres sold for 52 dollars per acre, a price higher than any previous in the county, indicating notable sales activity and rising values.
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Grant County
Newspaper under preacher Sheldon direction may continue christening
The Topeka Capital, previously led by Rev. Sheldon, may keep to a plan of Christianizing the paper. A principal owner says he desires some extent of religious influence, with the final decision to come after a company meeting.
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Topeka
Sheldon
Senator Pettigrew Faces Backlash Over Bill Tactics
The article claims Senator Pettigrew labels unpopular senate proposals as introduced by request. It cites his parcels post bill as an example. Business leaders in multiple states criticized the tactic, prompting the senator to distance himself from the measure.
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Pettigrew
Senate
Null Faces Prolonged Rate Case Delays for Attorney Fees
The Argus Leader-Trrios reports HH Null now risks income delays as attorney in the South Dakota rate case. The state commission paid $1200 as a retainer to secure his services, allowing delays while the cases proceed. Null plans to earn nine dollars daily from there, with the rate case schedule possibly dragging on and delaying payments.
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Argus
Trios
Null
South Dakota
State Commission
Hou
Export profits and tariffs reshape foreign trade views
The piece argues that exports and protective tariffs have shifted trade dynamics, with high annual export earnings and a long history of tariff protection. It notes a movement away from formerly favored import shares and cites public skepticism about prosperity under tariffs, while acknowledging rising economic protection.
Saloon near Iowa State University Faces Ban
Iowa legislature debates a bill to prohibit saloons within five miles of the state university. The senate has approved and sent it to the house for discussion. Critics say the measure won t remove temptation and may drive students toward other evils.
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Lowa
State University
Senate
Lord Roberts Pledges Pretoria Entry Plan
Lord Roberts vows to lead his brigade into Pretoria but has not fixed a date for capturing the Dutch capital. The commander emphasizes readiness and strategic planning as British forces advance toward the city.
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Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Porto Rican bill hangs between heaven and earth
The Porto Rican bill remains undecided until the final vote. The republican party is expected to debate fully and act in what it believes to be the best interests, with a hope that it will retrace any missteps and receive the country’s respect for such courage.
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Republican Party
Shipping Bill Favored By Committee In Unanimous Vote
The shipping bill has been favorably reported to the House by the Republican committee members. It was amended to meet essential improvements and now must pass without heed to those opposed who refuse to invest for greater future returns.
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House of Representatives
Walter Smead Emerges as Blackills Congressional Hope
A new candidate for congress arises from the Blackills named Walter Smead. He challenges J B Martin who was expected to run unopposed. Smead is described as the only Black Dills figure who can unite classes and energize Republican support across the river.
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Congress
Blackills
Walter Smead
J. B. Martin
Mr. Smead
Black Dills
Ghana
Townsfolk Hear Speech Cancelled By League Substitution
The American League advertised that Charles Towne of Minnesota would speak to a large audience but he failed to appear. Fred White of Town stepped in to address the crowd as leaders deflected with a substitution they deemed harmless amid alleged league misrepresentation.
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Armour
American League
Charles Towne
Minnesota
Mar
Towne
Fred White
Town
Wheelock to Aid South Dakota Campaign Staff
Ralph W. Wheelock formerly editor of The Republican and now with the Minneapolis Tribune will reside temporarily in Sioux Falls. He has been hired by the Republican Press Association to compile statistics and information for campaign use. Wheelock has long kept ties to South Dakota politics and is remembered as a capable writer.
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Ralph W. Wheelock
Republican
Minneapolis Tribune
Sioux Falls
Wheelock
Mrepublican Press Association
South Dakota
Ralph
Japanese Finance Minister Solves Great Mystery On Gold Standard
The Japanese finance minister releases an official report claiming the gold standard has greatly benefited all classes in Japan. A self appointed American commission, sent to study the standard, failed to obtain material for a critical report, seemingly unable to contradict Japan’s findings.
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Japan
United States
Insincerity of Democratic Pretense in Porto Rico Policy
The passage notes how Democrats praised independence for Porto Ricans and trade freedom while opposing a bill to return duties paid since U S possession. It claims the same leaders then opposed the relief plan, using filibuster tricks and speeches to defeat it, challenging their sincerity and trustworthiness.
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United States
DeWitt Characters Recalled In Goshen Ad Claims
Goshen Indiana reader quotes DeWitt's Little Early Risers as reliable relief for headaches and gentle bowel cleansing. The endorsement notes they cleanse and invigorate the bowels and liver without causing gripe.
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I.ewisckerman
Goshen
Ind
DeWitt
Corn Prices Lookin Up Amid Tight Supply Outlook
Sioux City Journal notes the rise in corn prices on speculation of tighter supply and stronger demand. It cites reduced visible stock and large winter feeding, with March 10 government data showing held corn below last year, and forecasts of May corn around 40 cents or higher as traders price a rebound.
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Sioux City Journal
Chicago
Iowa
Union
Tewans
Democrats At Chamberlain Plan State Convention
The South Dakota Democratic state central committee met in Mitchell to set the time and place for the state convention. Chamberlain won the bid to host the gathering with about 500 delegates expected. June was chosen and representation fixed at one delegate per county plus one per 100 Bryan electors votes. The meeting discussed internal factional opposition to Senator Pettigrew and the potential merger of populism into democracy.
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Democratic State Central Committee
Mitchell
Kansas City
Bowler
Sylvan Winter
Whitcher
Isuo
Democratic Party
Pettigrew
Meeting to choose state convention site in Sioux Falls
The populist state central committee planned a May 1 gathering in Sioux Falls to pick a time and place for the state convention to nominate officers. The committee faced delays in securing a suitable hall, causing discomfort for attendees and drawing criticism of the home committee for poor accommodations. The Republican notes the blame on local organizers and questions Mitchel's portrayal amid the oversight.
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Sioux Falls
State Central Committee
Home Committee
Mitchel
A Memory of Brook Farm Hawthorne in a Pillow Weight
Mrs Ora Gannett Sedgwick recalls Hawthorne as taciturn yet quick with a broom during a playful pillow toss at Brook Farm. She remembers his shy smile, twinkling eyes, and restrained humor as they recited poetry and shared quiet evenings together.
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Mr. Hawthorne
Mien Slade
Cautious Man Questions Marriage on Sub
A fragmentary dialogue shows a cautious man asking a neighbor if they are married aboard a submarine, with a retort about not wanting offense and a suggestion the speaker may have views on children, though marriage may be unwise.
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Chienzo
Heart Sickness Linked to Stomach Distress in Medical Theory
The article argues many heart-related symptoms stem from stomach disease and digestion issues. It promotes Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to treat stomach problems, improve digestion, and purify blood, with a testimonial from Mrs. S. A. Knapp noting stomach and heart relief. It also suggests Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
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Doctor Pierce
S. A. Knapp
San Jose
California
San Francisco
Dr. Pierce
Harvest season equipment lineup at local store
The Monitor Disc Har row, Spading Harrows, Steel Harrows, Pounder Har rows and Boss Harrows are featured along with Van Brunt and Superior Grain Drills. Eleven Foot and Wagon Box Seeders, Old Reliable Fuller Johnson Corn Planter, the new Check Rower, Aermotor Wind Mills, Feed Grinders, DeLaval Cream Separators, sewing machines, a larger Harness room, and expanded Bicycle and Buggy departments with Imperial Bicycles leading this year.
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van Brunt
Superior
Fuller & Johnson
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Chamberlain
Missouri River
Brook Farm
Uneeda
Gillis Shoe Co
Eclipse Stone Dodger
Imperial Bicycles
E. B. van Alstine
Mitchell, 8. D
Cali
J. E. Wells
Mitchell, S.D
Alex Dumas
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