Land sales spark South Dakota growth claims
C. J. Bach, state school and lands commissioner, asserts record demand for South Dakota school lands with auction sales in 12 counties. He notes high prices, cites Hanson county sales of 86 and 68 dollars per acre, and says every dollar invested in land pays off. He links railroad talks to state progress and touts fair public discourse during the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Bach
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Bach
Hanson
Arbor Day Set by Governor Elrod for April 21
Governor Elrod proclaims Sunday April 21 as Arbor Day to boost South Dakota towns with trees. The piece praises growth of trees across the state and notes eastern observers’ surprise at South Dakota’s treescapes. It highlights civic effort in cities like the local town with shaded walks and lawns.
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Elrod
South Dakota
Chicago mayoral clash tests traction issue with judges
Funeral services for Mrs. Walrath highlight Chicago article content as it describes a somber ceremony at the Walrath home. The piece presents a homily linking civic virtue to family life and cites Rev. Wilkinson and Dr. Nicholson in a reflection on modern civilization.
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C. W. Walrath
Lady Maccabees
H. S. Wilkinson
Saul and Noble
Ramer and Boyles
Miss Lee
Nicholson
Moses
Marshall, Field & Co
State Street
Chicago
God
Death of Mrs Walrath in Mitchell After 54 Day Illness
Mrs. W. Walrath died Thursday at 3 PM at her Second Avenue West home after a 54 day illness from typhoid fever complex with Brights disease and pneumonia. Survived by husband C. W. Walrath and four daughters Melissa Laura Marion Mildred. Funeral at the Methodist church with burial at Graceland Cemetery.
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W. Walrath
Second Avenue West
Bright
Mitchell
Cath
Ella Mae Richardson
Milton
Wis
Birh
Milton Baptist College
C. W. Walrath
Miss Richardson
Walrath
Minneapolis
Modesto
California
Garrett Biblical Institute
Evanston
Melissa
Epworth League
Laura
Marion
Mildred
A!s
Messrs
O. L. Branson
T. C. Burns
C. E. Vermilyea
Chas Ferguson
C. A. Beebe
Chamberlain Readies Rail Crossing and Growth Plan
Chamaberiin Democrati Warry Hunter acting for White River Valley Railroad urged Chamberlain council to grant a franchise for a Main Street crossing from American Creek to the island dam and down to the Pontoon Bridge. He promised immediate work, a low drawbridge, and rapid material movement, with rail line grading starting even as the bridge is built. Investors shelling out nearly 300000 in six weeks signaled confidence, and local boosters forecast a boom with shops, land sales rising as railroad extension becomes an imminent certainty.
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Chamaberiin Democrati
Warry Hunter
White River Valley Railroad Company
Main Street
American Creek
Hunter
Ife
Chamberlain
Annayer
Cheyenne River
Black Hills
Lyman County
Od Chamberlain
Mrs Wal Life Sketch Read By Dr Nicholson
Dr Nicholson presented a brief life sketch of Mrs. Wal describing her long service to the community and her contributions to local welfare. The reading highlighted her character, devotion, and the impact of her work on neighbors and organizations.
Liquor Drinker Cure Promoted as Guaranteed Relief
Orrine touted as the only guaranteed cure for the liquor habit available for home use. It claims to remove cravings, steady nerves, restore appetite, and provide sleep with no publicity or time lost. It lists ten thousand letters of cures and offers two forms priced at $1 per box through J H W Ferris Druggist.
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Orrine
J. H W. Ferris
Man Made to Mourn, Time Spent in Sorrow Likely Unintended
Fragmentary line suggests a person was forced to mourn longer than planned and may reflect a broader sentiment about involuntary grief. The wording implies disappointment with extended sorrow rather than a recorded event or date.
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Fas Mitvdstt Capital
TWE Witchell Printing CO
W. Downey
Onesesha Vance
Pierre
Deadwood
Hills
Judge Harlan
Judge Dunne
Graceland Cemetery
Watther
Clamberhan
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
C.F. Townsan
The
Detroit Optical Institute
H. G. Nichols
S. D
Cash Bargain Store
Mitchell IronWorks
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