South Dakota poised for Roosevelt era influence says Journal
The Sioux City Journal lauds Senator Kittredge for aligning with President Roosevelt’s policies and Taft's aims, calling him a strong state leader. It argues South Dakota can shape national politics, urging unity to back Roosevelt's program and potential cabinet chances amid a smallpox quarantine efforts in Mobridge and Aberdeen.
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Sioux City Journal
Roosevelt
Kilcreage
South Dakota
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Kittredze
Washington
Journal
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Congress
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Missouri Valley
Iowa
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Cabinet Board
Taft to Announce Candidacy in Ohio Fight for Delegation
The Ohio political scene awaits Secretary Taft to declare his presidential bid. He returns home with no political remarks yet and will face a hard battle with Foraker for Ohio’s national delegation. Roosevelt backs Taft, as supporters of both leaders must choose sides.
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Ohio
William H. Taft
Taftis
Foraker
Roosevelt
Taft
Berlin telephone girl fines impertinent subscriber in court
In Berlin a telephone operator who faced a rude subscriber has him fined after a court ruling. An attorney who told the girl to “open her ears” was charged and the magistrate ordered him to pay the operator $100. The decision underscored that a professional man should not insult an employee performing a difficult duty.
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Berlin
Four Major Packers Fined 15000 Each by Court of Appeals
Judge Sanborn upholds lower court ruling against Armours Swifts Nelson Morris and Cudabys in Kansas City cases. They were found guilty last June of receiving rebates on meats billed to Christiana and must pay 15000 dollars each as punishment.
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Swifts
Nelson-Morris
Cudabys
Sanborn
Court of Appeals
Kansas City
Christiana
North Dakota Seeks Hired Help for Spring Farm Work
North Dakota faces a labor shortage as a long cold winter drives workers away and they have not returned for spring farming. Officials warn the lack of help could be as severe as the lingering winter.
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North Dakota
Weather hints of early spring as wheat crop awaits
After a long wait, slight signs point to incoming spring or summer weather. Farmers wait anxiously to learn wheat crop prospects, with belief that damage will be minimal. The cold spell hindered spring activities, but conditions are not permanent.
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Axiety
Mayor Sears Plans Post July 1 Gambling Ban in Sioux City
Mayor Sears pledges to close gambling houses after July 1 as part of a drive to boost Sioux City finances. He notes higher assessed values now fund city running costs and reports strong opposition from two-thirds of local business leaders. If successful, the city aims to rise in the northwest.
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Sions City
Sioux City
Northwest
Community notes from Ethan area events and visits
Charles Donk sold the Raben house to Henry Scheich. W. S. Snyder is away on a business trip for three or four days. Mr. and Mrs. T. Albert Klotz invite friends to May 3 for their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. A. C. Drake hired Miss Jessie Shipton of Mitchell as his stenographer. Carpenters boxed saloon fixtures for the Sioux Falls Brewing Co. The Enterprise will move to the new site after purchase by S. C. Cathout. Mr. Loomer of Sorotlach took over Cobey's store. Mrs. A. M. Pierce went to Carthage for a funeral. Whooping cough is reported again. Mrs. A. C. Drake attended her brother Charles's wedding in Huron. Mr. and Mrs. Rogers of Illinois visited Geo. Eastman. Will Crampton filled in for Mr. Gordon in the intermediate room. Mr. Gordon, with his sisters Pearl and Edith Trow, enjoyed a evening with Ina Dodd. S. C. Cathout elected to the Davison county Board of Education. Father Brones and Robert Curran attended Knights of Columbus initiation in Huron. Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Wilson move to Charles Larson’s former farm. Walter Nolt took charge of the lumber yard during Sollie’s absence.
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Ethan
Charles Donk
Raben House
Henry Scheich
W. S. Snyder
T. Albert Klotz
A. C. Drake
Jessie Shipton
Mitchell
Sioux Falls Brewing Co
S. C. Cathout
Loomer
Sorotlach
Cobey’s
A. M. Pierce
Carthage
Ernest Pierce
Huron
Charles
Rogers
Illinois
Geo. Eastman
Will Crampton
Gordon
Miss Pearl
Edith Trow
Ina Dodd
Davison County
Eighth graders prep for exam as Mrs Schurz ill
The eighth grade pupils work hard and prepare for examinations on Friday and Saturday. News arrives that Mrs. Mary Schurz is severely ill in Michigan. Conrad Schurz plans to travel there on May 1. Country visitors view town residences for potential purchase. Mr. Gammell travels west of the river to his claim. Two of Will.
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Ethan
Mary Schurz
Michigan
Conrad Schurz
Gammell
Hhis
Canadian Jubilee Slayers Draw Full House in Tebey's Hall
The Canadian Jubilee Slayers performed to a full house in Tebey's Hall last night. The program was excellent and was enjoyed by all.
Local farm notes and errands from Mt. Vernon area
The report lists farm work and residents in Mt. Vernon area. Shipped cattle from Clarker Bros. Oscar Moses called from Mt. Vernon. Wim Davis and Clyde Livingston dug out wolves. Wells and cisterns are being built. Several residents visited relatives or attended a play in Mitchell.
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Herman
Art Gardner
Clyde Livington
Mr. Warker
Mr. Showalker
Krank
Ne “Greene
Jud Annis
L. J
Mitchell
Clyde
Win
Markla
Mr. Deering
Art Davis
Earl Jenks
Mitchll
Ida Waines
Mrs
Annis
Edna Stiles
Wm. Davis
Ed Cropsey
Mt. Vernon
Prosper Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Court
Sunday visits featured Mr and Mrs Smart and Mr Smart doing farm work. Miss Mary Fidroeff works for Mrs Fred Anderson. Mr and Mrs Ole Oleson called on Mr and Mrs K B Rudd. Edward Anderson traded horses with Mr Smith of Mitchell. Charlie Wendrickson showed a new buggy. Jake French attended court in Mitchell. East Prosper youths attended Oscar Miller's Friday dance.
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Mary Fidroeff
Fred Anderson
Ole Oleson
Rudd
Smart
Edward Anderson
Mr. Smith
Mitchell
Charlie Wendrickson
Charlie
Jake French
East Prosper
Oscar Miller
Loomis Notes Quiet Move and Local Happenings
Loomis May 2. W A Shertleff ships household goods to Parker to establish home in about two weeks. Family visits Mitchell before departure. Warney West Will Clark Jr and Vick Young report very sick horses. Carl Stair visits sister Mrs Clay Young in Loomis. Indians camped near Loomis and visited neighbors. Jessie Kidd visits Dr F S Kidd Woonsocket. Geo A Johnston builds office on implement building. Hogs driven to Loomis. Large crowd to Mitchell by train. Brown brothers ship fat cattle to Sioux City. Minnie Lewis on sick list. Grandma Comstock gravely ill. I G Alexander installs telephone to Lancaster Wis. father ill. Joe Gililan Sr visited Westington Springs.
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Loomis
W. A. Shertleff
Parker
Mitchell
Mr. Shertleff
Warney West
Will Clark Jr
Vick Young
Carl Stair
Clay Young
Neiphoors
Jessie Kidd
F S. Kidd
Woonsocket
Geo. A. Johnston
Brown Brothers
Sioux City
Minnie Lewis
Grandma Comstock
I. G. Alexander
Lancaster
Wis
Mr. Alexander
Joe Gililan
Wessington Springs
New 1907 Map of South Dakota Free Pocket Map
The Capital arranged with RB Frank Peterson the South Dakota map publisher of Lake Andes to mail each subscriber his new 1907 pocket map of South Dakota free upon receipt of payment or address confirmation.
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Frank Peterson
South Dakota
Lake Andes
Local Paper Teases Rallies and Court Surprises
A fragmentary notice hints at rallies and a cent stumps incident near Lake Andes South Dakota. It mentions requests for replays and a reader subscription, with unclear names and dates.
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Cheech
Brook Jeterson
Lake Andes
South Dakota
Cobweba New York tale of a famed lawyer and a preacher
A fragmentary New York item recalls Samuel T. Dedd, a lawyer linked to the Standard Oil era and John D Rockefeller. It retells Dodd’s quip aimed at a Franklin minister at a church supper, noting Dodd’s sharp wit and a boast about hiding in the minister’s study.
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Samuel ©. T. Dedd
Dodd
Franklin
A Tender Heart Sails to Egypt and Faces Flies
At a New York farewell for James Hazen Tryde he jokes that a tropical winter has one drawback flies. In vivid anecdote set in the Sahara a waiter explains a dead fly in couscous may have caused a goat stew death. The tale ends with a lament.
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Egypt
James Hazen Tryde
New York
Morocco
Algeria
Sahara
Window Shopping Proves Worth Nighttime Displaying
A Fifth Avenue merchant explains after research that keeping shop windows lit until 6 a.m. nightly draws late night and early morning customers. He notes daytime crowds glance only briefly, while night owls linger to study and often buy the next day. Many shoppers already use window shopping to stay informed on fashions and offerings.
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Fifth Avenue
New York
New York Sun
Ramless Warships Seen As Safer Yet Slower Or Less Effective
London dispatch argues to drop naval rams from Lord Nelson class battleships and Minotaur class cruisers as outdated. Combat experts note a broadside at eighteen knots could overwhelm an enemy but risk catastrophic damage to own ship with ruptured boilers, snapped bolts, and destroyed magazines, making ram impractical.
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London
Philadelphia Ledger
Swarm of Flies Would Overtake Air in Summer If Not Checked
An eminent entomologist estimates a single house fly offspring could reach 2,080,320 in one summer. Without natural enemies, the air would fill with swarms of flies by late August, making life insupportable.
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