Local notices and military updates in one year offers
One copy, one year, if paid in advance. One copy, six months, One copy, three months. Advertising rates and business notices for local subscribers. Capt. W. W. Lucas named register. Col. Melvin Grigaby mobilizes at Fort Crook. Hawaii annexation discussed in Congress. Navy expansion funds approved with battleships and other ships planned. Reports on Dewey, Spanish-American War context, and Sioux Falls militia camp hardships.
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Congress
Naval Department
Spain
Indiana
Iowa
Massachusetts
Oregon
Kearsage
Kentucky
Alabama
Illinois
Wisconsin
Dowdell Resignation Exposes Oil Inspection Grievances
Aberdeen News comments that populist oil inspectors lack honor as Emmett Dowdell’s resignation surfaces an old written agreement to split inspection proceeds with deputy M. T. De Woody. De Woody claims $450 unpaid profits and plans to sue Dowdell’s bondsmen, while the governor once considered appointing De Woody but feared public reaction.
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Emmett Dowdell
Aberdeen News
Robert Emmett Dowdell
M. T. de Woody
Tom Ayers
Dowdell
DeWoody
de Woody
Mitchell Seeks State Republican Convention Hosting
The Chamberlain Register favors Mitchell as the most accessible city with adequate hotels and a large convention hall to host the expectedly large Republican state convention. The state central committee meets on the 25th to name the time and place, with several towns, including Mitchell, contending for the honor to host in the south central part of the state.
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State Central Committee
Mitchell
Chamberlain Register
The
Register
Republican State Central Committee
Minnesota
Nebraska
Mitchell Urged as Site for Republican Convention
Mitchell backs bid to host the Republican state convention this year. The city cites two convention halls and ample hotels, with rail access unmatched in the state, arguing Mitchell is the logical choice when the committee meets here on May 25.
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Mitchell
Republican State Central Committee
Mhey
Dewey’s Fleet Finds Coal Stores at Manila
The Minneapolis Times notes 56,000 tons of coal stored at Manila for Commodore Dewey’s fleet, a quick shipment before the Manila battle. The paper argues this supply will spare freight to the Asiatic station for years and cites Spanish overconfidence in risking such cargo near a capable foe.
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Minneapolis
Dewey
Manila
Asiatic
Political appointments stain state militia actions
Che Huronite accuses Gov Lee of using the state militia to reward political allies with high posts. The Sioux Falls press notes populist figures in Mitchell Davison county and Sturgis receive key roles while Republicans are absent, framing moves as partisan patronage rather than patriotism.
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Gov. Lee
Sioux Halls
South Dakota
Warne of
Mitchell
Davison County
Jonas Lien
House of Representatives
Henry Murray
Sturgis
Ball
Cuba
Dewey name sparking pun play prompts naval debates
The piece mocks punning about Admiral Dewey while noting Emperor William’s praise and German interest in the Spain United States conflict. It details South Dakota troops moving from Sioux Falls toward the Philippines, then Chickamauga, with potential final destination Cuba, raising questions on unit reassignments.
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Emperor William
Germany
Spain
United States
Admiral Dewey
South Dakota
Phillipine Islands
Chickamauga
Cuba
Company G of Huron nearly loses crew over failed tests
The captain and two lieutenants failed physicals leaving Company G of Huron short handed. Col Frost urged discipline and offered the option to depart, but most stayed and officers would be elected from within to receive commissions from Governor Lee. By Tuesday, all but seven had returned to Huron.
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Huron
Frost
Lee
Philippine citizenship and population not fit for American state
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues the Philippines are unsuitable for U S citizenship. It states the population is Malay with Negroits and Spaniards, favors ruling them as a dependency, notes lack of facilities to govern, and admits finding a method to dispose of them if possession persists.
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St. Louis Globe- Democrat
United States
Spain
Malaya
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertisement notice
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. claims to cure piles or no pay required, guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. price 25 cents per box. sold by S H Scal in.
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S. H. Scalin
Old Remedies and Cures Prominent in Ad Copy
A compilation of patent medicine claims includes Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup for teething and soothing gums along with One Minute Cough Cure for quick relief. Ely s Cream Balm advertised for catarrh with testimonials, and DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve touted for piles. References to L C Gale Ly Bros and various address lines.
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L. C. Gale
DeWitta
L. O. Gale
Allen's Foot-Ease Promoted For Painful Feet
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for painful swollen feet corns bunions and sweating. It claims quick relief and comfort in tight shoes with a 25 cent price or mail order stamps from Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York. A trial package is offered free.
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Allen
Addreas
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
1898 Bicycles Sale and Local Exam Notices
A Sears notice offers 1898 bicycles with prices from 35.00 to 315.95 and invites readers to mail for the 1885 catalogue. Also an Eighth Year Examination is set for May 20 in Mt. Vernon and May 21 in Mitchell, 1898, with attendance times 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. O. E. Browne administers the exams. Additional local ads seek plow parts, engine work, and horse shoving at Colvin’s old stand with K. A. Johnson offering services at the same location.
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Sears, Roebuck & Co
Chicago
Davison County
Mt. Vernon
Court House
Mitchell
A. m. Tos P. m. O. E. Browne
K. A. Johnson
Colvin
Jac Zist
Anna Hallaeher
Jacop Hai
Anna Hahacher
Coudone
Paul
Mortes
Pete
Jacob Hallaches
Anna Hallacher
Mortgast
Jacob Anna Hallacher
Jacob Hallacher
Taylor & Russell
Canton
Lincoln County
Territory of South Dakota
State of South Dakota
Territory of Dakota
State of
South Dakota
Richardson Bros
Davenport
Iowa
Taylor & Hussell
Register of Deeds
Jannett Richardson
Davison
Towlt
Jennett Richardson
C. S. Gifford
Joax Coon, Sherif
S. D
Mitchell, S. D
Charley T. Puetz
Edwin Blackman
Frank Laufenberg
Barthel Howe
Frank Mutziger
Ethan
D. Gero
E. Foster
Register
Nicklaus Reimers
Sid Land
Nicklaus Schneider
John Heysett
Martin TL. Bobb
Abraham Reitzel
Mitchell P. D
Geo
Timber Culture Entry
Mathew M Oberembt
John H. Hohn
Ethan P. C
Daniel Tschirley
Flensburg
John Humpa
John Schoenfelder
Emsley
George E Foster
Artist Sigsbee Turns Down New York Paper Offer
A spring 1875 tale from The Daily Graphic recalls a promising comic artist who signed as S but never joined the staff. He was later revealed as Lieutenant Commander Charles D. Sigsbee of the U. S. N. who declined the position while commanding a government ship.
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Sigshee
Daily Graphic of
New York
Park Place
Philadelphia Times
Brooklyn
Sigsbee
Charles D. Sigsbee
French Guiana Records The World’s Loudest Thunderstorms
Observers report that French Guiana experiences some of the most violent thunderstorms on record with deafening thunder and rapidly successive thunderbolts, creating extreme atmospheric activity in the region.
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French Guiana
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Chamberlain Land Office
Col
Melvin Grigaby
Cowboy Regiment
Fort Crook
Omaha
Hawaii
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Hmmett Dowdell
State Department
St. Paul
Sigebee
Maine
High Beas
Topeka
Manila Bay
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Boye
Washington
Corunna
Sampson
Havana
W&s Nol
Lafayette
War Department
Sioux Falls
Aga
Tampa
Fla
Bucklen
Ely
LY Bros
Warren St
N. Y
Joseph Stewart
Grand Avenue
Hood
Hoods
Mitchell Iron Works
Geo. H. Summers
A. E. Hitchcock
Mitchnell S.D
J. L. Hannett
L. E. Whitcher
Steam Laundry
West Second St
Monmouth Merchant Mills
Mitchell,s D
Ferrys
Ferry
D. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit, Mich
W. H. Webster
Stair
Z. T. Ballard
Jennie Ballard
D. A. Mizener
Register of Deeds Office
Catherine Lawler
West
A. E H. Hrrowcock
Postoffice
way _ Land office
John P. Carlson
T.C. E
George Watson
Fred G. Hoffman
Byron Jones
Benjamin Schaub
Mitchell P. O
S. D. Gko
Elbriege
Samuel B. Weakley
William Wilkinson
James Stevene
P. O
Benjamin Bernard
George E. Foster
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