Mitchell Citizens Vote Harmony Tickets in 1908 Ballot
The Mitchell ballot lists candidates for multiple county offices. George A. Johnston is named for Senator. O J W McEwen J M Brion and J W Watkins run for Representatives. Luther Plotner for Sheriff. H B Anderson for Auditor. John W N Crow for States Attorney. C K Brady for Register of Deeds. S Cattrell for Clerk of Courts. W Abbey for Probate Judge. S Cathout for Superintendent of Schools. W Mather for Surveyor. Dr R F Dundas for Coroner. A J Annis for County Commissioner Second District. J O Walrath for State Committeeman.
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George A. Johnston
Mitchell
O. J W. McEwen
Mr. Vernon
J. M. Brion
J. W. Watkins
Blendon Township
Luther Plotner
H. B. Anderson
John WN. Crow
C. K. Brady
S. Cattrell
W. Abbey
S. ©. Cathout
Ethan
W. Mather
R. F. Dundas
A. J. Annis
Rome Township
J. O. Walrath
Senator Kittredge Backed by Labor Across the Nation
The article reports Senator Kittredge of South Dakota as chairman of the senate committee on patents and copyrights. It notes his work for a copyright bill protecting printers, brainworkers, and other printing trades, potentially limiting production outside the U S. Labor unions from Sioux Falls and nationwide urge his reelection, citing the Kittredge bill and his record as a friend of organized labor.
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Sioux Walls
United States
Europe
Kittredge
Argus Leader
Senator Kittredge
Senate
Sioux Falls
G. M. Brucker
Organized
Capitol
S Kittredue
Kittredue
United States Senate
BE. J. Cantwell
Postal Record
San DeNedrey
J L. Teeney
Legislative Committee
Central Labor Union
Rades Union
Washington
Bristol Not Appointed Again as Oregon United States Attorney
Washington denies Bristol recall and asserts John McCourt was appointed U S attorney for Oregon after Senate confirmation. Article condemns Bristol’s tenure and notes officials view his removal as relief while debunking claims of a renewed appointment.
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W. O. Bristol
United Mbatis
Oregon
Woosevelt
Kittredue
Washington
United States
John McCourt
Senate
Bonaparte
South Dakota
Bristol
Kittredge
Associated Press
Department of Justice
Department
Portland Dispatch
Portland
Kittredge bill praised for labor benefits in congress
The Kittredge bill would protect printers bookbinders pressmen electro typers and other trades and also shield American song writers and publishers from unauthorized use by phonograph and music roll makers. Unionists in South Dakota are urged to back Senator Kittredge for the Senate, with labor allies scarce and support urged to avoid losing ground.
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Japan
Kittredge
Congress
Senate
South Dakota
Senator Kittredge
Friends of Labor
Kittredze
Notice of Primary Ballots Colors Certified for 1908 Election
County auditor Bo Anderson certifies primary ballot colors under 1907 laws. Republican white Democratic yellow Prohibition blue Socialist red for the June 9, 1908 election. Dated May 6, 1908.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Prohibition Party
Socialist Party
Bo Anderson
New Furniture Push Sparks Cash Buyers
A sharp appeal for sellers highlights how surplus home or office furniture can attract cash buyers. The notice emphasizes decluttering by exchanging or selling unused items that still have value.
Ethan News and Social Notes from Westfield Iowa
May 19 Ethan highlights visit of Edna Fiora Well and son to Westfield to see her parents Mr and Mrs W B Tutey. Congratulations extend to Cleo Dabler and Edna on their marriage. John Crampton and Miss Alice Winters wed at Davenport and plan homecoming in Ethan. July 4 celebration planning begins with a mass meeting and committee setup. Local events include elevator work, church services by Dr Samuel Weir, and travel notes about residents headed to Mitchell, Portland, Spencer, Hawarden and beyond.
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Ethan
Edna Fiorawell
Westfield
Iowa
W. B. Tutey
W. O. Crampton
Siter
Edna Bordwell
Mitchell
Cleo Dabler
Cleo
Edna
John Crampton
Alice Winters
Davenport
Mr. Cramption
Edwin Blackman
Neph Kiddie
Clark
Ethan News Briefs from May Eventful Week in Town
Gerald Bastian hosted a party for Eighth and Ninth graders Tuesday evening with oranges cake and ice cream. Parkston worker Mr. Wiedenbach and six men move Mr. Brown's large house slowly. Ladies Aid plans church parlor meeting and social events featuring an art rug purchase and a measuring social in Tobey's hall Friday. Eighth grade exams set for Thursday and Friday with several country students attending. Bryan Swartz and father from Warkston and Clifford Nelson from Mitchell noted in Ethan visits. May Musical Festival in Mitchell attracts many locals. Edith Trow assists A C Drake's office. Many residents plan to attend the measuring social to benefit a good cause. Next week includes graduation exercises and a hoped-for rest for teachers and pupils. Some country youths shift to farm work as a healthier occupation. Mr. and Mrs. Philip Young may not move to housekeep in town.
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Ethan
Gerald Bastian
Wastman
Wiedenbach
Parkston
Mr. Brown
Ladies Aid
Tobey’s Hall
Bryan Swartz
Warkston
Ciliforad
Tobey's Hall
Warkine
South Dakota
Philip Young
Local notes from Loomis and Letcher area
May 21 Loomis reports visits by M J Clark and family and Nell Crippen. Miss Taylor from Lancaster Wis visits Warry Taylor. Cloe Barrows meets her mother D A Barrows in Sioux Falls trip. Geo Traws visits. John Lewis very sick. Edward Watkins loses three cows to lightning. rain halts corn planting. several locals named buying selling or moving. weather affects farming.
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Loomis
M. J. Clark
Baby
Letcher
Willis
Nell Crippen
M. Crippen
Miss Taylor
Lancaster
Wis
Warry Taylor
Cloe Barrows
Sioux Alls
D. A. Barrows
Minn
Sime
Badger
Geo. Traws
Leteher
John Lewis
Charlie Butts
Kaby
Tom Darmer
Clay Young
Youre
Nat Taylor
Edward Watkins
C. E. Perry
Mitchell
Will Clark
Switch Crippen
Tillie Sholtz
Frank Kidd
Tee
Will Pool
Frank Darmer
Hal Clark
Riverside Notes and Local Appointments in May
Riverside May 21 reports activity at Turner Produce Co. caller C. Mc Henry and John L. Tromsland attending Odd Fellows in Sioux Falls. James Watson travels to Cherokee, Iowa for a brother’s illness. Chris Peterson ships two carloads of fat cattle to Chicago. Rev and Mrs A E Tover plan union memorial services in Bard on Sunday. N B Wallis lays foundation for Alpert Otterson home. Mr and Mrs H L Woodruff visit relatives in Mitchell. Miss Desmond and Miss Hoyer visit Miss Lillian Wallis. No church services Sunday due to Bard union memorial, Bard Ladies Aid hosts a coed noon dinner.
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Itard
N. B. Wallis
Alpert Otterson
Wn. Koch
H. L. Woodruff
Mitchell
Desmond
Miss Hoyer
Lillian Wallis
Bard and Worthen
Bard
Bard Ladies Aid
Remedy for throat trouble and skin ailments in old text
The passage prescribes throat treatment with juice of four lemons or similar fruit, white of an egg beaten with milk, and nightly and morning use. It also suggests rubbing vinegar on the skin for ringworm after onions have been applied. It claims onion flavor kills germs and notes repeated applications are needed.
The Efficacy of Prayer in a Neighborhood Tale
A San Francisco Call excerpt recalls a pious family famed for prayer and a local campaign for higher saloon licenses. A daughter named Kate B becomes a running quip as suitors plan signatures while a visiting party surveys the home, prompting her mother to remark on Kate’s renewed hopes.
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Mny
Kate B
Targes
John
Kate
San Francisco
Anecdote of Ellsworth and the Courage to Refuse
The early life of Colonel Ellsworth is recalled through a restaurant incident. He declines an inviting luncheon to discuss business, enduring hunger rather than accept hospitality he could not reciprocate. He explains I might starve but I could not sponge in a remark from Marion L. Marlanud's Complete Etiquett s.
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Ellsworth
Marion l Marlanud
When reverses reveal true friends
The Louisville Courier-Journal quotes a sharp remark about how people react when misfortune strikes. It notes that some will claim they always saw the danger, framing the subject as an unlikely accident rather than a true ally.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Farsighted exchange over monopoly and competition
A fragmented dialogue shows one speaker pressing for delay while the other weighs delaying monopoly until confirming competitive threats. The exchange hints at strategic economic control and uncertainty about rivals in the lithal economy.
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Betts
Will Crampton
Henry Stopfer
Hawarden
Iown
Andrew Stopfer
Riverside
Rome
J. W. Broadbent & CO
Mitchell, South Dakota
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St Louis Globe-Democrat
Washington Herad
Washington Times
McKinley & Eddy’s
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