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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1892
Page
3
The article recalls a quiet Decoration Day scene with a grieving mother and a rifle symbol, then notes the shift to patriotic church services on the Sabbath before Decoration Day. It praises the rising custom as a religious and educational expression of popular sentiment.
In a Mem orial Day vignette, Uncle Charlie relays the story of two brothers divided by the Civil War. One chose the Union, the other the Confederacy, leading to heartbreak and a haunting reunion when Harry asks for Charley at the family grave plot. The tale ends with renewed kinship and lasting memories for the Orth children.
A collage of jokes and sketches from newspapers lampooning lawyers, doctors and editors with quips about court costs, moral gags and social foibles. Snappy lines reference the Supreme Court, an anarchist, a poker game, a parish service and city life with light, satirical wit.
Interview with former Land Office Commissioner Lewis A. Groff outlines preemption and homestead rules. He explains eligibility for land, five years residence, and veteran deductions, plus incentives for timber and mineral lands. He discusses arid Western lands, irrigation schemes, and the cost and impact of water projects.
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