The Mitchell Capital Ad Rates and Notices, 1900s
The Mitchell Capital lists subscription prices and ad rates including six lines for business cards at four dollars yearly, five cents per business local line, and free notices for obituaries and weddings. It notes editorial office timing, address changes, and that out of state papers will be discontinued after line pad expiration. It also reports Secretary Gresham's death in Washington from pleurisy and various political remarks and local curiosities.
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Daitter Loy
Senaeateats
We Club
Mrs Anna R Simmons to speak for suffrage cause
Mrs Anna R Simmons of Huron, president of the South Dakota Equal Suffrage Association, will soon appear on the platform for the National Equal Suffrage Association. A well informed, engaging speaker, her addresses are educational and fact based, aiming to persuade communities.
Free traders backers hold wool contracts in West Virginia
Bud Rey nolds and John T McGraw, backers of ex congressman Wilson, hold a sad memento of the last free trade push. They guaranteed higher wool prices under the Wilson bill, contracted this year's wool at 15 to 18 cents a pound, while other WV buyers pay 12 cents. They pray for McKinley prices and favor restoring the tariff, arguing politics is business and business is politics.
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Chicago
Inter-Ocean
Bud" Reynolds
John T. McGraw
Wilson
West Virginia
Tey
Supreme Court Clarifies Boundary Monuments Rule
The court states that monuments only control courses and distances when boundaries are fixed and known and monuments undisputed. If the boundary is not fixed or evidence disputes monument locations, courses and distances guide boundary fixing. Old mounds with pits may be considered but distant or unrecognized mounds offer little proof of original government sites.
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Supreme Court
frosts threaten crops as bureau praised and leaders resist resigning
The Agri cultural Bureau warned of cold weather and frosts that damaged crops including Russian thistle. S. Basford, Republican state chairman, refuses resignation, signaling potential executive board action. Minneapolis Journal lauds weather service accuracy since its independence and urges practical farmer protections.
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Agricultural Bureau
S. Basford
Republican State Central Committee
Alo
Missouri
Minneapolis Journal
Government Weather Service
War Department
Agricultural Department
the Bureau
Debaters Clash Over Silver and Gold in Chicago Discussion
In Chicago on Sunday night William Harvey author of Coin's Financial School and J Lawrence Laughlin University of Chicago professor of economics argued over silver and gold currency policy. Supporters claimed victory for their side as Harvey warned against European financial influence and plutocratic policy.
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Chicago
William OH. Harvey
Financial School
J. Lawrence Laughlin
University of Chicago
Lincoln
Douglas
Harvey
United States
Europe
Opening of Yankton Reservation Lands Draws Mixed Interest
The Yankton reservation opening drew a modest crowd given the short notice and conditions. Most applicants are state residents with eastern settlers expected to file later in the summer as the less-than-anticipated lands become known and more widely publicized. Around 16,160 acres were filed on the first two days, leaving 151,600 acres remaining.
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Yankton Reservation
Cleveland
Mitchell Land
Nebraska
Iowa
Sherman predicts Dupont seat will stand in Delaware race
A Washington dispatch to the Minneapolis Journal reports Senator Sherman believes Col Dupont will retain the Delaware seat, having been legally elected. It notes party math in the Senate with Utah’s admission and potential Populist defections likely giving Republicans control by December.
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Senate
Washington
Minneapolis Journal
Sherman
Col. Dupont
Higgins
Delaware
Dupont
Utah
Jones
Stewart
Nevada
Butler
North Carolina
Peller
Iansas
Outlook in South Dakota Portends Bright Agricultural Spring
The Railroad Record notes a perfect spring in South Dakota with a mild winter followed by an early March opening and ample rains. It highlights favorable conditions for agriculture and live stock interests as spring seeds and planting proceed, suggesting optimism for the season ahead.
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Railroad Record
Philadelphia
South Dakota
South Dakota Sees Bright Harvest Outlook and Growth
The report notes improved conditions and a strong harvest forecast for South Dakota. Wheat acreage may fall 20 to 30 percent while corn oats flax barley rye and potatoes rise, with prices for state commodities advancing. The overall tone predicts renewed prosperity and growth despite past drought and political challenges.
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Ing
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
State Treasurer Phillips returns to Pierre with school bond proceeds
State Treasurer Phillips, after visiting the east, states he sold $98,000 in South Dakota school bonds there. He says SD securities are gilt edged and the Taylor defalcation scare largely faded. The January $90,000 school apportionment was delayed, with about $100,000 from June to follow by June 1. All state institution apportionments are paid up and funds remain ample for some time.
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Deadwood
Phillips
East
Pierre
South Dakota
Hind
Hunt for Taylor Faces Swift, Dire Huronite Insight
The Huronite asserts the hunt for Taylor is nearing a decisive end. It warns the public not to overestimate officials’ ease, claiming several conspirators are troubled and eager to see Taylor captured in the state or buried within months. The piece frames South Dakota residents as resolved to justice in Limerick.
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Taylor
Mr. Taylor
South Dakota
Limerick
Old soldiers protest Confederate monument on Decoration Day
South Dakota Grand Army Posts send protests to Chicago committee opposing dedicating a Confederate soldiers monument on Decoration Day. They would have objected on any other day, but not otherwise.
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South Dakota
Chicago
South Dakota crops praised by former resident A J Whiting
A. J. Whiting, once of Ethan, now in Redland California, writes of South Dakota’s good crop prospects this year. He notes high freight costs but plans a possible return next spring. Describes last year’s fruit crop, orange shipments from Redland, prices per box for Navels Mediterraneans and Seed Wings, and irrigation beginning amid mild frustration with watering land.
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A. J.whiting
Ethan
Redland
Cal
Capital
South Dakota
A. J. Whiting
University Ball Follows Rival Pleasent Lake Challenge
The University ball club meets Pleasent Lake core powers again after past defeats in spring and last summer's city race. H. H. Mosley wins races, A A has accepted a wheel race challenge to be held at the fair grounds on the ball game day in June. Poster maps of the Yankton reservation offered by state agents at 50 cents. The Mitchell Printing Co.
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University
Pleasant Lake
Smith-Stark
H. H. Mosley
A. A
Fair Ground
Foster
Yankton Reservation
Mivcukl. Printing Co
Mitchell
S. D
Economy Question Marks County Clerk Hire Dispute
The county board refused Mr. Robinson's $240 clerk hire bill and declined his offer to settle for $120. After litigation, the county lost. costs and expenses totaled more than the proposed settlement, illustrating alleged fiscal restraint. An Aberdeen teacher excursion to the Black Hills is announced, planned for June with a two week trip from Sioux City, inviting teachers and others, with details on route, rates, and accommodations.
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Robinson
Mohr
Mar. Robinson
George Schlosser
Aberdeen
Black Hills
Sioux City
Missouri River
Hot Springs
Tts
Influx of Settlers Flocks to Open Reservation Lands
Settlers continue filing at steady rates with 35 to 40 applications weekly. A south Milwaukee migration brought 55 settlers to the land office, signaling that the reservation is widely known as open.
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Land Office
South Milwaukee
Round trip excursion tickets for several 1905 meetings
The Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis and Omaha Railway offers one fare round trips for the Republican National League Convention in Cleveland June 1 to 21, Epworth League in Chattanooga June 27 to 30, United Society Christian Endeavor in Boston July 10 to 14, Knights Templar Conclave in Boston August 26 to 30, Baptist Y.M.P. Union in Baltimore July 15 to 21, and the American Pharmaceutical Association in Denver August 14 to 24. C. L. McKinley, Agent, notes tickets and schedules. Also notices of property, marital warning, and several Mitchell to Madison and Mitchell to Lot Springs rail brackets with varying prices and travel details.
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Republican National League
Cleveland
Ohio
Chattanooga
Tenno
United Society Christain Endeavor
Boston
Mass
Knights Templar
Baptist Y. BP. Union
Baltimore
American Pharmaceutical Assn
Denver
Colo
C. L. McKinley
Lafayettes Grave in Old Paris Floats An American Flag
A traveler recounts visiting the Marquis de Lafayette's grave in old Paris within a noble convent. An American will funds a silk flag over Lafayette's tomb, replaced as worn, ensuring the stars and stripes fly above his ashes for generations. The note ends with a vivid contrast to Jonathan Edwards.
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Paris
Marquis de Lafayette
Old
Lafayette
Washington Post
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