New Territorial Treasurer Named for Dakota
The Sunday edition reports Governor Church appoints John J. Lawler of Mitchell as territorial treasurer, succeeding J. W. Raymond. Lawler, a leading Mitchell banker and Democrat, takes office January 1, bringing steady leadership to Bismarck society and business. Raymond retires after a proven, conscientious term. Lawler plans to relocate to the capital with his wife and infant daughter. Oskee’s German Syrup advertises as a remedy for coughs and lung troubles.
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Bismarck
Church
John J. Lawler
Mitchell
Territorial
J. W. Raymond
Lawler
Raymond
Lawier
Dakota
Bank of Mitchell
Erie County
New York
Gell
Bismark
The Art Amateur November Ready Feature Highlights
The November issue offers color studies of Grapes by A J H Way and a sportsman figure for tapestry, a pen and ink Nasturtiums study, and an illustrated article on Cats. Includes humorous designs, china painting, embroidery, monograms, and articles on fruit painting, wet watercolor, photo painting, Holland dower painting, and tapestry. A Modern French Mouse and My Note Book appear with other reviews. A colored plate is promised with each number for 1888, price 35 cents. Montague Marks, publisher.
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A.J. H. Way
Jules Breton
Toudouze
Holland
Montague Marks
Union Square
New York
Sioux Falls Seeks Bishop See with Welcome Plan
An announcement at a Catholic church says Bishop Marty of Yankton will visit Sioux Falls on November 13 to confirm parishioners. Non Catholics urged to greet him warmly and press Sioux Falls as the candidate see city to boost chances for the appointment.
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Argus-Leader
Marty
Yankton
Sioux Falls
Territorial officers’ changes spark paper rivalry
The Fargo Argus questions whether the St Paul Globe acted as exclusive organ of government and church by featuring inductions of Treasurer Lawler and General Jenkins. It notes the adjutant general’s report appeared in the Globe, while critiquing the administration and implying a costly political price for the current state of affairs.
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Adjutant General
Bequeathing health through Dr Pierce prescription
The ad extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a strong pure constitution and a safe bequest to children. It claims mothers gain a wonderful help correcting weaknesses and bringing their systems to perfect condition, ensuring untainted, blessed children. It notes druggists stock oil ban items.
Lungs and Breathing Machinery Warnings
The passage urges giving lungs a chance by noting how breathing systems work from large airways to tiny tubes and chambers. It explains that blockage by unwanted matter hampers the lungs' ability to function properly.
Temperance Talks by Mitchell WLC at Pinkerton church
Under the auspices of the WCTU for God Home and Native Land the Mitchell WLCTOU will hold regular meetings on the second fourth Tuesday of each month in the Presbyterian church.
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Mitchell
Arden
Krrk
Price
Plankint
Aurora County
School House
Bel Cain
Prohibition Debate In Providence Refuels Law Tensions
An unsigned Providence Journal summary contends alcohol laws are lax amid widespread sales. It contrasts police enforcement and city complicity with calls for stricter local control, noting rising arrests under licensing and questioning state prohibition efficacy. The piece cites Iowa supreme court action on New Era Beer and a Washington Sentinel critique of the Supreme Court vacancy.
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Pawtucket Gazette and
Chronile
Rhode Island
WLC. P.O
Providence Journal
Pepyidenes Police Department
City of Providence
Tig
Mitlers
Providence
Providence Daily
Iowa Supreme Court
Mandamus
Ick Island
Supreme Court
The
Washington Sentinel
National Liquor Organ
Lamar
A Priest’s Mandate Prevents Parishioners from Communion
Philip Maguire editor of the News and W S Bowen gas company employee must avoid pews and sacraments until their children attend the parish school per a recent pastoral order from Father Spaulding of St Nives Roman Catholic Church.
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Wistchester
Philip Maguire
the News
W.S. Bowen
Father
Leather from human skin shocks city readers
A Philadelphia doctor wears shoes made from African skin, sourced from dissected bodies in a major medical college. The piece notes widespread use of human skin in curios and accessories, with examples from students, surgeons, and socialites in the city. It highlights a macabre fascination and ethical concerns.
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Delaware River
Alexandria
Jefferson College
Nenegru
Philadelphia
Judge Appoints Referee in Labor Party Election Dispute
New York November 2 Judge Van Brunt names Frances L Stetson a leading lawyer as referee to decide issues in the United Labor party and allied groups applications for the extra election inspector allowed by law to a party polling 50 000 votes.
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New York
van Brunt
Frances L. Stetson
United Labor Party
Kenrs George
Progressive Labor Party
Socialist
Irving Hall Party
The Road to Wealth and Health for Success
A compact compendium urges true economy not as penny pinching but as living within means. It links good health to wealth, urges temperance, disciplined work, and choosing a vocation suited to nature, then stresses honesty, politeness, and persistent specialization for lasting success.
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Franklin
P. T. Barnum
New York Sun
Illustrations in Old World papers face workflow gaps
Mrs. Frank Leslie's Letter notes European papers lag in organization due to workers taking work home, but praise is given for finish and artistry. The piece on water power shows five manufacturing branches using water power, with flour mills 18.4 percent and woolen mills 44 percent, while the textile industry uses little water power.
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Europe
United States
Frank Leslie
Cotteo
Froi
Boston Budge
Secret of Aerial Navigation Claims by Coslowiche
The Chicago Herald reports a Russian engineer Coslowiche who claims to have conquered aerial navigation with a machine about 200 feet long. To hide the secret, the apparatus was built in separate parts across Europe.
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Coslowiche
Europe
Chicago Herald
French Love of Glory and Mormon Ward System
The piece contrasts French love of glory with English power driven by action and artistic tribute. It cites a Cincinnati Enquirer quote on Romans and glory. It then reports Utah Mormon ward structure with bishops, teachers, and tithes, and hints a Baltimore judge ruling on a wife's debts.
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Gath
Cincinnati
Enquirer
Utah
Salt Lake City
Nancy and the Knightly Fancy in Old Romance
A poetic meditation on Nancy as a muse of romantic dreams with knights and danger. The verses contrast her fanciful allure against a reality of red hair and guarded affection.
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Nancy
Boston Globe
Tidbits from the Boston Courier Amusements
A humorous fragment from Behind the Times notes seasonal comfort in squash and pumpkin pies. The dialog contrasts churchgoing, preachers, and the Bible with a light, old fashioned tone.
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Niles
Boston Courier
The Season's Bore and Parlor Wit in Fragments
A collage of playful cartoon captions and quips from 19th century papers. Jokes about rheumatism shirts whist parlor games and a pig’s ear silk sample. Light social vignettes from Boston New York Chicago Tid Bits style humor pieces.
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Chicago
Notable Authors and Wits in Historical Notes
Mrs. Crawford notes earnings for writers, Bill Nye appears in English Bookseller under Sporting Books, Stevenson’s Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde allegedly drafted in four days. Mark Twain values education with a sunlit schoolroom, Howells’ next novel set in eastern Virginia, and a Detroit Free Press quip reflects on wit.
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Omaha
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Waldo
Wabash
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Clara
Jones
Simpkins
Gladys
Canabh Tid Bitz
St. Louis
3. Louis
St Louis
Toledo
Dr. Price
Price Baking Powder CO
Louis
Opposte Aler Mitenen
A. B. Hager
Sucersory To
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Land Department
P. Rowell & CO
Spruce Street
New York City
Addres Crescent Arto
Milk St
Boston
Mass
CHIC
Milwaukee
Davis
Wisconsin
Town
Minnesota
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
B. Milink, Geo'l Marriager
A.W. H. Carpenter
Geu'l Pass. and
Ticket Ag't
W.F. Tucker
Gro. H. Hearrorn
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Gen’ Lass
Milwacser
Wiixdiexarn
Literary Lights
Detroit Free Presa
Keck
Ariola
Atlantic
Pacific
Bricen
Hood
Sarsaparilla
Tolg Lim
Toad
ElLa A. Gorr
C.I. Hood & Co
H. Warne
James S. Fost
Cor. Second & Lawlesss
Mitchell, Dak
Davison
Auroa
Hanson
the Royal
Chicago & Northwestern
St. Paul, Chicago
West Sa
Pullman
Mitche
ST. Paul
ST. Path
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St. Paul & Id
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Allan Burdick
Omaha Depot
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