Dakota land policy sparks cross party Uproar in press
A Sioux Falls style review critiques land policy and settler rights as Groff and Stone align on the Hart policy. The piece denounces attacks on Judge Edgerton and criticizes Loucks backing Harden and Mellette, warning of democratic manipulation amid North Dakota statehood talk and 120 day constitution sessions.
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IHS
Groff
Eneral Land Office
Stone
Fdam
Jarmour Chronicle
Mitchell ' Sand Davison County Gazette
Edgerton
Loucks
J Harden
George A. Math
Mellette
Imous
Pettigrew
Moody
Sec
Combine
Repblican Party
Democratic Party
Legislative limits threaten state finances, calls for frugal session
The Bismarck Tribune argues incoming legislators must limit privileges to avoid bankrupting the state, urging economy and caution on new laws. It finds only essential appropriations needed while the old code can suffice for a year or two, before a full overhaul. The piece cites political intrigue around a senatorial election and critiques journalistic ethics in editorials. The Dell Rapids Times editorials praised direct communication with editors and criticized pretenders.
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Bismarck Tribune
Arpun- Lican
Alexandria Herald
No question but Dakota faces harsh times from destitution liars
The text laments Dakota’s hardships caused by outsiders and praises the state for its citizens’ willingness to help vs beggars. It emphasizes trusting slow future vindication of Dakota’s reputation and notes a shortage of beggars seeking outside aid from fellow citizens who will assist.
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Dakota
The Journalist on what newspapers withhold and reveal
A philosopher’s quip on press censorship notes that what is kept out of a paper sustains social order. It argues that enraged patriots blame editors for not publishing all they know about others, while the world runs smoothly because of secrecy.
Dakota's Entry Seen as End of Long Struggle
The Dakotas crossed into statehood with calm resolve, marking the end of a fifteen to twenty year effort. The text reflects on perseverance without despair and keeps focus on the ultimate goal now within reach.
Harrison Calls Dakotas Twins in Admission Order
President Harrison praises diplomacy and says the two Dakotas were born together and are twins. Congress must decide which state is admitted first, as the question of precedence rests with Congress.
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Harrison
Dakotas
Congress
Watertown Capital Debate Recalls Past Campaigns
N Kolkin of Brookings sends a marked copy of an article supporting Watertown as capital. Iol Kin argues the last campaign is closed and the next has not begun. Samuel C. Peaslee of Lake County, reputed businessman, named deputy treasurer by State Treasurer W. F. Smith. Peaslee is son in law of Hon. D. S. Henderson of Iowa.
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N. Kolkin
Brookings
Watertown
Samuel UC. Peaslee
Lake County
W.F. Smith
Mr. Peaslee
D. 8. Henderson
Iowa
Mild winter predicted with heavy snow welcomed nationwide
The piece foresees a mild winter with substantial snowfall and notes past winter’s damage from generous weather. It expresses a desire for snow while acknowledging prior season hardships caused by the elements’ excess.
Territory Era Arrivals Stir State Pride
The i%ers hereabouts have as much right to rejoice as anyone. They came here when the state of South Dakota was a territory. A man who arrived last week shares in the celebratory mood.
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South Dakota
Admitting North Dakota and South Dakota to the Union
President Benjamin Harrison proclaims the admission of North Dakota and South Dakota as states. The proclamations cite Congress’s 1889 act, outline constitutional procedures, and note referenda on Sioux Falls constitutions, Prohibition, and Minority Representation. North and South Dakota become states at once with joint admission completed November 2, 1889.
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WashingTon
North Dakota
South Dakota
Congress
Blaine
Mellette
Miller
North
Bismarck
N. D
Dakotas
Twin States
James G. Blaine
United States
Congress of the
Dakota
Sioux Falls
Territory of Dakota
Territory
Territory of
Proclamation Admitting North Dakota to the Union
President Benjamin Harrison proclaims that North Dakota has met congressional conditions for statehood, lists the majority votes for the constitution and Prohibition article, and notes admission to the Union is complete. The document records the official certification and authentication dated November 2, 1889 in Washington with seal and signature of James G. Blaine?
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Benjamin Harrison
United States of America
Congress
United States
Washington
James G. Blaine
Territory of
Dakota
Territory
North Dakota
T. Benjamin Harrison
James G. Bhatye
Proclamation Sets Thanksgiving Day Novembers Feast
The President proclaims November 28 as a day of national thanksgiving and prayer. He notes blessings of peace prosperity and harvests and urges Americans to assemble in worship and give thanks to God for present and future good. The proclamation is dated November 1869 in Washington.
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WastisetTon
Benjamin Harrison
United States of America
United States
Washington
BesJamin Harrison
Playing Oontz Not Felony In Kentucky Court
Circuit Judge Jackson ruled that oontz playing is not a felony in Kentucky. The case proceeds to the court of appeals as efforts to curb the game continue. Oontz uses dice and has replaced keno and faro in some venues. New York World’s Fair guarantee fund subscriptions now total $20,091,100.
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Louisville
Jackson
Kentucky
Court of Appeals
New York
David and Absalom in the Jordan exile and death
The narrative follows David fleeing Jerusalem with six hundred Philistines led by Ittai, as Zadok Abiathar and the Levites bear the ark back. Ahithophel’s treachery gives way to Hushai’s counterplot, guiding David to Mahanaim. Absalom’s pursuit ends with his death amid the oak, and David laments, showing the depth of his love and fatal flaws. The lesson reflects on tidings, faith, and obedience before God.
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S. Hoffman
Philadelphia
David
Absalon
Ittai the Gittite
Jerusalem
Zadok
Abiathar
Hushai
God
Ahithophel
Absilom
Absalom
Jordan
Mahanaim
Jacob
Joab
Belsi
Ahimaaz
Jonathan
Abisthar
Cushi
Lod
Ahimanuz
Alsat
Peter
Wendy
Aliitinaz
Mahan
Absidom
Ammaaz
Teis
Abegalom
Perley
Erie
Letter From God by Little Flo and Crib Talk
A Pittsburgh Post letter shows a child writer asking God to finish the baby who has no teeth yet can eat with nose and eyes. The piece sits beside Col John J. remarks in St Louis Republic about using state-backed asylums to curb drunkenness, funded by saloon keepers.
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Lyerrin F.o
Pittsburg Post
Col
John J
St. Louis Republic
Lucky Guesses Win Exposition Guess in San Francisco
A San Francisco paper offered 200 dollars to the first to correctly name the jar count at the exposition. Two men guessed 64200, a number tied to a curiosity about the type and shot quantities. One had previously guessed shot in a jar. the other found a bottle ticket with 209 on it before recording 64200 and winning.
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San Francisco
Bottery
Lebore
Ane
Inkind Viinter
Fragmented Verse on Morals and Myth in Dialect Speech
A dialect fragment offers moral reflections and comic cadence about honesty, cleverness, and social judgment. It references Uncle Mo, a potpie, lessons, and a judging voice, ending with a note about Abraham and Hagar as controversial figures in a critique of biblical treatment.
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Uncle Mo
Dumplings with Royal Baking Powder
Dumplings with Royal Baking Powder produce light flaky crusts and wholesome fillings. A recipe uses flour, Royal Baking Powder, salt, butter, a potato, milk, and fruit wrapped and steamed or baked. Recommends substitution for cream of tartar and soda. Royal Baking Powder touted as essential for fine delicate cookery.
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Kent
Hansbrough
War Department
Akota
Moody- Pettigrew
Band Wagon Brigade
Wettigrew
Jidgerton
Dell Rapids Times
the Times
ANGLE
Sam
Will Rane
St. Louis
Parker
United States District Court
Western District of
Arkansas
Thurlay
George Tabler
Charles Bullard
Harry Austin
John Billy
Tom Willig
Madison James
Jefferson Jones
Sam Goens
Jamison Burris
Austin
Indian Territory
Cronin Committee Ask Aid
Cucaco
James F. Boland
David P. Aheron
Cronin
Dr. Cronin
Ireland
St. Josefu
Navy
William Conway
William Brady
A. N. Schuster
Conway
Schuster
Baton Rouue
Richard Deval
West Baton Rouge
Dee
David Duval
D. M. Stearns
Soreet
Fld
Grandma
Wloiu
Mio
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Flo
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