Opinion on railroad bonuses and local wages
The piece discusses how railroad companies pay high costs for labor and materials in the city. It notes large payrolls for Sioux Falls and lines like the Illinois Central within twelve miles. The article suggests a rising payroll and questions whether new industry will rise in response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salls Press
Comiac
Sinois Central
Wren
Sjonx Falls
Linois Central
Nyse Atl
Mitchells Local Option Debate Shapes County View
The Gazette notes Mitchell drives the local option issue as saloon revenue skews county finances. It argues the rest of the county should oppose local option to avoid bearing costs of Mitchells license money and external entry. The piece frames this as consistent with current law and broader state affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Vernon Gazette
Mitchell Ges
Mitchell
the Gazette
Beets and Sugar Industry Feasibility in Dakota
Commissioner McClure of the immigration bureau argues that growing sugar beets in Dakota could be profitable. He notes beets yield abundantly and climate and soil suit sugar beet production, suggesting Dakota farmers could compete with European beet production with proper study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen News
Dako
McClure
Immigration Bureau
Dakota
Europe
Local License Fund Rumor Circulates In Minnesota
Residents report a made up sum of money sent to the Brewer's Gazette in Minnesota. The Argus notes no local comment yet while noting local supporters fund the matter weekly. The paper decides not to gloat and to report the situation without embellishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vargo Argus
Friends of Licensere
Gnette
Minnesota
Argus
Minneapolis
Farmers face mounting risk with large land loans
Parkston farmers describe a boom in land loans, moving from agent to agent for bigger sums. They warn that when payday arrives many pioneers who improved the land will become landless and forced to abandon their property to loan companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkston
Atkins Report Praises Lois Citizen Progress
Commissioner Atkins sees Lois rapidly becoming a good citizen and notes his limited understanding of the indigenous issue. He compares his knowledge to a farmer acting via power of attorney, suggesting modest grasp of true conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Atkins
Lois
Whisky men and high license in early debate
The passage argues that all whisky men are high license men, but not all high license men are whisky men. Saloon keepers favor high license only out of necessity, not choice, and they prefer prohibition less due to practical pressures.
Lincoln County Defends Saloon Prosecutions Fines Imposed
Walker Press reports Lincoln County officials defend prosecutions against saloon keepers violating the law. Several defendants were fined $100 each last week as the law is asserted to be obeyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker Press
Lincoln County
Workers New Era: Which way will you vote
The piece discusses the voting stance of the Butler and West families against the division and admission and questions how Dakotans should vote on the issue. It frames the EDF as urging a vote aligned with Dakotan wishes and debates the path forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butlers
Wests
EDF
The Colt That Liked Fruit
A Stratford Courant note describes a two year old colt kept among fruit trees. The owner gathered fallen fruit each night to prevent the animal from overeating. A late afternoon incident involved the colt rubbing against a pear tree to reach fruit, prompting a quick chase and loss of more fruit before the animal was restrained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Startford Courant
No doubt he secured his share of the fruit
The remark notes that he did not wait for windfalls but took his rightful portion of the harvest, implying prudent conduct and steady effort. No other individuals or events are named.
How Ben Butler Gained Wealth From Real Estate
General Butler recounts a bank president’s auction strategy that helped him start with a small deposit and acquire property in Lowell Massachusetts. He warns improvident and over cautious readers, notes risks, and cites kidney health and a business tale from C D Dewey of Johnston Narvester, Batavia New York, endorsing Warner's Safe Cure for renewed vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Butler
Lowell
Mass
Butler
Ile
C.D. Dewey
Johnston Narvester Company
Batavia
N. Y
Warner
Dakota edition of St. Paul Globe accused of misrepresentation
Redfield Journal decries the Dakota edition as a tissue of misrepresentation from start to finish, asserting it does not reflect Dakota sentiment on either side and comparing it to an implausible imagined standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfield Journal
St. Paul Globe
Lewis Baker
England
November Weather Forecast by Prof Foster
Prof Foster forecasts a severe cold wave after the storm on the 10th and cool days around the 6th. He expects good weather until the 3rd, then unsettled conditions through mid month with storms in northern latitudes on the 4th 8th and 10th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Foster
Empries In the West Montana Statehood Call
Salt Lake Tribune extols Montana's wealth and growth with cattle horses sheep and mineral riches. It urges Congress to admit Dakota Washington and Montana as states and grant local self rule by removing control from distant Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake Tribune
Montana
Congress
Dakota
Washington
Gasoline Fire Wounds Mrs. Tinan in Ohio Home
Mrs. Richard Tinan of Painesville narrowly escaped death after washing gasoline from long kid gloves, then standing near a grate. Her daughter Mrs. Osborne rushed water to save her. Doctors say she is past danger though suffering severe burns to hands arms throat and face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Graphic
Graphic
Ohio
Cleveland
Richard Tinan
Painesville
Dr. Root
See-Saw See-Saw or Civil Service in the Departments
Cynthia Eloise Cleveland, known in Dakota temperance work, writes a biographical book See-Saw, or Civil Service in the Departments. The article traces her long, eventful life in Elk Point, Highmore, Pierre, and beyond, including politics with Governor Ordway, a failed land scheme, and later service in New York and Washington. It notes her rumored romance and a controversial 1880s-era affidavit trail involving Col. Laird and public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
Sioux City Journal
Dakota
Cynthia Eloise Cleveland
Michigan
Cynthia Juoise Cleveland
Elk Point
Dakota W. C.lt. A
Col.s. M. Laird
Pierre
Col. Laird
Nebraska
Cleveland
Highmore
J. W. Young
Miss Cleveland
Hyde County
Gov. Ordway
Yankton
Bismarck
Grover Cleveland
New York
Sixth Auditor’s
Treasury Department
Washington
Ordway
West
Swineford
Alaska
Ralph Winston
Col
Sherman And the Mule
A man with a loyal legion button asked directions to the Illinois Central depot yesterday. He recalled Tecumseh being in St Louis and spoke of a past act on the march to the sea, prompting his departure, though he feared being late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Old Tecumseh
Loyal Legion
Illinois Central
Chicago Mail
St. Louis
New York Graphic Sold to Democratic Syndicate
A New York Philadelphia combine has gained control of the New York Graphic, ensuring the paper stays an independent democratic journal. Major Hinkley remains a minority holder, and Edward H. Goff becomes president with F.C. Brown as general manager. Col. Frank A. Burr of the Philadelphia Times will edit. The reported price is 250000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Graphic
Philadelphia
Graphic
Major Hinkley
Platt
Edward H. Goff
American Electric Manufacturing Company
F.C. Brown
Frank A. Burr
Philadelphia Times
Man Dies On Train Bound For Sioux City In Minneapolis
Two men carried a very sick man through Union Depot gates as the Omaha train prepared to depart. Conductor Monty found the passenger dead when punching his ticket. It is believed the man wished to return home and friends placed him aboard. This is all that is known of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Omaha
Union Depot
Sioux City
Monty
Dr Moses Gunn Dies After Brief Illness In Calumet Street Home
Dr Moses Gunn died early this morning at his Calumet avenue residence after a brief illness. He was eminent as a physician and surgeon and had long directed St Joseph hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CuicaGco
Moses Gunn
Calumet Avenue
Gunn
St. Joseph Hospital
Blaze Destroys Block in Nashville Fire Test
Fire destroyed one entire business block in Nashville this morning. Firemen prevented spread to adjacent buildings though falling walls injured several people, with some fatalities feared. Losses total about $182,000. insurance status unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Popular Education and the Need to Think
The piece argues that literacy alone does not ensure thinking skills and urges personal application of medical lessons. It cites how reading about cures for catarrh, consumption, bronchitis, scrofula, and liver complaints in Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery may fail without the reader testing and applying the lesson themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Disastrous Typhoon Hits Island of Hailing Amidst Death Toll
Mail advices from Hong Kong via the City of New York report a September typhoon striking the Island of Hailing killing hundreds or more. The island, with about 30 000 residents, is described in the dispatch, while an unrelated health ad for Hood s Sarsaparilla promotes relief from catarrh and associated loss of smell or hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
City of New York
Hong Kong
Hood
Quick Hits of Wit and Gossip Across Newspapers
A collage of humorous remarks and brief quips from various papers. Jests about baldness, theatre, actors, and social scenes share sharp satire and playful irony, featuring lines from New Orleans Picayune and others. The items mix light sarcasm with pointed remarks on fashion, manners, and public life.
Photographer Promises Privacy in Display Window Policy
A quoted exchange centers on a photographer vowing not to exhibit certain items in shop windows. Judy emphasizes the pledge, framing the promise as a conditional assurance regarding public display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Leavenworth Compared For Electric Light Dignity
Fort Worth Texas reports two new first and second mortgages on the St Louis Arkansas and Texas railway totaling 15 540 000 dollars each. The Central Trust company of New York holds the first mortgage and the Mercantile Trust company of New York holds the second. The loans cover Texas Arkansas and Missouri lines including extensions from Sulphur Springs to Fort Worth and a Sherman branch plus a Chandler to Fort Worth link.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worths
Tex
St. Louis, Arkansas & Texas Railway
Alta
Texas
Arkansas
Missouri
Central Trust Company of New York
Mercantile Trust Company of New York
Sulphur Springs
Tn Ho
Law Land Notice for Final Proof at Mitchell
Land Office notice from Mitchell Dakota 1887 announces that Henry J Booth of Hanson County has filed intent to make final proof for his claim on section 9 township 103 range 59. Proof set before register and receiver December 2 at Mitchell. witnesses Gabriell Studebaker Bard Charles Rad ae Ruble Thomas Jorgenson all of Mitchell presented. Gro B Everist Register. R N Kratz Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell, Dak
Hamed Settlor
Kenry J. Booth
Hanson County
Dak
Gabriell.Studebaker
Bard
Charles V. Radae
Soun Ruble
Thomas Jorgenson
Mitchell, Ak
Gro
B. Everiti
R.N. Kratz
Mitchell Oak
Atte F. Blackman
Diotin K. Caster
William James Irving
Edwin L. Rugg
Franz 8
Carpenter
Ethan
Oak
Geo
Everitt
Register
Kratz
John HR. Caster
Charles Glickman
Bert B.porteous
Amos Burkett
Joal M. Post
Rome
Dak Gro
B. Everitt
A.B. Auger
Mitchell
Henry Grady
James Irving
Thomas Crampton
Joseph Curren
Abraham Mcke
A.B. Hager
Mitchell, Oak
James Smith
P. M
Charles
Phillips
Henry Keingeberg
Benjamin Morse
Geo. Moyer
Davison County
Blanchard & Hannett
Territory OF Dakota
Davison
Second Judicial District
Ormsby
J. W. Clute
A. L. Ormsby
Amos T. Duntoun
Caroline
C. O. Stanchfield
She
Dakota Territory
Ore Davison
Mitchell, D. T
C.D. Stanchfield
F. L. Soring
Sanford Washburn
George Stolp
Thorson Jorgenson
John Ruble
Frederick Brenners
Mitchiell
Ney
L. Eben Booth
Iver Peterson
George Jackson
Emma E. Jackson
Dakota
Chester E. Brown
W.S. Logan
Samuel P. Jewett
Samuel Marshall
George H. Ball
J.S. Foster
Register Ae
Kate Crompton
Kate Anglum
Lana
John Hohn
Michael Grady
William Grady
Blanche Palmer
Playview
Gro. B
Ida M. Bayley
S. P. Jewett
Frank Jewett
G. H. Ball
Mary Ball
Haddleton
Dank
James D. Pinel
John H. Coon
A. HH. Beam
Sidley Dean
Fred Holshire
Hazleton
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The
Mt. Vernon View
Fargo
Colt
Ben. Butler
Empires
Popular Education
New Orleans Picayune
Siam
Hartford Sunday Journal
Lotta
Cincinnati
Ford
Norristown Herald
Springfield
Baggage Master
New York Sun
Kansas City
Pacific Coast
Cape Horn
Northern Eagle
Harper's Bazar
Chicago Tribune
Burlington Free Press
Macbeth & CO
Pittsburgh, Pa
Kansas
Leavenworth
Commonwealth of Kansas
S. M. Little &Co
South Water Street
Chicago
M. L. Scoggin
B.w.padley
Electria
Sanden Electric Co
LaSalle St
SRG & Thomas
Mien
Randolph
Umber
Mitchell, Ll
Frank Weller
J. R. Smith
Eanes le
Bystone
Adurega
Lovell Washer CO
Erie
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