Campaign echoes and political bets across Dakota regions
A collected glance at 1890 political maneuvers shows rail line plans from Mitchell to the northwest, local editorials on capital site battles, and talk of a Washington excursion train for Dakota leaders. Mentioned are Judge Gifford, Senator Moody, Editor Mallahan, Asa Dodd, and George Schlosser with a $75 round trip fare.
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Omaha
Jim Valley
Mitchell
Serre
Mis‘gouri
Gifford
Mallahan
Elk Point
George Schlosser
Aberdeen News
Washington
Aberdeen
St. Paul
Schlosser
Press views on local politics and anticipated appointments
The piece argues the current crusade is driven by selfish revenge rather than public good and praises a neighbor’s defense of policy. It notes the Republican stance against Loucks and discusses railroad expansion interests led by Mitchell, the Illinois Central project, and a possible U S district judge appointment for Judge Edgerton, signaling broad state political implications.
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Davison County
Edgerton
Gazette
Sugar&e
Mitchell
Omaha
Illinoi Central
Repvblican
Short Winter Forecast Sparks Hope for Heavy Snow
The note expresses hope for a cold, snowy season while acknowledging higher fuel costs. It quotes a boy telling his father that the winter could be transformational, suggesting benefits for a young dog or "pup" as a metaphor.
Notaries Public Status Under Dakota Constitution
Attorney General Dollard weighs in on whether territorial notaries may continue in the new state. He cites section 4 of the constitution schedule ensuring current officers keep their commissions until superseded, implying notaries public retain authority pending future legislative action. Robert DeLuaro signs the letter from Pierre, D. Nov. 3, 188%.
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Sioux Falls
Dollard
Pierre
South Dakota
United States
Dakota
Robert DeLuaro
Last Words of David Faith and Covenant in Song
The lesson recalls Davids exile and restoration, then outlines his final hours spent guiding Solomon on building the temple. It cites Davids titles, the Spirit guiding his words, and the Rock of Israel as the basis for faith in an everlasting covenant. It urges readers to trust in Christ as life and salvation while awaiting the morning glory.
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H. S. Hoffman
Philadelphia
David
Jordan
Absalom
Solomon
Jerusalem
Moses
Jesse
Hannah
Jacob
Esau
Israel
Isa
Jesus
Mark xii
Peter
Rock of Israel
Elohim
God
Zion
Abraham
Christ Jesus
Christ
Belial
Mattini
Ezek
How Fishes Climb Hills A Natural History Anecdote
A Boston Gazette excerpt describes trout climbing mountain falls by swimming up foam and through a dam hole. Observers note a larger trout wedged by the fish's fins, later freed by bystanders. The tale explains trout eggs are laid high upstream to protect fry.
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Stre
Watermelons keep best buried not chilled in winter
The New York Sun notes watermelons kept in shade stay sound for three to four weeks and that winter storage is largely unproven. Dealer George Blank advises burying melons to avoid freezing, while varnishing to seal air is deemed ineffective. Melons are thought to aid kidney troubles and should be kept crack free to prevent souring.
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George Blank
Pier 27
North River
New York Sun
A Competent Witness
Bessie asks Jennie about Harry and Jennie confirms knowing him. Jennie recalls being in love with him for three months.
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Bessie
Harry
Jennie
Epoch
Systematizing Housekeeping Plans for Busy Families
A New York News piece argues that domestic work fails without planning and suggests Mrs. Cornelius's weekly schedule. It outlines Monday wash and prep, Tuesday wash, Wednesday bake and fold, Thursday iron, Friday deep cleaning, Saturday baking, and Sunday rest. It notes varying methods and urges consistency to maintain household harmony.
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New York News
Mental Powers and Education of Criminals
Dr Hamilton D Way argues that crime stems from underdeveloped or misdeveloped mental and physical traits and that education can reform criminals. He contends punishment tied training can awaken mental faculties, improve will power, and reduce recidivism, with experiments on prisoners showing encouraging results.
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Hamilton D. Way
The
Industrial Education Association
Way
Popular Science Monthly
Etymology of black and white in old language use
Notes and Queries discusses how Anglo Saxon blac and related terms once signified bare or void of color, linking black and white as opposite usages of a single concept. It considers nasalized forms and phrases like black frost as possibly indicating emptiness or lack, and notes the drift to color meaning in modern understanding.
A Guilty Conscience and a Schoolyard Standoff
Two schoolboys quarreled and fought until the teacher intervened. Each claimed a knife was stolen, and miscommunication led to confusion. The lesson centered on truth and intent as the boys argued over who meant whom.
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Charlie
Willie
A Helping Wand and Sparrows in Print
Frederick Greenwood argues for aiding those in temporary trouble over chronic poverty and notes a northern church keeping a private charitable register. The piece praises discreet relief and cites a doggerel about the stubborn English sparrow as a cultural aside from Chicago Mercury.
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Frederick Greenwood
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
The Diamond Cutters Work In New York City
The article details New York diamond cutting firms polishing 10,000 carats yearly, employing about 100 skilled workers. It notes high wages from 40 to 60 a week, claims superior craftsmanship, and outlines strict record keeping to prevent theft. It explains cleaving, coming, faceting to 58 facets, polishing, and waste minimization.
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New York
Holland
France
England
Europe
Hrondas Votre
New York Sun
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Republn
Ted
Mrent
Judge Gifford
North Dakota
Kentucky
Wanamaker
Allison
Iowa
Northwest
Montans
Moody
Senate
Republican Party
Republican
Loucks
Royal Bakin
Powdeh Co
D. M. Stearns
Sheriff Out Wees
Boston Gazette
Min
Chicago Merald
Diamond Cutters
New York City
Poland
London Globe
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