Prohibition in Sioux City Sparks Citywide Vote Shifts
A Sioux City vote on governor and local offices shows Democrats gaining 383 and Republicans 203. The paper notes a rising anti prohibition sentiment, with law enforcement weaker than a year ago and saloon opponents increasing despite some saloon men leaving the city. Licenses for January–April were paid by several businessmen, with receipts issued and mayoral orders not clarified.
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Stong City Journal
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Townspeople warned against boycott over saloon laws
Two Sioux Falls men spoke in the Argus-Leader office about real estate and money after the saloon ban. The editorial argues enforcing the law can hurt the town only if it spawns dissension and boycotts. It urges prohibitionists to reject boycotts and support fair, lawful action to avoid harming the community.
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Sioux Falls
Argus-Leader
Argus
Prohibition Party
Redfield Votes Split on Division and Loyalty to Dakota
In Redfield the division vote shows a 72 to 1 majority in favor of division despite over 100 votes against it. The piece traces political fights from 1885 in Bismarck led by Pettigrew and Gov Dierce, noting Redfield’s shift and enduring Dakota interests. It also mentions liquor dealer consultations and a local option law query before the City Treasurer.
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Redfield
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Bismarck
Sioux Falls
Pettigrew
Dakota
Great Northwest
Aberdeen
Readers urged to subscribe with bonus book offer
The Capital newspaper appeals to readers to recruit one new subscriber each, offering a free $3.00 Our Family Physician book to old subscribers who sign up a neighbor before January 1, 1888. The note frames the plan as a business investment to expand circulation and invites in town visitors to inspect the book at Mitchell Printing Co.
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California real estate collapse looms for investors
Real estate men warn dirt will be cheap in California before August as a year of heavy influx into orange farms ends badly. Many investors failed to gain the big returns expected and will likely scramble to leave, risking clashes and accidents in a chaotic rush.
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Minneapolis
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Anarchists face expected consequences in Sioux City Journal
The piece notes that anarchists now know what to expect and remains to determine if they are satisfied with the results. It emphasizes the outcome and implications of their actions and the authorities' response.
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Sioux City Journal
Contest of Force Inaugurated at Haymarket
The fragment notes the contest of force beginning at Haymarket with threats of more bombings if demands are unmet and more harm to follow.
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Haymarket
Senator Conklin Seen in New York With Silvered Hair
A Richmond Times note reports Senator Conklin visiting New York appearing hale and heavier by about twenty five pounds. His hair has turned silver, and his attire looks more casual yet neat. Sources say his yearly income ranges from fifty thousand to one hundred four thousand dollars, and insiders speculate on a potential return to leadership if a major issue arises.
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Cresswell
Great Britain
Lord Roscoe
United States
Senate
Memorial statue planned for Shaftesbury in Piccadilly Circus
Alfred Gilbert nears completion of a memorial statue for Lord Shaftesbury to be placed in Piccadilly Circus London. Admirers in England appeal for funds for a statue to Bustiex Lepage at Damvilliers lacking 1000 dollars.
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Alfred Gilbert
Lord Shaftesbury
Piccadilly Circus
London
Gastronomical Pointers on Weights and Measures
A list detailing common kitchen measures and conversions. It covers eggs butter flour coffee and various sugars, giving weights for eggs one pound for ten eggs, butter and sugar amounts, and cup to weight equivalents. It ends with a note equating a heaped tablespoon of coffee or brown sugar to a measure.
Pearl Top Lamp Chimney Label Claim
An advertisement from GEO. A. MACBETH & CO. of Pittsburgh insists on the exact Pearl Top lamp chimney label and top, warning dealers that imitators are common and urging customers to insist on the genuine item.
Scare Cat device praised by Brooklyn club chief
A Brooklyn Scare Cat invention by Mr. Bart Kane is endorsed by a New York paper writer. The device uses a walnuts box and elastic band to frighten cats, supposedly saving bootjacks and adding to coroner business. The piece notes crowd interest and odd demonstrations near City Hall, with mixed, humorous asides about cats and luck.
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Brooklyn
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Scars Cat Club
New York
St. Lawrence County
City Hall Park
Kane
Staten Island
Life and Famine Follies in Nebraska and Across the Plains
A satirical item notes a looming coal famine and corncob fuels for drought-hit Kansas Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin while Nebraska enjoys warm hearths and even uses cobs as bats. The piece ends with light quips about eastern strikers and a misidentified lecturer in Omaha.
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Iowa
Illinois
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Nebraska
Gay Pool
North Bend
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Cholera doubt in New York winter forecast
A New York health officer doubts cholera will return this winter if exemption holds for six months. The dialogue contrasts with satirical snippets on art critiques and a teaser on hay fever susceptibility across Europe and the US.
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New York
Texas
Harper's Periodicals Per Year Notice
The notice lists Harper's Magazine Harper's Weekly Harper's Bazaar and Harper's Young People with $400 postage free to subscribers in the United States Canada or Mexico. Subscriptions begin with June and December numbers and orders start with the current issue. Remittances by post office money order or draft to avoid loss.
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