Advertising Rates and Local News From November 30 1900
The notice outlines advertising rates including business cards six lines for five pounds per year and legal ads at statute rates. It also reports on a corn price surge caused by speculator Phillips and comments on Bryan declining an editorial post due to salary. It notes Yankton plans to switch water supply to the Missouri river and recalls a reform quick in Chicago with Mayor Harrison rescinding a midnight saloon curfew after avowed opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edi
Chicago
Harrison
Senator Kyle Hints at two Year Reelection Run
In a Sioux Falls interview Senator Kyle signals a possible bid for re election in two years. He expects opposition from Senator Pettigrew and notes his two term win was unusual. Kyle says he’d face intense scrutiny from parties that have not aligned with him before before a party endorsement would be unlikely.
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Sioux Falls
Kyle
Senate
Pettigrew
Preston Declares Senate Candidacy in Cautious Letter
H C Preston announces his bid for the senate in a letter to legislators. He avoids claiming a majority or pledges and hints at potential alliance with Watertown's Stover to challenge Yankton’s man. The paper notes Preston has many legislative friends ready to support him.
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H C. Preston
Senate
Preston
Gambles
Stover
Watertown
Backlash as Moore Returns to Republican Fold
The Sioux Falls Press portrays Judge Moore's switch back from the fusionist campaign as a bad move while Joe Moore and Senator Pettigrew stir party loyalties. The piece suggests hard work ahead to keep traditional Republicans united and urges a law to bar Pettigrew from rejoining the party for years.
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Black Hill
Pettigrew
Publicity fails to curb Standard Oil profits urges constitutional remedy
Sioux Falls editors argue that despite 48 percent dividends on watered $100 million capitalization this year, Standard Oil continues to reap vast gains. They claim price manipulation and unfair competition dodge existing laws and urge Amending the Constitution to empower Congress to regulate corporations and curb trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Standard Oil
Congress
Standard Oil Company
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Senatorial scramble grows as candidates multiply
The piece notes Mr. Bryan avoiding interviews after the election and discusses rising candidate interest in the U S Senate race. It highlights Geo A Mathews of Brookings as the latest entrant and questions R J Gamble pledge strength, suggesting sentiment may shift before the legislature meets.
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Geo. A. Mathews
Brookings
Sioux Falls
R. J. Gamble
United States
Gamble
Yankton
South Dakota's Strong Finances Highlight Bond Debt Report
The state pridefully notes net bonded indebtedness of 540811.09 with substantial interest savings of over 100000 from early bond repayments. Officials urge careful future appropriation decisions and advocate eliminating bonded debt as the best promotional message for the state.
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South Dakota
Sub Dakota
The Merchant Marine and American Shipping Potential
The annual report of the commissioner of navigation notes rising U S shipping mainly in coastwise trade, with ocean trade still dependent on foreign ship owners. It explains US export trade requires about 20 percent of world sea tonnage, and argues for an American merchant marine without government subsidies.
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Omaha Bee
Commissioner of Navigation
United States
Chamberlain
Debate on American shipping subsidies and national industry
The text argues for subsidies to American steamships to support ocean mail services and boost shipbuilding, predicting years of growth and capital investment. It contends that opponents overlook foreign trade independence, and notes current prosperity in U S shipyards while urging timely legislation to match Britain Germany and France.
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United States
National Treasury
Commissioner of Navigation
Great Continents
Great Britain
Germany
France
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
Congress
Governor Lee’s effort to bind charity board seats faces defeat
The article notes B H Lien and F M Brown on the charities and corrections board for six years more refused to back an action they deem illegal. It reports they feel fusionists were defeated at the polls and that they will not try to keep party loyalists in office after a fair win by Republicans.
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Gov. Lee
Board of Charities and Corrections
B. H. Lien
F. M. Brown
Republican Party
Mull's Lightning Cough Cura Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement claims Mull's Lightning Cough Cura stops coughs and heals throat and lung disease. It touts safety for children and a price of 25 cents, sold at all druggists.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Aimed at Teething Relief
Over fifty years this remedy has been used by millions of mothers for teething children. It soothes the child, eases gum pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhea. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
Absurd seating at Newport tennis match sparks gossip
The account describes a divorced man and his new wife occupying seats beside a man and his ex wife and new husbands at a Newport casino tennis game. The awkward arrangement drew stares and laughter as the four remained seated briefly before leaving the row.
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Newport Casino
New York
The Love Sign of the Rose
A lyric poem by Aulanta Cons about a growing rose at a gate symbolizing love. The speaker links the rose to path and home, envisioning lovers’ trysts, angelic blessing, and nightly companionship as life’s measure passes. The piece centers on devotion, memory, and the enduring sign of affection through the rose.
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Rosa
Best Gambling System Versus Fate of Roulette
A northern sportsman rails against progression betting as a flawed path to beating games like faro and roulette. He recounts Monte Carlo touts selling “sure thing” systems, notes the limits of doubling bets, and recalls open gambling days in New Orleans. He concludes the only winning method is to stay away.
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Monte Carlo
New Orleans
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Uses of Olive Oil as Medicine and Nourishment
Olive oil should be in every nursery and on every medicine shelf. It can be used during croup without disturbing digestion and often replaces cod liver oil. Recommended by specialists as a food and tonic, it can build up the system and is less disagreeable. A young chemist drinks a spoonful nightly and morning to avoid colds and medicine, rarely needing other remedies.
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Thomas Dunn English
New York Tribune
Shiloh
J. B. Martin
Huntsville
Ala
S. C. Wella & Co
LeRoy, NM
Peculiar Bamboo Hoop Instrument Used by Moros
A bamboo hoop bears strings of mother of pearl struck by a reed producing a sweet tinkling sound. The combination forms a monotonous fantasy said to be pleasing to the ear for a short time.
Meter Business Bites Back in Banter
A witty exchange between two men plays on professions. The gas man greets Tom and jokes about moving to the meter business, claiming a one degree better field while the pork packer replies in kind. The pun highlights light humor about trades.
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Tom
Pork Packer
Exchange
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Official
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Bryan
Denver
M. L. Fox
Fox
Philippines
Mr. Bryan
the Merchant Marine
Fairne
Kodak
Fliegende
Hood
Coe
Copynicuts &c
Munn & Co
Scientific American
MN & Co
Washington
Goodyear Rubber
Sibley St
St. Paul
Alfred J. Dix, D.D
Champeng Block
S, D
Geo. W. Austin
State Agency For the
Bringham
Mitchel
Omaha
C.b. Wirnant
St. P
Anger
Nger
2Anger
Nossenger
Assenger
Sout
Eas
Rom
Teight
Lay
Eee Skgent
A. K. Hitcohoook
Corner Millinery
C. A. Bower
Calle
Beckwith Block
Mitchell, S. D
D. W. Burright
Security Bank
Sidgers
Dea
D.C
Ellert
Emmert Proprietary Co
Baltimore
Madison ‘Medicine Co
Madison
Billy
L. E. Stair
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