Advertising rates and county political ticket listed
Advertising rates given on application and are reasonably low. Details include business cards up to six lines for five dollars each extra line for one dollar. Local ads five cents per line and legal notices at statute rates. Cards of thanks ten cents per line. Marriage and death notices free of charge. Obituaries, resolutions of respect and wedding presents five cents per line. Official county paper Republican judicial ticket listed with candidates Dighton Corson Lawrence County Howard G Fuller Faulk County.
Testimony from SD regiment officers on Philippine hostilities
South Dakota regiment officers say Otis bore no responsibility for the opening of hostilities in the Philippines. They describe Aguinaldo and his forces as bandit elements, note limited native revolt, and stress continued military effort, annexation support, and the need for a united front until complete victory is achieved.
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Philippines
Argus
South Dakota Regiment
Otis
Col. Trost
Aguinaldo
McArthur
Stover
Tagals
Islands
Orient
Becau
Frost
Howard
Congress
Echoes of the Press Highlighting Dems and Republican Tide
ANew York Tribune correspondent reports from Nebraska Kansas Ohio and Minnesota that farmers face high prices and strong employment prospects while Republicans gain ground. St. Louis Globe-Democrat cites declines in prosperity and party corruption. Kansas City Star notes pro American sentiment against Philippine foes and links opposition to past Democratic stances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Charles Montgomery
Nebraska
Kansas
Ohio
Minois
Tribune
Bryan
Jerry Simpson
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
John R. McLean
McLean
Kansas City Star
America
Democratic Party
State health and politics mix in South Dakota regiment
The piece questions how smallpox in a South Dakota regiment could impact its San Francisco deployment. It notes the governor’s absence in California and the reception committee’s return home. Rail Commissioner Lalollette criticizes Congressman Gamble’s account and defends his own version of events, asserting Gamble spoke honestly.
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South Dakota
San Francisco
South Dakot
California
Railrroad
Lalollette
Congreman Gamble
Gamble
Pettigrew Defends Warne Letter Overshadows Plain Talk Analysis
The Vermillion Plain Talk and Sioux City Journal clash over Maj. Warne’s apology to Col. Frost and Pettigrew. Plain Talk claims Warne’s original letter was false while Warne’s later explanation portrays it as the result of stress and misperception. Pettigrew’s use of the letter is cited as rightful but disputed by critics.
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Vermillion
S. D
Plain Talk
Thomas Ayres
South Dakota
Pettigrew
Maj. Warne
Senator Pettigrew
Sioux City Journal
Warne
Col. Frost
Army
Mai
Col
Frost
Congressman Gamble
Ayres
Stover Helps South Dakota Soldiers Secure Jobs
Lieut Col Stover gathers a list of returning South Dakota regiment members seeking work. He urges business owners to contact him at Watertown for information on the young men’s qualifications and suitable employment opportunities.
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Col. Stover
South Dakota
Stover
Watertown
Campaign roles and immigration figures in a crowded political page
Judge Bennett leads campaign planning as part of the union ticket while Chairman Kidd resists fusionists. Immigration data shows 246,545 immigrants landed at New York July 1898 to June 1899, with prior year's totals around 178,448 and 180,556. Minneapolis Journal highlights the North Dakota regiment and Captain Carter faces Leavenworth for a five year sentence.
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Judge Bennett
Union
Kidd
New York
Minneapolis Journal
North Dakota
Carter
Leavenworth
Kan
Fusion campaign vow of dignity sparks court biases
The piece notes Carter’s fine payment and a two year old conviction finally enforced. S H W Wright leads a fusion judicial campaign promising no mudslinging, urging Kidd of Ruralist to verify. Fusionists attack Supreme Court as pro railroad, while claim the court’s record favors public interest over corporations.
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S. H W. Wright
Kidd
Supreme Court
Thanking Chamberlains Remedy Makers Draw Praise
W. W. Mascingill of Beaumont Texas thanks manufacturers for Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy noting thousands of mothers whose children have been saved from dysentery and cholera infantum. The product is sold by L. O. Gale.
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Chamberlain
W. W. Macsingill
Beaumont
Texas
L. O. Gale
Mitchell Republican conventions set for October 12
Republican conventions will be held at the Mitchell court house on Thursday October 12 at 2 p m to nominate county commissioners for the first and fifth districts. Each ward in Mitchell will send six delegates. The secretary and chairman of the county central committee sign the notice.
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Court House
City of
Mitchell
City of Mitchell
H. L. Bras
C. W. Downey
State of
South Dakota
Davison
M. Kate Booth Boggs
Charles W. Boggs
S. D
Mitchell, S. D
Leander T. Eager
Gustaf G. Carlson
Frankland
Daniel Teneyck
Emsley
Johannes Dahl
Adam Doehring
E. Foster
Register
Daniel Lothian
A. K. Hitchcock
George B. Owen
Daylson
Barbara McConkey
George W. McConkey
Fay McConkey
Alice McConkey
Clara McConkey
Herbert McConkey
Henry McConkey
Grace McConkey
County of Divison
A. D
W. Abbey
M. L. Boss
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Ss. Li
Davison County
L. Branson
Kate B. Levey
Henry Swindler
E. Hironcock
Surprised Husband by Home Celebration
Mrs. Barber organized a secret welcome home party for her husband W. A. Barber at their home after his week at the post office. The room was filled with friends, providing surprise, entertainment, and refreshments that made the evening lively and enjoyable.
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W. A. Barber
Dr Kings New Life Pills Promote Health and Energy
Bismarck's iron nerve came from splendid health. indomitable will and energy depend on proper organs. To gain these qualities use Dr. King's New Life Pills to develop brain and body power. Only 25c at S. H. Scallin's drug store.
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Dr. King
S. H. Scallin
Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup Advertisement
An old advertisement promotes Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as a cure for consumption and colds. It claims a 24 hour cure if used early and that it heals the throat and lungs, with prices at 25 and 50 cents and signed by S. H. Soallin.
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Warner
S. H. Soallin
Free Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Offered in Church Ad
An advertisement claims Minister will provide Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup at no cost to those who cannot pay. It promises to stop coughing in church and to cure coughs and colds, signed L. O. Gale.
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L. O. Gale
Cure a Cold In One Day Warne's Tar Syrup Ad
A vintage remedy ad touts Warne's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough cure on earth priced at 25 and 50 cents with seller initials S, HH, Scallin.
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Warne
Scallin
Warner
S. H. Seallin
Beggar Cherry Cough Syrup Promised Cough Cure Ad
An old advertised remedy claims Beggar Cherry Cough Syrup will cure coughs and help a wife sleep. It promotes Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as a consumption cure and acid reducer, priced 25 and 50 cents.
After Dinner Pill Cured Indigestion by Baggs' Giants
An advertisement for Baggs' Little Giants touts an after dinner pill by L. O. Gale that claims to cure indigestion. The copy invites readers to take one pill after meals.
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L. O. Gale
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Praised by Kansas Reader
S B Keener of Hoisington Kansas reports long standing dyspepsia before using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He says it did him more good than anything and after eating he is now well. The ad uses digesting claim by L O Gale.
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S. B. Keener
Hoisington
Kas
L. O. Gale
Beggs' German Salve Promoted by L O Gale
An old advertisement urges readers to obtain Beggs' German Salve from L O Gale for teeter eczema itch salt rheum and related skin issues, warning to avoid substitutes and ensure the exact remedy.
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L. O. Gale
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mitchell Capital
Mitchell Printing CO
Props
W. Downey
Petras Rentesser
Dick Haney
Dighton Corson
Lawrence County
Howard G. Fuller
Faulk County
Echoes OF the Press
Porrar Dave Axp Cas
Boston
Dr. J. H. McLean Medicine Co
Will Barber
Bismarck
Eaceisa
Karl
C. Wells & CO
Leroy
N.Y. A
H. Scallin
Lara
Jewett Bros
Jewett Wholesalers
Sioux Falls
Colvin
First Street
Old Reliable McCormick
John Colvin
Hood
Fred Turner
Barre
H. O. Wheatley
Port Chester
N. Y
Foster Robe and Tanning Co
Fifth St
S. E. Minneapolis
Minn
M.W Harker
J. C. Harker
Harker Brothers
Fred Pason
J L. Hannett
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