Doland Editor Returns to Publish His Paper
The Mitchell Capital of Len WY notes Doty after two months with Watertown Journal returns to Doland to continue his own publication. The Chicago Tribune tallies Spain war casualties up to Aug 31 with 2,624 Army deaths and 1,569 wounded, praising Navy immunity and quoting President McKinley on mustering policies and peace negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len, Wy, Doty
Watertown Journal
Doland
Chicago Tribune
Spain
Porto Rico
Manilla
Cuba
Whch
McKinley
Philippines
Mr. McKinley
United States
Funny Grand Night With The Gay Matinee Girl
Manager Gale presented The Gay Matinee Girl under Edwin P. Hilton on Wednesday. Despite a small audience, the show drew enthusiastic applause and continuous laughter with Monroe and Hart and Hart and Mattie Vickers delivering strong title-role performances. Vickers impressed with a fresh bohemian style and a notable German monologue. Monroe and Hart impressed as a comedy team with specialty bits and a cake walk. Chas. Dean appeared as the coon character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Edwin P. Hilton
Monroe
Hart
Mattie Vickers
Miss Vickers
Chas. Dean
Coon
The Gay Matinee Girl Impresses at Local Show
J F Greene as the tramp and Miss Myrtle Franke as the would be soubrette earned praise. A high class program featured singing chorus and golo with eight autoharps. The company of 40, two brass bands, and a street parade drew a big crowd. Manager Gale plans Uncle Tom's Cabin on Oct 17 and hopes for Andrews Opera Co later in the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Greene
Myrtle Franke
Carl Hover
Gale
Stowe
Andrews Opera Co
Loucks Defends Reform Journal Against Gazette Slander
H L Loucks former sponsor of Gideons Band accuses the Gazette of slander and misrepresentation. He notes sending a corrective letter to the Gazette on Sept 12 and asks publication so Davison County citizens see the reform journal’s truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
H. L. Loucks
Loucks
Republican
Davison County
Altruria
Mitchell Letters and Local Political Controversy 1898
Editor Mitchell Gazette rebukes Gideon Band claim as false and notes South Dakota Farmers Alliance inquiry led by J. K. Johnson. Also lists uncalled letters at Mitchell post office ending Oct 3 1898 with instructions to call advertising and noting forward to the dead letter office if unclaimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Gazette
Gideons
Livingstone
C. W. MaCune
Peoples Party
Democratic Party
South Dakota
South Dakota Farmers Alliance
J. K. Johnson
H. L. Loucks
Astraria
Mitchell
Bacon
H. H. Gray
John Mulvey
Munson
Smith
W.C. Sprague
H. C. Sunston
M. J
True Tale of Granny and the Dakota Move
A grandmother recalls the hard times before moving west to Dakota with her family. They sought land and prosperity, crossing prairies in a prairie schooner after failed farming in Arkansas. The tale ends with a quiet promise of family resilience amid hardship.
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Granny
Arkansas
Dakota
West
Josle
Jist
Suffrage and temperance clash centered on strategy
Mrs Ida Crouch Hazlett argues in a letter to The Republican that suffrage campaigns must stand on the merits of the vote, not temperance issues. The dispute highlights divisions among South Dakota suffragists over methods and alliances as the movement heads toward the polls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Crouch-Hazlett
Mitchell
Hazlett
Republican
Vernon
South Dakota
Denver
Colo
Milwaukee excursion rates for society meetings announced
F. E. Clark lists Mitchell departures for multiple events with round trip fares. Inter State Grain Palace exposition at Aberdeen October 1 to 8, triennial Knight Templars conclave at Pittsburg October 7 to 10, and Sioux Falls carnival October 11 to 15 all at one fare. Omaha round trip to $8.90, valid seven days, and homeseekers tickets offered to usual territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Clark
Mitchell
Aberdeen
Knight Templars
Pittsburg
Sioux Falls
Omaha
Davison County Board Highlights Local School Concerns
The regular session records 516 pupils, up 20 from last year, with bids for painting the east side school postponed for more bids. A room in the old high school will host Loyal Legion meetings Mondays after school. Coal bids sought for about 40 tons hard coal and soft coal for the year. Double seats in Miss Conner's room prompt requests for single seating. no action taken. Suffrage speaker Ida Couch Hazlett schedules Davison county stops October 12 to 20 across multiple towns.
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Board of Education
E. B. van Alstine
W.H. Helwig
Jerome Wiltse
J. T. Smith
A. J. Kings
Jane D. Chambers
Clerk Wallace
Loyal Legion
Supt. Quigley
Wallace
Davison County
Ida Couch-Hazlett
Denver
Badger
Beulah
Emsley
Victor
Tobin
Ethan
Prosper
Perry
Little Pimples Turn to Cancer Promotion
An old notice describes cancer arising from blood taint and promotes 8S. 8. 8. as the sole cure. It cites R. F. Williams of Gillsburg Mississippi detailing a cancer that reappears after ten years and warns against medical reliance while claiming the remedy removes every scab and reaches deep into cancer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Williams
Gillsburg
Miss
Bargain Offer on Cloaks Furs and Undergarments
A historic advert touts low prices on cloaks furs and underwear and promises price matching from catalogs with freight savings and easy returns. It highlights items such as Krimmer and Seal Collarettes silklined muffs fleece lined union suits wool underwear and wool hose at deep discounts.
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L. Loucks
the Gazette
Mr. Loucks
H.C. Clark, P. M
Information Bureau
McCraska Clothing C
Mae Boss
Darlint
Joe
Josie
Granny Plum
Brewing Company of
Minneapolis
State Enforcement League
Mrs. Hazlett
Woonsocket
Woonsocket Times
Sioux Falls Brewing and Matting Company
J. D. Kelley
Brewing Company
Kelly
Milwaukee
The
S.s.sire
Swift’s
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta
Georgia
Supolio
Mitchel
C. E. Vermilyea
P. T. McGovern
Dry Goods and Shoe
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