Mitchell Territorial Fair Shines Despite Weather
Mitchell hosted the territorial fair with bright weather drawing large crowds. Exhibits from Clay Turner and other counties showcased cattle, horses, fruit, grain, and arts while premiums totaled 13 dollars. Officials praised the fair’s success and Mitchell’s systems, rail links, and local management for a strong showing and future promise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Dakota
Jetalus
Clay
Turner
Hyde
Hughes
Sparner
Jeruuld
Brule
Charles Yix
Paulk
Spink
Davison
Tie
Nncommon
North Dakota
Jones
Pakota
Silas Kidder
Clay County
Friends of division urged to mobilize three weeks ahead
The call urges supporters to campaign vigorously over the next three weeks to achieve a large vote and a sweeping majority. The aim is a decisive result strong enough to influence even a Democratic congressman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Division
Do Not Swear, Editor Advises In Printing Craft
In a note from the Flandreau Herald the editor urges restraint on swearing, noting its usefulness only in proofing and preparing forms for press. The piece cautions it is a disgusting habit outside of the printing office and should be avoided in newspaper work.
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Flandreau Herald
Dakota's Quest to Join Union Highlighted by Merit
The Daily Press notes Dakota faces hurdles to union entry but stresses the territory can host fairs and exhibit superior stock, cereals, and vegetables compared to many states that oppose. It asserts merit ultimately prevails, even if progress is slow.
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Daily Press
Dakota
Merit
Ambitious But Lame in Territorial Fair Bid
Huron leads the field for the 1888 territorial fair on grounds of accessibility. Mitchell has shown rival accessibility and will challenge, with other Dakota cities entering the free to all contest for recognition. Yankton plans a strong bid for next year as three railroads converge, with two more promised before the next fair.
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Press & Dakotaian
Huron
Mitchell
Dakota
Yankton
Vote bought by dinner and drinks in Florida politics
A Florida tale recalls 1840s barbecue rewards for votes and later drinking bribes. It notes such inducements persist, with reform advocates now proposing sand witches and coffee to sway voters. The piece warns a voter swayed by incentives may lose the right to vote.
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Yankton Telegraph
Florida
Harrison
Tuppecanoe
Tyler
Rail surveyors return to Charles Mix County tracks
The Duluth and Watertown surveyors reappeared near Duval and Wheeler to lay out the route for a proposed line. A fresh crew is at work in the hills, with grade stakes likely to be driven as the path to Wheeler is chosen. Postmaster at Wheeler distributes mail to the engineers. Newman Reynolds sold land to the company for 2000 dollars, with townsite prospects tied to this quarter.
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Charles Mix County
Duluth
Watertown
Duval's
Wheeler
Newman Reynolds
Parker letters defend penny liner quip in Dakota press
Judge Palmer responds to critics of his "lynch law" article, explaining the quotation about a backwoods penny liner was a borrowed simile from the east and not a slur on Dakota journalists. He says no such backwoods or penny-a-liner exists in Dakota and defends his aim to contrast professional standards.
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Parker
St. Louis
Lynch Law
Medicine
Far East
Dakota
Knights of the Quill
G.S. Palmer
Capital Special Premium Offer Promises Broad Reader Gift
The Capital announces a year end offer open to all subscribers and readers to receive the book Our Family Physician as a premium for subscribing or renewing. It explains generous terms, urges old subscribers to recruit one new name, and compares circulation growth to farming and merchandising investments.
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Dakota
Mirenecn, Proxving Co
Track laying proceeds at mile a day toward Sturgis
Black Hills Journal reports rapid progress as track work advances at about a mile daily. The only northbound train from Rapid City serves supply needs with water coal and building material. Murray brothers relocate to Sturgis to direct operations, with track expected to reach Sturgis in about two weeks.
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Black Hills Journal
Rapid City
Murry Brothers
Sturgis
The Late John B Finch Dies Suddenly in Omaha
The late John B Finch formerly a Nebraska prohibition agitator and lieutenant to ex Gov St John in the 1884 national campaign dies suddenly by telegraph. He was a young man with a robust build and temperate habits, and his death surprises those who knew him. Finch played a role in Blaine's defeat.
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Omaha
John B. Finch
Nebraska
St. John
Inch
James G. Blaine
Secret negotiations and Finch as a Democratic decoy
The text alleges St John led talks with the Democrats through Finch, who served as a paid decoy. Finch’s involvement reportedly aimed to mislead anti prohibition factions ahead of 1888. Pinch, a Democrat with prohibition ties, is described as influential and will be missed by Democratic leaders and St John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Finch
Pinch
Aberdeen to Bismarck Line Advances and Right of Way
Aberdeen hosts the Aberdeen, Bismarck and Northwestern road nearing season completion with grade nearly finished inside Aberdeen city limits. They secured a 66 foot right of way north of Milwaukee tracks and purchased lands east of the Milwaukee north line and Hastings and Dakota tracks. Rail shortages delay this season but rails will be arranged to start spring work. Extension toward Watertown and southeast next year is anticipated as officials promise. Office remains open until December first. spending in the summer reached about $300,000.
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Aberdeen News
Aberdeen, Bismarck
Milwaukee Road
Hastings & Dakota
Corps of Engineers
Watertown
Letcher Blade Rebukes Woonsocket Times Over Delegates Rise
The Letcher Blade questions Woonsocket Times for promoting candidates for congress deemed unreliable on division. The editorial condemns efforts that would derail years of work to advance the cause and warns against sacrificing progress for personal gain.
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Lamoure
Letcher Blade
Woonsocket Times
Burleigh County Vote Blocked By Timed Adjournment
The article reports that commissioners planned to appoint precincts and judges for a division vote but Edgerly adjourned the meeting sine die causing a delay. It argues the county auditor holds the duty to call the election and that precincts can be set later. The move is portrayed as an attempt to thwart the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleigh County
Edgerly
Governor Pierce Succession News At Grand Forks University
Prof Homer Sprague has accepted the presidency of the Grand Forks university succeeding Governor Pierce in public mind. Sprague, an educator of note, led rhetoric and English at Cornell, later heading Mills College California and Girls High School Boston, praised as an orator and reformer for Dakota.
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Bismarck Tribune
Pierce
Homer
Sprague
Grand Forks University
Northwest
Dakota
Northrup
State University of Minnesota
Andrew D. White
Cornell University
Cornell
Brooklyn
Mills University
California
Girls’ High School
Boston
Ile
Without a Paralle Dakota’s electoral neglect noted
Aberdeen News asserts Dakota has one per cent of U S population yet holds no representation in the electoral college or Congress. It points to four votes allotted in each body by population but remains unrepresented, calling the situation an unparalleled injustice.
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Aberdeen News
Dakota
United States
National Congress
Hood
Mitchell Fair Prompts Universal Satisfaction Across Territory
Watertown Courier notes the Mitchell fair was the most successful in the territory with broad approval from Mitchell and south Dakota residents. Aberdeen Republican praises president C A Bliss for a grand exhibit surpassing any southern territory display. Clay county exhibit earns high honor. Congressman Allen delivered a strong address, Gov. Church spoke notably, Mayor Mentzer led cheers. Crowd estimated at 10,000 with Aberdeen band receiving praise.
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Clarles Mix
Mitchell
Dakota
Watertown
South Dakota
Aberdeen
C. A. Bliss
Clay County
Allen
Church
Mentzer
Summer hotel employes and their autumn fate
A New York Evening Sun feature examines what happens to summer hotel clerks stewards and stewards as the season ends. It details paths into banking brokerage offices dry goods stores city hotels winter resorts and even theatre companionship and wine promotion roles.
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Long Beach
Delmonico's
Epicures
New York Evening Sun
Montrose man named vice president by territorial board
The territorial board of Agriculture elected A. O. Johnson of Montrose as vice president in Mitchell. Johnson serves as secretary of the McCook County Agricultural Society, described as an excellent choice for the district post.
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Salem Pioneer Register
Territrial Board of Agriculture
A. O. Johnson
Montrose
Mitchell
Johnson
McCook County Agricultural Society
Kimball Index Riot Echoes in Woonsocket Town Ball Game
A distorted cry from Kimball Index mocks Woonsocket baseball, demanding a barrel and bung as the town team seeks to crawl into hiding after recent missteps. The local club, already mocked in Sanborn County, tilts toward oblivion following the Plank Intons controversy and a $150 backdown with the Mitchells.
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Kimball Index
Woonsocket
Plankintons
Mitchells
Sanborn County
Territory Pays Mr Boynton For Travel Expenses
The Woonsocket News questions the payment of 2000 dollars annually to Mr Boynton plus traveling expenses. It criticizes potential fare avoidance and possible fraud, urging an explanation and resignation if charges to the territory continue, and promises to seek comment from Auditor Ward.
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Woonsocket News
Boynton
Ward
Trustees Learn of Extended Hospital Probe to November
The three Yankton trustees of the insane hospital were informed that Public Examiner Harris's investigation is extended to November 2, with the governor’s suspension also extended for the same period. A further extension of the examination is likely when November arrives. Vouchers for maintenance are sent to the auditor, who declines to pay, prompting the speaker to condemn Auditor Ward as folly liable on his bond.
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Yankton
Insane Hospital
Harris
Ward
Jamestown Asylum Controversy and Alleged Funds
The Rockford New Era questions Dr Archibald heading a second Yankton asylum probe, warning public confidence in him as an official could suffer. It notes the North Dakota asylum should not brand itself as flawless while commenting on sister institutions. Rumor cites a $5,000 payment to Jamestown contractors linked to foundation work for two small buildings.
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Rockford
Jamestown
Blood Based Button Factory Drives Curious Industry
Bridgeport near Chicago hosts a large factory employing about 100 people where waste animal blood is dried into sheets and processed into buttons and other goods. Hirsch introduced the business in the country, facing early losses but later success. Blood sheets, used for dye setting and accessories, are produced from 8000 to 10000 gallons daily, with varied color from processing.
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Bridgeport
Chicago
Hirsch
England
Philadelphia Bulletin
Sulphur fumigation advised for diphtheria cases in homes
A Cor. American Medical Journal piece recommends burning a small pinch of sulphur on a hot stove or coals to fumigate rooms infected with diphtheria. The fumes permeate crevices and reduce spread, with doors and windows left open briefly if fumes are too strong. It notes other disinfectants exist but sulphur is practical and effective for houses and neighboring homes. Also a railroad sign cost comparison shows "Danger" signs more effective than "Look out for the locomotive" at 600 extra per 1000 signs.
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American Medical Journal
Price Baking Powder claims Superior quality and safety
Its superior excellence proven in millions of homes for more than a quarter of a century. Used by the United States government. Endorsed by heads of great universities as the AtroAge are purest and most healthful. Dr Price's the only Baking Powder that does not contain ammonia, lime or alum. Sold only in cans. Price Baking Powder Co. New York Chicago St. Louis.
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United States
Railway Schedule Listing for Mitchell to St Paul
The Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha Railway shows daily trains with passenger departures at 8 10 am and 7 30 pm and freight at 1 00 am and 4 00 am A through sleeping car runs from Mitchell to St Paul each day of the week.
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Chicago
Trains Depart East Passenger Schedule Fragments
Fragmented timetable lists varied passenger and freight departures by region and day. Entries show times such as 11 45 AM 11 00 PM daily and Sundays exceptions, with several lines noting North South routes and Monday or Sunday restrictions.
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Passenge
Passsenger
Comprehensive North Dakota State Officials and Local Bodies List
A detailed roster lists state executive officers including Governor Louis K. Church and Secretary M. L. McCormack, along with judiciary, railroad, county, city, and school officers. It names commissioners, clerks, sheriffs, assessors, and ward boards, plus numerous fraternal lodges and churches in North Dakota and South Dakota regions with meeting times and officers.
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Congress
O. S. Gifford
Louis K. Church
M. L. McCormack
James W. Raymond
James A. Ward
Maris Taylor
Sup’t Public Instruction
Eugene A. Dye
U.S. District Cressad &. Carland
United States Marshal
Dan Maratta
L. F. Sempleton
Com. of Immigration
P. JF. McClure
Tyler
North Dakota
Chas
Harris
South Dakota
Col
N.N. Tyner
O. . King
Territorial
Dr. Alloway
Grand Forks
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The
Free Press
Republican
Enterprise
Douglas County
Redfield
Dell Rapids
Territory
Jeranld
Ule
Metre Pree
Luton
Bismarck
Mr. Boynton
Jamestown Asylum
Peprice’s
General Directory
Territorial Officers
Bartlett Tripp
Ase
Cate
Palmer
J. K. Smith
Keister
K.J. Robinson
J. D. Prescot
John McBride
J. N. Crow
O. O. Stanchlel
John ‘Tatnan, Sr
Coroher H.O Bras
Schouls A L. Hinnett
J. Bennett
RC Minutecioners
A. Platner
W. W. Gardner
John Cook
E. C. Slulmsberr
M. M. McDonald
J. F. Mentzer
K. W
Geo. Hunter
W. G. Davisol
Mons Distudt
J. E. Gilbert
F. D. Gillespie
Board OF Education
M. Keith
M Wallace
J. E. Wells
James 8. Foster
K. W. Wy Becloaks
Geo. Anderson
Kk. F. Dundas, J. Windle
E. Kratz
Chanka Lodge
Meeks
Jerome Wiltze
N. G
E.B. van Alstine
Odu
MaAdanis
U. P
H. J. Bingham
Kesurgum Lodge
A. BF
A. M
Masonic Hall
Io. A. Johnson
W. M
L. Q. Hardesty
Ransom West
G. A. R. Mitchell
W. B. Jacobs
Com
E. A. Durley
Adj
Ferguson Lodge
L. F
Odd Fellows’ Hall
W.S. Crandall
Wim. McAvinney
BE. B. Bracy
H.I
T. W. D. Orswell
Dimascus Lodge
K. of P
ST. Mary's Church
Sco
John H. Babcock
Dustorsavisco
T. C. McFarnandy Bator
C. B
J. Win
Bibles School
Feeee
Rey A. A. Brown
Church of the “Holy Family
George Sheehan
Astor
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