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Edding
Local slate features county ticket with names and offices
The article lists Aurora County candidates for state and county roles including D M Powell, R T Robinson, E J Johnston, Henry W Selb, Dr I Windle, B H Bennett, W Abbey, A J Whiting, C E Brown, D M Powell, M F Bloss, Asa Dodd, Geo Ledyard, Wm Ainslee, and J D Tyler. It notes anti prohibitionists in Grand Jerks county and remarks on Longevity claims, Carl Schurz politics, and Republican moves with Mallard and Jones nominations. It also mentions a Maine man dying at 109 attributed to not working and a call to remember Democrat support in the county and district.
Mass convention stirs Mix County voters about election day
The Chas Mix county News notes vigorous town enthusiasm after a mass convention. It urges Republicans in Mix County to act and predicts the people will be counted for election day as the party pushes for duty and turnout.
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Mix County
Brown
Senate Bill on Dakota split hangs in Senate
From Washington FP A Carle reports the Dakota statehood bill is stalled in the Senate. Hints arise that an election of Harrison could trigger an extra session next March to push the admission of South Dakota, a move praised by supporters as a key act.
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FP. A. Carle
Pioneer Press
Washington
Senate
Dakota
South Dakota
Harrison
Congress
South Dn
Arrison
Republicans urged to vote full ticket in Dakota election
The author denounces the opposition to the Republican slate and urges Davison County voters to back the entire ticket. It warns that any drop in Republican support would appease Democratic attacks and harm state prospects, urging Republicans to resist third party or mugwump pressures and unite for victory.
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People’s
Mitchell
People's
Davison County
Gifford
Dakota
Congress
Territorial
Republican Party
Greene and Powell canvass shape tight county race
As Greene builds popularity, he enjoys strong support and a assured majority. Powell begins his county canvass this week and gains farmer backing as motives of the opponent’s nomination become clearer, with Powell stressing party principles and agricultural interests over party lines.
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Greene
Powell
Campaign bets in Sioux Falls sharpen a high stakes clash
The Press and the Argus Leader clash over bets on Goddard winning Sioux Falls by 100 votes and whether he delivered a speech at a specified location. The exchange is pitched as a test of claims and rhetoric as the race heats up.
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Sioux Falls
Brother Goddard
Argus
Sullivan praised for straight record in usury vote
The Bismarck Tribune notes Sullivan, the sole lawyer in the last house with a straight record on the usury bill, voted against repealing the misdemeanor clause. It argues it would be improper for Beacon to exempt him and credits Sullivan as an influential last-house member who would serve his district well if elected to the council.
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Bismarck Tribune
Sullivan
Editor Burkholder Advocates Hat Worn by Indian to Sign
The Indian who wore our Cleveland hat to Washington will have to sign or return the hat. Sunset Cox defends his frank use on campaign mail by noting others do the same.
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Burkholder
The
Chamberlain Democrat
Cleveland
Washington
Cox
Frank
Minnesota Seeks True Representation in Congress
In a candid assessment, Minnesota voters aim to correct misrepresentation by three Democrats who have served two years, pledging to back candidates who reflect the state’s interests and values.
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Minnesota
Congress
Col Ordway's Dakota Claim Revisited by President
A Washington dispatch reports Col Ordway of Dakota calling on the president recently. The letter questions the colonel’s claim to Dakota residency, noting the honor may be greater than his actual ties.
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Washington
Col. Ordway
Dakota
Caution Urges Focus on True Issues Over Grievances
A call warns readers not to be swayed by inflated grievances or deceptive issues. Emphasis placed on evaluating facts and avoiding emotional manipulation in public discourse.
Indiana Democratic Slanders Reach Turbulent Force
W. E. Curtis of the Chicago News reports that Indiana Democrats publish absurd slanders against Gen. Harrison, provoking strong public reaction and mounting political tension.
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Indiana
Gen. Harrison
W. E. Curtis
Chicago News
Local Legislators Rally Behind Supportive Allies
The piece urges Mitchell and Davison counties to back their allies on the legislative ticket. It notes Sullivan’s friendship and his prior dedication to local interests during the last legislature to advocate their causes.
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Mitchell
Davison County
Sullivan
Dems Seek GOP Voters To Back Their Legislative Ticket
A quotation frames a blunt appeal to Republican voters asking them to “stick the knife into your own candidates” to help elect the Democratic legislative slate, noting Democrats lack sufficient strength to win on their own.
Political Fraud Fears in New York City and Brooklyn
East observers claim only gross frauds can stop the state’s Republican advance and warn Republican managers will make any fraud attempt a dangerous experiment.
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New York City
Brooklyn
County Republicans Unite Behind Full Ticket
A call to rally the entire Republican slate in the county and reject any split vote. Voters are urged not to be misled by opposition promises, which the speakers say cannot be fulfilled.
Governor Church urged to probe Yankton disaster causes
The writer hopes Gov. Church will, after civil service reforms in New York, launch a strict inquiry into the Yankton catastrophe that crushed several laborers and left families destitute on the eve of winter.
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Church
New York
Yankton
Cleveland treasurer Axworthy flees to Canada with half‑million shortage
Tom Axworthy, city of Cleveland democratic treasurer, has left for Canada leaving a suspected five hundred thousand shortage. He faces questions as Senator Payne and other Cleveland millionaires stand as bond?holders, but city officials claim no loss will occur.
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Tom Axworthy
Cleveland
Canada
Senator Payne
Axworthy
Dakota plea cited in Blaine Chicago speech
Blaine of Maine lauds Dakota in a Chicago speech as Democrats ignore the disfranchised voters while Dakotans are urged to vote for Democratic representatives and leaders.
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Blaine
Maine
Dakota
Chicago
Thurman
Ballot Alignments Tied To Republican Opposition
A local observer notes that the peoples ticket and the democratic legislative ticket depend on Republican votes to have any chance. The goal of both movements is to weaken the Republican organization in the county. Readers are invited to draw their own conclusions.
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Peoples
Democratic Legislative
Republicans face choice in county ticket clash
The debate over two county tickets continues with personal bias dictating views. The article notes that only Republican voters can propel a People's candidate to victory, and asserts Republicans cannot risk backing any single man’s vanity this year.
Gifford’s Honest Republicanism Highlighted In Local Debate
The piece praises Hon. C.8. Gifford for supporting Matthews, stating he campaigns arm in arm with him and acts to elect the gentleman. It contrasts this with critics from the north who favored his defeat, judging by their apparent inactivity at the Watertown convention.
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Bismac
Tuler
Gifford
Mathews
Watertown
Two County Tickets Compared in Nominating Conventions
The piece urges voters to compare the two county tickets on member fitness, nomination methods, and convention motives. It argues no Republican votes should stray, claiming the people's ticket needs Republican support for any chance of success.
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People's
Haan
County Democrats Play Across The Aisle In State Race
A local political column denounces Democratic managers for seeking to swap votes for GOP support in legislative contests led by Ryan and endorsed by Gov. Church. It likens the scheme to a poker game with a lost chicken and warns Republicans not to be fooled by the bluff.
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Ryan
Church
Darkey
Farmers urged to back straight Republican slate in county
The Davison county farmers are urged to support the straight Republican ticket from top to bottom. Endorsed delegates Crose and Conklin back a platform aligning with farmers and a legislative slate to protect agricultural interests and resist imported governors. Mitchell Republicans urged to vote firmly with farmers this year.
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Davison County
Crose
Conklin
Mitchell
Republican Party
Harrison Election Sparked Dakota Statehood Push
An Argus Leader editorial argues Harrison's victory would push Congress to admit both North and South Dakota as states. It claims a Senate-House majority could pass a bill in a special session, with Harrison likely to sign, leading to two new states within a year.
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Harrison
Congress
Senate
South Dakota
North Dakota
Dakota
Union
Republican county meetings rally support this week
Republican gatherings across the county report splendid results as speakers focus on live issues and audiences in every precinct listen attentively. Organizers urge continued effort in what is described as the straight republican year.
Democrats Seek Fraud Claims in New York Campaign
The article argues the central issue is whether Democrats can mobilize fraudulent ballots in New York City and Brooklyn to overcome the Republican statewide majority.
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East
New York City
Brooklyn
Bismarck Land Office Cuts Staff Doubles Work in Day
The Bismarck land office lost one clerk and its workload doubled in a single day. The move is attributed to the Democratic party in the interest of settlers in the Northwest.
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Bismarck
Democratic Party
Northwest
Land Office Notes Homestead Patents at Mitchell Dak
United States land office in Mitchell Dakota records recent homestead patents issued. Names include Anna Olsen DeWitt C Ames Devolve Richards Josh Palmer Charles B Clark Abraham Miller Chase Chandler Ednad Burdick Fred Neinrich James Abernethy Bertham Gudmundson John Pirsch Robt Bucknell John Wright Carl W Lindall Hiram Brooks.
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Anna Olsen
DeWitt C Ames
Devolve Richards
Josh Palmer
Charles B Clark
Abraham Miller
Chase Chandler
Ednad Burdick
Fred Neinrich
James Abernethy
Bertham Gudmundson
John Pirsch
Robt Bucknell
John Wright
Carl W Lindall
Hiram $ Brooks
Amputation Confirmed After Injury
Steven Dakota certifies that only one amputation was done on his arm the day of injury. He expresses satisfaction with Dr. Momsen’s treatment and notes he can dress his wound. Witnessed by Justice B S Waldro tt, in presence of the local official, dated October 22, 1888.
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Mitchell Berussican
B.S. Waldrott
Steven, Dak
Paper order details for W. A. Noyes in Rochester
An item specifying mailing instructions to W. A. Noyes at 149 Power's Block Rochester NY. It notes use of a stamp and full directions for sending a newspaper, in German French or English.
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W. A. Noyes
Power’s
Rochester
N. Y
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Promoted by Local Seller
How Can Parents let their children suffer with coughs and colds when Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup offers relief without equal. It is advertised as easily relieving lung fever or consumption and is for sale by S. H. Scallin.
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S. H. Scallin
Piles Relief Promised by Swayne’s Ointment
An advertisement touts Swayne’s Ointment for piles, claiming relief from itching and moisture, reduction of bleeding and ulcers, and potential tumor removal. The product is offered by mail or at druggists for 50 cents, from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
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Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
The Yield in Hanson
The Alexandria Herald notes harvest progress in Hanson with wheat averaging near fourteen bushels countywide, Vlax around nine bushels, and corn nearly as strong as last year aside from some soft corn. Hog and corn fed steer numbers are expected to rise.
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Alexandria Herald
Vlax
SwayYNE OINTMENT Promises Cure For Eczema and Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts SwayYNE OINTMENT as a simple external cure for eczema tetter salt rheum ringworm piles itch sores pimples and all scaly itchy eruptions with no internal medicine required and only a trifling cost.
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Swayyne
Local Option Lecture Set At Jackson School House
Perry Township announces a lecture on Local Option by Rev. A A Brown at the Jackson school house Friday evening November 2 at 7 30 replacing the Sunday afternoon schedule. Everyone is invited to attend. COMMITTEE.
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Perry Township
A. A. Brown
Jackson School
Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement urges immediate relief from persistent coughing with Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup. The saver claims a genuine cure and guarantees results, with S. H. Scallin as the seller.
Fur Coats Sell Well on a Mild Saturday
Fosdick the clothier logged 225 dollars in fur coat sales on Saturday, including a 125 dollar mink coat trimmed with otter. The buyer was a popular railroad conductor who plans to wear it when the blizzard begins.
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Fosdick
Bliz
Electric Bitters Proclaimed Best Remedy by Druggists
The testimony from W D Sult of Bippus Ind and Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio endorses Electric Bitters as the best medicine for liver kidney and blood ailments. A customer reports a ten year rheumatism cure after six bottles. Scallin's drug store sells the remedy for fifty cents a bottle.
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W.D. Sult
Bippus
Ind
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
Scallin’s
The Local Option Law in Dakota Analyzed
The article argues the local option law in Dakota has largely failed after a year of trial. Prohibitionists and saloon interests alike distrust the measure, with supporters noting the compromise nature and careless framing have left its impact unclear.
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Prinee Press
Dakota
Trustee Quigley in Yankton for full hospital disaster inquiry
Parker trustee Quigley announced his stay in Yankton to aid a coroner’s jury in investigating the hospital disaster and wall failure at the insane asylum. Gale of the hospital board was in Centerville and may have encountered Quigley on his route to Yankton.
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Yankton Press
Quigley
Parker
Insane Hospital Board
Dakotaian
Gale
The
Insane Hospital
Ile
Northwestern
Centerville
Hospital
Yankton
Williams Australian herb pills advertisement
A traditional advert promises women can improve skin tone and vitality with Williams Australian herb pills. It claims to brighten eyes and remove languor, urging purchase at K. E. Gale's for 28 cents.
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K. E. Gale's
Davison County Sealed Proposals For Board And Care
Sealed proposals for board and care of the poor of Davison county will be received by the auditor up to 12 m. Monday, November 5th, 1888. The right is reserved to reject any and all bids. By order of the county board R. T. Robinson, Oct. 10, 1888. Auditor.
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Davison County
R. T. Robinson
For Rent Spencer House Opens in Mitchell Dakota
For Rent. The Spencer house at Spencer D T has been put in first class order. It is the only hotel in the place and offers an excellent opening for the right man. Enquire of Rhoades Mitchell D T.
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Spencer
Spencer, D. T
Rhoades, Mitchell, D. T
Public Auction Notice at Moyer Farm Near Mitchell
An auction is set for November 2, 1888 at Frank Moyer’s four miles south of Mitchell. The sale will include twenty high grade mares and colts, forty head of cattle, farm machinery, and household goods.
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Frank Moyer
Mitchell
Estray Heifer Sought for Recovery Reward
One yearling red heifer with a slit in the right ear is missing. Rewards offered for information leading to its recovery. Contact LL McCurpy with tips or sightings.
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Estray
Ll, McCurpy
Woman's Discovery Cures Consumption with King's New Discovery
A Shelby, North Carolina firm reports a county woman named Mrs Luther Lutz cured after seven years of illness and three months of incessant coughing. The testimonial praises Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption in a single bottle and claims a miraculous sleep and recovery. The ad invites a free trial from W Hamrick & Co.
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Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N. C
Scallin’s
For Sale Horse and Patent Cures from S H Scallin
Classified item notes a sound horse for sale by S H Scallin and a series of patent medicines including Shilohs Vitalizer Shilohs Cure and Hackmetack perfume with guaranteed remedies and pricing dominating the ad. The fragmentary text centers on selling a horse and promoting medicines for dyspepsia liver complaints coughing and general cures.
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Shiloh
S. H. Scallin
Begg's Blood Purifier Marketed As Best Blood Remedy
A buyer's note praises Begg's Blood Purifier as unmatched for blood purification and claims a money back guarantee if it fails. It notes sales by S. H. Scallin and attacks cheap nostrums from cheap John houses as inferior and profit driven.
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Begg
S. H. Scallin
Advice to Mothers by Winslow's Soothing Syrup
A nurse physician in the United States prescribes Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething. Used for forty years with millions of mothers, it relieves pain and claims to cure dysentery diarrhea griping and wind colic. Priced 26 cents per bottle.
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United States
Dr. Price
Lice Baking Powder CO
New York
Chicago
ST. Louis
McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm Promoted for Coughs
Advertises Dr. J. H. McLean's products claiming to cure headaches from indigestion and despondency. Promotes Tar Wine Lung Balm for coughs throat and lung diseases and Strengthening Cordial as a blood purifier. Priced at $1.00 per bottle.
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J. H
J. H. McLean
Consumption Cure Recipe Offered Free by Retired Doctor
An elderly physician selling no product but sharing a vegetable remedy formula claims it can quickly cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and all lung diseases as well as nervous debility and nervous complaints. He vows to mail the recipe free to all who request it based on a missionary’s hand written notes and his own extensive trials.
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East India
Dr J H McLean and Chamberlain remedies advertised in local shop
A long list of medicinal ads promotes Dr J H McLean’s Volcanic Oil Liniment Strengthening Eye Salve Liver and Kidney Balm and Cordial, Hall’s Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer and Tar Wine Lung Balm with prices. Also Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy praised by merchants W D Muller and R McLeod. Beggs’ Diarma Balsam offered as summer relief. Local druggists S H Scallin and others endorse.
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Hall
J. II. McLean
J. H. McLean
J. N. McLean
W.D. Muller
Blair
Neb
Chamberlain
R. McLeod
Hemmingford
S. 11
Scallin
S. H. Scallin
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House OF Repre
George A. Mathews
Lookings County
Council
H. Sullivan
Aurora County
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J. M. Qreene
Brule County
Deeda
James E. Wells
D. Prescott
Sherry Dwight
Mt. Vernon
J. L. Hannett
Perry
E. 3. Johnston
Henry W. Selb
Dr.i. Windle
B.H. Bennett
W. Abbey
A.J. Whiting
Rome
C. E. Brown
Bleadon
M. F. Bloss
Asa Dodd
Geo
E. Ledyard
Badger
WM. Ainslee
Baker
J. D. Tyler
Grand Jerks County
Budge
Robert Dollard
Scotland
J. G Jones
Chas. Mix County
House
Carl Schurz
Republican National Committee
People’s Movement
Lear
Argus-Leader
Land Office Notes
United States Land Office
Mitchell, Dak
Mark
Hanson
Royan Bakid
Vowprin Co
Wall St
N.Y
J. 11. MclLean
J.T. McLean
Presbyterian Church
Said
Pory
Irline
Davison
Jin
Victor S. Estey
Jenne Estey
Jenmie Estey
D.T
J. N. Crow
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