Locating State Capital Seat for Least Inconvenience
The Mitchell Capital argues the best site for the state government is the town offering the shortest railway distance and lowest travel costs from Aberdeen. It compares Aberdeen to Pierre and Mitchell by North Western and Milwaukee routes, noting travel times and mileage to sway voters toward Mitchell as more accessible. It asserts local interests and road access influence the decision, while criticizing Pierre for delayed road construction and favoring Mitchell’s nearer location.
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Aberdeen Democrat
Aberdeen
Pierre
Mitchell
Milwaukee
North Western
Salem
la Pierre
Supreme Court
Brown County
Capital relocation debate stirs Sturgis Black Hills
The Sturgis community and Black Hills readers rally around moving the state capital from Pierre to Mitchell or another nearby site. The Record argues that shifting the capital could cut travel, improve rail prospects, and boost regional interests, challenging Pierre’s dominance and rail promises.
Pierre Opposes Hughes County Seat Move Toward Center
The piece argues Pierre should not demand a centrally located state capital while Hughes county seat Vierre lies far west of center. It suggests Canning could push to move the Hughes capital closer to the center, challenging Pierre’s stance and consistency.
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Pierre
Hughes County
Vierre
Canning
Bryan faces criticism in Bennett will case at New Haven
The Bennett will leaves $50 000 to Mr Bryan and his family prompting heirs to contest probate. Critics allege undue influence and telepathic sway before the elder Bennett died, while supporters note his prior admiration for Bryan. The dispute centers on Bryan seeking the sum amid public scrutiny of his influence.
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Mr. Bryan
Bennett
New Haven
Conn
Silver
Mr. Bennett
Bryan
Hus
New King Dan Pateh and Queen Lou Dillon Dominate Turf
Dan Pateh records 1 564 for a pacer and Lou Dillon hits 1 581 for a trotter as the sport reaches new heights. The trotting world proclaims Lou Dillon’s mile under two minutes as a historic milestone, eclipsing even Old Goldsmith Maid’s famed 2 15 mark.
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Dan Pateh
Lou Dillon
South Dakota Leads With Ideal Fall Weather
South Dakota enjoys near perfect autumn conditions with only a week of unsettled weather in early October. Two inches of Waterfall fell near month’s start, now no moisture is needed as farmers continue outdoor work without winter concerns. The state boasts fall weather rivaling any in the union and even outpacing them.
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South Dakota
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Postoffice October 1903
List of uncalled letters includes Aaron, Jack Blauser, C Clarke, Wm HH Fletcher, H c Ss Lewis Gray, Dr. Wina Hondeshe, Frank Johnson, Geo W Powell, Nettie Phillips, R Plunkett, Horace L Pauly, Steven Smith, Fred Voeht, CG B Monagham, A A Morgan, Harvey John. Call and say advertised. two weeks remain before forwarding to dead letter office. MW OL Bras PEM.
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Mitchell
Aaron
Jack Blauser
C. Clarke
HH. Fletcher
H. c
Lewis Gray
Wina Hondeshe
Frank Johnson
Geo. W. Powell
Nettie Phillips
R. Plunkett
Horace L. Pauly
Steven Smith
Fred Voeht
Pretty Chintz Bed Scheme For Daintily Dressed Rooms
A feature on using imported chintz to decorate bedrooms with matching drapery upholstery and bed coverings. It describes a Dresden pink and green palette, canopy and valance details, iron bed obscured by fabric, and a cylindrical bolster on papier mache or homemade bases.
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Dresden
Seeing to Things and the Fading Fortunes of Women
A Philadelphia Telegraph quote mocks the “seeing to things” mindset of businesswomen. It contrasts feminine habits of domestic caretaking with labor, fashion tinkering, and overanxious fixes for others, suggesting worry and self sacrifice harm personal health and nerves.
Banana Saute Instructions for Chafing Dish
The article describes making banana saute in a chafing dish. Peel and halve bananas, melt butter, cook until soft, turn carefully, drain, and dust with powdered sugar. Add lemon juice, serve immediately. For baking, loosen sections, cook until skins darken and pulp soft, roll from skins, dust with sugar and lemon juice, and serve with sunshine cake or lady fingers.
Nerves and Taste Drive Wardrobe Missteps by New York Girl
A New York girl notes her fashion mishaps stem from worry or fatigue. She recalls buying a pea green blouse during a headache and a grotesque coat after feeling upset. She says she could narrate stories about every ugly item in her wardrobe and avoids shopping on bad days.
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New York
Cnat
Plain Sewing Craft Recalled For Precision And Order
A discourse on the discipline of plain sewing emphasizes pains and precision in setting stitches the same distance apart to achieve a smooth regular look. It critiques old school methods that trained pupils to thread counts and lined hems, praising orderly, uniform seams.
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Taucht
Snagg
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Sturgis
Meade County
Black Hills
Missouri River
Hills
Philadelphia Telegraph
Preston &Hankett
LAW
Jersey
Leggins
C. A. Bower
Main Street
Mitchell, South Dakota
C. E. Vermilyer
C.E. Vermilyea
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