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Seeale el
Tuv
Edding
Carlisle Reelected to Congress Amid Political Turmoil
The article notes Hon. John G. Carlisle's reelection to Congress for the seventh term as campaign activity heats up. It mentions broad political motion, including speeches by Anna Dickinson and Roger Q Mills in Indiana and renominations in Aberdeen and Sanborn districts for state offices.
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John G. Carlisle
Congress
Indiana
Anna Dickinson
Roger Q. Mills
Hoosier State
Postmaster General Steven Son Cancels South Dakota Events
Steven Son, newly appointed postmaster general, must cancel his planned appearance opening the corn palace and delivering an address at the South Dakota fair to focus on civil service reform work in Illinois. The piece notes Indian opposition to reservation openings and a House resolution of inquiry. Gorham relocates to the Democratic camp after a long unsettled period since 1580.
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Stevenson
South Dakota
Illinois
House of Representatives
George
Sherman accuses Democrats over tariff bill delays
In a Friday discussion on the senate tariff bill Senator Sherman said Democrats cannot arraign Republicans for delay. He noted Democrats held the House for fourteen of sixteen years and never passed a tariff bill, now crafting a crude bill to destroy American industries while complaining about a sixty day preparation period for a complete tariff revision.
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Sherman
House of Representatives
Mitchell Protest Against Local Option Saloons
The Republican disputes saloon advocates claims that local option harms Mitchell. It cites business investments and growth evidence, noting figures, investors, and capital flows in the city and surrounding districts to argue the city remains prosperous despite prohibition.
Open saloon policy dominates Dakota politics says party
The Republican party insists Mitchell can deliver a promised future with or without saloons and argues saloon absence has not harmed Dakota's prosperity. It claims public sentiment opposes open saloons and vows a prohibitory statute by the next territorial legislature to settle the issue in state politics.
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the Republican
Mitchell
George
Johnston
Missouri
J.N. Brokaw
N. Grant
Woonsocket
John Quirk
G. Champeny
South Dakota
Dr. Warne
Wisconsin
Orange & Co
Minnesota
Ixerr
Michigan
Davison County
Yankton
Bismarck
Territorial
Jamestown
Chamberlain
Kimball
Dakota
Nebraska
Iowa
Kansas
West
Argus Leader Critiques Gov Church Notarial Fee Controversy
Sioux Falls Press reports an attempt to defend Gov Church over his taking four dollars from notarial commissions. The Argus Leader concedes the bill divided fees between offices, but calls the extra for the governor an unnecessary tax and warns of autocratic power and patronage risks in Dakota under Church's administration.
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Argus
Frank Aikens
Sioux Falls
Church
Frank R. Aikens
Aikens
Ile
McCormack
Governor Church
Govchurch
Dakota
Pierce
Paul
Argus-Leader
Louis K.church
Harden speech bans whisky and tobacco at home
In a Bismarck speech Prof Harden claimed his house bans whisky and tobacco. The next day he rode the Northern Pacific smoking car to the East and enjoyed a fragrant Havana, noting he is not allowed to smoke at home.
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Bismarck
Harden
Pembina Parties Endorse Prohibition Unite for Convention
Pembina County Republican and Democratic license members endorse prohibition and plan a joint convention to decide a unified course of action. The two parties agree on a shared stance and coordinated effort.
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Pembina County
Argus-Leader Defends Postal Department Amid Criticism
The Argus-Leader, normally partisan, unexpectedly extols the current postal department administration, adopting a protective stance despite prevailing criticisms.
Editor Crose Returns to Post in Dakota Ruralist
Editor Crose of the Dakota Rural ist returns to his post and clarifies the paper’s stance regarding Mathews and Ilarden.
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Crose
Dakota Ruralist
Farmers’ Alliance
Mathews
Ilarden
Governor's delegate candidate faces pointed speech up north
In a northbound speech Gov. Church’s preferred delegate candidate scored his railroad commissioners and drew sharp dismissals, with observers calling it a weak bid that will not fool anyone.
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Gov. Church
Tariff Issue Triggers GOP Shifts Across States
The Republican National Committee received advices from all states except Florida Mississippi and Texas of wholesale changes by democratic voters to the Republican ranks due to the tariff issue.
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Republican National Committee
Union
Florida
Mississippi
Texas
Cleveland Shifts Focus to Eastern States
Cleveland's managers after surveying the western states conclude it is futile to carry them and will concentrate efforts in the east. The western Republican is of the right sort and there are many of him.
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Cleveland
East
President Cleveland Receives Mixed Praise in East and Midwest
The president notes a warm G A R reception at Columbus alongside Maine and Vermont responses and Harper's Weekly praise for his civil service sincerity, all fitting in a single positive ledger of public opinion.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Maine
Vermont
Harper’s Weekly
Civil service reform in Dakota attacked by church power
An article clipped from the Chicago News highlights a scheme to tighten church influence in Dakota under the guise of civil service reform. Harden claims the move targets farmers and other vulnerable groups, including the deaf, as part of a broader control effort in the territory.
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Dakota
Chicago News
Harden
Receiver Appoints for Insurance Company of Dakota Sioux Falls
The Insurance Company of Dakota at Sioux Falls has been placed in receivership amid insolvency. Creditors suffer, while public and Dakota straight-business firms express relief. Nominal assets approximate nominal liabilities by about $90,000. Grand Forks faces heavy gambling device activity during the North Dakota fair, with visitors at risk of robbery. City officials are unlikely to allow such operators next week. limited revenue cannot offset the dis grace of their schemes.
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Insurance Company of
Dakota
Sioux Falls
Grand Forks
South Dakota Republicans rally for fourth delegate nominee
The Aberdeen campaign gains notice in the St. Paul Globe as disaffected South Dakota Republicans push a convention of citizens and farmers to nominate a fourth delegate. The piece suggests opposition to church-backed plans and asserts George A. Mathews will attract full Republican support in South Dakota.
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Aberdeen
St. Paul
South Dakota
George A. Mathews
Gov Church’s stance on repealing usury penalty clause
The piece questions Gov Church and his supporter’s votes on the repeal of the usury penalty clause. It notes the governor approved the measure and asks the governor’s delegate candidate to explain why his patron did not veto the reform.
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Gov. Church
Railroads Tout Dakota Fairs Push for Growth
The railroads defend high passenger and freight rates linked to two territorial fairs as a strategic move to build good will and boost Dakota development. They claim no state fair has been so favored and Sioux City’s corn palace adds visitor incentives, arguing profits will materialize later for the region.
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Dakota
West
Sioux City
Dakota Democrats Target Legislative Tickets in St Paul Confab
Gov. Church led a Sunday conference in St Paul with O Kemp of Watertown D S Glidden of Sioux Falls J E Carpenter of Woonsocket W W Miller of Walhalla F R Fulton of Grand Forks and Col W R Steele of Deadwood to align administration plans for Democrats. A participant stated the Farmers Alliance in Dakota commands 28000 votes and pledging 15000 to Harden would swing the territory Democratic.
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Gov. Church
St. Paul
Watertown
D.5. Glidden
Sioux Falls
J. E. Carpenter
Woonsocket
W. W. Miller
Walhalla
F. R. Fulton
Grand Forks
Col. W. R. Steele
Deadwood
Harden
Farmers’ Alliance of Dakota
Tlarden
Capital commission dispute and saloon-keepers' sentences
The Argus-Leader accuses Mathews of unproven capital vote manipulation while noting his opposition to locating the capital at Bismarck and support for Huron. The piece blames Church democracy tactics for endorsements seeking legislative gains. Two Elk Point saloon-keepers received three years and four months in the Sioux Falls penitentiary for liquor-law violations.
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Argus-Leader
Mathews
Capital Commission Record
Wheelock
Bismarck
Huron
Capital Commission
Church Democracy of
Dakota
Itarden
Elk Point
Carland
Sioux Falls
Democrats hopeful as GOP splits in Cass Burleigh seen
Democrats view Republican divisions in Cass and Burleigh counties as favorable for their legislative prospects, hoping to capitalize on the rifts to sway outcomes.
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Cass
Burleigh
Da kota appoints L W Crofoot to bench
A new member joins the Dakota bench as L W Crofoot of Huron is named to the position. Crofoot is described as a young attorney stepping into the judgeship with backing from the governor.
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Guv. Church
Dakota
L. W. Crofoot
Huron
Dakota Ruralist staffendorses neither candidate in delegate race
The editorial clarifies that the Ruralist praised both Mathews and Harden, stating no official alliance endorsement exists. It urges farmers to study records, stresses independence from party lines, and asserts both candidates are “good men” with platforms likely to yield favorable legislation.
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Dakota
Democracy
Harden
Mathews
Alliance
CENT A MILE FAIR TRAINS ON OMAHA LINE
The Omaha Special Schedule lists three daily trains during the South Dakota fair. No. 19 departs Luverne at 5 34 pm with stops at Sioux Falls and Salem to Mitchell by 10 20 pm. No. 21 leaves Sioux Falls at 6 30 am and reaches Mitchell at 12 00 noon. A special leaves Luverne at 6 45 am reaching Mitchell at 11 20 am. return runs add 5 20 am, 2 00 pm, and 6 50 pm. Week-long fare is one cent per mile between Mitchell and Dakota points on the Northwestern line. Connections at Salem with Hawarden and Oakes divisions.
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Omaha
South Dakota
Luverne
Minnesota
Sioux Falls
Salem
Mitchell
Dakota Points
Hawarden and Oakes
Republican Caucus for Mitchell Precinct to Meet at Court House
The republican caucus for Mitchell precinct on the east side will be held at the court house in Mitchell Davison county Dakota on Saturday evening September 29 at 7 30 o clock p m The manner of conducting business for selecting delegates to the county convention on October 2 1888 shall be determined by duly qualified republican voters present who reside in the precinct Gro A SILSBY GEO G Cownitck Precinct Com O O STANCHFIELD
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Davison County
Dakoota
Mitchell
Said
Register of Deeds
East Side
Court House
Dakota
Gro. A
Silsby
Geo. G. Cownitck
Com
O. O. Stanchfield
West Side
Ayison County
F. H. Winsor
Mons E. Distad
Mary Distad
Fidelity Loan & Trust Co
Dakota Territory
Davison
Sioux Falls Dakota Territory
Tuk Fiipelity Loan & Treat Co
Harry Lacy
Sioux Falls Oak
Precinct Meeting at Engine House in Mitchell
The West Side precinct will hold a meeting at the Engine House in Mitchell on September 28 at 7 30 p m. F H Winsor serves as precinct chairman and leads the session on local civic business.
Nature's Own True Laxative Claim and Manufacturer
It describes a laxative touted as easy to take and effective for cleansing the system, biliousness, headaches, colds, fevers, habitual constipation, indigestion, and piles. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company of San Francisco and sold by S. H. Scallin.
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California Fig Syrup Company
San Francisco
Cal
S. H. Scallin
Swayne's Ointment Claims Cure For Skin Ailments
An advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment as a simple external remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ringworm piles itch sores pimples and all scaly itchy eruptions. It promises cure without internal medicine and notes the product is potent effective and inexpensive.
Champeny Bros Grand Dry Goods Display At Fair Week
Next week marks fair week with Champeny Bros offering the grandest display. Entry costs nothing and railroads provide 80 excursion tickets for one cent per mile. Follow the crowd to Champeny Bros palace dry goods store at Third and Main street.
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Champeny Bros
Champeny Bros. Palace Dry Goods
Third
Main Street
Piles Treated by SWAYNE'S OINTMENT Claim
Advertisement claims SWAYNE'S OINTMENT relieves moist itching and stinging of piles, prevents tumors from forming, stops itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and removes tumors in most cases. Sold by druggists or mail for 50 cents. Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
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Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
United States
Dr. Price
Price Baking Powder CO
New York
Sit
Louis
Snow Liniment and Various Elixirs Advertised in Spencer Notice
An 1888 Spencer Dakota notice lists Ballard's snow liniment claimed to cure rheumatism and pain and promotes Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as best for bowel complaints. It also touts J H McLean eye salve kidney balm tar wine lung balm Little Liver and Kidney pills and notes C Rhoades as contact in Mitchell Dak.
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Ballard
K. £. Gale
J. H. McLean
J. H. MccLean
Morse announces candidacy for Davison register of deeds
B Morse of Prosper Township launches a campaign for the Davison county register of deeds post. He states the run is contingent on the Republican county convention outcome, dated August 28, 1888.
Shiloh’s Cure Promises Quick Relief for Croup and Cough
Shiloh’s Cure will immediately relieve Croup Whooping Cough and Bronchitis. Nasal Injector free with each bottle of Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy priced at 50 cents. Sold by S H Scallin.
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Shiloh
S. H. Scallin
Prominent Patent Medicines Marketed for Summer Ailments
The notice hails Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best cure for summer complaints including cholera morbus and dysentery with thousands testifying to life saving effects. It promotes Beggs' Diarrha Balsam and Dr J H McLean preparations for digestion, constipation, burns, sprains and urinary disorders with prices noted and several local druggists cited.
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Chamberlain
Scallin
H. ScaLtry
W. D. Haller
Blair
Neb
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