Pension figures reveal Civil War survivors and payments
Records show 43,883 pensioners dropped due to death in the year ending June 30, with 30,324 survivors of the Civil War. Total pensions paid since government formation amount to 3,320,860,022, with 83,144,995,405 allocated to Civil War cases. The roll of Civil War survivors stood at 684,608 on June 30 last year, down over 6,000 from the prior year.
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Ree
Raillon
Lectin
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Warren
Ee Enesd
Order Effective April 14 1904 To June 30 1905
The order went into effect on April 14 1904 and ran through June 30 1905 with a total amount of 65 612 dollars.
Work of Opposition in Sioux Falls Forum
The Sioux Falls Forum argues that opponents claim Republican leaders favor corporations over people. It notes past Republican actions against the Northern Securities Company private car monopolies and the beef trust, indictments for anti trust violations, and asserts upcoming Congress will further this anti trust record.
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Sioux Falls
Republican Party
Northern Securities Company
Beef Trust
Race for third in regional population contest
The Argus-Leinder weighs the five year race among Aberdeen Mitchell Watertown and Deadwood for third place before the next federal census. The paper hints Mitchell is likely to claim the niche, noting Aberdeen and Deadwood challenge while Mitchell has historically shown strong gains.
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Argus-Leinder
Aberdeen
Mitchell
Watertown
Deadwood
Mitchell Poised for Growth Amid Rail Expansion
The text notes railroad development west of Mitchell and the city’s entry into broader business ventures, signaling expected population growth and opportunities. The speaker expresses willingness to accept the potential risks of the outcome.
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Mitchell
Aberdeen Considers Bond Vote for Electric Light Plant
Aberdeen plans a quick vote on issuing bonds to build an electric light plant. The council is split on city ownership versus granting a franchise to spend 350000 to erect and equip a plant, with provisos intended to benefit the city.
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Aberdeen
Governor Elrod to Deliver Dedicator Address at Corn Palace
Governor Samuel H. Elrod will visit Mitchell next Monday to deliver the dedicatory address for the opening of the new corn palace building.
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Samuel H. Elrod
Mitchell
Corn Palace
Corn Palace Closing Weekend Draws Mitchell Crowd
The article invites readers to prepare for a Mitchell event as the fall season ends with the Corn Palace closing ceremony. The community is urged to attend as people from across the region plan to visit for the finale.
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Corn Palace
Mitchell
Cole's Veterinary Carbonisalve for Horses
An old veterinary remedy praised for preventing wounds shrinking galls and sores. It claims to save time by healing quickly and restoring hair color, with a point about renewing hair to its original shade and promoting faster recovery.
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Cole
Rural Mailbox Regulations Issued By Postmaster Bras
Postmaster Bras orders number rural mailboxes and requires all boxes conform to regulations and be government approved. He is told not to permit carriers to deposit mail in unapproved boxes or to deliver mail until approved boxes are secured.
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Bras
Secure and Erect Mailboxes for Postal Delivery
Patrons are urged to promptly secure and erect their mail boxes and to ensure the signal is used if mail is left for the carrier to collect. This notice emphasizes proper mailbox setup to facilitate timely mail collection.
Cole's Cough Cure Promoted for Lung Health
A wartime era ad urges buyers not to ignore a cough that may signal serious lung trouble. It claims Cole's Cough Cure can cure and prevent lingering illness and guarantees results with purchase through all druggists.
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Cole
New State Bank Opens in Pukwana with 5000 Capital
With local cooperation, J P Myers of the Western National Bank heads the creation of a new State Bank in Pukwana. The bank lists 5000 paid-in capital with Milo Glass as vice president and Jeury Schonberger as cashier. Founders include Pat WLarady Ole Anderson Frank Schonberger John Tailisch and other local farmers and business leaders. Myers says there is a strong opening for a second bank in the town.
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Pukwana
J. P. Myers
Western National Bank
Mr. Myers
Milo Glass
Jeury Schonberger
Pat Wlarady
Ole Anderson
Frank Schonberger
John Tailisch
Harry A. Wentzy
John
DeWitt’s Little Warly Risers advertise bile cleansing pills
An advertisement for Scaligl? Bros selling DeWitt’s Little Warly Risers as a liver cleanser. The copy claims the pills relieve billiousness and constipation and cleanse the liver without unpleasant effects.
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DeWitt
Ty Scalilh Bros
Ground Breaking For Pierre Capitol Wing
A small group including Governor Elrod and contractor Lepper attended the sod turning at the state house grounds in Pierre to mark the new wing start. Frank Smith prepared to turn the first sod as the site is prepared for foundations, with a November 15 completion target and two level basements.
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Pierre
Capital Avenue
Lepper
Mitchell Population Shown Correct by Doane Robinson Visit
Superintendent Doane Robinson visited Canton area and personally examined suspected districts. He asserts Mitchell’s census is not padded and the city truly has a population a little over six thousand. The report confirms there was no stuffing or inflated figures.
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Canton
Mitchell
Doane Robinson
Life Adage on Diamonds and Marriage
The saying notes a wife who marries a rough diamond gains the most real diamonds to wear. It reflects a humorous view on marriage and wealth.
Coal Bids Wanted for Davison County Pool and Court House
Notice announces sealed bids due by October 3, 1905 for furnishing coal to Davison County and the county courthouse for the 1905 1906 season. Specifications are on file with the county auditor. The county commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Dated September 6, 1905. O. D. Stearns County Auditor.
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Davison County
South Dakota
Mitchell
County Auditor
Court House
O. D. Stearns
Notice to creditors Estate of Mary M Stearns deceased
Notice is hereby given by undersigned C D Stearns administrator of the estate of Mary M Stearns deceased to creditors and all persons having claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administrator at the courthouse in Davison County South Dakota September 13 1905 C D STEARNS administrator of the estate of Mary M Stearns
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Mary M. Stearns
D. Stearns
Court House
Davison
South Dakota
C. D
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Colt
Vici
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State Bank
Capitol Building
Caton Business College
Hennepin Ave
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Minn
T. J. Caton
Prest
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