Mitchell corn palace welcomes Sousa band and Governor Crawford
In Mitchell today the tenth annual corn palace opening draws old friends and visitors to celebrate with John Phillip Sousa and his band. Governor Crawford attends, and the piece lauds Mitchell's role in promoting corn production and regional pride. The piece also critiques gasoline pricing and discusses Standard Oil profits and a historic freight-rate fine, reflecting broad public concerns.
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Mitchell
East
Northwest
Corn Palace
John Phillip Sousa
Sousa
Sousa Band
Crawford
Standard Oil profiting under public glare on gasoline prices
The piece describes Standard Oil Co as a profitable target of public scrutiny. It recalls gasoline price levels from years past, noting 17 cents per gallon as a benchmark and contrasting with earlier eras when kerosene costs were lower. The tone critiques perceived greed and rising prices.
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Isene
Judge Landis
United States
Court of the
Landis
New York
Ats
Frank B. Kellogg
Standard Oil Co
Vice President Fairbanks Visit At Vermillion Conference
The Vermillion Republican corrects Yankton’s claim that Fairbanks will use his Vermillion visit for a presidential bid. He has been invited to speak at the Methodist conference on denomination matters and may address a national issue. Supporters of Taft Cannon Hughes Root and La Follette are noted among the brethren.
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Vermillion Republican
Yankton
Dakotan
Fairbank
Vermillion
Methodist Church
Brer
Willey
Brer. Lusk
Taft
Cannon
Hughes
Root
Mitchell welcomes visitors for corn palace harvest festival
South Dakota showcases harvest festival as corn palace season opens amid favorable conditions. Farmers from Iowa and Illinois travel to Mitchell to witness the event and hear about production, highlighting the state's resilient corn industry despite a difficult weather year.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
Iowa
Illinois
Editor Bowen Retires From Sioux Falls Press
W S Bowen who led the Sioux Falls Press for years retired and announced the move through the Arpus Leader due to tensions with his business partner. Mortimer C Brown will chair the editorial pages until a permanent successor arrives, with W C Cook expected to take possession soon.
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W. S. Bowen
Sioux Falls Press
Arpus Leader
Bowen
Dotson
Mortimer C. Brown
Telegraph
W. C. Cook
Third Term Debate Faces Roosevelt Showdown
A Sioux Falls editorial in the Argus Leader discusses the third term question for President Roosevelt, noting his stated refusal to seek another term and the potential South Dakota delegation split. It covers Hopkins of Williams College warning against breaking pledges and the political maneuvers toward Taft or La Follette as the primary options.
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Roosevelt
South
Sioux Halls Argus Leader
Hopkins
Williams College
South Dakota
Aft
Taft
Trusts
Theodore Roosevelt
United States Senate
New York
Stewarts
LaFollette
Roosevelt Victory Sparks Newspaper Endorsement Shift
The text notes stalwart papers backed Roosevelt in the past and would again if he accepted, but after Roosevelt declined the nomination the stalwarts endorsed Taft. Insurgents cannot claim equal support.
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Yankton Press
Dakotan
Roosevelt
Taft
Governor Praises Mitchell Corn Palace as State Advertising
Governor Crawford opened his address Monday praising the Mitchell corn palace as South Dakota’s top advertising asset. He credited Mitchell residents for funding and building the project without outside aid and pledged his personal influence to support its success.
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Mitchell
Coen Palace
Commonwealth
South Dakota
Corn Palace
Crawford
Don’t discard items unless worth more than a want ad
A brief instruction echoes thrift logic in a shopping column. The note implies weighing value against advertising costs before disposal. It distills a practical rule for households and merchants navigating local market decisions.
Milwaukee Road to Start Sioux City Rapid City Train Service
Advices to John G. Love indicate through passenger service between Sioux City and Rapid City over the White River Valley extension from Chamberlain will begin early in October. A Chicago to Black Hills through service is planned with a morning Sioux City departure and an overnight Rapid City arrival, with sleeping and dining cars run between Sioux City and Rapid City only. The Sioux City to Rapid City distance is 420 miles.
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Sioux City Journal
John G. Love
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company
Sioux City
Rapid City
White River Valley
Chamberlain
Milwaukee General
Chicago
Black Hills
Hostess Defends Husband At Harlem Dinner Party
At a Harlem dinner party the hostess declared that her husband never says anything before ladies that he would not say anywhere. The remark followed a facetious hint about profanity and caused amused laughter among guests.
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Harlem
New York Tribune
Uses For Soda In Household Care
The article lists practical uses for soda including treating insect bites cheaply restoring carpet color, refreshing cut flowers, bleaching clothes, cleaning kettles and silver, cleansing enamel pans, and whitening dishcloths. It presents a series of brief, actionable tips.
Dumas Joke on Legion of Honor Gaffe
The story recalls a moment when M. X received the Legion of Honor and the elder Dumas quipped that he was honored because he was "without it." The exchange highlights the sharp wit of the famed dramatist in a light anecdote from the era.
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Dumas
M. X
Legion of Honor
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Standard Oil
Butterfield
GSO
H. D. Butterfield
Home Journal Patterns
Dewitt
Scallin Bros
Milwaukee Road
Hills
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