Articulating Artesian Wells in the Jim River Valley
The article analyzes artesian water depth along the Jim River from Yankton to Jamestown. It explains a nearly horizontal water-bearing sand and a consistent horizon, with depths from 512 to over 1,500 feet, rising with surface elevation toward the east and west. It discusses geological formations, possible limits of quartzite and Cambrian rocks, and notes existing wells at Miller and St. Lawrence.
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Fourti
Aberdeen
Redfield
Turtle Creek
Jim River
Yanktown
Yankton
Divide
Huron
Iroquois
de Smet
Miller
Highmore
Big Sioux Valley
Davison
Miner
Kingsbury
Lake Counties
Hamlin
Codington
Devel
Grant
Davison County
St. Lawrence
Jamestown
Local News Briefs Highlight Community Events and Donations
Mr J B Root and son Willie returned from Minneapolis with machinery to fill orders for correspondents who were thanked for prompt responses. A fire in Union Street building was contained before spreading to adjacent stores. A social at H E Bly’s residence, hosted by M E church ladies for Rev F J Giddings, raised about $30 and was praised for its success and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Root
Willie
Minneapolis
Mr. Root
City
Mr. Smith
Union St
Bucket Brigade
H. E. Bly
M. E. Church
F. J. Giddings
Giddings
Oskes
Lottery talk and railroad ad mix in old classifieds
A fragmented text blends a racialized critique of lotteries with promotional copy for The Burlington Route rail service citing 432 miles from St Paul to Chicago and a later land sale ad offering 160 acres at government price. The mix references W J Kenyon and N D Wright in North Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Paul
Chicago
Burlington
W.J. Kenyon
Gen. Pass
Farmers Seek Books for Settlers Library in Dakota
An appeal from Geo. Ror at Yorktown Dickey County North Dakota asks friends and relatives to donate suitable reading matter for a new Settlers Library to aid displaced families beginning life on the Dakota frontier. Books mailed to the listed address will be acknowledged upon receipt.
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Dakota
Relati
Land OF
Prairie Cabin
Settlers’ Library
Fullerton
Dickey Co
Geo. Ror
P.Q
Yorktown
N. D
Public land auction in Dickey County Dakota
Description of a five year long term land lease sale in Dickey County Dakota with public auction at the Court House in Ellington on May 18 1872 from 11am to 2pm. Bidders may fence lessee properties and occupy tracts. Rent paid annually with one fourth of net for first year due at the time of strike off. balance payable as the lease runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickey
Venus
Tie Yuette
Election Notice for City of Oakes April 1889
Notice states the annual city election in Oakes on the first Monday in April 1889 at ward polling places. One Alderman per ward, one Board of Education member per ward, plus additional education seats to succeed various named individuals, and election of a Police Justice and City Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Oakes
Board of Education
Dan'l Lynch
Jus. M Given
Henry Winkle
John F. Sullivan
H. P. Boardman
Jno
Kennedy
Board of Educations
John Scott
Jand E. Beehmler
J. E. Srunture
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oakes Republican
Oakes, N. D
Jim River Valley
Faru
F. Bring
Wright
Oakes
N. Dakota
West
A. J. McCabe
Northern Pacific Railroad
Marshall & Yerkes
Brine Wright
N.D
Weoreny
Conpany
Nantu Dakers
LYNCH
W.H. Yerkes
A. Baker
T. ¥. Marshall
Bank of Oakes
S. H. Martin
Winkle House
N. Dak
McCarthy. Bros
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