Division plan for a western Stanley county county seat
The author urges creating two new counties west of the Big Muddy with county seats in the west, arguing it will boost local markets, raise land values, and justify investment. He defends Philip against bias, notes community contributions, and predicts Fort Pierre will align after seeing a strong division petition.
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Business Men’s Association
Philipino
Philip
United States
Stanley County
Milesville
Dow- Manila
Elbow
Cottonwood
Kadoks
Midland
Fist Assurance
Fort Pierre
Northwestern extension route shifts toward Wendt near Pierre
Speculation on the C N W extension shows a preferred northward line through Wendt, bypassing Philip and Midland due to terrain. Surveyors pick intersection with the Pierre line at Wendt, then a northwest route through Stanley county crossing the Cheyenne river into Sterling county. A bright comet near sunset is seen north of the setting sun, dubbed the Johannesburg comet, attracting public interest as Halley’s comet looms.
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Northwestern
Dallas
Philip
Pierre
Wendt
Midland
Stanley County
Cheyenne River
Leslie
Sterling
Johannesburg
South Africa
Jor
Newspaper Support and Campaigns in Early Law Era
The text argues that early law relies on newspaper backing to gain traction for candidates. It notes papers create office opportunities through publicity and emphasizes merchants’ role in funding campaigns while urging papers to press for accountability and fairness.
Letter of Appreciation From Chicago Subscriber
A Chicago subscriber, Patrick E Murphy, writes a note praising our efforts in this gold publication and expresses appreciation for the commendation rather than any monetary payment or money order attached.
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Patrick E. Murphy
Chicago
Ted
Pio
Walpole qualifies as president of One Thousand Dollar Club
At a Kansas City meeting of the One Thousand Dollar Club, agents of United States Annuity & Life Co. of Chicago, R E K Walpole, son of Mr and Mrs Wm Walpole of this city, qualified for president by proving he wrote $200,000 in new insurance in the past year.
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Kansas City
One Thousand Dollar Club
United States Annuity & Life Co
Chicago
R EK Walpole
Wm. Walpole
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South Dakota
Northwestern Land & Loan Co
Stanley County Lands
Russell Blacksmith Shop
Philip. S. D
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Homestake
Western Federation
Carrie Nation
Black Hills
Vessey
Washington
Senator Bob
Texas
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Sunshine
Iowa
Minnesota
Western
Taft
Congress
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Homestead
Mara Aranofulle
Hattie B. Bainum
State House
le India Linen
H.A. Kumm
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