Irrigation and Eden Prospects in Stanley and Western South Dakota
The piece notes California’s desert to Eden transformation via irrigation and argues Stanley County and western South Dakota boast ideal climate and fertile soil but unreliable rainfall. It envisions private irrigation expansion, state constitutional amendments to allow internal improvements, and irrigation’s growth as a dominant theme in coming months.
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Calfornia
San Diego
Junipero
Spain
California
Stanley County
South Dakota
Snn
Buffalo Gap
Stanley
Eden Spots
South Ota
Wilson Wins Democratic Nomination on Forty Sixth Ballot
Baltimore July 2. Woodrow Wilson governor of New Jersey was nominated for president on the forty sixth ballot with 990 votes. Missouri and Florida kept Champ Clark from an unanimous nomination as the roll call showed Clark 84, Wilson 990, Harmon 12, absent 2. The convention adjourned to 9 pm. Other local notes mention visits and travel across South Dakota Philip and Ramona North Dakota with minor social items.
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Baltimore
Woodrow Wilson
New Jersey
United States
Wilson
Missouri
Champ Clark
Houn Dawg
Clark
Wison
Florida
Harmon
Nevada
Roosevelt
Oyater Bay
Mrs Davis and friends travel and seek jobs
Mrs Davis visited sat Old Trail sunday. Sam Legler left Wednesday for Akron Iowa where he expects to find employment. Mrs Kate Davis and Lena Schlottman drove to Philip Saturday. Mrs Davis and Andrey Tuor.
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F. A. Schlottman
Lena
Philip
Lydia Maters
Spencer
Mrs. Davis
Sat Old Trail
Sam Legler
Akron
Iowa
Kate Davis
Lena Schlottman
Convention Time and the political race begins
The past fortnight was convention time with attention on the Lake citadel and Chesapeake Bay. Prophets of the political guild offered prophecy and the parties met, muting some forecasted outcomes. The political issue has weighed on the nation, affecting spirits and business as Republicans and Democrats gear up for November battles.
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Democracy
Chesapeake Bay
Lyre Bird Or Bird Of A Liar In Sunbury
James A Glen of Sunbury Pennsylvania claims a brood of Rhode Island Red chicks from eggs given by a friend will sing. Eggs placed on a piano produced eight chicks, each emitting a unique peep. As they grew the octave of sounds formed a complete musical scale.
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Sunbury
James A. Glennon
Rhode Island
Glennon
Frien
Above the Frenzied Hour Political Frenzy
Fragmentary prose reflects on constant political activity and the nationwide rhythm of campaigns as citizens continue daily routines. The piece contrasts public politics with ordinary work and home life, implying politics dominates the moment.
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Vila
Visionary Missouri River irrigation plan could reclaim eight million acres
A July 3 discussion posits tapping the Missouri River to irrigate eight million acres across North Dakota South Dakota and beyond. It argues the project would channel water from Fort Buford southeast along a graded gradient to White River and create vast agricultural wealth while reducing flood losses.
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Northwest
Mississippi Valley
Gulf of Mexico
Missouri
Missouri River
Mississippi
Arkansas
Ohio
Big Black
Yazoo
Fort Buford
North Dakota
Misouri
South Dakota
White River
States United
Fort Burford
Yellowstone
Montana
Fort Pierre saloon issues and dry vote reflections
Fort Pierre council and county officials weigh next year’s work on water use and iron testing while saloon permits in Stanley County dwindle to Belvidere Kadoka and Philip. Lightning damages the Lou Skinner home in West Oaids township. family unhurt though furniture and a bureau are destroyed.
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Fort Eee
Stanley County
Fort Pierre
Midland
Cottonwood
Belvidere
Kadoka
Philip
Lou Skinner
Weet Oaids
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Severin & Wheeler
J. C. Severin
G. G. Wheeler
Mr. Colvins
Mr. Jordan
Dell Mueller
Powell
Dell
Ramona
Mr. MecElhaney
E. L. Taylor
L. BE. Schlottman
Katie Hill
Gunder Christensen
E. H. Ee H OM
Clark Paul
KE. P. Mueller
Mrs. Davis and
Andrey Tuor
Stoermer
Bank of Philip
Railroad Street
Gus Stoermer
Nas
Security Banking & Trust Co
Imurancs
Ell Mattara
Ren Travi
Mavericks Cettee
Wall
Seiginal
Freeholm
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