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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
1
The item notes Cottonwood's band purchasing uniforms and discusses Fort Pierre Fourth of July events with mixed reports on success. It mentions Fort Pierre saloon consolidations, Presho plans for an artificial lake, and local life partnerships and marriages.
The article recalls Nehemiah G. Ordway eighth territorial governor of Dakota, his role in the Dakota boom, removal of the capital to Bismarck, and later political pursuits. It also notes corruption charges during the boom, a Kadoka gun and pitchfork clash over land, Nalting and Wiley, and a home scene in Stanley County celebrating the arrival of two daughters with a prominent Kelley family dinner and musical performances.
Stock Growers News of Fort Pierre notes a shift in eastern Stanley County from free range to fenced, with more hay and dairy due to new settlers. The piece predicts fewer cattle hides and more cream and butter, more schoolhouses, and a move toward dairying as range declines and land rises in value. It urges locals to join the new economy and avoid being sidelined by the influx.
The Cottonwood Republican notes scarce Philipites at the celebration and urges local support for future events. It recalls last year’s turnout from Philip and explains travel delays caused by the Fourth of July weekend. The piece expresses mutual civic regard between Cottonwood, Philip, and neighboring towns.
The government to open about a million acres in Tripp County around October 1. The Rosebud extension of the Chicago & North Western Ry is the only rail line to these lands. Tickets to Dallas, near the reservation border, are advised and a land descriptive pamphlet can be obtained from P R C N W ticket agent. A dark brown suit size 38 from City Tailor Shop. the guilty party should return it or authorities will be notified.
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