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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
1
A Sunday storm in Pierre and nearby areas dropped about an inch of rain in most of the city while the eastern sector and Fort Pierre saw snow. Reports indicate prairie areas northeast of town remained white briefly, followed by a sharp fall toward near freezing temperatures with no damage reported yet.
Ovando Montana May 2 1912 Fred Mix Esq Editor Fairplay Ft. Pierre Dear Sir It is with reluctance that I state a few facts and ask questions about recent Fairplay coverage of Scotty Brown in Stanley County The letter questions why Dr Lavery Rainey Leedom Quigg Norby and others are vilified while Millett and Trumbo are praised It defends Scotty Browns past stance and accuses the paper of double crossing and biased support for Lavery The writer notes past loyalties and asserts pride in his Stanley County allies and enemies and ends with a hint that the editor should have claimed $8000 in a certain matter
The piece accuses Dr. Lavery of duplicity in backing Ex-Senator Pettigrew while posing as a Republican. It cites Lavery’s past party shifts, notes Pettigrew’s push at a Pierre meeting, and claims Lavery betrays Republican voters to support Pettigrew while claiming Democratic leanings.
Chester Leedom seeks election to the Representative seat. The campaign emphasizes policy priorities and community leadership, urging voters to support his bid at the upcoming election.
Ira Miller and his family return to their Avance area claim after a year on a Nebraska ranch. Miller previously owned the Brushie livery barn and is welcomed home by friends and neighbors, per Blade.
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