South Dakota State Fair Brimming With Attractions
A lengthy preview details the 1908 South Dakota State Fair to be opened on Tuesday September 8 with Governor John A. Johnson delivering an address. The report outlines airship demonstrations by Strobel’s aeronauts, a schedule of variety shows, a militia guard, hospital facilities, and a packed livestock and horticulture program, inviting thousands from the east to visit and boosting state resources through exhibits and races.
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John A. Johnson
Minnesota
Strobel’s Aeronauts
Toledo
Ohio
Sst Louis
St. Louis
South Dakota
State Fair Board
Engelsby
Brown
Spink
Clark
Codington
Brookings
Kingsbury
Beadle
Hand
Hyde
Hughs
Stanley
Butte
Sanborn
McCook
Hanson
Miner
Minnehaha
Livestock Department
Northwest
Snapshot of South Dakota's year and state strengths
A Washington scientist sets atmosphere height at 131 miles while South Dakota gears up for a record year. Crop prospects improve as railroads move grain cars, cattle and sheep fates rise toward eastern markets. Mining and lumber in Black Hills complement agriculture as the state, a top gold producer, grows in pride and promise.
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Washington
South Dakota
Black Hills
Fresh Hash-B.te 3:eacie 3a Fresh Hash-B.te 3:eacie 3a
A curious, fragmented local column discusses marriage, money, fate, and social judgment with humorous aphorisms. It cites Waukon Democrat wisdom on advertising and commerce, noting a merchant’s rationale for newspaper ads.
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Waukon Democrat
Mer
Among the Churches Where to Worship
Evening devotions at 7 PM at Catholic church led by Pastor Muss ab 300M. Presbyterian services every Sunday with Sunday school from 1 to 6 and prayer meeting on Wednesday evenings. All are welcome.
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Keel
Muss
WEY
O'Glusity
Welconia
Community Announcements For Aug 2 and 25 Events
The YoW regular meeting is set for Friday August 2 at the Be church with a lawn social by H Fogersoll next Friday to aid the Ladies Aid of the Methodist church. Presbyterian ladies host a tea at Mrs. Howard Mabcock home on Wednesday August 25 with Mrs Hybovek and Mrs Morris assisting. All invited.
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H. Fogersoll
Methodlist Church
Presbyterian Cliurety
Howard Mabcock
Hybove
Republican Ticket Names and Offices in Sioux Falls Region
A list of Republican candidates and offices including Taft Sherman for president attorney general auditor treasurer and various state and local posts. The document names many officials with hometowns such as Deadwood Redfield Canton Sioux Falls Groton and Clear Lake and mentions positions like Secretary of State Superintendent of Public Instruction and railroad commissioner.
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LaNps
C. Dokken
Clear Lake
H. A. Ustrud
Sioux Falls
F. C. Robinson
Groton
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Corona
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Ole Stadstad
Huron
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Coon Town
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Tracy, Minn
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New York
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Herreid
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Canton
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Kinney
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Ray
Sporn
Nana
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Register of
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J. Turner
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Conowen
Com
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L. Sateren
Drermier
Harry Grandbois
Cowmrances
G. W. Scott
J. E. Loveland
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Haas
Mann
Light & Heavy Hardware
Peever Mercantile Co’s
Sisseton, S. D
Reservation State Bank
John Deere
A. W. Tower
Thomas Thompson
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