Capitol Decoration Progress As Corn Palace Prep Continues
Col Rohhe arrives from Lawrence to decorate the Mitchell Building for the 16th year. A 2000 bushel corn covering will be used with 50 workers. The corn palace opens Sept 28 with William J. Bryan as featured speaker for Democratic day. Republicans eye James Sherman and possible Taft tour. Prohibition candidate Eugene Chafin also planned for the palace. South Dakota state fair in Huron reports record exhibits in Black Hills minerals and wide farm product displays, with Gov Johnson praising citizenship. Registration for a nearby land lottery begins Oct 5 in Dallas with draws Oct 19.
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Rohhe
Corn Palace
Col. A. Rohe
Lawrence
Kan
Mitchell
Davison
William J. Bryan
Hitchcock
Messrs
W. C. Cook
State Committee
George A. Silsby
James Sherman
National Committee
Taft
Eugene Chafin
Mr. Sherman
Mr. Chafin
South Dakota
Black Hills
Huron
McCook
Minnehaha
Clark, Spink
Brown
Clay
Turner
Coddington
Hughes
Beadle
Kingsbury
Steals Team Arrested After Mitchell Drunk Arrest
John Kushnard was arrested in Mitchell on drunkenness charges after being questioned by Sheriff Cook. He claimed to be from Tripp and said he drove to Mitchell with a team of horses and a survey. The stolen team and buggy were recovered and identified by the Hutchinson county sheriff and the owner.
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John Kushnard
Mitchell
Cook
Tripp
Kushnard
Hutchison County
Olivet
Judge Whitten in Charge of Dallas Land Drawing
Judge J W Whitten will supervise the government registration and land drawing in Dallas. He is named superintendent in charge of the process with officials outlining the procedures and oversight for the drawing event.
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Judge Whitten
Dallas
J. W. Whitten
New Settlers Grow Big In South Dakota Farm Region
An illustration shows new settlers transforming western South Dakota into an agricultural area after two railroad lines from the Missouri river to the Black Hills. The scene features G. M. Broberg’s Stanley County homestead potato harvest, illustrating the prosperous appearance of families settling the territory between the Missouri river and the Black Hills.
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Wes
South Dakota
Mispour River
Black Hills
Great Cattle Range
Postmistress at Eighty One Celebrates Long Service
Mrs J R McCaskey of Shermansdale Pennsylvania is likely the oldest postmistress in the United States and longest serving, appointed in June 1877 and running the Shermansdale post during an illness with her daughter assisting. Dewar recounts a tale of moonshine quality in Maine while a joke about a rhinoceros ends a local quip series.
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J. R. McCaskey
United States
Shermansdale Pa
Ofice
Oklahoma Nepotism Law Stirs Legislative Debate
Oklahoma enacts nepotism law to curb family influence in government. Legislators defended the move saying action was needed to keep kin from undue advantage, while critics argue overreach and enforcement concerns.
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Oklahoma
Government Engineer Plans James River Straightening
W J McCathron of the agricultural department in Washington spends time at Yankton to survey the James River from its mouth to about thirty miles north. He believes the stream can be straightened by removing at least a dozen large bends to raise falls and drain bottom lands. Lands flooded each spring would be improved, with landowners paying for the work. A similar improvement may occur along the river as it flows from Devils Lake, North Dakota.
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Tripp
Dallas
O'Neill
Valentine
Neb
Presho and
Chamberlain
Department of the Interior
Gregory
James River
W. J. McCathron
Agricultural Department
Washington
Yankton
Devils Lake
N. D
Dallas to Eliminate Gambling During Rush Period
Dallas town authorities vow to remove all gambling during the rush period. Officials warn gamblers to seek greener fields as the crackdown will be strict and enforced. The message aims to reassure home steaders of safety and deter illegal gaming in the city.
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Dallas
The Light That Failed Ends in a Glimpse of Home
A bachelor and a benedict walk homeward weary. The bachelor sighs at the thought of a hearth and waiting welcome, noting a light in a window. The benedict mutters and jokes about returning to the club as the scene closes.
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Bachelor
Benedict
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