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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
1
Peter Dirks of Oacoma leads a campaign to establish a packing house in the town. The report notes local business interest and a push for economic development, naming Dirks as a key figure behind the plan.
A long discussion covers potential drastic alterations to the primary law by the supreme court including unconstitutional assessment provisions for candidates. It notes an 1899 act requiring railroads to furnish side track facilities and penalties for noncompliance, ahead of local county registrations and office changes in Tripp and Stanley counties.
LeRaysville resident Woolever credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing his bleeding piles twenty years ago and praises the product’s speed in healing sores boils burns wounds and cuts. Sold at drug stores for 25 cents.
A historical analysis argues timber and rail tycoons control pricing from mills to markets. It cites Great Northern and Northern Pacific linkages, rising freight rates, and a nearby Portland tract offering 14 million feet to show how small dealers are edged out.
A Republican voter notice from R M Carron states intent to run for County Auditor in Bon Homme County with primaries set for June 19 1908. The letter comments on lumber prices noting timber scarcity is not the main factor and argues shipping charges or a shipping company partnership are key issues affecting costs.
Mill Creek resident Mr GC Farthing recalls nearly dying five years ago before his druggist recommended Electric Bitters. A single bottle restored his strength and wellbeing, and he has remained healthy since. The advert notes the product is sold with a guarantee at all druggists. In March, Pierre Chamberlain and Rapid City land offices logged 1,016 homestead filings covering 162000 acres, while immigrant goods shipments numbered about 500 cars through Chamberlain, with likely similar volumes at Mobridge and the other towns.
A vintage ad for Dr Shoop’s Pink Pain Tablets claims fast pain relief by easing congestion and balancing blood flow. It promotes a free sample request from Racine Wisconsin, listing RK Fussell Drug Co as the distributor and a price of 25 cents for 20 tablets.
Gal W A Lynch, permanent chairman of the Democratic convention, predicts the health of the party. He foresees Bryan carrying South Dakota, winning the presidency, Andy Lee becoming governor and next U S senator, and ex Senator Pettigrew serving as secretary of the treasury after March 4 1909.
Mr. Brady a Worthing area farmer harvests nearly 250000 feet of lumber from a windbreak timber patch planted about 25 years ago. The text then shifts to a warning about Dr Shoop Health Coffee, selling a counterfeit product claiming it has no real coffee, urging readers to avoid being deceived.
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