Fire destroys Free Methodist seminary at Wessington Springs
The Free Methodist seminary at Wessington Springs was destroyed by fire last week. The loss is about 20000 dollars with insurance covering less than half. A fragment mentions J B Blankenship of Beek promoting Electric Bit as a remedy for back and kidney trouble. Taft is slated for nomination on the first ballot at the next Republican national convention with Roosevelt policies to continue.
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Wessington Springs
J.B. Blankenship
Beek
Abia
Plankinton
Taft
Roosevelt
Tolled tax debate highlights state finances and tariff views
The article discusses state levies and deficits, noting claims about prior deficiency levies are unproven by auditors. It cites rising assessed valuations, farm land increases, and projected taxes for 1907 and 1908. It also covers Sen. Kittredge tariff views, Roosevelt-Talt Club meeting in Mitchell, and a Kennedy-led state organization formation.
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Roosevelt-Talt Cinbs
Atete
Mitchell
Sen. Kittredge
E. G. Kennedy
Brann Announces Candidacy for State Senate Seat
M Brann of Springfield declares run for state senate in this county subject to Republican primary. A longtime Springfield resident and successful businessman with political experience, he seeks office for the first time and is believed to have broad support in the county's southern area.
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M. Brann
Springfield
State Senate
Brann
Missouri River Navigation Congress Discusses Navigation Policy
The Missouri River Navigation Congress in Sioux City last week urged broad support for river transport and harmony in promoting the enterprise. Speakers noted no specific plans were announced and emphasized interest in addressing river opening challenges at a Yankton meeting next year.
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Missouri River Navigation Congress
Sioux City
Missouri River
Yankton
Cured of Lung Trouble by King’s New Discovery
C. O. Floyd of Kershaw writes that eleven years ago he narrowly escaped consumption after dropping to 135 pounds and coughing constantly. He began Dr King’s New Discovery for six months, his cough and lung condition disappeared, and his weight returned to 170 pounds. Thousands are healed yearly. Guaranteed at all drug stores 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
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C. O. Floyd
Kershaw
Thad
Crawford and Vessey reach voters in Dakota counties
A Mitchell correspondent reports Crawford and R B Vessey running for governor with three weeks of daily speeches in Lyman Hutchinson and Turner counties. The piece notes unverified presence in Hutchinson and mentions Roosevelt Taft Kittredge clubs forming in Olivat and Parkston as candidates favor Kittredge.
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Mitchell
Sioux City Tribune
Guv
Crawford
Vessey
Lyman
Hutchinson
Turner Counties
Hutchinson County
Roosevelt Taft-Kittredge Club
Olivat
Parkston
Kittredge
Land Sale Plans to Offer 50 000 Acres This Year
The commissioner of public lands will offer for sale 50 000 acres this year. Most land lies in counties in the Jim river valley and northern state. Values range from 30 to 40 dollars per acre. Demand for lands is rising amid financial stringency increasing real estate investments.
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Commissioner of Public Lands
Jim River Valley
Dr. King's New Life Pills Endorsed by Fort Madison Overseer
The popular Fort Madison overseer of the poor Angnat Sherpe praises Dr. King's New Life Pills as more agreeable and effective than other laxatives. The pills claim to relieve biliousness and constipation and are sold at all drug stores for 260.
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Angnat Sherpe
Fort Madison
Public School Letter Notes Teacher Changes and Improvements
The Grippe affects teachers and students as Miss Janda cannot teach this week and Mrs. Cobb covers 3rd grade. Ben Patton returns after five days illness. Albina Janda goes home. Geo Gunn takes a few days. Elw Ardery tends White Pine Expectorant bottles. Anna Jordan arrives to lead 7th grade. 8th grade moves to the high school room. The district begins using gasoline and reduces coal while improving heating. A county superintendent, Prof. Eberhardt, attends. Tyndall's new building cost over $40,000 and is now occupied.
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Scotland
Max
Eberhardt
Tyndall Schools
Manthey
Tyndall
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted for skin woes
An old advertisement claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures fever sores indolent ulcers piles burns wounds and frost bites. It cites John Kemp Hast Otisfield Maine and urges purchase at drug stores for 25 cents.
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John Kemp
Otisfiell
Bucklen
Mrs. Adam Stedrowsky Dies at 25 in Wagner
Mrs. Adam Stedrowsky, niece of Stanley and Anton Nedved, died last Monday at her Wagner home aged 25. Her husband runs a hardware business in that town.
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Tyndall
Adam Stedrowsky
Stanley
Anton Nedved
Wagner
Sudden Death of Henry Evers Near Lyndall
Lyndall Register reports the death of Henry Evers age fifty seven at his home four miles northwest of town. He was single and passed away Thursday evening.
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Lyndall Register
Henry Evers
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Lehigh Valley
Sunday Creek Hocking Valley
Fullerton Lumb
Julius Jaton
Schenkenberger
Chsirman Cook
Republican State Committee
Huron
T. T. Church
South Dakota
the Citizen - Republican
AL Bliss
Inez
Sen
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Senate
Wrabfeb
Public
Anna Jordan
Parkaton
Coleman
Bears
Castoria
O. F. Bittner
Palace Barber Shop
J. W. Jungers
S. D
Star Hotel
Alois Trutnovsky
Depot Scotland
Frank Wanek
S. Oak
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