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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
1
The column lists local church notices with pastors and service times at the Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian churches, a note on upcoming Yankton traveling men's association officers, and a testimonial ad for Dr King’s New Discovery highlighting its claimed health benefits for coughs, colds, and throat and lung ailments.
A brief note states he was elected to Congress and that his term would have expired on March 4, 1909, marking a planned finish date for his service.
All eyes turn to Denver where democratic hosts assemble to hear Mr Bryan discuss the party platform and to see whom he will select as his running mate. The event signals key decisions shaping the campaign as supporters await guidance and potential endorsements.
The Bronx City Tribune proclaims three missions to criticize the Republican national platform, inflame Iowa party strife over Cummins’ defeat, and urge South Dakota stalwarts to support insurgent candidates, noting no inconsistency in its stance.
The state supreme court held that a license can be granted only if the vote in favor is a majority of all votes cast. At Woonsocket, 275 votes were cast. license 137, against 136. The court ruled the license vote was not a majority of all votes, denying the appeal. Circuit courts disagreed on whether it requires a majority of all votes or of those cast on the license question. Also noted: Congressman William H. Parker died in Deadwood after a three week illness from cirrhosis and dropsy. He was 71, born May 5, 1847 in Keene New Hampshire, served in the Union Army, held various legal and political posts including U S attorney for Colorado and Deadwood resident.
First results of Oklahoma state guarantee for bank deposits appear satisfactory to depositors. A failed Colgate bank with 88000 on its books 9000 in vaults and 7000 deposited elsewhere paid vault cash and issued warrants on the guarantee fund for remaining debt. Nearby, Pukwana in Brule county suffered a tornado last Saturday night wrecking multiple blocks, with no injuries reported.
Over the past week the weather boosted corn growth with rapid progress despite rainier six weeks. Travelers report most fields in good shape and well tended, though corn is slightly smaller than average with a strong stand and time to mature a large crop. Bottom lands along the Jim river suffered floods risking nearly complete crop loss.
Secretary Cortelyou seeks governorship after failed bids for president and vice president. Meanwhile Robert E. McDowell, nephew and private secretary to Senator Gamble, dies at Fox Lake Wisconsin from typhoid fever after falling ill in Washington.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve the world affords It cured a felon on his thumb and always heals sores burns and wounds It is available for 25 cents at all drug stores.
Rev Newton Williams preached his farewell at Scotland last Sunday and will occupy Hurley’s pulpit on the fourth Sunday each month until further orders from the Bishop. The Scotland charge passes to Rev McKenzie while Hurley gains an engaging preacher in Williams.
In hot summer weather a tonic is advised to lift mood and nerve strength. Dr Shoop's Restorative is claimed to restore weakened nerves within 48 hours and improve appetite digestion and kidney and heart function as the tonic rebuilds nerve health. Sold by R W Russell Drug Co.
An odd mixed-era clipping advertises a book titled Night Cure and its claimed medical aids while noting a vacancy in Congress after Representative Parker's death. It mentions possible nominees W. Martin or Charles H. Burke and hints at a state convention and election timing in November.
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