ChantAnqua at Tyndall Set for July 24 to 28
Editorial notes a chantanqua at Tyndall from July 24 to 28 with the Standard Chantangos System sponsoring the course, claimed superior to prior services. Mentions cyclone fatalities and injuries across Missouri, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Illinois earlier this week, and a court ruling in Orient banning a legal saloon after July 1, abolishing the only oasis in a district covering Hand, Hyde, Hughes, Bully and Stanley counties.
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Tyndall
Wagner Wins 5th District Democratic Nomination for Commissioner
The official primary returns show Jos. V. Wagner defeating Frank Glynn by one vote to secure the Democratic nomination for commissioner in the 5th district. Mr. Matueka of Tabor won the Democratic nomination for sheriff.
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Jos. V. Wagner
Frank Glynn
Matueka
Tabor
Legal reform urged to strengthen neutrality laws
The European and Mexican wars expose gaps in neutrality regulation. Attorney General Gregory proposes eighteen new laws to address offenses now prosecuted under broad conspiracy charges.
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Atty Gen. Gregory
Visions of a Great Rail Center Spurred by Local Improvements
Dispatch from Marion Junction reports residents see a future rail hub as a visiting railroad official oversees a new well and sidings. Plans include a round house and repair shops, with Running Water extending to Sioux Falls, signaling expanded rail access and economic growth.
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Marion Junction
Sioux Falls
Morris proposes short ballot in primary coverage
The Sioux Falls Press endorses C. J. Morris, former speaker, noting flaws in the current primary law and advocating a short ballot. Morris would nominate only the governor and lieutenant governor at the primary, with other state officers chosen by a state convention. the paper backs his article.
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Sioux Falls
C. J. Morris
Sioux Falla Press
A Caution on Political Candidates and Issues
The piece argues no single candidate can champion every issue. It notes politicians seek popularity when supporting causes and warns against egoistic claims of sole mastery. A trustworthy leader is honest, loyal, capable, and sensible enough to handle various issues during a term.
Harding Wins Iowa GOP Governor Contest In 1912
Editorial notes W L Harding of Sioux City won the Republican nomination for Iowa governor in a primary. It highlights Harding's conservative stance opposing a state highway bond plan and alleged opposition to prohibition, while a simultaneous vote favored woman suffrage by about 5,000. It also reports failed fusion talks in Chicago with no nominations expected soon and Justice Hughes as leading nominee.
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Iowa
W. L. Harding
Sioux City
Harding
Chicago
Roosevelt
Justice Hughes
Diversified Farming Movement Tour Across Western County Lines
An agricultural extension drive advances through twelve western counties in the state. Farmers merchants and Rapid City merchants club unite with the Ag extension department of International Harvester Co and begin at Ft Pierre Iron Day. The tour runs through the 20th with Prof G Holden leading fifteen Harvester speakers, covering 700 miles by rail and 200 miles by auto.
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Commercial Club
Rapid City
Agricultural Extension Department
International Harvester Co
Ft. Pierre
G. ¥. Holden
The
Harvester Co
Car Makers Move Toward Industry Combine
Six leading automobile manufacturers are arranging a combination of their businesses following International Harvester Co. The move aims to unify operations and is expected to force a notable drop in car prices as more firms may join the combine.
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International Harvester Co
Combine
Political drive shifts to St. Louis with limited force
Next week the great political drive moves to St. Louis but with only one heavy gun, not likely to be a long encounter. General Bryan is reduced to clerical rank and cannot participate actively, though his red cross services may be needed later.
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St. Louis
Bryan
Red Cross
Fish Day at Lake Andes Draws Lake City Crowd
Tomorrow June 9 Lake Andes hosts an annual Fish Day presented by Lake City. The event invites all to a free fish feed in various styles and to take part in sports and games.
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Lake Andes
City awards drilling contract to lowest bidder
At a special meeting the city council awarded the six foot well contract to Fred Rohrabacher of Acotiatd for 1.95 per foot, ahead of Henry Permano of Tripp at 1.97, with other bids up to 4 dollars. District news reports marriages, deaths, and shifts in local business, including the Tyndall studio change, health board meeting, and the death of Martin E. Hitt in Dakota Territory heritage.
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Counsil
Fred Rohrabacher
Acotiatd
Rohrabacher
Henry Permano
Tripp
Tyndall Tribune
W. Burnett
Barton
Burnett
Tyndall
Bon Homme County
Court House
Kooba
Scotland
County Board of Health
Martin E. Hitt
Mt. Morris
M. E. Hitt
Mt. Morris College
Dakota Territory
Hon Homme County
Elizabeth Hitt Wagner
Thos, M. Hitt
Henry P. Hitt
Maria Hitt Newcomber
Yankton Pageant Highlight In South Dakota History
County schools expect a teachers institute next week while rural schools close for the year. A boy’s law on bird protection is urged as district notes warn on census omissions for state funds. Dorothy Smith and Gilmore Warner lead eighth grade averages. Yankton pageant will depict regional history.
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Dorothy Smith
Ayen
Gilmore Warner
Springfield
Teachers’ Institute
Perisho
State College
Tyndall
Yankton
South Dakota
Travel in Army Formation On Philippine sands
On Philippine sand-flats uncover at low tide vast numbers of grayish blue crabs Myctiris form moving ranks like tiny armies. Dr. R P Cowles notes they retreat into sand swiftly by digging with one side legs and spinning body, burying themselves in seconds and reappearing later to reform orderly, marching again.
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Philippine Islands
R. P. Cowles
Doctor Cowles
Haunted watch tower of San Juan sinks beneath waves amid mystery
The old tower at San Cristobal fortress, a famed haunted sentry box in San Juan Porto Rico, has stood on ruins for 300 years as tides undermine its foundations. Six missing sentries in the 19th century and 1840 marked its lore, with later vanishings spreading fear and secrecy around the sea wall.
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Porto Rico
Spain
Grant Fort San Cristobal
San Juan
San Cristobal
Sea Wall
Insects and Disease Plague South American Forests
Lieutenant Bowards lecture to the Royal Geographical Society outlines hardships on the Bolivia-Brazil frontier. Forests are virtually impassable, with ants swarming people and bites like hot iron. The soil is fertile yet toil yields meager harvests due to pests.
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South America
Royal, Geographical Society
London
Bowards
Bolivia-Brazil
Guinea Pig Farm: Seattle Uses 700 Rodents For Health Work
Seattle operates a municipal guinea pig herd of about 700 as a practical program for public health. The animals serve as official test subjects for city bacteriological laboratories and the federal plague lab, aiding doctors in studying illnesses shared with humans. The narrative portrays the guinea pig as a crucial, though unfortunate, contributor to medical science.
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Seattle
Parffin Cups Toast Warns of Germ Risk
A Philadelphia Ledger cautions that English customs of toasting the queen and using paraffin cups create health risks. Reusing discarded cups spreads germs. authorities urge crushing the cup after one use to prevent contamination and save lives.
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Girard
Philadelphia Ledger
Jay
Historic trees pass away through time and change
A reflective essay argues trees fade from memory as guides of history vanish. It cites the charter oak, Cambridge wader, treaty tree, and other famed specimens oncelinked to colonial and revolutionary events. The author laments loss and urges care for venerable trees and the stories they sheltered.
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Cambridge
Washington
Alexander Hamilton
Bage
Sis
Washington Irving
Ichabo Crane
Highteen Street
Chicago
Obica Historical Society
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