Open the Indian Reservation to Civilized Settlement Movement
The Horonite urges opening the reservation to civilization to boost the James River valley and eastern Missouri, arguing it will draw trade and wealth from the Black Hills region. It cites local leaders and past advocacy, contending broad regional support despite dissenting voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Washington
Moody and Carson
Porter Warner
Wilson
Ploughman
Hills Country
Congress
King
Goodykoontz
Peel
Horon
Horonrre
east-Missouri
James River
Black Hills
Honorite
Plains
Capital location debate favors James River valley in Mitchell article
Vernon writer from Davison county argues the capital should stay in the James River valley. He contends Huron is unsuitable and Mitchell is not ideal. he urges regional unity between Mitchell and Redfield to place the capital centrally for long term state welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan M. Prasz
Vernon
Davison County
Mitchell Republican
Mitchell
Huron
James River Valley
Redfield
Missouri
August issue of Sontowen's Magazine highlights outdoor papers
The August issue features seasonable outdoor papers on lawn tennis and harpoon fishing, two Tennyson studies marking his eightieth birthday, short stories by Boyeser Brander Matthews Parsons Lathrop and Martin with a new writer, and additions to the Electric and Railway series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sontowen
Tennyson
H. H. Boyeser
Brander Matthews
George Parsons Lathrop
E. ©. Martin
Burrr Details Formal Hearing and Travel Plan
In a St. Paul letter to J B Paulding the Hon A W Burrr notes a formal hearing on August 1 in the morning before the senate committee departs. The group will then depart for Sioux Falls and proceed to Huron arriving Saturday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Burrr
St. Paul
Paulding
Senate
Sioux Falls
Huron
Politician Pettigrew Sells Property Near Pierre
The Dakota edition of the Pioneer Press reports Hon. R. F. Pettigrew sold nearly all his Pierre property for about 12 000 dollars last week. The sale challenges theories that Pierre is the chosen state capital by politicians, according to the Watertown Courier News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Pettigrew
Dakota
Pioneer Press
Pierre
Watertown Courier-News
Local talk warns against pretenders to influence in capital fight
Community voices urge residents to ignore travelogues and promises from outsiders claiming sway in the capital contest. The piece cautions that such adventurers wield little real influence and should be dismissed.
Tension at state convention hinted in Sioux Falls chatter
A political skirmish over a hypothetical ticket at the republican state convention is noted. The writer warns against fretting over winners, cites opposition to Bill Springer, and recalls a proposed plan to hold the convention in Huron, praising Sioux Falls for a memorial idea to Bill and Sparks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bill Springer
Huron
South Dakota
Sioux
Watertown rumor caution echoes from Elkton Record
The Elkton Record cautions Bro Pratt to avoid sharing details of events at Watertown. It notes the elder citizen resents being told what he can surmise, signaling tension over public information.
Senate Irrigation Committee to Visit Huron Saturday
Burtt writes to Commissioner Spaulding that the United States senate committee on irrigation will visit Huron on Saturday. Huron boys win a requested outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burtt
Spaulding
United States Senate Committee On Irrigation
Huron
Hpron
Prairie Chickens and Land Lines Regulated
A local note warns landowners that prairie chicken fights are governed by property boundaries and law. Actions against birds occur only when lines are crossed on private land, emphasizing landowner responsibility and regulatory reach.
Business Unreliability in First Class Credit Discussed
A fragmented remark criticizes the reliability of men with top-tier credit. The sentence hints at broader concerns about financial trust and status among the elite, without providing specific names or dates.
Poverty Association Membership Sparks Friction
A discussion notes the Poverty Association as a pleasant group with friendly members, yet states that only a small circle of newspaper men qualify for membership.
Centerville Journal urges GOP to nominate Cortez Salmon for state superintendent
The Centerville Journal calls on Republican leaders to nominate Cortez Salmon in the race for state superintendent of public instruction. The editorial endorses Salmon as the strongest candidate and urges timely party action.
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The
Centerville Journal
Cortez Salmon
Wisk candidates avoid chicken shooting controversy
Wisk candidates steer clear of chicken shooting disputes to prevent discovery by farmers. They emphasize policy over provocative acts and seek to maintain good relations with agricultural communities.
Dotanolis to Build Artesian Well With Immediate Start
The Record notes Dotanolis will construct an artesian well and start work at once, signaling rapid progress for the project.
Prairie chickens ripen by September first under current law
The article notes that prairie chickens will not be ripe until September first under the present law.
One House Idea Sparks Capital Controversy in Beadle County
The Lake Preston Times reports mixed views on a one house plan and the capital question. Beadle County harvest surprise fuels debate while Sioux Falls is discussed as a temporary capital option amid regional preference.
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Beadle County
Lake Preston
Times
Sioux Falls
Haron
Postmaster General Named Amidreshuffle at Da Dakota
Howard Advance reports John Longstaff, publisher of Hyroxire, appointed postmaster general of Da Dakota as part of a new administration reshuffle. The move signals continued turnover in key federal posts and potential policy shifts.
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New
Howard
Ax Falls
John Longstaff
Hyroxire
da Dakota
Dakota Move To Adopt Election Law For Statehood
A Dakota territorial discussion favors safeguards on ballots and a Canadian style system. The proposed law would guide the October 1889 election with nominations by conventions or voter sheets, require printed ballot cards, secrecy, and strict counting. It envisions voters casting ballots at designated precincts with watchers, oaths, and sealed results, and assigns costs to counties.
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Con
Dakota
Supreme Court
South Dakota
Territorial Secretary
Anny
Congress
Dal
John Jones
J. J
A Wandering Muse in Clay and Marble
Fragmentary lines describe a sculptor or artist shaping clay into life like a motioned statue. References evoke classical figures, power, and awe as the speaker contemplates creation and the gaze of neighbors, with a nod to Vitruvian craft and Ward Howe’s nearby presence.
Antidote for Morphine Suggested by Klausenberg Scientist
Professor Bokai advocates picrotoxin as the base antidote to morphine and notes small doses enhance respiratory activity. He cites pivoforin as a potential substitute for nux yomica and contemplates its use to prevent anesthesia hazards from chloroform, as reported in Pittsburgh.
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Klausenberg
Bokai
Pittsburg
For Sweet Charity's Sake
People of quality seek new schemes to raise money for charitable aims by amateur theatricals. A private circus, tattooed man, cowboy violinist, and bearded lady can be created in minutes with no rehearsal.
How It Costs to Run a Locomotive
A summary from How to Feed Railway by Benjamin Norton presents average costs to operate a locomotive under ordinary conditions. It outlines fuel, maintenance, crew, and upkeep expenses as representative figures for railways.
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Benjamin Norton
Scribner
Wilmarth Seeks Capital Favor From Huron Town
A. W. Wilmarth travels from Huron to press his case for moving the capital, delivering a single decisive appeal at the town meeting.
Nomination Assured in Onida Journal Ambitions
The liquor element aims to defeat Gpv Meliette and ensure the governor's control of the Republican ticket this fall.
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Onida Journal
Gpv
Meliette
For Sale Halliday wind mill at bargain price
For sale one Halliday Standard ten foot wind mill in good condition as new, at a bargain. Seller indicates owing for a lodge in town and hints at a possible move or sale in a hurry.
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Halliday
Gone P, Scier
Originator of Express Companies and the Harnden tale
The originator of express companies was William Harnden a young man who built the business then lost its wealth in emigration ventures. He died in 1845 at age 83 after his fortune waned through risky undertakings.
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Acimepost Ua
William Harnden
Harnden
Pee
A Sufficient Apology From The Acting Editor Note
A fragmented note from a small town newspaper laments doubt over news coverage and confirms the editor’s reluctance to publish content beyond local limits as the issue hints at distant places and limited staff.
Mystery Stockcar Team Surpasses City Mileage Target
A local racing suspect company reports a vehicle tally surpassing a 54 000 mile benchmark set within the city. Officials confirm the car fleet has exceeded expected usage with notable performance gains and increased efficiency.
Fragmentary note on Sevre vases offered at Buckingham Palace
A damaged line mentions Sevres vases offered for sale at Buckingham Palace with a price of 300 pounds. The garbled text implies an auction or display planned for tomorrow but lacks full details.
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Buckingham Palace
Fragmentary Food Note Mentions Butter and Salt Use
Disjoint phrases reference butter storage methods and rock salt. Contains unsettled wording about keeping, length, and sweetness. No clear event or person names. details are too fragmentary to identify a specific item or date.
Doctors Plaititudes and Charms in Medical Practice
A Saturday Review critique lampoons physicians who misuse authority and charm to persuade patients of imaginary disorders. It recounts Mrs A confronting a physician who denied illness, notes his rival who prescribes and profits, and warns of pretenses masking ignorance and exploitation in late 19th or early 20th century medical culture.
His Weak Point in a London Doctor Case
A London doctor faced a psychological riddle as a broker’s man tricked his way into a house. The doctor, described as a well to do chronic patient, was questioned about a supposed motive behind a scheme. The tale ends with the broker’s man declaring his role, illustrating a clever hoax from 19th century reportage.
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London
San Francisco
Georgia Sharpshooter Howard Defies Odds in Sumter
The Antoni Ga Republican reports a Sumter marksman named Howard as a superior shooter. He uses a trained dog to move livestock then fires two shots from a Smith and Wesson at distances from fifty yards, making precise cuts at the animal ears while the employer praises his consistent results.
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Georgia
Eiicus
Smith & Wesson
K' Antoni
Fragmentary Thought on Living Well and Names
A fragmented text reflects on living well and holding to different reasons. It mentions a wretched deal and the value of names, offering a terse philosophical remark rather than a clear event.
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