Harden's Farm Background Questions Springe Endorsement
A reformist critique labels J. W. Harden as unfit for office, arguing he cannot represent his district due to a farming lifestyle and distant ties. The writer mocks Harden living on a farm and living in a barn, suggesting his status undermines his legitimacy and alliance appeal.
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Delude
J. W. Harden
Mr. Harden
John
Ron
John Ww. Harden
Harden
Wall Kles
Territorial Convention Divides Dakota Debate Criticized
Report notes some newspapers discuss a territorial convention to divide Dakota after statehood. The notion is described as idiotic and beneath discussion according to the writer.
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Press
Dakotsian
Sey
Dakota
The Huronite newspaper notice and details
The Daily is published weekly with print deadlines and display ad rules. Shannon and Longstaff are editors and proprietors guiding circulation for the Dakota territory and Emigration notes.
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Sestes
Oreo
Shannon & Longstaff
Corner Stone Laid At Brook Public School Building
A cornerstone ceremony was held for the Brook Public School building with Masonic lodges in attendance. Reports mention long winded foot racing challenges and various local notices from Watertown convention delegates to charges received against Gov. Church. The piece also covers railroad accident news near Quincy with injuries and possible deaths.
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Brook Public School
Broozhsas
Dak
Benjamin Harrison for President of the United States
The document proclaims Benjamin Harrison of Indiana as a candidate for President of the United States. It notes his party affiliation and campaign status as part of a historical voter materials page.
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United States
Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
Delegates Named for Counties Democratic District
A fragmented OCR note lists delegates for a counties district. Benbert Z Jerauld is set for five delegates and Ss N E Maynew appears as another delegate. The fragment also references a central or local caucus context.
Dakota Republican Convention Opens for Territorial Candidacy
The territorial Republican convention will be held to select a candidate for officers. Delegates will be appointed from counties, with a convention consisting of 528 votes allocated among regions. The event occurs in 1886 as specified by the property officer’s certificate.
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Agress
Harpers Magazine August Issue Highlights Frontispiece and Features
The August Harpers Magazine showcases strong poetry, prose, and illustrations led by E A Abbey frontispiece for The Leather Bottle. It continues Lafcadio Hearn’s West Indies travel piece and includes exotic forest scenes and a revival of Caribbean imagery. Fiction includes Black’s In Far Lochaber and Annié Kilburn. Howells offers a dorsa tale about love, with Tassere and Maine contributing pieces and multiple drawings throughout.
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Harpers Magazine
E. A. Abbey
Lafcadio Hearn
West Indies
Tota
Mr. Black
Far Lochaber
Annié Kilburn
W. D. Howells
Jane G. Tassere
Pigeon Holed
Reports from Wassington claim a long discussed matter rests in a pigeon hole awaiting the president’s return from a fishing trip. Cleveland has not seen the charges and Lamont will not act now, noting the papers may soak until Fire Island.
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Wassington
Interior Department
Cleveland
Lamont
Fire Island
Alen Cape
Hassler
Petticoat County Convention Delegates Endorsement Fight
The Pettom county convention debated endorsing Gifford and Barb Crry for the territorial congressional convention. A lively fight led to the committee report being rejected. J. H. King's supporters aimed to seat him on the delegation to town.
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Gifford
Barb Crry
Peton County
Iion
J. H. King
County convention names delegates to territorial meet
Coddington County Watertows July 30 The county convention elected delegates to the territorial convention to convene August 22 J A E West C E Boyden A D nz K Ro Sweet and other members
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Coddington County
Watertows
J. A E. West
C. E. Boyden
A. D. Nz
K. Ro Sweet
X. i
Faulk County Republicans Name Conet for Delegate
Delegates at the Faulk county Republican convention in July elected Hugh J. Conet as a candidate for delegate to Congress. Delegates were not instructed on nomination strategy or further action.
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Impbell
Faulk
Dak
Helo
Hugh J. Conet
Faulk County
Irrigation Money Sought to Redeem Arid Lands
The sundry civil appropriation bill was resumed. Senator Bowen offered an amendment for a 250000 dollar appropriation to determine how much arid land in the United States can be redeemed by irrigation. The vote passed 28 to 18.
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Wasurrerox
Bowen
United States
Indians at Rosebud Agency Sign Treaty Proposal
July 30 report that Prof. A. A. Hayes superintendent of Indian schools at Rosebud agency says the Indians at the agency are willing to sign the proposed treaty.
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Onampertam
Dak
Prof
A. A. Hayes
Rosebud Agency
No Free Trade Favored by Brookings Farmer
W H Drvemann of Brookings county, a leading territory farmer, opposes free trade. He recalls farming in Wisconsin in 187 and says he received all the free trade he could stand.
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W. H. Drvemann
Brookings County
Wisconsin
Free Whisky Party Claim in March 1885 Notice
A critical note asserts the Republican Party era brought cheap whisky and calico, claiming prices dropped to 15 to 20 cents per gallon and 5 cents per yard respectively, and later to $1.20 per gallon and 5 cents per yard. It accuses the party of widespread price reductions yet contrasts with higher costs elsewhere, labeling Republicans as the free whisky party.
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Republican Party
Word to Say From A Cracked OCR Note
Fragmentary text shows casual chatter about a neighbor and groceries with garbled phrases. It hints at social or political commentary and daily life but lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or concrete events to verify.
Dakota Crops Outlook Boosts Hope for Record Year
Farmers report fields yielding near 100 bushels per acre in Dakota counties. Wheat oats and corn prospects look strong despite recent showers causing minor damage.
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Potter
Indians Decide Friday Council Outcome With July Deadline
Amid agency talks an undercurrent among chiefs signals cautious unity as the Indians press for a firm conclusion by July 31. A council at the agency sees leaders torn between missions and self rule, with John Grass reportedly opposing an immediate签 signing while others weigh the alternatives.
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Church
Wright
John Grass
Burglars Blow Open Store in Yankton
Burglars at Yankton Tok raided the store of C H Bat and blew it open, about $300 missing. No clue.
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Yankton, Tok
C. H. Bat
Indianapolis Event Spurs Republican Ticket Enthusiasm
In Indianapolis on July, supporters flocked to Harrison today, praising the Republican ticket and rallying enthusiasm for the campaign. Details are sparse due to fragmented text from the historical page.
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Indianapolis
Henry Aay
T . Harrison
Grose
Miner County Delegates Elect Giff Vinas Backing at Convention
In July 31 proceedings the Republican convention elected Hon. Thos. McConnell Hon. J. H. Heatten W. W. Girten JW. borrow Geo. R. Farmer J. Aldrich unanimously instructed for the party.
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Miner
Giff Vinas
D. T
Minor
Thos. McConnell
J. H. Heatten
W. W. Girten
JW. Borrow
Geo. R. Farmer
Aldrich
Corn Crop Fears Grow Across Western Kansas
Reports from western Kansas indicate drought and heat are burning the corn crop. Farmers in the Sunflower state race failures west of Ellsworth and Chase, with cattle herds moving toward mountains as harvests collapse and supply lines strain.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Ellsworth
Great Yons
Chase
Protection a Delusion in Tariff Debate Draws Readers
A Faulkton Democrat article condemns tariffs as a mirage that cannot ease labor or farming burdens. It argues life is action and warns readers against illusions of wealth from protectionist policy, urging practical effort over empty promises.
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Emilagee
Dakota Elections Referenced in Pioneer Press Speech
The Pioneer Press notes Gen Han spoke at Indianapoli and praised a Dakota effort as brave and statesmanlike. It argues Dakota cannot vote and comments on Republican candidate stepping beyond expediency to address national wrongs, warning electoral influence on states Democrats claim as stable bases.
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Harrison
Dakota
Pioneer Press
Han
Indianapoli
Prohibition Candidate Dr Brooks Cited In Speech
The passage notes Dr Brooks the prohibitionist candidate for vice president spoke in Illinois where he described himself as a rebel and fire eating Democrat. He asserted he bears a sin from his past actions and offered no further context in the excerpt.
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Brooks
R, Il
Cogbiieum
Caldwell and Irons Take Over Tat Senets Radiator
The Tat Senets Radiator changes hands from J. H. Morris to Caldwell and Irons and will be published as a free trade demo male paper going forward.
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J. H. Morris
Caldwell& Irons
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