Irrigation Committee Hearings Highlight Dakota Needs
In St Paul a U S Senate irrigation committee hears from F F B Coffin and A W Burtt of Dakota about artesian wells as a practical path to reclamation. Emerson Eager and others describe water flow, costs, and the vast potential of irrigated land, with a focus on arid plains and the James and Dakota valleys.
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Dakota
Maj. Powell
John J. Cushing
Spink County
South Dakota
United States
Emerson Eager
Huron
James Valley
Waldo M. Potter
la Moure
Dak
Stewart
Reagan
I. R. Casey
Tamestown
North Dakota
N. J. Lowthian
Grant County
C. W. Hall
Dickey County
St. Paul
Postmaster John Longstaff Praised by Newspaper Men
There seems to be no lead appointment by the government that has given such universal satisfaction and caused so much favorable comment as that of Postmaster John Longstaff of Huron. He is a favorite among the newspaper men who all rejoice in his good fortune.
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John Longstaff
Huron
Popular Republican to Serve as Dakota Surveyor General
One of the most popular Republicans in the state, he defeated B. H. Sullivan of Plankinton for the council last autumn and now moves to Huron to serve as surveyor general of Dakota. He is highly regarded and expected to be an efficient officer.
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Pioneer Press
B. H. Sullivan
Plankinton
Huron
Dakota
California
Riverside
Oran
Oroville
Butte
Butte County
P . Co Cu
Tate
Pickler for Congress in Faulk County Record Endorsement
The Faulk County Record endorses Maj. John A. Pickler of Faulk County for Congress. It notes Pickler’s ability and superior qualifications, asserting South Dakota would gain an able and fit representative if elected.
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Faulk County
John A. Pickler
Democrats Set State Convention at Huron on Sept Four
The Democrats plan a state convention in Huron on September 4, a week after a key party meeting. Plankinton Boscon notes party organizers expect local delegation representation and confirm date details.
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Plankinton
Irrigation Senators Plan Midwest Tour for Land Reclamation
Senator Ed M. on of Nevada chairs the Senate committee on reclaiming barren land by irrigation and will lead a tour through Dakota Montana Eastern Washington Idaho and adjacent areas. Senator Reagan of Texas and Director Powell of the Geological Survey join, with hearings set in Sioux Falls Huron Jamestown and other stops. Local leaders including Farmers Alliance delegates and public meetings accompany the journey to examine artesian basins and 65000 acre Lone Horse Prairie irrigation prospects.
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Minneapolis Evening Journal
United States
Oop Gga
St. Paul
Wm. M. Stewart
Nevada
Plumb
Kansas
Allison
Town
Hiscock
New York
Reagan
Texas
Gorman
Maryland
Jones
Arkansas
Stewart
Maj
J. W. Powell
United States Geological Survey
Major Powell
E.V
Chamber of
Congress
South Central Dakota
F. F. B. Coffin
Beadle County
Farmers’ Alliance
Unnnion Irrigation
Dakota
A. W. Burtt
Huron Law
Burtt
John R. Wilson
Deadwood
Jesk Hills
Ed M On
Senate Committee On
Ryan
Montana
Washington
Idaho
Powell
Geological Survey
Maj. Hinton
Mr. Davie
A. W. Bartte
Huron
Farmers’ Alliance of
South Dakota
Steward
Joaquin Miller
Ignatius Donnelly
Tadges Hall
Flandrau
Wilkin
Ramsey
Pioneer Press
Sioux Falls
Jamestown
Northern Pacific
Bismarck
Glendive
Lone Horse Prairie
Gen Sullivan Earns Appointment as Surveyor General
The Plankinton Standard notes the Sunday news that Hon. B H Sullivan is named surveyor general. The paper offers hearty congratulations, praising his energy and public spirit and noting endorsements from Dakota politicians, former Illinois residents, Secretary Proctor, and General Mahone.
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B. H. Sullivan
Dakota
Illinois
Proctor
Navy
Mahone
Virginia
Miner County backs Huron in county race
A county political note says Miner county favors Huron for the capital and expects a large cross section of voters to join in October. The piece notes Miner county lads recognize a winning choice and laments rivals in the field.
Plankinton Opinion on Gold Text and Low Subscriptions
A satirical note questions the value of a paper printed on gold ink with silver ink and priced at 50 cents a year. It contends a poor reader would protest only if the price were 25 cents, arguing delusion over value.
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Plankinton
Appointment at Huron Post Office Honors Local Figures
John Longstaff, proprietor of the Hunowitz daily, is named to the Huron post office. The selection draws general satisfaction and is seen as a deserved recognition of a notable local figure. Vilas Palmer is identified as staff.
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Hunowitz
John Longstaff
Huron Post Office
A Leader for Gifford in De'Smet Leader
There is no candidate in the field for representative to congress who will receive more hearty support from the people this county than the described leader from Gifford as highlighted by the De Smet Leader text.
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Gifford
De'Smet
Congress
County Judge Candidate John Wood Praised by Friends
Edits from several endorsements state John Wood of Eaton Rapids Mich now in Dakota is a capable lawyer and man of integrity. They describe his fairness, industriousness, and eligibility for county judge, citing careers as a circuit court commissioner and justice of the peace.
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John Wood
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
Washington, D. C
Eaton Rapids
Mich
Eaton County
Horace
Maynard
Charlottes Mich
Dakota
Wood
Hpi
Matwano
Pana
Charlotte
Aew Jacos L. MoPtzx
Miller Bride Tied to Dakota Publisher in County Paper
The Faulk County Record reports the publisher of the paper, P. M. Springer, married last week to Mrs. Campbell, a Miller resident with many local friends. The item notes his personal connection and hints at political ambitions to nominate him for Congress.
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M. P. Springer
Faulk County
Dakota
Campbell
Miller
Press
No Room for Doubt in Rain Irrigation Battle
Fragmentary text notes a dispute over irrigation and rain, mentioning a person named Shannon and a late plea or prayer. The source is unclear about location or outcome but implies effort to secure an irrigation decision or water access.
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Shannon
John Longstar Appointed Presidential Postmaster
John Longstar of the atx Ho rosite era is named presidential postmaster. He is described as a good business man and is set to lead postal operations in the region.
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John Longstar
Atx Horosite
Mitchell Republicans Rally To Back It In Huntron Troop Fight
Mitchell Republicans come out strongly in support amid Huntron troop dispute. local leaders urge unity and bold action to defend party aims and regional interests.
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Mitchell
Hunontrs
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Major Coffin
Gen. Sullivan
Plankinton Standard
Vila Farmer
Miner County
Vilas Palmer
M. V. Moytaousny
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United States Depository
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