Dakota Editorial Notes on Conventions and Insurance
A South Dakota page reports on Versa of publications, a new monthly Dakota teacher issue led by J S Bishop and Elmer C Patterson, and a Laur en Dunlap insurance bulletin. It notes Plankinton’s delegate dispute, calls for a territorial insurance company convention, and critiques insurance rates while urging unity to curb high premiums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Bishop
Beadle County
Elmer C. Patterson
Huron Public Schools
Bishop
Patterson
Dakota Immigration Commissioner Dunlap Proves Active
The Woonsocket News urges residents not to fear the new Dakota immigration office. It notes the commissioner, Mr. Dunlap, is continuously at work to inaugurate plans and promote Dakota abroad. A tour of his office and files would reveal creditable progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuenre
Woonsocket Newwa
Dakota
Dunlap
Mutual Insurance Move Planned for Dakota Territory
Southeastern Dakota business leaders call a convention at Huron on Aug 20 1885 to organize a mutual insurance company for the region citing exorbitant rates from existing firms. Territorial Auditor figures show 1884 premiums and losses, arguing mutual protection would save hundreds of thousands and widen insured property. Judge Bennett backs division and an early convention adjournment for a swift constitution and memorial to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
Huron
Territorial
Caldwell
Big Stone Herald
Union
Congrest
South Dakota
Wheat Market Faces Shortage and Speculator Pressure
The spring wheat regions see a 195 000 000 bushel gap versus last year with Russia and India droughts. Opening prices fall two to three cents as speculators and buyers push for delayed selling while old stock saddles prices. Farmers are urged to withhold marketing to protect prices and repay merchants who have carried them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
India
Farmers urged to restrain wheat marketing amid high stocks
The article argues restraint is needed as winter wheat failures may shrink receipts and spring wheat markets tighten. It notes editors should advise farmers to hold wheat to counteract large stockpiles, suggesting prices could rise with reduced supply and cautious selling.
Local Notables and Visitors Share News and Illnesses
Mrs Geo Woodbury suffers illness while several residents report health improvements and travel. W W Eastman greeted friends in town Tuesday. Col J Ju Ayers recovered enough to go out after a week of illness. Others include L S Hazen off to Nebraska on insurance work and Ada Sanderson visiting from Port Huron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Woodbury
W. W. Eastman
Col. J. Ju. Ayers
Hazen
Nebraska
Karl Gerner
Iroquois
Butterfield
Alpena
Ada Sanderson
Port Huron , Mich
Thos. Mitchell
Altoona
Dr. Sherman
Altoona Reports First Class Artesian Well Victory
A new artesian well near Altoona produced a water flow that grew from Wednesday evening through Thursday. Friday visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Snedizar and others inspected a 905 foot well resting on slate with about 190 gallons per minute of muddy yet cool water. A pressure of 20 pounds per inch was telegrammed to Honowite on Blon day. Mr. Gray of Gray Bros drilled Altoona’s well and other rigs are at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ajtoona
J. M. Snedizar
D. B. Jeffries
G. W. Longstaff
J. Dinneen
Altouna
Gray
Gray’ Bros
Altoona
Huron Sees Power Wells Boost Altoona and City Plans
The article notes interest in the Altoona well similar to six James River wells, predicting strong success for A well. It mentions plans to sink a city well for motive power, with cost-effective potential. Election of delegates to the businessmen insurance convention is announced for August 20 in Huron, with a 7:30 p.m. meeting. A piano recital at the Methodist church features Professors Wade and Pellow, praised for technical excellence, while local audiences struggle with full evening piano programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altoona
James River Valley
Huron
Gray
Businessmew of
Heurostre
Business Mens’ Insurance
Moet
A. Davis, Lee
Wade
Pellow
Carnine
VanVelt
Lendle county teachers convene for institute despite low turnout
The Lendle county teachers institute in this city proceeds with Professors Pinkham Dempster and Superintendent Bishop guiding sessions. Attendance remains small yet the instructors’ prior achievements are noted and publishers plan supplements in the Dakota Teacher to record progress. Attending teachers include Pinkham Dempster Bishop Paterson Mead Ostrander Little Keedy Cuttin Burleigh Smythe Foot Grant Bushfield Bushfield Lawrence Cooper Frost Loomis Welty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lendle
Seasion
Pinkham
Dempster
Bishop
Snd
Dakota
G. Li. Pinkham
Miller
H.W. Dempster
Huron
JE. GC. Paterson
G. W. Mead
Ophelia Ostrander
All. Little
Florence Keedy
Martha Cuttin
Dennie A. Burleigh
Mattie Smythe
DA Foot
Muaggie Grant
Altoona
Kate Bushfield
Broadland
Faye Bushfield
Grace Lawrence
Lawrence
C. SN. Cooper
Wessington
J. Q. Frost
Virgil
Effie Loomis
Nellie Welty
Sexp 40 Offers Grant Memorabilia and Perfume Stock
Sexp 40 lists stamps to Will J. Evans a Winous Minn for mailing a postpaid copy of General Grant's Funeral March with lithograph and battle views. Also notes 113 fine stock of Florentine perfumes at Geo A Fessenden's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Evans
Winous, Minn
Geo. A. Fessendens
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Ferma
Rey
Davis & Ketchum
Proprietocs
Cons. C. Faust
Free Trade Democrat
Henos
Mutual Fire Insurance Company
Plankington
Farmers’ Mutual
Plankinton
Cosausstoser
Lauren Dunlap
Duolaup
Men of Dakota
James River
Huron Ang
Une
Standard
Board of Directors
G.H. Eis
Ellisville
Q. P. Helm
Chicago
F. Wright
J. L B. Taylor
A. E. Taylor
Cherokee
Kustor Sherwood
de Snier
Nick” Donahue
Delville
W. N. Fayant
P. G. Young
da Kath Center
Odell
Neb
Patch
Minneapolis
Captain Patch
Pearl Creek
Mrs
Russell
the Institute
F. A. Pratt
George P. Swift
Reed Blowlk
and Duce Bout Ta
Anc
Ani
Bargalna
A. M. Elson
Dakota Avenue
Chicaco Steam Laundry
FLAST
Damota
James
Hove
J. B. Weers
E. M. Tous
J.B. Weeks & Co
Huron, Dakota
Windsor House Block
Ealion
Hesigners
Tallett Hook CO
Portland
Main
Camgrear
Titany
Trices Intatentions
Taimmense
Adr Hunbard
Manoel
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