Buy land and never let go of it says great investor
A 1903 Union- ayLABEL Jape LONGSTAFF column quotes a business man advising to buy land as the best investment. It notes land values from the Hudson to the Missouri rising dramatically and cites Joaquin Miller on land banks and nationwide gains. The piece echoes the maxim get land, get land, get land.
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National Progress
Joaquin Miller
United States
Maine
Texas
California
Wall Street
England
Schwab Resigns as U S Steel President. Cory Named Successor
Charles M Schwab resigns as president of United States Steel Corp and K W E Cory is elected successor. Schwab rose from stake driver at one dollar a day to head of the nation’s largest steel combine with a one million dollar annual salary amid vast wealth.
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Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
K. W. E. Cory
Schwab
Carnegie Steel Works
Schwab’s Fall Destroys Power in Finance Circle
The text recalls Schwab’s rise and downfall as he went abroad and squandered wealth. He played golf for a thousand dollars a hole, prompted alarm among practical business men, and saw his influence broken. His fortune remains vast, but his reputation in business and finance is damaged.
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Schwab
Central South Dakota Fair urged for second annual exhibit
A month before the second annual Central South Dakota Fair, Huron citizens are urged to back a strong, representative display of Beadle county products. Officials emphasize collective effort, urging residents to talk, write, and plan to boost attendance and interest across Beadle and neighboring counties.
Vanderbilt and the People
Mr Vaderbilt expresses discouragement with political parties over promises to boost shipping in foreign trade. He suggests business people farmers and workers may craft a plan with bipartisan support to advance shipping without bitterness.
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New York Board of Trade
Resignation Follows Painter Pastor in Kimball
An industrious Methodist pastor in Kimball resigns after painting a saloon building for wages. Acclaimed for eloquence and faithfulness, he faced an irate congregation as trustees demanded his resignation. The salary question and conflict over painting work led to his departure.
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Methodist
Kimball
Mixed state items touch religion crops and mining
The column notes a Kimball Methodist pastor resignation after rent suit. Hessian fly pest threatens eastern wheat with advise to burn harvest stubble. Black Hills gold output rises from eight million to ten million. mentions injunction use and a Sioux Falls man seeking a restraining injunction over a spouse relationship.
Governor to welcome delegates at Deadwood Mining Congress
Gov. Herreid will deliver the address of welcome to delegates of the Mining Congress meeting in Deadwood on September 7. He will be accompanied by his official staff. The Black Hills push to highlight vast undeveloped mineral riches and the congress is anticipated to boost mining interests nationwide.
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Deadwood
Black Hills
Pope Faces New Challenge Over Race Question
The Negro Editorial Association appeals to the new Pope urging him to address the race question in the United States as his troubles begin.
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U.S
Negro Editorial Association
Delayed Crowns and Patient Hope echoed by era
Some note Pope Pius X and a longer wait for a crown, reflecting on patience. The remark frames expectation versus realization as a timeless cautionary view.
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Pope Pius X
Chicago Doctor Ceases Plans to Practice in South Dakota
Dr. Mueller of Chicago, who advertised to practice at Madison hospital, will not visit the state. The decision followed lengthy correspondence with the state board of medical examiners. The new medical law now satisfies the public, and South Dakota is no longer a harvest field for quack doctors.
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Mueller
Chicago
State Madison Hospital
State Board of Medical
South Dakota
Defalcation of NEC Methodist treasurer ruins society
W J Allen former treasurer of the preachers and society of the New England conference of the Methodist Episcopal church collapsed under a defalcation. Long trusted with a large fund he spent it in stock speculation. The society faced a loss running about seventy five thousand dollars.
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Urer
Preachers and Society
New England Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Allen
Secretary Shaw’s women inspectors fail to ease baggage checks
Secretary Shaw tried appointing women inspectors after female tourists objected to baggage checks by a bold man. The plan proved a failure and may be abandoned, as the experiment did not stop the complaints.
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Shaw
Union County Assessor Values Furniture Low in Peak County
Report from Pierre states Union County assessors found only 1080 dollars in furniture and household goods, a sharp drop from previous wealth estimates and affecting local perceptions of the county’s wealth.
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Pierre
Union County
Clare Tinan Borders on Bite Size Fame in Jaws Claim
The Centerville Chronicle notes consensus that Clare Tinan has tackled a task that will test him. The piece quips that Tinan has “bit off more than he can chew” and mocks the Chronicle for underrating his jaw size, claiming he has the largest mouth in the state.
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Clare Tinan
Centerville Chronicle
Mr. Tinan
Tiian
Crop reporters cite SD,ND,MN wheat yields
H V Jones of the Minneapolis Journal lists 1902 wheat yields by state. South Dakota 39,600,000 bushels, North Dakota 45,100,000, Minnesota 62,400,000, totaling 147,100,000 for the three states. The three states produced 178,850,000 bushels in 1902.
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H. V. Jones
Minneapolis Journal
South Dakota
North Dakota
Minnesota
States
Plaid Plutocracy vs Democracy Cited by Late Candidate
The late democratic presidential hopeful frames the national struggle as a clash between plutocracy and democracy. He suggests the man caught between the devil and the deep blue sea would face a tougher fate than the country itself.
Mutual Insurance Firms Grow Fast in South Dakota
Mutual insurers gain ground rapidly in South Dakota by writing risks at about half the rates of old-line companies and paying all losses promptly, a strong seller with customers seeking lower premiums and reliable payouts.
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South Dakota
Folk's Party Affiliation and State Residency Inquiry
The question asks whether Joseph W. Folk belonged to a party other than the Democratic Party or resided outside Missouri. It implies exploring his political alignment and domicile beyond Missouri, seeking any affiliations with non-Democratic groups or states.
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Joseph W. Folk
Democratic
Missouri
Dethroned money kings Morgan and Schwab
The public can take comfort that Morgan and Schwab remain financially secure and capable of avoiding hardship despite loss of status.
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Morgan and
Schwab
Can Non Pledges Economy in Next Congress Appropriations
Speaker Can non signals disciplined funding approaches for the upcoming Congress. He emphasizes that execution matters more than promises and aims to align fiscal policy with measured restraint.
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Cannon
July Coinage At U S Mints Shows No Gold Output
In July the United States mints coined a total of $370 37 with 337 327 in silver coins and 33 310 from mixer coins. No gold was minted during the month.
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United States
Leadership gap between Cleveland and Bryans fuels Grover clash
The text argues that Cleveland and Bryans differ in leadership, suggesting this gap explains Bryans hostility toward Grover. It hints at a political rift and personal tensions shaping public reactions to Grover Cleveland.
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Clevelands
Bryans
Grover
Fifty thousand applications for mutual insurance at Huron
An editorial note urges readers that fifty thousand additional applications for insurance through the Publishers' Mutual will secure the company’s headquarters at Huron. The piece questions whether the public supports this move and its implications for the town and organization.
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Mutual
Huron
State board aims to double value of a dollar
The state board of equalization is endeavoring to make one dollar do the work of two, and we learn indirectly that it is a pretty difficult task.
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State Board of Equalization
State fair premium list distributed this year
The premium list of the state fair is being distributed. Premiums totaling $10 000 are offered by the association.
Bryan resurges in Urbana speech circles
In Urbana Ohio Mr Bryan drew attention with a fiery speech labeling Grover Cleveland a bunco steerer redefining campaign rhetoric and stirring local political interest.
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Mr. Bryan
Urbana, O
Grover Cleveland
Man Hustle Echoes On Stage With Coal and Ice Men
On stage a coal man and an ice man share the spotlight as the old saying that man was born to hustle appears apt, highlighting a bustling scene and the era’s practical push.
South Dakota County Assessments Rise to 183 Million
The total assessment of South Dakota from all counties is 183,000,000, up 11,567,279 from the 1902 totals, reflecting a notable increase across the state.
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South Dakota
Notable Quote Highlights Bryan’s View of Cleveland
The remark contrasts a “huge joke” with a “bunco steerer” and notes Mr. Bryan sees both in Mr. Cleveland, capturing a sharp political characterization and perceived duplicity.
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Bryan
Wall Street Stocks Shrink $85 Million Over Week
Twelve leading stocks quoted on Wall Street show a weekly value decline totaling 85.458 million dollars. The drop reflects broader market weakness and liquidity concerns affecting major equities.
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Wall Street
Rainfall in arid belt near Pierre hits five inches for July
The arid belt near Pierre received about five inches of rainfall in July, marking a notable weather event for the region. This rainfall level stands out against typical July precipitation. Local observers note the impact on soil moisture and potential effects on agriculture.
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Pierre
August Weather Favours Hay Fever Sufferers
The text notes that pleasant August conditions suit hay fever patients, implying milder symptoms and better outdoor comfort during this period. It does not cite places, people, or specific events.
President Loubet's England Trip Cost France 120000
The French government spent about 120000 to fund President Loubet's official visit to England. The outlay covered travel expenses, official entertainments, and security arrangements as part of the goodwill mission between the two nations.
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President Loubet
England
France
Wheat Sold for 72 Cents in Huron On Saturday
Wheat brought 72 cents at a Huron market on Saturday with buyers and sellers engaging in a brief trading session amid steady demand for the grain.
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Huron
Crawford Named as Likely Gubernatorial Candidate
The Huronite suggests Hon. Coe L. Crawford as a Republican gubernatorial candidate. It notes his strong character tested under pressure, wide popularity, and potential to be a model governor. If the choice comes from central or northern regions, Crawford is seen as unmatched in strength.
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Coe L. Crawford
Crawford
Mr. Crawford
Hartman Sanitarium President Addressed in Columbus
A report notes Dr. Hartman, president of The Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus, addressed a matter involving the institution.
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Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, O
Do Your Knocking Like a Man in Old Advice Verse
A fragmentary verse style piece urging direct action and sturdy conduct. The readable lines praise knocking firmly and using a hammer, conveying masculine bravado in a rough civic moralizing tone.
The Value of a Vocation as Life’s Safe Anchor
A powerful sermon extols choosing a healthful, loving vocation as the only true prevention of disease and vice, urging individuals to seek or embrace a career they love. It argues that passion in work frees energies, guards health, and protects against moral decay, warning that a life tied to an hated job breeds spiritual and social harm.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Deafness Cure
Advertisement claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian Tube lining is curable only by constitutional remedies. It cites catarrh as nine tenths of cases and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Toledo company promises free circulars and sells pills for 75 cents.
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Hall
F.j.cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Information Wanted by Beadle Co Game Warden
Beadle County game warden Isaac Van Winkle offers ten dollars for evidence leading to conviction of anyone shooting prairie chickens ducks quail or any game bird out of season. Reward advertised for information.
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Beadle County
Isaac van Winkle
Beadle Co
Chicago Centennial Plans Promised for 100th Anniversary
The passenger department of the Chicago North Western Railway promotes a pamphlet outlining the entertainment committee's centennial program for Chicago's white settlement celebration from Sept 29 to Oct 1. The North Western Line offers convenient train service to western points and lowers rate arrangements will be announced later.
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Chicago
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
Entertainment Committee
Special Reduced Excursion Rates From Chicago & North-Western
Reduced excursion fares apply from all points on the Chicago and North-Western Railway for events including the G A R encampment in San Francisco August 17 to 22, Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress in Seattle August 18 to 21, International Mining Congress in Deadwood September 9 to 11, National Irrigation Congress in Ogden and Salt Lake City September 15 to 18, Sovereign Grand Lodge I O O F in Baltimore September 21 to 26, and Brotherhood events in Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo October 7 to 11. For rates and sale dates, consult the North Western ticket agent.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
San Francisco
Seattle
Wash
Trans- Mississippi Commercial Congress
Deadwood and Lead
International Mining Congress
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Utah
National Irrigation Congress
Baltimore
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
North Western Line
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South Dakota Agricultural College
Kansas
Sioux Falls
Jones
Gov. Herreid
W. J. Allen
Treas
Coal Man
Ice Man
Cleveland
Centerville Journal
W.E. Birch
Afton
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
L. A. Birch
Coresville
Alb County
W. E. Birch
Hartman
Cee
Fred Wilcox
Wheelock
Minneapolis Tribune
Pacific
Wiard
Col. King
Wilcox
Granger Business School
Aberdeen
F. E. Granger
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