President Roosevelt's 1904 Message and economic policy
President Roosevelt’s annual message to Congress calls for fiscal restraint and orderly government, endorsing organized labor within lawful bounds, regulating giant corporations, expanding anti-rebate laws, and strengthening the currency with gold redemption for silver dollars. It urges Monroe doctrine rights, navy upbuilding, and Philippine policy, while noting seed grain testing to curb rust and a proactive government beef trust inquiry led by James A. Garfield to restore fair trade.
Public expectations for a calm, broadly approved document
The text suggests broad citizen approval for a forthcoming document. It counters hype for a sensational or fiery proclamation, noting that many citizens expect a moderate, widely accepted statement rather than an aggressive missive.
Congressmen and prisons and chadwicks in a Dakota note
A fragment from Spirit of Dakota discusses Congressman Martin’s Osban treatment status and a column by Dad filled with Webster’s adjectives. It urges a twine plant at the penitentiary to employ prisoners, critiques Mrs Chadwick and her creditors, notes historical Philippine material, a Lincoln inaugural deviation, finance trends, and tariff battles touching Nebraska politics and national wealth.
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Martin
Osban
Spirit of Dakota
State Auditor cites deficit and next biennium need
State Auditor Halla day reports last fiscal year revenues fell short of expenditures by 47364.56 dollars despite a two mill levy. He estimates the next biennial gap at about 1900000 dollars with revenues at 1490000 dollars, urging committee cutbacks to balance the budget.
Stand Patters on Tariff Face Change in Schedules
The piece argues that steadfast tariff supporters must adapt to changing circumstances. It defends protection but says the Huronite believes evolving conditions require updating schedules.
State banks hold deposits totaling nearly twenty million
Public Examiner Hem mingway reports state banks contain deposits close to twenty million dollars with farmers and stockmen holding nearly half. Breakdowns show banks and bankers 1,282,072.94. Merchants 2,802,153.99. business and professionals 3,593,435.76. farmers and stockmen 8,161,391.46. laborers and employees 3,846,379.68.
Elliot family mourns the loss of their thirteen year old son
Mr and Mrs J D Elliot of Tyndall mourn the loss of their son Hiram a bright boy of thirteen summers The community joins in sympathy for the bereaved family during this great misfortune and extends support to them.
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J. D. Elliot
Tyndall
Hiram
State officials seek control on appropriations and student football play
Uncle Joe Cannon pledges to limit Congress spending to expected revenues. South Dakota leaders in Pierre consider mirroring the national approach with credit limits. A drive to ban playing football in state supported colleges and schools gains support. supporters say the measure should pass.
Attorney General Hall clears rumor on eligibility amid salary rise
The attorney general assures he qualifies after the constitutional amendment raises the office salary to 1800 per year. A U S grand jury in Sioux Falls declines to indict Tom Taubman editor of the Plankinton Herald for libel filed by F L Stevens of the defunct Plankinton Bank.
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United States
Sioux Falls
Tom Taubman
Plankinton Herald
F. L. Stevens
Plank
How to Know Dad
An International Harvester collector stopped at a Brookings County farm and asked a boy where his father was. The boy replied that his father was out the hog pen and that the man would recognize him by his hat.
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International Harvester
Brookings County
Where is Your Boy in Huron Tonight
An editorial harshly criticizes parents and local youths for delinquency. It denounces billiard halls as malevolent gathering places and calls for spanking and home discipline. It blames mothers and fathers for neglect and urges labor and hard parenting to reform the boys of today.
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Huron
Hamad’s
State House Changes Announced In Early January
Pierre State Register reports a major reshuffle in the state government effective January 1. Governor Elrod will appoint A Fountain as private secretary in the secretary of state office, Graves moves to assistant, and K A Platts of Flandreau becomes secretary. Platts is Moody county's registrar. Auditor Halliday loses Swartz, deputy Frank Hedger steps in, and Theron G Brown of Desmet becomes bookkeeper, signaling a substantial capital staff realignment. Haunting deer exceeds football fatalities this season with 26 deaths versus 15 injuries. Louisiana Centennial Exposition noted as history.
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State House
Elrod
A. Fountain
Clark County
Pierze
Secetary of
Graves
K. A. Platts
Flandreau
Platts
Moody County
Halliday
Swartz
Frank C. Hedger
Theron G. Brown
Desmet
Pierre
State Register
Guaranteed Cure For Piles Product Ad
A brief medical advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding and protruding piles in 6 to 14 days. It guarantees refund if ineffective and offers first relief after the initial application. Priced at 50 cents with stamps accepted for postage from Paris Medicine Co. Saint Louis MO.
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Paris Medicine Co
Louis
Improved Farms offer affordable timber lands and houses
Improved farms advertise 76 000 acres of hardwood timber near railroads schools creameries and markets with ready to move into 18 by 26 log houses included. Purchases require one fourth cash and five equal annual payments at 6 percent interest. Also seeks saw mills and timber buyers with low railroad fare refunds to Cable, on the N W Ry. maps and details from Uecke's Land Agency.
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Custon
Cable
N, W. Ry
Uecke
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Labe
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Lems
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the Times
Iie
Pension Bureau
Thei
The
Chicago & North-Western
South Dakota
Son and Wheeler
M. F. Greeley
Mr. Johnson
Wilson
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Bulletin
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Chicago
Department
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Ster
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Philippine Islands
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Regi
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F. L. Bramble
Watertown
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Chadwick
E. E. Hemmingway
Arthur
Bill
Richards Trust
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Pat
Hemmingway
Ers
Uncle Joe Cannon
Hall
Inton Bank
Dad
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North Side
Third Street
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