Happy New Year and cautionary reflections on happiness
The article muses on 1904 fading into history and 1905 beginning, urging happiness through right living and unselfish acts. It warns against wealth used selfishly and extols the open possibilities of a fresh year, then shifts to Nan Patterson’s alleged downfall and a critique of moral judgment. It ends with a discussion of corporate power and government ownership in transportation, noting the president’s plea for a square deal and its impact on railroads.
Minnesota Governor Van Sant runs for U S Senate seat
Governor Van Sant announces candidacy to succeed Senator Clapp in Minnesota. The move creates an early opening for a player named Duno to get early court time.
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Gov. van Sant
Minnesota
United States
Senator Clapp
Dob” Duno
Year 1904 Nears Its End with Regretful Reflection
A reflective note marks the closing of 1904, expressing that the year's sole regret is its near end and hinting at expectations for the coming period.
Prisoners Work Advocated for State Penitentiary
The Argus Leader endorses a twine plant at the penitentiary and urges regular employment for inmates. It argues idle prisoners cannot reform or stay healthy, and that work serves both humane goals and business interests, urging legislative action to provide inmate labor.
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Argus
Minnehaha County
Chicago's 400 Rivalries Stir City Stockyards Divide
Fragmentary newspaper note speculates on Chicago social strata the 400 and their influence. It contrasts men who travel for missions with wives described as canary birds bright and foolish, suggesting social tensions in urban circles.
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Chicago
Patterson Attorney Pleads Not Guilty As Christmas Favor
The defensor for Nan Patterson urged jurors to render a not guilty verdict for his client accused of Ceasar Youngs murder. The article notes optimism for acquittal while mentioning Japan abandoning plans tied to Port Arthur Christmas symbolism.
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Nan Patterson
Ceasar Young
Richards Trust Offers Loans for Farm Buyers and Sellers
If you wish to borrow money, buy or sell a farm, call on Richards Trust. If you don’t like to pay coal bills and saw wood, this is no place to reside permanently.
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Richards Trust
Russians skip Christmas celebration at Port Arthur
A South Dakota born man faces a harsh winter, likely to hustle for warmth as patrols report austere conditions at Port Arthur during the holiday season.
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South Dakota
Sioux City Sees Harsh Christmas Weather Hurting Crops
A cold Christmas hits Sioux City with weather that troubles late crops while the legislature set to convene in a week.
North-Western Appoints Colonel Stewart SD Attorney
Colonel Robert J. Stewart of Pierre is named attorney for the North Western railroad and will move to Huron. The railroad and Stewart receive statewide congratulations for this appointment and his good fortune.
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Robert J. Stewart
Pierre
South Dakota
North-Western Railroad
Huron
Stewart
JELL YU ICE CREAM POWDER PROMISES DELICIOUS SUMMER TREAT
Making Friends Every Day This can truthfully be said of JELL YU ICE CREAM POWDER the new product for making the most delicious ice cream you ever ate Everything in the package Nothing tastes so good in hot weather All grocers are placing it in stock If your grocer cant supply you send 25c for packages by mail Four kinds Vanilla Chocolate Strawberry and Unflavored Address The Genesee Pure Food Co Box 295 LeRoy NY
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Genesee Pure Food Co
LeRoy
N. Y
Improved Farms Offer 76 000 Acres Timber Land for Sale
Timber land tract of 76 000 acres near railroads markets and creameries offered with ready to move into log houses at 6 to 15 dollars per acre. One fourth cash and balance over five years at 6 percent. Saw mills wanted to cut hardwood timber. Maps and details from Tecke's Land Agency Cumberland Wisconsin.
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Cable
R. R
Particua Tecke
Cumberland
Wis
Nickel Plate Excursion Rates for Christmas Holidays 1904
Low excursion rate offers from Chicago to Buffalo and all points east on Nickel Plate Road. Tickets on sale December 2,5,26,31 1904 and January 1 2 1905, return by January 4 1905. Three through express trains daily with no excess fare. Sleeping and dining cars in service. Meals 35c to $1.00. Air trains depart from La Salle Street Chicago Adams Street Chicago and Auditorium Annex. For details contact John Y. Calahan General Agent 113 Adams St Room 298.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Buffalo
Cleveland
New York
Boston
Alacarte
la Salle St
City Ticket Office
Ill
Adams St
Auditorium Annex
John Y. Calahan
Who's Afraid This Engraving for the Nursery Ad
A steel engraving titled Who's Afraid by the Chicago and North Western Railway appeals to children and nursery decor. The 6 by 9 inch print on heavy card with wide margins costs four cents postage, available from W. B. Kniskern passenger traffic manager in Chicago.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
W. B. Kniskern
Chicago
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John Longstaff
White House
Andrew Jackson
Port Arthur
Sioux City
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