Central Pacific snow blockade lifted and court term set
The snow blockade on the Central Pacific railroad has been raised. There will be a special term of the United States court in Pierre on Tuesday next. Senator Perricrew is spending a few days at his home in Sioux Falls. Wa. Dygano's flouring mills at Vermillion burned Thursday morning with losses around 18000.
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Central Pacific Railroad
Senator Perricrew
Sioux Falls
United States Court
Pierre
Dygano
Vermillion
Penper Appointed Clerk of U S District Court
Salem resident Penper has been appointed clerk of the United States District Court by Judge Edgerton, effective immediately. The appointment names Penper to oversee court administrative duties and records.
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O. 8. Penper
Salem
United States District Court
Edgerton
Wessington Springs Seeks Unified Push for Omaha Road
Local officials from Wessington Springs, Miller, and St. Lawrence plan a joint effort to secure the Omaha road project. They aim to coordinate outreach and rally support from neighboring communities and state authorities.
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Hanp County Press
Wessington Springs
Miller
St. Lawrence
Omaha Road
Farmers of Sully County Target Artesian Wells
Sully county farmers gathered at Okobojo a few days ago to take action aimed at sinking a number of artesian wells within the county.
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Sully County
Okobojo
County Commissioner Anderson Healy Indicted for Record Mutilation
Burleigh County official Anderson Healy faces indictment on charges of mutilating county records. The case centers on alleged tampering with official documents within the county government. authorities pursue further legal steps and potential penalties.
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Wemser
Board of County Commissioners of
Burleigh County
Anderson Healy
House approves pension bill for dependent parents rule
The bill moves to permit pension claims for dependent parents by proving they lack other support beyond manual labor. The measure aims to ease eligibility for those without alternative income sources and clarifies documentation required by the pension office.
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House
Pension Office
House committee orders Fremont retirement bill and Marion home funding
The House Military Committee approves a bill to retire General Fremont with the rank of major general and a separate appropriation of $40,000 to furnish and open the Marion Indiana soldiers home branch.
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House Military Committee
Fremont
Marion, Ind
Soldiers’ Home
Bank officials indicted for obtaining money under false pretenses
The grand jury at Sioux City returned indictments against E. L. Bradbury president and cashier and W. O. Bradbury assistant cashier of the Bank of South Dakota at Madison which recently made an assignment for obtaining money under false pretenses.
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Sioux City
E. L. Bradbury
W.O. Bradbury
Bank of South Dakota
Madison
Sioux City Journal editorial rebuts eastern reports of South Dakota distress
An able editorial from the Sioux City Journal defends South Dakota, countering abroad reports of destitution and suffering. It argues the state’s condition is misrepresented and aims to refute slanderous stories published in the East.
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Tue Hovgewrre
South Dakota
Sioux City Journal
East
South Dakota Firemen Set Pierre as Tournament City
The board of control of the South Dakota Firemen's association chose Pierre to host the next tournament on June 17 through 20. Pierre's board of trade offered a $2,000 bonus and substantial prize funds to secure the event, beating bids from other cities.
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Board of Control
South Dakota Firemen’s Association
Pierre
Board of Trade
Senate approves suffrage bill and debt liability measure
A Bismarck dispatch to the Pioneer Press reports the senate passed the woman suffrage bill by 18 to 7, cut exemptions from 1500 to 500, and made husband and wife equally liable for household debts. The house indefinitely postponed the proposed constitutional amendment to re submit prohibition with only 9 voting for re submission.
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Bismarck
Pioneer Press
Senate
Horontre commends Hagerty book on the Dakotas
Tue Horontre acknowledges receipt of a copy of Immigration Commissioner Hagerty s book on the Dakotas. It is one of the most complete works of the kind issued by any state and reflects credit upon Mr Hagerty as an official. The two Dakotas gain a book of incalculable value for residents and eastern readers. Endorsement of Hagerty by all our people is urged.
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Tue Horontre
Hagerty
Dakotas
Mr. Hagerty
South Dakota editorial warns against generalizing destitution
The Sioux Falls Press argues that widespread starvation must not be inferred from a few destitute cases sent to eastern papers. It states most residents are not in serious straits and urges editors not to generalize the state’s condition from isolated hardships.
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South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Hog market cash handed to Kimball farmers
Tuerz was marketed in Kimball a few days since over 200 hogs brought in by farmers, for which they received $1,650 cash in their fists.
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Tuerz
Kimball
Terrible Suffering Reported Across South Dakota Counties
An Associated Press reporter returns from the northwest with tales of dire suffering and destitution described by eye witnesses across 189 South Dakota counties. The figures cited exceed the state’s actual count by 139 counties.
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Dallas
Texas
Associated Press
Northwest
South Dakota
State officials back seed wheat bond plan for farmers
Gov Metterre and Hon F H Smith return from Chicago where they pursued a bond issue to pay for seed wheat for farmers. They report satisfactory encouragement and say bonds can be disposed of and seed obtainable on liberal terms through elevator companies. A formal report with recommendations will be released soon.
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Metterre
F. H Smith
Chicago
South Dakota
Mellette
Messrs. Smith and
Hunter
Minneapolis
East
That Big Blue Circle Map Misleads as State Capital Ad
Major Pickler shares an official South Dakota map that wrongfully labels La Foon as Faulk county seat and Eureka in Campbell mis shown, with Pierre marked by a small star. Huron is circled and highlighted, seemingly to boost Huron as the capital, exposing the map’s inaccuracies and promotional value.
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Pickler
South Dakota
Land Office
la Foon
Faulk County
Eureka
Campbell
McPherson County
Missouri
Pierre
Huron
Wheat crop outlook in Dakota Minnesota at ninety six million
French syndicate agent Gautier de Ste. Croix says total wheat in Minnesota and the Dakotas reaches 96,000,000 bushels for 1889 and foresees at least a five percent rise in 1890. He notes immense wheat growing capacity and paving the way for direct shipments to British mills.
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Fargo
Dakotas
Minnesota
Gautier de Ste. Croix
Dakota
de. Ste. Croix
What the Legislature Costs
Sioux City Journal notes the statewide travel burden of South Dakota lawmakers. It cites 45 senators covering 97,916 miles for two trips and 124 representatives covering 136,334 miles for two trips, totaling about 122,250 miles at ten cents per mile for both houses. The Black Hills delegation adds 20 members with a 1,700 mile round trip, raising mileage costs to roughly 5,800 for two trips, suggesting road access could cut expenses.
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Mack
Sioux City Journal
South Dakota
Senate
House
Black Hills
Norfolk
Sioux City
Foreclosure Method Debate Draws Farmer Outcry
The legislature faces a bill to foreclose mortgages in court rather than by advertisement. Critics warn it would harm farmers by easing asset seizures. Proponents argue public notice in local papers protects property owners and fairness.
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Turner County Herald
Emerson on Newspaper Reading Advice
Emerson warns a colored boy in Century to read newspapers selectively and efficiently. He stresses avoiding the miscellaneous content and focusing on genuine news through quick searches, keeping mind uncluttered and time budgets tight.
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Emerson
Change in Aberdeen Land District Transfers Lands to Fargo and Bismarck
Federal notice states executive order transfers land in township 129 north ranges 47 to 66 west from Aberdeen Watertown districts to Fargo land district and ranges 67 west to Missouri River to Bismarck land district. Time of effect to be announced by land officers. Also includes remarks on South Dakota famine reports and regional relief.
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Surveyor-General’s
Department
Washington
The
United States
Aberdeen
Watertown
Fargo
North Dakota
Missouri River
Aberdeen Land District
Bismarck Land District
Argo
Bismarck
City of Washington
A. D
Railway survey reopens debate on Iroquois Chief line
The Duluth Milbank Huron and Chamberlain projected railway faces renewed interest in finance and railway circles. Survey from Chamberlain to Huron is accepted by the company. locals say the road will not hurt the community but may help it a little.
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Duluth
Milbank
Huron
Chamberlain
Rev DeWitt Tal mage Named Editor of Christian Herald
Report says Rev DeWitt Tal mage has accepted the editorship of the Christian Herald in New York, signaling a leadership change at the long running religious weekly. The development positions Tal mage to steer the paper through upcoming ecclesiastical and social issues.
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DeWitt Talmage
The
Christian Herald
New York
Abraham's Oak and Its Ancient Fame Across Syria
The article describes Abraham's Oak at Mamre in Syria as a revered ancient tree tied to Jewish Christian and Muslim traditions. It notes Sir Joseph Hooker's 1860 description of the tree identified as Quercus pseudo-coccifera, its widespread presence in Syria and Lebanon, and its endangered size due to deforestation.
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Abraham
Mamre
Syria
Jerusalem
Mediterranean
Joseph Hooker
Linnaean Society
Transactions
Sir Joseph
Palestine
Mount Carmel
Antilebanon
Lebanon
Europe
Algeria
Hooker
Shooting Canvasback A Critique of Wing Shooting Habits
Philadelphia Record argues the proper way to kill canvasback ducks is on the wing while flying over, condemning sneak boxes and blinds and noting the bird’s curiosity leads to easy shooting. It warns against careless shots and trains dogs to lure ducks toward shore blinds.
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Philadelphia
Dairy Drivers Cited For Milk Watering Scheme
An interview reports that city milk firms now privately surveil drivers. An dishonest driver could start with fifty gallons and deliver sixty five, skimming fifteen for personal gain by watering along the route. Inspectors test milk with a lactometer after each run. watered milk leads to discharge and blacklisting across rival dairies.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
History of the Rat Finds Route Across Continents
The article traces rats from Asia to Europe in ancient times and notes the black rat’s arrival in Europe in the 16th century and in America around the 17th or 18th. It explains the gray or Norway rat reached Europe from India via Russia and spread to America, becoming the dominant house rat after 1775.
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Asia
Europe
America
India
Russia
Norway
England
St. Louis Republic
Mrs Hobson’s Choice in a Comic Exchange
A brief cartoon-style exchange shows Mrs Hobson asking for a Sunday paper and her companion offering a choice between the political half or the baseball half, reflecting light domestic humor from the era.
Fire by Friction Across World Cultures and Devices
A historical survey describes how fire is produced by friction using sticks, tinder fungus, and pottery. It details method varieties such as bow drills and pump drills, notes regional uses from Tahiti to the Americas, and cites European superstition and a Scots Highlands example.
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Tropics
Tahiti
Darwin
New Zealand
Sandwich Islands
Tonga
Samoa
Radack Islands
Australia
Kamschatka
Sumatra
Carolines
Ceylon
South Africa
North America
West Indies
Central America
Farj
Straits of Magellan
Taylor
Pampas
Indiana
Europe
Wuttke
Mecklenberg
Highlands
Scotland
London
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Lewis A. Grorr
General Land Office
Iowa
South Eee
Dubuque
Northh West
Illinois
Ohio
New Territory
Nebraska
Omam
Britain
United States Land Office
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