Territorial notes from Dakota towns and events
A compilation from Pierre to Deadwood covers church builds in Frankfort Mt. Vernon and Mitchell, temperance efforts led by W C T U groups, library and tax headlines, rail and coal discoveries, and a Deadwood etymology tale about a carpenter’s coffin piece. Topics include postmaster confirmation, probate libel suit, artesian wells, and banked informational items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Serre
Mt. Vernon
Aii
Bismarck
Chamberlain
Douglass County
Messrs Mathews Welch
The
Chronicle
Public Land Law Reforms debated amid Dakota growth
Congressional efforts target changes to pre-emption timber culture and homestead laws. Rep. Ingalls proposes extending residence to two years and tightening safeguards while opponents warn sweeping shifts may cause injustice and favor speculators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Northwest
Dakota
Secre Teller
Hind
Inter-Ocean
United States
Inter- Ocean
Minnesota
Dakota Northwest
Uncle Sam
Congress Classifies Newly Elected House Members and Occupations
A 19th century political note details the new House membership, noting over half are first-time entrants and many have military service. It highlights professions including law and minister, and mentions a Texas contingent largely lawyers and manufacturers. References to fashion jewelry belts appear as unrelated fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressional i
Ama Aheo
Army
Ani
Texas
York
Dakota Fever Promoted as Economic Boom
The piece extols a so called Dakota fever as a positive force spanning states and territories. It claims the fever enriches pockets and brings happiness to those who succumb, presenting a sensational, dubious prosperity frame.
The Growth of Dakota in the Early 1880s
The text notes rapid Dakota growth from a small settlement to a population around 250 000 with new banks, hotels, a church, markets, telegraph, post office, and lumber yards. Immigrants arrive by the thousands as land yields huge crops and congressmen migrate from other districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grandson challenges Armstrong will in Wisconsin probate case
The widow Mrs. Armstrong left her entire property to her grandson before death from breast cancer. Her husband set forth a will on her to leave all to him. The will was probated in 1883 and now the circuit court hears an appeal by the grandson with backers in San Francisco and Edinburgh. Judge Sloan will oversee the forthcoming trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juneau
Wis
Armstrong
Fox Lake
Detroit
Mich
Circuit Court
Sloan
Circuit
San Francisco
Edinburgh
Scotland
H. W. Lander
Beaver Dam
Explorer Finds Water Beneath Desert Spot With Prairie Dog Like Creatures
A Times reporter recounts a South American trekker who, 30 miles from water, discovers a green oasis where prairie dog like animals live. He captures a tale of digging mammals tunneling to water, becoming tame, and the surprising water source that sustains them at a distant camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
South America
Fenient
Los Angeles
Cold Feet and Warmth in a Polar Night
A tale from Iowa describes a man who returns late, warms by the stove in a long night shirt, and suffers a near disaster as his wife’s cold feet spark a fire. The humor centers on marital bed antics, spooning, and the dangers of improvised heat during winter nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falen
Lemnly
Jaggin
Oddar Rapids
Iowa
Ping Ion
Land of Nod
Hades
Brimstone
American Songs and Singers in the Saturday Review
The piece notes American origins of songs like John Howard Payne's Home Sweet Home and Ben Bolt and Ocean Wave. It observes English readers encounter American songs more often and reflects on the authorship and fame of tunes such as Old Folks at Home and Old Dog Tray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Saturday Review
America
John Brown
Atlantic
John Howard Payne
Swope Home
Engli
Ben Bolt
Disaster hits Canadian railways in New Year toll
A Canada railways disaster begins the year with a collision explosion and fire killing about thirty people and injuring many more. Two other serious accidents follow, including a dam failure and a towboat sinking in ice, making a grim set of incidents.
Vicksburg Campaign Highlight From Sherman Grant Rivalry
The January Century reprints an anecdotal life sketch of General Sherman by E. V. Smalley and notes General Grant aided by reading proofs. The excerpt details Grant and Sherman coordinating the Vicksburg operation in 1863 with Sherman feinting at Haine's Bluff while Grant aimed at the Mississippi, including a tense exchange over strategy and a long siege culminating near Walnut Hills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
E. V. Smalley
Grant
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Rant
Porter
Yazoo
Haine
Shirman
Oxford
Rawlins
Memphis and Opera
Walnut Hills
Dorking Type Plymouth Rocks and Their Qualities
The article praises Plymouth Rock Dorking type fowl as hardy prolific and easy to raise. Cocks mature at ten pounds hens six to eight pounds. praised for early maturing laying and market suitability. Notes combs stay upright in Northern climates and good foragers when free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
America
Elie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Good Templars
Pierre
Forest City
Gecantatier
Carson Honald
Canton
Frankfort
Brookings
Ree Heights
W. CG. T.U
Kimball
UC. M. Austin
E. T. Currans
Presbyterian Church
Alex Mitchell
Milwaukee
Marietta
Webster
Day County
Redfield
Aberdeen
Brookin Huron
Miller
Deadwood
Bald Mountain
Grand Secreity
Mitchell
Dak
Mitchell Temperance Alliance
Col. Woodford
Illinois
Sol City
Ing
Bedertaker
Black Hills
Public Land Laws
Congressional Classification
Boucheron
Fron
Berneath
Grant and Sherman
Vickleburg
Dakota Counties
St. Aul
Royal B
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Chicago
Wal
D Bey
Murray Street
Newark
Tut
Crandon
Frankfort Goodwin
Harrold
Henry
le Fesom
Barlow
Haron
A. F. Anderson
E Furniture
Geo C. Kelchner
A. W. Richardson
West Side
Dakota Ave
Cash & Bus Bey
Huron, Dakot
Huron Meat Market
Dakota Avenue
Huron
WN Fayant
T. M. Jeffris & CO
General Merchandise
Pioneer Jewelry Store
D.T
Havin
Elgin Watch Factory
J. E. Baker
Dakota House
Furpe Ly Sca
Emerald M
Star Bakery
Capt
John Latty
L. E Whitcher
Wright House
M. F. Wright
Prop
J. M. Knepper & Son’s. All Kinde
Ladies Shoes
Bray Brooks Pet Saar
Choice Family Groceries
S. Adler & CO
Stewart
John Deere
Rushford and
Moline
Plase
SN Edigar & Davis
Wis St. Huron
Howe G Stiver
Rathbone, Lard & CO
ACORN
Bridge, Beach & Co’s ‘Superior
Superior
Reddy Oil Stove Agency
Hardware
C. A. Gorgas
Parker’s Block
3D St
E.n.toucey
GLOBE
Canada
Liberal
U. S
Globe Printing Company
Toronto
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