Territorial Republican Convention at Yankton Sept 22 1886
The Territorial Republican Convention will meet in Yankton on Wednesday September 22 1886 at 10 a.m. for nominating a delegate to Congress and handling other business. One delegate per organized county plus additional delegates by population from the 1885 territorial census. New counties organized before the convention receive one delegate upon certification. The apportionment shows each county’s delegates.
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Yankton
Yankton County
Teachers’ Institute
Sioux Falls
Booth
Henry Kleuber
Mandan
Grafton Herald
Resolution on Territorial Republican Central Committee Selection
Unanimously adopted by the committee the plan to name delegates from legislative districts to nominate central committee members. The convention will pick one from each judicial district and one at large, who shall be chairman. A. C. Metzferrer chairs, S. H. Exrop secretaries.
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Republican Central Committee
Central Committee
A. C. Metzferrer
S. H. Exrop
Sioux Falls Meeting Urges Statehood Support
Citizens are urged to attend a gathering in Sioux Falls next Tuesday to discuss division and statehood. The notice calls for personal consultation to promote understanding and a forward movement toward harmony in the statehood issue.
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Sioux Falls
Surveyors Reach Alpena on Duluth Watertown Pacific Route
Te Duluth Watertown Pacific surveyors have reached Alpena as part of the regional survey project. Their team assesses terrain and marks progress toward the proposed route, with reports to follow on next milestones and possible construction timelines.
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Duluth Watertown & Pacific Surveyors
Alpena
Mrrenett Praised for Welcoming Soldier Guests
Mrrenett has won unstinted praise for the manner in which she entertained her soldier guests. The warm hospitality reflects well on her hosting during a period of military presence.
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Mrrenett
Horoserre Senior Acknowledges Praise on Presidency
The Horosrre senior acknowledges many handsome compliments paid him on his election to the presidency of the Press Association. He fully appreciates the kind expressions and will use his best endeavors to meet the fraternity’s expectations.
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Horosrre
Press Association
Alcard tournament notes spark reader surprise in Free Press
The Pierre Free Press devotes space to Alcard's tournament remarks, prompting readers to question why reprinting items is necessary if the paper would not republish them. The exchange hints at editorial decisions and readers' curiosity about coverage scope.
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Pierre Free Press
Alcard
Free Press
Aberdeen meeting debates steer away from politics
At the late editorial meeting in Aberdeen officials excluded political questions to the extent possible yet the rising sentiment for division and statehood was clearly evident on several occasions.
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Aberdeen
Moral ascent to overcome vicious habits
A reflective fragment suggests moral improvement comes from rising to a higher moral atmosphere. It notes that fierce struggle with a vicious habit may be unnecessary once perspective elevates. The quote implies inner change reduces temptation and guides behavior.
Aberdeen Citizens Boost Territory Image Through Summer Entertainments
Public spirited residents of Aberdeen raised sizable sums for various organizations this summer. The generosity fostered goodwill across the Territory and helped make Aberdeen one of the best advertised places in Dakota.
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Aberdeen
Dakota
President Cleveland Denies Pension For Soldier Hurt On Furlough
The Burlington Hawkeye questions how furlough time counts for soldiers and asks if the president’s own furloughs while fishing are paid. The letter implies Cleveland deems furlough time not counted for pension entitlements and wonders about pay during such furloughs.
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Cleveland
Burlington
Droughted Dakota Crops Show Mixed Early Signs
The crops across Dakota and the Northwest are severely harmed by drought though a bit of rain and cool weather could improve prospects. Wheat heads look short but kernels are plump in a field that seems near death, reminding that initial impressions can be misleading.
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Waite
Dakota
Northwest
Return of Judge Gifford as Dakota delegate urged by Hour
The Houronrre supports Judge Gifford for re nomination as Dakota’s delegate to Congress citing his energy loyalty to the division and admission platform and his record during a challenging session Southeastern Dakota favors his renomination with Black Hills allies and northern Dakota friends backing a unanimous nomination by acclamation from The Harosire and Republican papers in Dakota.
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Judge Gifford
Congress
Gifford
Dakota
Northwest
Southeastern Dakota
North Dakota
Black Hills
Territory
Washington
Dakotan Letters Outline Konouse Stance and Territorial Fair News
Theo D. Kanouse confirms his position on the convention resolution and its postponement to July 13. The update notes preparations for the Territorial Fair, along with regional notices from Hoskins Herald and Dell Rapids Exponent reporters about rail surveys, appointments, church mission work, population counts, and local industry developments across Dakota territories.
Territorial Farmers' Alliance meeting reports mixed crop prospects
The executive committee gathered at Artesian hotel with delegates from Brookings Kingsbury Hamlin Codington Devel Clark Beadle Aurora Brown Day and Grant counties. Farmers shared estimates from multiple locales noting uneven damage from drought and a few counties already showing light to moderate losses.
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Azsrrpreen
Dakota
Territorial Farmers’ Alliance
Artesian Hotel
Loucks
Wolgemuth
Bushnell
Chase
Brookings
Kingsbury
Hamlin
Codington
Devel
Clark
Beadle
Aurora
Brown
Day
Grant
Deuel
J.D. Knight
Day County
Aberdeen
Huron
Flora of Beadle County Plants Blooming in Prairie Bloom
D S McCaspin documents flora in Beadle County noting Pulse Family species Petalostemon candidus and P. Violaceus with white and pink purple heads, Amorpha Canescens known as Lead Plant, two roses Rosa Arkansana and Rosa Blanda, Coreopsis tinctoria, Erigeron Strigosus, Stachys palustris, Limosella Aquatica, Gnaphalium Strictum, Anthemis Cotula, Cnicus Arvense, Bouteloua Oligostachya, Oxybaphus Angustifolia, Alliana Incarnata, Verbena Bracteosa, Verbena Stricta, Lippia Cuneifolia, Asclepias species, Acerates Viridiflora, Rumerx Salicifolius, Polygonum species, Apocynum Cannabinum, Sagittaria variabilis, Linum species, Lobelia spicata, Echinacea angustifolia, and Oenothera albicaulis, with notes on abundance and habitat.
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Petalostemon Candidus
Illinois
Wessington Hills
Oenothera Albicaulis
D. S. McCasuin
Coal Find Near Ellisville Sparks Century County Buzz
The Sully County Watchman reports a coal discovery about six miles west of Ellisville with a seven foot thick vein at fifteen feet. George Waggoner O L Rosenkrans and F Chase are credited with the find with about three tons taken from the well and samples brought to the office.
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Sully
W. W. Case
Faulk
Ellisville
H. Rosenkrans
George Waggoner
O. L. Rosenkrans
F. Chase
Huron
Rain Dots Huron After Dry Spell With Pleasant Showers
A Wednesday afternoon shower over Huron dropped .12 inch of rain, first since June 18 improving crops as a cool breeze followed by high barometer and relief from three weeks of heat. Heavy rains were reported along the C N W railway to Aberdeen, and Sergeant Glenn notes continued cool conditions this afternoon.
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Aberdeen
Glenn
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