Dakota Territory News Roundup From Jamestown to Sioux Falls
Territorial notes report Royal Arch Masons to organize in Jamestown, Sioux Falls quarries, and new artesian water schemes. Sioux treasurer shifts, post office growth, Lincoln county accident, and bond votes dominate this scattered Dakota Territory summary with local industry, churches, and rail activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amie Hills
Ouri
Fargo
Clay Point
Royal Arch Masons
Jamestown
Lawre A
Groney Giiler
Sioux Falls
Castlewood
Sida
Sully
Big i
Jerauld County
Pierre
Drayman
Dakota
Good Templars
Baldwin
la Monte
Lumbia
Madison
Sentinel
Poashing County
Tower City
Bismarck’s $20,000 building plan amid funding woes
Telegraphic notice from Man dan reports Bismarck failed to raise the promised $19 location bonus, netting only $10,000 after heavy supporters paid in. Officials propose a $20,000 brick building by mislabeling it a $100,000 edifice while seeking capital from land sales to cover the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandan
Bismarck
Press
Dakotaian
Printers Ink And The Rise Of Alexander McKenzie
Alexander McKenzie of Bismarck, famed for capturing the Capital, visited Sioux Falls and took four Burleigh county convicts in tow. The article notes his modest demeanor and wealth from advertising, claiming he earns about twenty thousand dollars monthly from his official duties and private business, with one ad campaign yielding significant returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McKenzie
Bismarck
Sioux Falls
Burleigh County
Alex
North Dakota
Florida
Siowr Falls Press
Ancient Aleppo Breech-Loading Cannon Unearthed
An Aleppo dig unearthed a wrought iron breech loading cannon dated at least two and a half centuries old. The gun features a breech mechanism nearly identical to Krupp designs and bears the maker name Helebli Eustapha Osia, reported by the Parkish official gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
Aleppo
Parkish
Krupp
Essen
Helébli Eustapha Osia
St. James
How Colonel Taylor Lost a Wager
The Carson Appeal recalls an old Comstock incident. Bob Taylor sat with his back against Judge Cox when Cox toppled a bottle of ink down Taylor's neck. Taylor demanded proof, challenging Cox to $10 to prove the water came from the bottle. The court dropped a ten dollar piece as evidence.
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Carson
Comstock
Bob Taylor
Judge Cox
Justice Court
Cox
Taylor
Officer's Reply to the Czar and Abridged Finance Tale
A fragment recounts Col. De Galitzin's intoxicated public scene and the Czar's remark about setting an example. It shifts to Mr Cooper’s sharp testing of a merchant’s borrowing plan with a fake three year discount scheme and no actual funds.
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Scott
Sapitel Cochmieaion
Lincoln Coun
van Sickle
van Sickle, Which He Was Riding, Fright From Bi Ened
Ingham
Col. de Galitzin
Pall Malls Gazette
New York Evening Post
Cooper
Mr. Cooper
Mulhall Figures Show Costs of Drink Across Economy
The Chicago Times cites English statistician Mulhall who uses census data to show drink costs the nation vastly more than it saves. He claims annual drinking expenditure of 800 million dollars wipes out value from railways farms cattle manufactur ing furniture forests mines canals bullion shipping public works and homes over varying years. Critics joke that stopping consumption would hasten prosperity, but the piece argues excessive drinking wastes human talent and risks national ruin.
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Mulhall
D&ink
Ohio
Chicago Times
Preserved Butter Not Truly Preserved by Additives
In the Milch Zeitung Dr Fleischman explains preserved butter as butter of inherent quality kept by careful dairy manufacture and sealing in tins not by antiseptics. It keeps best from Denmark, may last two years in cans, and shows a golden color with clear brine droplets when tested.
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Milch Zeitung
Fleischman
Germany
Denmark
Ajeool
Butin
Wild Mustard and Farm Weed Control Advice
A Hargo Republican note warns North Dakota farmers that wild mustard is a severe pest rivaling Ganada weed in damaging wheat. It urges immediate extermination where found, early pulling before seed formation, and persistent efforts to keep fields free.
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North Dakota
Hargo Republican
Bucklen’s Papaya Salve Ad Promises Quick Healing
Advertisement claims Bucklen's Papaya Salve is the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt sores fever sores tetter chapped hands and chilblains. It guarantees satisfaction or a refund. Also notes guttering and spouting need at Blount & Hood’s house.
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Blount & Hood
Wide Awake Druggists Secure King New Discovery Agency
Wide Awake Druggists Messrs Blount and Hood announce they have secured the agency for Dr King s New Discovery, claimed as a cure for consumption colds hay fever asthma bronchitis and related ailments. Sold in bottles from 4 to 1.00.
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Blount '& Hood
Dr. King
Electric Bitters Praised By Local Merchants
A local advertisement quotes T. W. Atkins of Girard praising Electric Bitters as the best medicine, noting they satisfy customers, sell rapidly, and improve health with quick results. The testimonial emphasizes their value for general illnesses and daily use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Atkins
Girard
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walsh County
Bowen
Yankton
M. McClure
Jamestown Alert
Cedar Springs
Michigan
Southern Dakota Telephone Company
Lowell Syndicate
Aberdeen
Free Masons of
St. Lawrence
St. Lawrence Lodge
Bismarck Tribune
Leity
Widenkopf
Kingsbury County
Charles Monauk
Asiatic
Turkey
Aberdeen Pioneer
Methodist Neon Church
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Faulkton Herald
Columbia Sentinel
Deadwood Times
Huron
Czar
Startling! Figures
Heron , Deke
Jarlow
Lud. Sartorius
Jiuron
Fell’s Furniture Store
Aglyr
Foster & Fisher's
Capital Grounds
Farmers’ and Merchant Bank
W. Smith
Ue Miller
First National Bank
United States
R. Porter
Éhralias
College Hill
Rochester
Minn
Herbs
Caruets, Enc
SS Corps
Dakota Avenue
Eearness
A. B. Melville
Melville & Kelley
J.B. Kelley
Law, Loan and Real Estate
West Sipe
Daxora Ae
Batwren Turaxv
Territorial
United
United ‘States
Huron, Dakota
The
Wright House
M. I. Wright
E.n.toucey
Parker Brothers
Coxe
Tad Hitoh Tig Uno
Kareksi
City Furniture Store
Ettc
American Express Company
A. W. Richardson
Richardson Brothers
Rietor
SHOPA
T. M. Jeffris & CO
Huron, D. T
Pioneer Jewelry Store
Dakota Ave
Huron, D.T
Practical
L. Kern & Co
Madera Remoapertense
J. E. Baker
Kern
McCormick Vict
the McCormick
ICA
Govt. Land Office
Snedigar & Davis. Cor.3d
Wis
St. Huron
Dak
Kneepper & Son
J. MW. Knepper
Bes
John Silver
Hartess
2Nd Street
Dar
Youmans, Bro’s & Hodgins’ Lumber Yard
A. Maxfield, Ag’e
Percival & Tarbell
Attorneys AT Law
Dekota
Highmore
Hyde Co
Harrold, Hughes
Woalter
Howe & Seiver
Rathbone, Lard & Co’s
ACORN
Bridge, Beach & Co’s ‘Superior
Superior
Reddy Oil Stove Agency
A. Gorgas
Parker’s Block
3D St
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