Calf with wings and irrigation notes surface in state lore
In a fragmentary item, a remark about seed cultivation and a growing year is paired with a note that Congress provided for printing 10,000 copies of an irrigation report. The text also mentions Pierre and a boastful angel as odd regional curiosity.
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Beets From Carrots Try Be Sugar in Farm Experiments
A Kingsbury county farmer experiments with extracting beet sugar from carrots. The Plankinton Mail calls Hon. J.P. Ward a confirmed good regent. Geddes and Ransom drop their daily and publish a weekly edition for a city twice Watertown’s size.
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White Lake Wave backs delaying capital move to Huron
The White Lake Wave contends the public will relocate the capital to Huron in due time and argues there is no need to press the issue now.
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The Highmere Herald Finishes Fifteen Hundred Miles Edit
The Highmere Herald remains strong whether the editor is distant or at home, showing consistent quality despite geographic separation.
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First Democratic Government in U.S. Memory Questioned
The query asks how readers feel about the new democratic government recalled as the first in the memory of many voters. It frames the transition as historic and invites opinion on its appeal and legitimacy.
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Editor Feud Sparks Harsh Remark Across Papers
The Sioux Falls Press editor accuses the Huronitz editor of lacking handsomeness, highlighting a heated exchange driven by envy and personal edge between rival publications.
Westward movement likened to a first low wash of waves
The Yankton Press and Dakotan quotes a poet describing westward expansion as the first low wash of waves that will soon roll a human sea, framing migration in epic, literary terms.
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Heron Presses for Statewide Railway Promises
A provincial figure urges Pierre to deliver railroad and other pledges for all residents. The speaker asserts public leverage includes direct action to push accountability and progress.
Sioux Falls Press Holds Line on Almighty Omniscience
An editorial note claims the Sioux Falls Press will not oppose the omniscience of the Almighty and vows forgiveness. The Huson faction disagrees with Cal but backs its allies, while a resubmission of an inquiry will occur at the first suitable meeting with Cal.
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National Cordage Seizes Farmers Alliance Assets
The Aberdeen News reports the National Cordage company has attached all available property of the Farmers Alliance company. The note highlights a gap between rhetoric and business and mentions salaries of Loucks Low Wardall and others.
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Hopkins Praises Honorire After Pierre Prayer Meeting
Hon George E Hopkins credits a Pierre prayer gathering with divine response though he believes it did not reach the proper hands in time for Daily use. He states the God who governs the universe has heard and answered the prayers of noble women.
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Noted Leaders Visit Horcurre in Transit
Lt. Gov Herried and Sen Howell of Walworth visited the Horcurre on their homeward journey. Both have earned praise at the capital. Governor Herried has shown sterling character, and the party saw fit to present him a watch as a testimonial to his statesmanlike qualities while he presided.
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South Dakota Legislature Receives Mixed Review
The St Paul Globe assesses the recently adjourned session as average overall. It notes the body transacted substantial business but praises few new laws, credits for safeguards, a world’s fair exhibit, and funding for public institutions, while criticizing no measures to curb capital outflow.
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The Honorife Condemns Insults to Representative Patten
The Honorife hastens to condemn insults to Representative Patten upon his return. It notes bitter opposition to Patten under Sterling leadership last summer but says the Huronite cannot be moved by partisanship in denouncing the outrage. It warns such intolerance will ruin a city and likens insult to martyrdom sowing future honors for the opposing cause.
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Ordway's Gall and Press Caution in Late Issue
The Hustonite praises the Press and Dakotan but warns against tackling subjects beyond its capacity. A late issue headline "Ordway's Gall" is cited as an example of a risky pointer worth caution.
Laugh turns on Shannon at dining room door in Pierre
The Watertown Public Opinion reports Shannon was denied dinner on his first night at the Locke in Pierre. A dining room ticket and room number were required, and his name forgotten, until a helpful friend intervened. Brer Lyon adds a quip about a red headed man overhearing door etiquette.
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Omnid science Debate Sparks Faith Critique in Sioux Falls Press
The Sioux Falls Press questions the idea of God's omniscience and prayer efficacy, imagining what would happen if the paper challenged the Almighty's wisdom. It mocks the notion of God tinkering with natural laws and warns against overreaching human judgments on faith.
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Investigation Declares Fair Senate Committee Conduct
The piece defends the college matter inquiry as open to all voices, with witnesses questioned freely and no shutdown of information. It asserts the investigation was fair and vigorous, begun in folly but resulting in corrective action and admonition for those involved.
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Tom
Political shifts tied to land price surge prevail
The passage notes New York and Chicago leading influence with top officials in government. Illinois reportedly holds key posts while pressure grows over rising South Dakota land prices. The author urges rapid acquisition to secure cheaper land before prices rise further.
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First Edition Copies Await New Print at Elba
Copies awaiting a new large first edition of the innocences of Nipienk at Elba will be ready on March 1. Reading and distribution details accompany the release.
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Editorial mockery sparks market debate on Huron influence
The piece argues Lander and Huron clash publicly over influence and market opinions. It notes two years ago their influence was shown to be limited and that mockery and advertising by the Huron committee reveal tension between parties.
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Berlain Dispatch Details Rail Link to Minneapolis
A dispatch describes movement at the line end and 60 miles of road from Chamberlain toward a direct connection with Minneapolis and the northeast region, enabling improved rail access and cargo transit.
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Pickler Praised for Parliamentary Skill in House
The National Tribune lauds Hon. J. A. Pickler of South Dakota for a bright quick and courageous reputation in the House. Described as a thoroughly equipped parliamentarian he seizes opportunities and makes his points tell in debates.
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Three Town Types Rise From Civic Spirit and Indifference
An exchange says a town thrives on three groups: energetic workers, apathetic onlookers, and skeptics who ridicule progress. The third group mockingly discourages change, yet the passage notes a persistent civic spirit can drive advancement.
Population Growth and Immigration in the Next Century
The author contemplates population trends over the next century and the fifty years prior, estimating at least four hundred million if growth accelerates. He argues rising land prices and farm costs will deter immigrants, while urban rents and the need for capital will limit farmland access, reducing incentives for foreign settlers.
End of Session Reflections on North West Legislative Figures
Doane Rosyson reflects on key lawmakers and the Senate in a closing note. He praises Speaker Lawson and Charley McCoy while listing notable legislators and actions from the session including re submission debates and rail measures. The piece highlights endorsements, disputes, and the overall record set by the legislature.
Fraternal Wisdom in Sioux Falls Prize Fight Preview
The piece notes a prize fight billed for tonight that will add to Sioux Falls' reputation. It mentions She Must Fulfill Promises and the Chamberlain Register, a nod to Pierre's political capital removal agitation. The tone blends local pride with ongoing ambition and trouble surrounding the capital move.
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Pierre Visitors Roast Pierre Hotels Over Accommodations
Several newspaper men who visited Pierre this winter roast the hotels for the accommodations they furnished during the capital fight. Brother Pratt of the Elkton Record gives them a black eye.
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Reformers Mistakes Castalia Record
The Record notes the National Union company branch stores were spread by John R. Lowe and warns readers earlier. The firm is now under a receiver.
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Senator Burtt Honored for Civic Service in Pierre
The very dignified conduct of Senator Burtt in the legislature earns him respect while Mrs. Burtt wins friends through acts of kindness in Pierre, with lasting memory of their service to the community.
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