State funds to cover public school maintenance costs
The state school fund will pay all expenses of maintaining public schools. Two New York surgeons recently cut a patient's throat to save his life. Aberdeen plans to vote on a license question at the upcoming city election. South Dakota farm lands offer top value at present prices. Governor Herreid is expected to appoint the new code commission around April 1.
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New York
Aberdeen
Herreid
Code Commission
Henderson admits role in Cudahy kidnapping in Texas arrest
The Republican press notes a confession by H. C. Henderson as one of the Cudahy kidnapping conspirators and reports his arrest in Texas. The piece also mentions a lax approach to express and telegraph fee regulation, the distribution of 400 franks, and P. Sherwood choosing DeSmet for his state food and dairy office.
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P. Sherwood
DeSmet
Pierre
Armour Herald backs Doane Robinson for chair duties
The Armour Herald argues Doane Robinson should be named to lead the board of charities and corrections. The piece suggests Robinson is a strong candidate but criticizes restraining expectations, noting he is a good man for many roles.
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The
Armour Herald
Doane Robinson
Doane
Treasury projects a 90 million dollar year end surplus
The secretary predicts a 90 million dollar surplus at fiscal year end. W T Buchanan formerly of Sioux Falls and long time Des Moines Capital editor is seriously ill at his Des Moines home.
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Uncle Sam
W.T. Buchanan
Sioux Falls
Des Moines
Tom Ayres Leaves South Dakota Fusionists
Should Tom Ayres depart South Dakota, the fusionists would lose one of their ablest men and most versatile writers. Wherever Tom goes we wish him success.
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Tom Ayres
South Dakota
Tom
George Schlosser Named Sioux Falls Peace Advocate
The Argus Leader congratulates George Schlosser on his appointment as a dove of peace among warring Sioux Falls politicians.
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Argus
George Schlosser
George
Sioux Falls
Protests Against Phillips Stir Sioux Falls Action
The Sioux Falls Press launches a new serial criticizing protests surrounding Phillips. The piece targets both authors and circulators, aiming to shame the involved parties and spark public scrutiny.
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Sioux Falls
Phillips
State Legislature Sets Record With Appropriations
The total of all appropriations by the state legislature for fiscal years 1901 and 1902 reached 1 433 128 dollars, the largest sum ever appropriated since statehood.
Nebraska Republicans pick Thomson for short term vacancy
The legislature in caucus chose David T. Thomson of Lincoln for the short term vacancy. No selection was made for the long term.
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Nebraska
David T
Thomson
Lincoln
President appoints Geo Schlosser postmaster here
A Washington dispatch reports the president named Geo Schlosser as postmaster in town. The note hints at restrictions on what may be spoken about Pettigrew.
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Sioux Falls
Minneapolis Tribune
Washington
Geo. Schlosser
Pettigrew
Soil moisture improves spring field work prospects
The section reports saturated subsoil from heavy fall rains and surface soil improvement after March rain and snow, creating favorable conditions for spring farming activities.
Cities push for new business ventures across five towns
Aberdeen Sioux Falls Mitchell Yankton and Watertown press for aggressive business initiatives to boost growth and prosperity. The call asks Haron to pursue measures that materially benefit each city and attract enterprise.
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Aberdeen
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Yankton
Watertown
Haron
Appointment Faction Triumphs Amid Democratic Setback
Schiesser’s appointment emerged as a Phillips victory, delivering a sting to the Democratic faction led by Kyle and Tomlinson who had aimed to steer the appointment. Uncle Nye’s effort fell short compared with the final outcome.
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Nye
Schiesser
Phillips
Kyle
Tomlinson
Sioux Falls Post Office Fight Remains Local Issue
The article argues the Sioux Falls post office dispute stays a local matter and will not become a state affair. It notes residents may eventually change their thinking and actions about state involvement.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota Snowstorm Reports Amid Spring Signs
The piece contrasts heavy snow to the north east and south with signs of spring as robins sing and farmers plow. It notes grouse mating in South Dakota, described as a gem of the nation, amid blizzard conditions.
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South Dakota
Huron's Crawford to Unite Republicans for 1902 Victory
Populist leaders, confident in a statewide win for 1902, overlook Huron's famed son Mr. Crawford who is expected to unite all interests in his candidacy and steer the party to a decisive triumph.
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Huron
Crawford
South Dakota Voters Endorse Crawford for U S Senator
Mr. Crawford receives strong support from South Dakota residents as the state backs his candidacy for United States senator. The piece asserts only a revolution in public sentiment could defeat his election and calls him the people's first and only choice.
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Crawford
South Dakota
United States
Resignation and Rearrangement in Chamberlain Land Office
L Brockway resigned as receiver of the Chamberlain land office and seeks register of the same office, vacancy created by Capt Lucas moving to the Soldiers home. insiders say L B Laughlie of Bridgewater is favored for the post on Senator Kyle’s recommendation.
Nebraska Deadlock Spurs Call for Direct Senate Election
The Nebraska stalemate is cited as a strong argument for electing senators by popular vote. The situation is described as a disgrace to the state's Republican party and a travesty in choosing senators, urging a constitutional amendment for direct statewide elections.
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Nebraska
South Dakota Senate Campaign Shift Urged
In a political jab, Sioux City Journal predicts more senatorial talk while Sioux Falls Press urges moving beyond politics toward practical land settlement for the state. The Press argues South Dakota has suffered from excess political posturing and calls for a change.
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South Dakota
Sioux City Journal
Mr. Journal
United States
Sioux Falls Press
The HURONITE on Legislative Appropriations and Wisdom
The HURONITE argues that judging a legislature by its appropriation totals is flawed. It cites deficieny bills and a growing state to claim that spending size does not determine wisdom. A wise governor can prune costs, and taxes may not be the great burden feared.
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Legislative Assembly
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Republicans Stand Firm in South Dakota Amid Press Prophecy
The Sioux Falls Press claims the Republican party in South Dakota is split and doomed, while supporters cite enduring party heritage and leaders like Elliott, Herried, Crane, Green, Gamble and Burke. Voters remain loyal to principle, good government, and flag, ready to rally despite editorials.
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Sioux Falls
Republican Party
South Dakota
Pettigrew
McKinley
Day
Mr. Phillips
Sioux Falls Post Office
Jim Elliott
Charlie Herried
Frank Crane
Joe Green
Robert Gamble
Charlie Burke
Argus
Dick Woods
Pettigrew mortality blamed on his own actions
The Salem Special argues Senator Pettigrew died by his own hand through political suicide. It details how Pettigrew's overbearing leadership alienated allies, prompting desertions and a dramatic fall from power, concluding Pettigrew killed Pettigrew.
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Salem
Cockrabin
Billy Patterson
Senator Pettigrew
Frank Crane
Republican Central Committee
Frank
Joe Greene
Chamberlain
Crane
Mark Hanna
South Dakota
P.O
Washington
Pickerel Statesman
Pettigrew
Mr. P
Republican Party
A. B. Kittredge
Overcoat Case Opens Beadle County Court Session
Beadle county circuit court reopened with 12 criminal and 38 civil cases on the docket. Several criminal charges were dismissed on state motion, including Payson and Hollabush matters, while Mary A. Morrison was granted a divorce from James Morrison. The overcoat theft case against Albert Bettel, transported from Chicago, began with jury selection and about a dozen witnesses, as the trial proceeds.
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Beadle County
A. W. Campbell
Fred Payson
Lewis Hollabush
Alex
O. E
Simmons
Mary A. Morrison
James Morrison
Brown
Deuel County
Swafford
Kingsbury County
State of
South Dakota
Albert Bettel
Bettel
John Doyle
Chicago
Wm. A. Lynch
T. M. Simmons
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Promoted for Teething
An old remedy for teething is advertised, claiming to soothe the child relieve gum pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea. A bottle sells for twenty five cents.
Land purchases signal strong Kingsbury county immigration flow
E J Roberts of Chester Iowa with Kelley land agency brought buyers to Kingsbury county on Thursday. They bought lands with Lake Preston meeting Lewis Shuster noting readiness for heavy annual immigration. A D Anderson of Silver Creek bought 160 acres for 1150. Patrick Haney bought 480 acres near Scotland. Northern Pacific sells 21 562 674 acres to eastern syndicate for 40 million, much for North Dakota growth.
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E. J. Roberts
Chester
Iowa
Kelley’s
Kingsbury County
Beadle County
A. D. Anderson
Silver Creek
Sanborn County
Patrick Haney
Olivet
North Twin
Farm For Rent Near Huron With Water and Pasture
A 480 acre farm five miles south of Huron offers 130 acres cultivated 160 acres fenced pasture and remaining grass land. Good buildings ample water from wells artesian well stream and Jim river. Near cheese factory and creamery. Inquiries to Trevett Mattice & Abell Huron South Dakota.
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Jim River
Huron
Trevett, Mattice & Abell
Death of Olof Olson at Lime Grove
Olof Olson died at his Lime Grove home on Friday March 1 after a brief illness caused by a load of hay. He was born in Sweden May 22, 1834 and came to the United States in 1881 settling in Lime Grove in 1882.
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Yankton
Olof Olson
Lime Grove
Sweden
Talk Pretty Big Figures Eureka Butter and Egg Trade
The Eureka area shipped seventy one carloads of butter and eggs last year with about 180000 paid. Local consumption by farmers and residents likely quadrupled that value, suggesting the settlement’s butter and eggs were worth around a million dollars last year.
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Eureka
Lands Sold North Central South Dakota Expanded
Six quarters in one day highlight a busy land sale season in Beadle and surrounding counties. Purchasers W A Cottrell and associates from LeMars buy parcels in Milford and Kingsbury townships for 6000 dollars, while F M Wilcox sells Grant township land to a Yankton county buyer for 1600 dollars. C P Anderson sells Turner county 160 acres for 5900 dollars. Massive emigrant movement grows, Aberdeen News notes record land rush, and Fargo Mayor J A Johnson reports Sweden Norway immigration boosting upper Midwest settlement.
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Beadle County
F. M. Wilcox
M. E. Holleran
Grant Township
Yankton County
John H. King
Dubuque
Milford Township
Dr. Brockway
Kingsbury County
W. A. Cottrell and Associates
LeMars
Iowa
Mr. King
South Dakota
C. P. Anderson
Turner County
Armour Station
Aberdeen News
J. A. Johnson
Fargo
N. D
Norway
Sweden
North Dakota
Johnson
Atlantic
Grip Epidemic Warns Doctors Urge Prevention with Plaster
The article notes a rapid spread of grip with novel symptoms striking middle aged and elderly people hardest. It urges prevention through Benson's Porous Plaster on chest and back claiming lung protection and quick relief for grip or winter coughs, warning against imitations and naming Seabury & Johnson as makers.
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Benson’s
Seabury & Johnson. Manufacturing Chemists
New York
Session Laws of 1901 Offered at Discounted Price
Legal publishers advertise the 1901 session laws bound in paper ready for delivery at $1 with cash. A 25 cent discount applies to buyers who later purchase the regular authorized edition. J F KEvLeEy & Co Aberdeen announce reliability and availability.
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J. F. Kevleey & Co
Aberdeen
Millinery Opening Only in Huron by Miss Bell
Millinery opens to the public on Wednesday April 3 presenting spring stock of patterned and trimmed hats praised for style beauty and elegance. Miss Bell enters her third season with the shop and Mrs Exllen Dickey promises full effort to please the ladies of Huron.
Story of the Original Trowbridge Chocolate Chip
A boastful ad promises the Original Trowbridge Chocolate Chip is “Simply Delicious” and distinctive by the name on its back. The item is billed as popular in the east and offered for sale at Longstaff's with emphasis on authenticity and desirability.
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Trow- Bridge
Trowbridge
Longstaff’s
Wanted Cattle Herding Pasture at Caldwell Ranch
Wanted. Cattle to herd and pasture for the season on the Caldwell ranch seven miles northwest of Huron. C. E. Miles.
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Caldwell
Huron
C. E. MiLes
For Sale Drilling Rigs and Equipment
For sale one mounted well-boring rig with four augers and rods to bore 120 feet. Machine bored 150 feet. One four horsepower drilling rig complete has drilled 900 feet. One gasoline car drilling rig complete has drilled 1150 feet and is good for 1500 feet. Sold to responsible parties on time. F. H. Holton, Huron, S.D.
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F. H. HoLton
Huron
New Milk Route Seeks Patrons in City
Announcement from F. C. B Loopacod at City Dairy about a new milk route offering pure fresh milk and separator cream. Orders available by telephone at number 133, with call 2.
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F. C. Bloopacod
City Dairy
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