Roosevelt Ticket Appears for Statewide Ballot
Republican slate lists Theodore Roosevelt for President and Charles W. Fair for Vice President with electors Henry S. Morris H. Guistine John Q. Anderson and D. R. Evans. Congressional nominees C. H. Burke E. W. Martin. State posts include Dighton Corson H G Fuller Dickaney Samuel H Elrod J E McDougall David Wipf J F Halladay O B Collins Philo Hall G W Nash J Bach W G Smith.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Charles W. Fair
Henry S. Morris
Roberts
H. Guistine
Lake
John Q. Anderson
Charles Mix
D. R. Evans
Butte
Congress
C. H. Burke
Hughes
E. W. Martin
Lawrence
Supreme Court
Dighton
W. Corson
H. G. Fuller
Dickaney
Samuel H. Elrod
J. E. McDougall
Sec
David Wipf
Hutchinson
J. F. Halladay
O. B. Collins
Brown
Philo Hall
Brookings
G. W. Nash
Com
School
J. Bach
Turner
W. G. Smith
Pension rolls shrink as Civil War veterans dominate
The annual report by Eugene F. Ware shows pensioners declined from 1,000,732 in September 1902 to 994,762 a year later. The only surviving War of 1812 veteran is Hiram Gronk of New York, while no Revolution survivor remains. Most pensioners are Civil War veterans with total payments to date noted.
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Eugene F. Ware
Hiram Gronk
New York
Pension costs and future of veterans benefits discussed
A 19th century analysis notes total pension expenditure of 3 179 717 161 65 while per capita cost is 1 77. Since 1893 burden fell from 2 24 to under 1 32 per 1 000 of wealth. Commissioner predicts burden will vanish in ten years and argues pensions enrich the nation, veteran support being a national honor.
Winter Wheat Experiments by Joel Fry in Turner County
Mr. Joel Fry of Turner County reports successful winter wheat trials. He sowed about fifteen acres in fall 1903, the crop matured mid July and averaged 22 bushels per acre when threshed. He notes later maturity this year but asserts winters here are not severe enough to harm the crop and that last winter's hardship did not damage it.
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Joel Fry
Turner County
Mr. Fry
Vote in the capital contest between Huron and Mitchell
The text argues that Huron's interests align with the Chicago and North Western Railway and warns that a Mitchell victory would harm local welfare. It urges voters to support the North-Western aligned position to keep the capital and growth in Huron's territory and protect local labor.
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Huron
Pierre
Mitchell
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Milwaukee
Great Corporation
North-Western
From Desolate Sioux Valley to Rich Missouri Valley
The 1854 survey by Colonel J. J. Abert described northwestern Iowa as barren and valuable little. Yet the Aberdeen News notes the Big Sioux Valley now thrives with prosperous farms, towns, and growing cities, and suggests the Missouri Valley may follow the same transformation.
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J. J. Abert
Big Sioux River
Fort Snelling
Jefferson Davis
Mitchell
Iowa
South Dakota
Aberdeen News
Big Sioux Valley
Yankton
Minnehaha
Sioux Valley
Missouri Valley
Jim Valley
Opinion on State Fair Location and Legislation
Curbstone Opinion from De Smet Independent criticizes a legislative act about moving the state fair from Yankton to Huron. It questions the usefulness of a legislature or board acting at its own whim and suggests something is wrong in the wheelhouse.
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Huron
State Board of Agriculture
Yankton
Better Water Supplies By Ozone Purification
Science advances in water purification with ozone treatment. Philadelphia installs an ozone plant on the Schuylkill to purify millions of gallons daily, promising to remove typhoid fever risk and revolutionize city water supplies worldwide.
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Philadelphia
Schuylkill
Death of Judge Bennett in Water Town
Judge Julian Bennett of Water Town died at his home Friday from heart failure. He weighed 440 pounds and had long been a prominent figure in state law. A Democrat, he had been elected judge twice in a Republican circuit and was nominated again. The state bar and bench lose one of its ablest members.
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Judge Bennett
Julian Bennett
Watertown
State Bar
Bench
Spelling to Be Taught in Huron High School
The Huron board of education plans to require spelling in the high school curriculum. They anticipate students who have forgotten spelling will be challenged to spell simple English words, a move seen as radical yet appreciated by business people needing competent graduates.
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Huron Board of Education
Woonsock Businessmen Propose Deep Test Bore
The Artesian Basin lies beneath oil and gas zones and Woonsock businessmen propose drilling a two thousand foot test bore if needed to settle the question.
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Woonsocket’s
Democrats to wage vigorous South Dakota campaign
Pettigrew and Ch will stump for Parker urging trusts and gold standard support. The move marks a sharp return of 16 to 1 advocates to the campaign trail.
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South Dakota
Pettigrew
Trusts
Chicago Scientist Says Cyclones Pose No Risk
A Chicago scientist claims Chicago faces no cyclone danger due to Lake Michigan nearby. The report notes Racine Wisconsin was destroyed by a massive cyclone about twenty years earlier, illustrating historical cyclone damage in the region.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Racine
Wis
Wheat Expert Warns of Black Rust Damage in Manitoba
A.V. Jones of Minneapolis, a wheat specialist, returns from Manitoba noting extensive black rust damage in the wheat fields and expressing strong concern about the impact on crops.
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A.V. Jones
Minneapolis
Manitoba
Mr. Jones
Class of 1904 presents bust of Venus to board
The 1904 graduating class presented the board of education with a Venus bust for the new high school. The speaker suggests fitting drapings to complete the display and ensure a proper presentation.
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Board of Education
Total Abstinence as Cure for Liquor Evil
The piece argues that experiments in saloon management fail to curb temperance and insists there is only one method to handle intoxicants abstaining completely from touching or tasting. It proclaims total abstinence as the sole remedy for the liquor problem.
Senator Pettigrew Plans Swing Through State for Farker
Senator Pettigrew says he will campaign in the state for Farker. He is noted for taking everything not nailed down, a claim some doubt.
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Pettigrew
Farker
Hill retirement prompts Democratic self congratulations
The Democratic party congratulates itself on Mr Hill's retirement from active politics. David is playing a winning card, but not necessarily his last one.
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Democratic Party
Mr. Hill
David
Beadle County Farm Loans at Six Percent Signal Growth
The six percent farm loans in Beadle County highlight county development, rising land values, and durable improvements, underscoring the area's economic progress and stability.
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Beadle County
Attendance at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Rises Monthly
Attendance at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition climbs each month, and fair officials grow confident the event will be a profitable investment for organizers.
Weeds Run Riot Across Iowa Farms and Streets
Joe Trigg, a rural Iowa writer, laments rampant weeds like wild hemp sunflowers morning glories ragweed and iron weed choking pastures and hog lots. He argues farmers have more land than they can profitably work and urges Huron to remove weeds from vacant lots streets and alleys.
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Joe Trigg
Iowa
School
Huron
Huron Protest Against Hay Fever Nuisance
Hay fever patients in Huron protest weed growth and fever dealings in streets alleys and vacant lots across the city calling for action.
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Huron
Apple crop sale on Plosser farm yields big figures
The Plosser farm formerly the Alderman farm in Turner county sold the apple crop on the trees for 5000 dollars this year. The estimated yield ranges from 10000 to 12000 bushels.
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Plosser
Alderman
Turner County
James Valley farm lands yield steady net costs
Lands generating their net annual cost prove to be strong investments as James Valley farm properties produce steady returns each year.
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James Valley
Farewell Forever and Czar Praise Amid War Reflections
General Stoessel vows farewell as Port Arthur looms as his tomb, while the czar, lauded for his expansive campaigns, continues to invoke religious gratitude amid the ongoing conflict.
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General Stoessel
Port Arthur
Sympathizers Move to Control Legislature This Winter
The report that Crawford sympathizers will seek to control the legislature by alliance with the Democrats is current. The rumor is dismissed by HuRonITE which notes there will not be enough Democrats in the legislature to form a union.
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Crawford
Anllance
Roosevelt Rally Urges GOP and Independents in New York
The passage notes support coalescing around Roosevelt in New York as Parker, David B. Hill, and Murphy are referenced, signaling a push to unite Republicans and independent voters behind his aggressive stance.
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Empire State
Parker
David B. Hill
Murphy
Roosevelt
Mitchell Bribes Voters With City Hall Offer
Mitchell proposes indefinite city hall use for capital ends to sway voters, seen as a cheap bribery attempt. The plan leverages access to civic space to win support ahead of state elections.
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Mitchell
Heinze Seeks Montana Governor Post On Anti Trust Ticket
F A Heinze the copper king of Montana announces a run for governor on the anti trust state ticket. The idea that Montana politics is mainly buying and selling by copper kings frames his entry into public life.
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F. A. Heinze
Copper King
Montana
Heinze
Capital Question Divides Mitchell and State
The dispute centers on Mitchell challenging the state. No loyal Dakotan should vote to endorse the slander of Mitchell against half the state.
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Mitchell
Richards Trust Co Advertisement Humble Appeal
If you wish to borrow money, buy or sell farm call on Richards Trust Co Huron 8 D.
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Richards Trust Co
Huron
Bras and Bronson Accused of Brazen Public Scheme
The Huronite repeats that Bras and Bronson are brazen fellows who are attempting to buncoe the people.
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Bras and
Bronson
Bank to Be Formed With James F. Toy's Aid
Mitchell plans another national bank with James F. Toy of Sioux City aiding its organization as a principal figure in the effort.
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Mitchell
James F. Toy
Sioux City
State Fair Opens in Yankton September 12 16
The state fair will be held at Yankton from September 12 through 16. Premiums are inviting and a grand exhibition is expected.
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Yankton
Senator Bailey backs protective tariff in Texas stance
Senator Bailey of Texas advocates a protective tariff as Democratic leaders drift toward Republican positions in principle while retaining Democratic practice.
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Bailey
Texas
Business Refuses to Be Distracted by Politics This Year
A local business signals it will not engage in political controversies this season. The stance suggests focus on operations and customer service over partisan debate.
Allan faction wins se quest at Brookings county convention
The Allan faction in Brookings County politics scored a strong semifinal victory at the county convention held Saturday signaling momentum in local races and party alignment.
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Allan
Brookings County
Delinquent Real Estate Taxes Due by October 1
Property taxes not paid by October 1 become delinquent and subject to sale. Pay in September to avoid tax sale and loss of property.
Herald-Democrat pursues editorial responsibility claim
The Herald-Democrat presses its case to establish editorial responsibility for the Journal-World vignette, alleging accountability in the framing and publication process. The item notes ongoing efforts to clarify who holds responsibility for editorial content.
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Herald-Democrat
Journal-World
Oil Company Targets Repeal of Last Legislature Law
The Standard Oil Company plans a major effort to repeal the oil law enacted by the previous legislature.
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Standard Oil Company
Shober Nominated by Republicans in Hughes Hyde Sully
H. C. Shober has been named by the Republican party as their candidate for state senator representing Hughes, Hyde and Sully counties. The nomination is official within the party’s local convention.
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H. C. Shober
Hughes, Hyde and
Sully Counties
Hearst Eyes New York Governor Run to Support Parker
W R Hearst reportedly seeks to aid Parker by entering the New York gubernatorial race, signaling a bid to bolster Parker’s political campaign and expand influence in state politics.
Harvest Time Abundant Returns Across South Dakota
The harvest season in South Dakota yields a strong crop with ample yields. At the Minnesota State Fair crowds are large as national attention grows. Forecasters note the frost line remains about three weeks away, leaving plenty of time for corn.
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South Dakota
Port Arthur Commander Rated as Good Fighter
Beadle county reports wheat crop among the best in the state with strong yields.
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Port Arthur
Beadle County
Threshers Tell Story Amid Port Arthur Siege Echoes
The article frames threshers speaking out as Port Arthur siege stories emphasize heroic sacrifice. It notes Parker's boom as a minor note and urges action to cut down weeds, reflecting wartime sentiment and home front concerns.
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Port Arthur
De Witts Little Early Risers Praised by Albany Resident
Albany physician W. B. Philpot reports taking a single De Witts Little Early Risers during a bilious attack and finding it more effective and pleasant than calomel or blue mass. The pills are sold by Holland Wheeler.
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de Witt
Philpot
Albany, Ga
Holland Wheeler
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