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Newspaper
The Kadoka Press
Location
Kadoka, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
4
The Kadoka Press is published as an independent weekly in Kadoka South Dakota. It is entered as second class matter July 10 1908 at Kadoka post office under the Act of March 3 1879.
The regional paper urges aYes vote on the held law and backs Sheriff George Huston for re election citing his record as a peace officer. It also promotes Dr Clyde C Winter for coroner and promotes Republican candidates as they seek office in Kadoka and surrounding areas.
The Draper Democrat notes the public record of Hon. Fred S. Rowe drew laughs rather than excitement here. It suggests real excitement will arrive on election day as voters choose Mr. Brown and oppose the man who opposed many measures voters favor.
The county auditor seeks a capable business man with common sense and natural ability. Ernest W. Reeves of Belvidere is described as thoroughly competent and well qualified with years of deputy auditor experience in Bon Homme County. A vote for him is urged as a vote for the best man.
The article notes growing uncertainty as election day nears. It says Bryan was favored but Taft gains momentum nationwide. Distrust in Bryan rises after long prophecies failing, yet he remains popular while people fear him and may still vote Taft.
A Kadoka area resident signed the herd law petition and learned petitions were circulated months ago. The measure is before Stanly county voters for the November election and will decide whether free range or herd law prevails. The article urges all voters to cast their ballot for the herd law.
At the upcoming election on November 3 voters will review two constitutional amendments and three laws. The amendments address the Attorney General salary and state revenue through inheritance and income taxes. A divorce law and laws preserving quail and county option are also on the ballot.
The record of Hon. Fred Rowe as the Democratic candidate for Senate from Lyman and Stanley counties has stirred the party. A Doane Robinson letter to Rowe defending his senate record is disputed by the Stock Growers News and Senate journal checks show one exception. The Philip Review critiques press partisanship while praising some Democratic candidates as better qualified than opponents.
A Fort Pierre republican rally on Friday October 9 drew a full hall and standing room. Speakers Scotty Brown of Kadoka and Alvin Waggoner of Philip addressed county and national issues while challenging press coverage and records.
The article contrasts votes and positions on electing county commissioners by district versus at large. It notes Mr Robin sons statements, Mr Rowe shifting positions, and Scotty Brown's prior stance, arguing consistency and qualification for the measure amid party platforms.
Fort Pierre Fairplay reports the Draper Democrat attacks Scotty Brown for senate in Lyman and Stanley counties claiming danger to towns except Brown’s home town. It questions Bryan praise of Roosevelt and notes printer woes with an eight dollar starting wage for a compositor and hints at wage cuts if Bryan wins.
The 1907 South Dakota Legislature proposed Chapter 176 to require annual submission of liquor sale questions to voters. It adds that at any regular general election, meaning the biennial election held in years not specified, the issue shall be presented to electors.
A proposed law allows every other November a countywide liquor question to be voted. If the majority is against liquor sales, permits are barred in the county and all towns after July next. If approved, licenses may be granted locally, with the countywide vote repeated at the next general election. Special elections can precede the general election with sufficient petitions. The law takes effect upon a favorable vote and official tally.
Advertises carloads of good fence posts for sale at cutting price. Sold by the car lot with address Lock Box 38 Rapid City. Opportunity to fence cheaply for farmers and ranchers.
Ralph Swisher and wife left for Vermillion last Wednesday. Thomas Polkinghorn plans to leave for Broken Bow Nebraska next Monday to husk corn. Vote for F Coye for county commissioner fifth district. Mr Iver Anderson of Geddes South Dakota arrived in Kadoka Monday night to visit with his son Martin and consider investing in Stanley County land. Don’t forget to vote on the herd law on November 3. Peter Sunde of Harrison South Dakota looked at land along South Creek and said crops are strong and trees grow well. Come out west and invest, you fellows in the east. Rex.
P A Pretzer took a business trip to Kadoka on Monday. Cecil McRae visited friends on Busy Creek Friday. Jake Skillingstad departed Tuesday night for Chamberlain South Dakota.
Wm Heck visited friends on Tuesday. Gordon Stout began work for P A Pretzer this week. Mr and Mrs Orvill Leffingwell visited Kadoka Monday. Mr Holt of Franklin Creek visited Peter Larson’s home Monday. Dave Sigler and sister visited Cottonwood friends Friday and returned Saturday. Grace Sigler returned Tuesday from Rapid City and Deadwood where she had been visiting the past week. A prairie fire four miles north of Kadoka near White Willow Creek burned a large area but caused no damage beyond timber. firefighters gained control.
Department of the Interior land office at Chamberlain announces final commutation proof dates for Ernest O. Gaye and William L. Sale. Gaye seeks to prove up on his 1905 entry for the southwest quarter of section 25 in township 2 south range 20 east with witnesses from Kadoka and Willard, set for November 17, 1908. Sale seeks to prove up on his 1905 entry for the southwest quarter of section 12 in township 2 south range 21 east with Kadoka witnesses set for November 17, 1908. Both filings occur before U. S. Commissioner William C. Meyer in Kadoka, S. D. These notices accompany land office registrations by W. Hall Irons, Registrar.
Notice is given that Jacob P. Hansen of Kadoka South Dakota filed to make final commutation proof for Lots 3 4 and east half of southwest quarter section 18 township 2 south range 22 east B H M before William C. Meyer U S Commissioner at Kadoka on November 18 1908 Witnesses named are Frank Coye Jacob u Dithmer Charles F Fetch and A May Bryan all of Kadoka South Dakota Also Mamod Bevaney of Kadoka filed to make final commutation proof for northeast quarter section 20 township 1 south 22 east B H M before William C. Meyer at Kadoka on November 18 1908 Witnesses named Mehmid Chamie Ollie Ogdie David Sigler and Harry Sigler all of Kadoka South Dakota
Alvaretta Moryan of Kadoka files for Homestead entry No. 12745 for Lots 1 2 and E half of NW quarter section 19 township 2 south range 22 east B H commutation proof to establish claim before U S commissioner William C Meyer at Kadoka November 18 1908 Witnesses include Jacob P Hansen Charles F Fetch Oscar E Stuart and William Durkee all of Kadoka South Dakota.
At Chamberlain, October 9, 1908 notice is given that George E. Lambing of Kadoka South Dakota who on August 13, 1907 made Homestead Entry No 14543 for Lots 1 2 and east half of northwest quarter section 31 township 2 south range 21 east will appear before B H U S commissioner at Kadoka South Dakota on November 17 1908 Claimant names witnesses James A Mills of Willard Benjamin B Clark Ole L Guye Earnest O Guye all of Kadoka
Department of the Interior notice that Riley Gaye of Kadoka South Dakota filed to alter and extend a 1905 homestead entry for the southwest quarter section 24 township 2 south range 20 east BHM. Witnesses named: Harry Gatchell Allen Spaur James Mills Ole L Gaye.
Department of the Interior U S Land Office at Chamberlain announces Leverich Willard has filed a notice of intention to make final five year proof to establish homestead entitlement for the northeast quarter section on range 20 east in Bolander district. Hearing to occur at Kadoka South Dakota on November 17 1908 with witnesses Otto C Sharon Allen F Spaur Howard P Clarke and Peter E Boock all of Willard South Dakota.
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