17 Jun 1887
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Newspaper
Wessington Springs Herald
Location
Wessington, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1887
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes list territorial officers and officials, including MHLINDY and SIME, with unclear context and multiple garbled terms, suggesting a public notice or administrative roster. The readable names indicate a government document detailing officer titles and positions, though specifics are unreadable.
The fragment blends a memorial ode praising fallen soldiers with a public notice advocating biblical teaching. It emphasizes in memoration of brave sons, calls for steady faith, and quotes scripture about the Holy Ghost guiding Sunday schools. Also included are local notes on editor Charles D. Keep, a Mexico coal mine alert, and a Boschke German Syrup advertisement.
Column letter by Mas. tie C Hall argues that the fall issue hinges on prohibition versus high license. She contends high license harms villages, dangers families, and actors in favor of local option must defend home and faith, urging unity against alcohol excess and urging citizens to decide their county's fate responsibly.
160 acres near Alpena with 25 acres breaking and small house priced at 200. Another 160 acre farm 50 acres breaking with frame house and barn priced 890, 200 down, balance in 5 years at 8 percent. Town lots 50 and 106 acre tracts priced 700 and 1600. 80 acre stock farm four miles from town with 110 acres breaking and large frame house. 20 acre stock farm with living water and hay meadow. Loans of 15,000 available on real estate and final proofs on easy terms. Apply to Albert Gunderson Wessington Springs.
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