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Newspaper
Journal World Spirit
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
4
A Tuesday election result endorses Governor Crawford and the progressive Republican platform, confirming a threefold endorsement over two years. It signals the end of the insurgent label for this faction and declares any refuseniks who ignore the majority will as insurgents within the Republican party.
A brief note argues that K K K methods will never gain popularity in South Dakota, reflecting local reaction and public sentiment on controversial tactics.
The piece argues the newspaper serves local history, moral uplift, and trusted guidance. It warns editors against opportunism and emphasizes journalism as a link to the wider world, offering comfort and counsel to readers.
The article argues for responsible reporting that avoids sensational crime coverage. It contends newspapers should serve the common good by resisting temptations to parade private downfall for profit. It stresses maintaining trust and lifting humanity rather than exploiting weak or tempted individuals.
On Tuesday the defendants stood trial but the jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Neither the names nor the specific charges are provided in the readable text.
A fragment cites talk about Vessey breaking Browne's back with claims of widespread rumor. The text notes uncertainty about how Vessey broke his leg and focuses on alleged causes linked to Browne.
An editorial critique rejects half of the election as corrupt and warns against corporate influence. The piece condemns theStalwarts for attacking progressive candidates with falsehoods while praising progressive press for measured discourse and calls for journalistic integrity.
The Argus Leader editor expresses relief while Reed Smoot and Bristol travel by train Tuesday evening returning home.
In Banner precincts Kittredge receives 23 votes and Kelley 24 while Crawford polls 1 vote. Tobin C Banner precinct noted in results as a point of reference.
Freeman Knowles, a one term congressman from Dakota, fades from history as a cranky populist figure. The piece notes his brief fame, later journalism, and a 500 dollar fine after a court conviction for indecency tied to provocative political views.
The senator argues licensing will not curb licentious language and urges a higher standard of taste and morals in public and private life. He contends destroying the market for vile literature will remove the product, likening it to forcing writers to produce it.
A review argues Herbert N. Casson’s romance on harvesting machinery misreads reader intelligence. It analyzes how rapid efficiency lowers costs but concentrates wealth, threatens soil fertility, and shifts power to trusts, urging a move toward intensive, small holdings to sustain prosperity.
A political note observes a candidate named Kittredge losing one ward in his home city amid a 1600 majority in Lawrence County and speculates how he would fare in the Philippines, distant from home.
Huron plans to elect five board members under a new law, with terms of three, two, and one year. The district notes heightened duties, a rebuilt high school with no bonds, and current staff of five in the high school and eighteen in the grades. Outlined are old bond issues and school finances through May 29, 1908, along with a lighthearted Vermillion anecdote and a Minneapolis Journal item about a man who slept in a haymow before being found safe.
Two visiting reporters from the Evening Wisconsin and the Sentinel called on excursion day but failed to paper their names before an election message was heard. The old settlers picnic at Maltz Grove, 24 miles north of Broadland station, will feature speaking and music and is open to all.
Roane trip tickets go on sale via North-Western Railway from this station with return by June 30. Inquiries at the station.
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