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Newspaper
Journal World Spirit
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
4
The roster lists State Senator M L Tobin and Representatives A M Giles and E E Sedam as the designated lawmakers for the upcoming term.
Ballot listing candidates for County Auditor T C Young. Register of Deeds A J Holbrook. County Treasurer Samuel Birks. Clerk of Courts A F Pay. Sheriff John W Boyle. State's Attorney O B Hagen. County Supt of Schools J W Smith. Commissioner 1st District David Coughlin. Justices C C Buell S E Cuurtis B Geddis C Hatfield. Constables Chas Hotalling J B Somers A Teets H Wright.
A political column attacks the Democratic party for misrepresenting its stance and credits Republicans with Roosevelt era policies. It contends Democratic claims of corruption in South Dakota boards and education are unfounded, cites past party platforms on tariff reform, and argues the party abandoned key issues for campaign support.
The piece traces party shifts from 1892 to 1908, noting Democratic pivots away from Roosevelt ideas and to Parker’s 1904 candidacy. It argues Roosevelt policies reflect Republican aims, praises Taft as Roosevelt’s ally, and lauds South Dakota loyalty against Iowa standpatters while praising the primary law as empowering voters.
The rank and file in this state will realize they determine nominations under the primary law. Even with leadership factional fights, party principles will hold and a dominant party nomination will effectively equal election, now decided by the voters rather than conventions and bosses.
An 19th century editorial notes reforms arrive like sunlight and rain. It argues the party survives by embracing reform and reformers, recounting historic shifts from slavery to freedom, and predicting continued political waves driven by public sentiment.
A snippet quotes a derisive epitaph for reform advocates, saying they joined a scheme to nullify and defy, and that their effort failed. The remark suggests the epitaph “Victims of Reform” as the fitting summary of their political fate.
Managers explain attendance drop from last year while noting higher turnout at the South Dakota state fair. The side show remains misaligned with circus timing, suggesting it should not stay open during the main event to avoid crowding.
Reports describe a thirty foot sea serpent seen and captured off the Irish coast amid renewed talk of St Patrick legends. The sighting adds to folklore while authorities note no verified threat to ships or crews.
A compilation of editorials notes the Egan disbarment case as a political brawl. It cites Paul A. Ewert’s candidacy for the Republican nomination in South Dakota's second district and critiques Republican strategy and the Lee movement amid campaign dynamics for the state legislature and potential U.S. Senate race.
Democratic leaders in South Dakota probe their position as they vent anger over the primary election law, criticizing the statute while previously urging its passage.
Arlington Sun reports strong support in South Dakota for a law requiring a year’s residence before divorce. The piece notes public morality and dismisses easy divorce as contrary to citizens’ values. The Chicago Record-Harold mocks Senator Dolliver amid Iowa primary law debates as standpatters vote. W. H. Smith and J. J. Wilson left for Minneapolis on business.
The Egan Express notes that every day weakens Democratic hopes in South Dakota as Republicans hold a 70 000 to 80 000 majority, making a Democratic victory seem hopeless.
New through sleeping car service begins Sunday Sept 6 between Rapid City and Chicago via Pierre and Haron on train 514 leaving Rapid City 8 32 p m and arriving Chicago 7 10 a m westbound departs Chicago 8 04 p m arrives Rapid City 7 30 a m Travel via North Western Line offers direct route and fast time. tickets and reservations available through any ticket agent.
For SaLR-Easy payments the notice describes small acreage tracts fronting on Frank Idaho or Dakota Avenue a few blocks south of a Utah school house. References B. E Bracs or C. E Bayant & Co. A lost hip rubber boot is left at this office. Lae
One hundred fifty head of fat grass steers averaging 1,200 pounds offered for sale. One Chester White boar, two years old this month. These stock have performed well at state or county fairs in 1907. F. A. Johnson, Cavour, S. D., eight miles southeast of Huron. 42-tf
Notice announces public sales of 46 registered short-horn cattle from Geo A Hans and associates to be held in Lene on the 30th and Denh on the 30th. The lot includes cows with calves, cows in calf, and good bulls. Terms are cash or bankable notes. catalog available from auctioneer R W Barclay Mason City Ia.
The store announces readiness with choicest models in quality clothing for men boys and little men. The regional listing promises a broad selection and new arrivals for the autumn season.
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