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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1905
Page
4
Judge Oliver denounces houses of prostitution and gambling as drains on city funds, urging citizens to unite against legalized vice. He notes two nearby resorts violating law, one sent to prison and the other acquitted, urging public sentiment to curb the evil.
A call for public choice on morality codes and institutions of vice asks whether they should remain under law or be abolished. The speaker questions the fate of breeding pens of crime and disorder, urging citizen action.
The South Dakota school land department, created with statehood in 1889, should stop sales. Lands sold 1890–1896 for 10 or 15 dollars an acre now bring 30 to 75 dollars. Rentals can grow value. state ownership avoids temptations and protects the fund for schools.
The Houronite reprints Kribs law requiring gasoline sold after July 1, 1905 to be delivered in vermillion labeled barrels casks or cans no smaller than one gallon and clearly marked gasoline. Prohibitions cover kerosene in such containers and gasoline users must store only in these marked containers. Violations carry fines up to fifty dollars or up to thirty days in jail or both.
TheBaltimore Conference voted 66 to 34 to urge ministers to withhold sermons from Sunday papers via its Sunday observances committee. The move is seen by some as a mistake since spoken sermons reach few, while printed sermons in papers could reach millions if they do good.
A fragment expresses guidance on honesty and moral choices with a call to support and pay for the home newspaper, ending with an abrupt invitation to continue. The tone reflects a civic duty motif seen in periodical editorials urging virtue and subscription loyalty.
Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson will visit Huron on Governor's day to dedicate the state fair grounds. He will address farmers, with the Mitchell Republican noting the value of his speech. The piece also critiques railroad and public utilities issues and comments on tobacco consumption and industry.
The text argues John D Rockefeller's wealth, when properly spent, benefits churches, schools, and missions both foreign and domestic. It urges thankful reception of his gifts and, with God's help, spending them to honor both humanity and God.
The report notes Rojestvensky reached the China coast unseen by Togo and signals a looming naval battle. Position on the seas parallels land advantage, with the admiral gaining the early edge in the supremacy contest.
Curtis reports a dramatic surge in Alabama pine land values from about 50 cents an acre in the early 1900s to sale prices between 10 and 20 dollars per acre, noting thousands of acres bought then would be worth much more today.
Edward Atkinson the celebrated statistician shows how a woman can be well dressed on 65 dollars yearly. His figures may be right but they fail when tested against Mrs Atkinson and her experience, illustrating the limits of such calculations.
Iroquois Chief quotes the Kimball Graphic describing how Evangelist Smith gathered 400 Huronites into the fold and the grand jury indicting the rest. The report claims broad harmony in church society and politics as a result.
Laborer seeks fair pay to measure the value of work and ensure proper compensation for his toil. The saying frames work as a divine gift and emphasizes rightful earnings as the key to benefiting from labor.
A concise Chicago election brief notes a Tuesday voting day with unclear specific details. The item emphasizes the election context and timing without detailing candidates or outcomes.
The author argues sending the Russian fleet to battle mirrors slaughter for glory and expects accountability for mass human loss. Roosevelt is cited criticizing loud hostility to corporate wealth as a trust issue. A NY four month baby boom shows sixteen thousand births with ten in rich homes, predicting wealth transfer by force next generation.
The Sioux Falls Press endorses Seth Bullock for United States marshal, arguing the pick would embarrass Senator Kittredge though the paper claims no real support for Bullock beyond political leverage.
President Roosevelt travels through the South amid a royal reception as the region sheds old prejudices and displays newfound cordiality, signaling a notable shift in attitudes during his journey.
Nebraska senator Allen tells Sioux City audience free silver is unnecessary in the United States. He cites alignment with the November 1896 people’s decree.
Huron business leaders advocate forming a unified business men's organization to promote commerce and advance all local interests through organized efforts and coordinated action.
The Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York will be mutualized over two years, marking a victory for policy holders as the company settles its differences and adopts a mutual structure.
The city of Huron is described as the most beautiful prairie city in the state with well kept lawns shaded streets and pretty homes highlighted as its unique charm.
An Iowa editor claims to have invented a flying machine, asserting skill in navigating the aerial regions. The remark casts light on local publishing figures pursuing bold technical ambitions and raises questions about feasibility.
Farmers who plant corn without first testing it risk poor germination and uneven stands. Test your seed corn and insure a strong crop yield.
The Northern Pacific will at once install the block signaling system on 613 miles of its line where traffic is heaviest and danger from collisions is greatest.
The seasoned old winter is finally yielding to new spray measures amid lingering cold. Authorities push for rapid adoption as spring tools emerge and forecasts warn of uncertain conditions ahead.
Garfield journeys to Kansas to investigate an old situation and hopes for fair reporting without another beef trust exposé.
Easter Sunday is set for April 23 but spring weather must warm to suit bonnet wearing. Residents hope for sunshine and rising temps as plans for outdoor gatherings unfold.
The will of the late Mrs. Stanford bequeaths to Leland Stanford University the sum of $3 875 000, directing use of the funds to support the institution.
Readable fragment indicates a notice about buying selling insuring or borrowing money on city or farm property. Mentions BayARD BEgacy and Houghton Block in a property related context.
Readable fragments indicate an imminent sea engagement between Russia and Japan. Details are sparse but imply naval action may occur within hours with possible strategic stakes in the Pacific. The fragmentary text mentions a figure or codename Theozar in connection to the broader geopolitics.
A fragment states a remnant of his navy tried to snatch victory from defeat without notice. It urges Bea dle county homeowners to plant trees in April. The report notes 800 deaths in New York City from cerebro spinal meningitis since January 1.
The Richards Trust Company advertises loan services and options to borrow money or engage in farm buying or selling activities. It positions itself as a financial partner for agricultural clients and property transactions.
A reflective line notes that true appreciation comes only after direct contact with what one desires. It suggests that perception shifts when experience intersects desire.
Spirit Lake beacon reports the Iowa State Bar plans to urge the legislature to tax money and credits for public revenue, arguing the moral case is indefensible yet it could attract capital, ease borrowing, and reduce interest rates while warning lawyers may resist the change. The piece notes current tax exemptions and hopes Iowa may become more attractive to investors.
The Huronite boasts that the Northwestern will build from Pierre to the Black Hills this season, challenging rivals in railroad expansion. The editor’s hat may need replacement if the forecast proves incorrect.
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