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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1909
Page
6
Notice appears to be an old postal entry indicating distribution or mailing schedule in Huron, South Dakota with Thursday dispatch, classified as a mail matter item. The fragment suggests a weekly publication form tied to second class mail.
A Deadwood judge named Rice has been selected to preside over the next trial of Abs. Kaufmann. The article also notes political commentary on Prohibition, tariff policy, Taft administration, and reactions to congressional candidates amid ongoing public debates.
A reader argues that if John D. Rockefeller could pay to see the Lion and the Mouse and enjoy attractions, then Huron people can afford the price of the play. The writer protests that not all are rich, yet many have a better stomach for entertainment, urging access for all despite money and land scarcity.
Mr. Burke praised as public figure with a practical mind and right aims. He advocates free lumber, seen as beneficial by the people. The note cites U S insurance losses per capita at 2.84 dollars versus 0.33 in Britain, blaming faulty construction and care.
The text notes Cummins' tariff addresses used in the House to confuse parties and suggests he may face a Republican-leaning challenge in the Senate. It indicates he should maintain tariff views while campaigning in Iowa.
Minnehaha county prides in eliminating debt through prudent county governance and urges paying the state debt. The Beadle county senator is urged to push a survey of the James River from head to mouth to create a canal linking to the Missouri. Inland waterways should be harnessed beyond sewers for a great, practical work.
Retail dealers in Sioux Falls organize a city wide district delivery plan. Each district wagon will deliver goods from all retailers in its district, eliminating duplicate trips and reducing costs. The system promises time savings and higher profitability for merchants.
The Milwaukee and St Paul Chicago and North Western and Minneapolis and St Louis race to occupy the Cheyenne river reservation as preliminary surveys finish. Roads expect to claim the land before homesteaders move in within a year.
The speaker criticizes Mr. Crawford for egotism and claims he once allied with Mr. Richards for four years then dismissed him. The remark suggests Crawford’s selfishness as he states the people of the state do not take Richards seriously.
Governor Hughes and others misjudge the primary as a cure. Voters select party candidates, but bosses have already chosen them. The primary remains in place, though flawed, because it promises to curb machinery only when fully tested and improved.
The inquiry re opens with witnesses claiming Governor La Follette used oil inspectors and other appointees to canvass Wisconsin for Stephenson's interests and charged the state. Similar practices occurred in South Dakota last year under a reform administration, with bills paid without question.
Mrs. Westby of Madison 8. D. sues Milwaukee railroad seeking 15000 dollars after her husband, a section foreman, was killed in railroad yards during duties. Senator Wittredge acts as her attorney, a move certain to draw attention to prior claims that Wittredge was connected to the railroad legal team. Opposing counsel will be the principal attorney for the corporation.
The appointment of Frank McNulty as Aberdeen circuit judge triggers Brown County insurgent anger. Insurgent leaders denounce the party’s lack of recognition amid shifts by Charles McLeod of the Aberdeen News and a postmaster appointment, while Crawford and Gamble appear passive. An insurgent asserts Brown County insurgents are “shot to pieces.”
Democratic railroad contractors and town site speculators linked to Watertown Public Opinion and Sioux Falls Press leaders pursue factional alignments. The modernisers urge unity but warn that expelling longtime Republicans could backfire and alienate core supporters.
A year from now the state will hold a primary and voters may reassess party loyalty as Republicans struggle in Democratic ranks. Rep Mertin proposes a interstate commerce bill requiring licenses for corporations and limits on overcapitalization with penalties for violations.
The house tariff debate exposes a minor sugar duty cut from 1.95 to 1.90 cents per pound. The Huronite criticizes the Ways and Means Committee for favoring manufacturers while offering negligible consumer benefit. It urges lawmakers to weigh consumer interests before voting, noting manufacturers will always protect themselves.
A few years ago two banks operated in Huron, now four firms handle banking. Deposits have climbed from 94,504 on July 1, 1908 to 1,006,025.77 by March 15, 1909, a 66 percent gain in nine months. The article notes prosperity and cautions that figures must be understood, not merely cited, in economic discussion.
The Philadelphia Press argues against taxing necessities, urging revenue from wealth taxes instead. It notes tea and coffee duties harm consumers, predict small revenue, and suggest reviving internal taxation from the Spanish era as a better source. The piece cites Brazil's coffee export tax and warns of higher prices without clear benefits.
The article notes Germany leads Europe in commercial growth and water transportation policy. It cites the Frankfort harbor under construction at 11.5 million dollars, with 6.5 million dollars spent on adjacent industrial land. Upon completion the harbor will cover 716 acres with a 2.2 mile river front.
The article notes Frankfort’s rise from a small river port to a Rhine harbor able to handle 1,500 ton vessels. Rhine traffic in 1887 reached 150,000 tons, growing to 1,600,000 by 1906, with coal cereals and travel dominating. It ranks fifth among the Rhine harbors and ongoing deepening work aims at larger improvements, contrasted with France’s river and harbor efforts.
The editorial critiquing Tuesday's city election notes the defeat of good government candidates and cites multiple factors. It predicts a shifting leadership with a new mayor and untried aides taking office, during a pivotal period for the city's progress and guidance. The paper states it did not back Mr. Kelley and his ticket.
A local speaker argues a candidate can provide a clean businesslike city government if elected. He urges the candidate to honor pledges and retire with a record of honest administration, while inviting the People to be informed and involved in office matters.
An 1880s style ad promises a $100 reward for catarrh cures not beaten by Hull's Catarrh Cure. The notice cites F J Cheney Co of Toledo and testimonials from local wholesalers Watnine Kinyan Manvin. It asserts internal action on blood and surfaces and offers testimonials, pricing, and general druggist availability.
A Springfield North Carolina merchant recounts doctors saying his son had consumption and a hopeless cane. After three weeks of Dr King's New Discovery the boy recovered fully. The ad claims it cures coughs colds and serious lung diseases and offers 50 cents to 1 dollar at H Wheeler's with a trial bottle free.
The South Dakota Association of Colleges will grant one half tuition scholarships for one year to eligible first or second rank graduates from rural county schools. Recipients may attend Yankton College Dakota Wesleyan University Sioux Falls College Huron College or Redfield College. The award covers incidental fees and must be used within a year after graduation.
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