16 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1891
Page
1
Maj. Coffin receives a letter from Lixcoxy Nebraska dated April 7 1891 stating no call yet issued for an Interstate Irrigation Convention but a call is expected by mid May. Delegates will already be appointed and action taken. The meeting is described as of great importance to the plains states.
WA TAIT at 953 West Third St Huron S D markets trimmed and untrimmed hats from 1 50 to 25 with a focus on artistic trimming and fit for all budgets Women can find all wool Henrietta fabric at 59c offered in new colors and patterns along with a wide range of dress goods silks and accessories and a full line of hosiery gloves underwear parasols and more with lower prices than other Dakota dealers
South Dakota faces more rain while political and civic events unfold across the region. Reports include election delays in Chicago, land policy updates, new appointments in Brookings and Watertown, and public notices from Brookings College and state officials amid ongoing campaign count battles.
In a few days Bowdle Pioneer Swan & Co artesian well men have invented machinery to drill wells in five to six days. The Melville artesian well laws spurred the invention and Huron will be their future headquarters.
The Philadelphia Times praises Senator Edmunds as a man of enduring sagacity and statesmanship. It predicts the world will regard him highly for centuries, provided the nation remains and prospers.
Public notice warns subscribers about pay before travel policies and urges timely payments for delinquent subscriptions to avoid service interruptions. It emphasizes prepayment for use and outlines consequences and steps for arrears.
Townships vote to approve bonds under the Melville Irrigation law and to cure ballots as prescribed by law at the Huronre office.
The Huronite publishes a clear analysis by Hon. E. T. Cressey assessing the late congress. It counters Democratic and Mugwump misrepresentation with detailed facts, deeming the piece timely and the Huronite’s effort commendable.
The Ohio Democrats passed a law to reorganize Cleveland city government to place patronage with a mayor they hoped to elect. Republicans won every ticket except treasurer, a result that could decide control of the legislature and the choice of a successor to Senator Sherman.
The text extols P. T. Barnum as the pivotal figure in modern advertising, surpassing Bennett and Greeley in shaping newspapers. It credits Barnum with proving business success depends on printers ink and lauds his impact on American journals through extensive, liberal newspaper advertising.
The text notes several states weighing representation at a world fair while funds remain scarce. It mentions only thirteen states having appropriated money so far and cautions against political moves that could affect displays, referencing pension policies and historical imagery.
The Pickerel Guards held a reception Friday evening for Senator R. F. Pettigrew with local boys in attendance. Pettigrew spoke briefly before Elmensdorf's orchestra provided music and the event continued into the night.
The week’s weather segment closes with a recap of high and low temperatures and notable precipitation across the region. Details include notable swings, variability, and forecasts for the coming days.
The western commercial congress will convene in Kansas City on the 14th. South Dakota will be represented by C. W. Barringer, L. H. Hole, John H. Baldwin, and Senator A. B. Melville. Speakers include Gen. Henderson, J. C. Burrows, J. Inghalls, and others discussing waterways, reciprocity, coinage, taxation, manufacturing, and irrigation policy.
The service gathered clergymen from Redfield Hitchcock Do Sme and Do Sme towns with Opie of St Lawrence among pallbearers. Rev L W Miller and Rev B Cummings led prayers while Bradford Hurog and others spoke. A large crowd attended the ceremonies and followed the casket to the graveside amid floral tributes.
A letter from May 14 1891 discusses whether women are qualified to vote in school district elections under state law versus the constitution. The writer argues the constitution grants voting rights to women if age residence and citizenship meet requirements, conflicting with school law that implies limits.
Judge A W Campbell sentenced Fred Hundley to fourteen years hard labor in the penitentiary for manslaughter in the first degree. Hundley showed little emotion as family observers and officials watched, with removal to Sioux Falls expected after paperwork. the case marked a grim moment in the Northwest.
A short series of entertaining papers by Colonel T A Dodge U S A on the varieties of horsemanship from bareback Indian riders to modern riders. The essays will be illustrated with drawings by Frederic Remington and published in Harper's Magazine for May.
A AG opinion holds the five percent constitutional limit, when applied to townships, does not apply to school district indebtedness. This permits most townships to incur debt more freely.
Kise Hompert asserts the American caricaturist will not mock him while the American fannyman plans to mock regardless. A cut may peer at a king even in wood cut form.
An umpire orders a brief pause before the batter delivers a powerful hit that injuries the pitcher. The incident sparks a confrontation as players react to the reckless swing and potential ejection.
The project rises from the ground in Beadle County and gains traction in the Chicago market. Local developers report steady progress as the site attracts interest from investors and buyers in Illinois.
A fragment discusses how constant display of a business and its goods in public media keeps the establishment in front of customers. It notes that successful advertisers flash their messages before the eye and influence consumer choices unconsciously, shaping buying impulses.
Fragmentary OCR mentions an in the North American Crispi and a late Prime Mig with unclear context. The readable terms reference a crisis topic involving a North American setting and a late prime figure, but essential details are missing to identify events, dates, or persons.
Items announced include The Clever Cuckoo by Olive Thorne, a paper from The Nineteenth Century Club by Beebe Humphreys, and four pieces of uncertain origin. The listing suggests a varied, literary catalog for readers.
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