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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1909
Page
6
The Aberdeen News comments on saloon regulation tests in Nebraska and the West, notes Roosevelt’s stance and Taft criticism, and mocks insurgents led by Dick Richards while urging Arbor Day tree planting. It highlights tariff debates, Aldrich’s stance, and a proposed National Monthly to aid the Democratic Party with Mack’s backing.
In 41209 a student calculates shoe costs at 60 cents while cherishing a 5 dollar retail price, prompting questions on value. Meanwhile a legal test challenges Alabama's liquor storage ban in inhabited buildings, deemed unconstitutional against the federal right to home privacy, weakening prohibition in the state.
Governor Vessey urges strict Arbor Day observance and widespread tree planting to protect forests, improve climate, and benefit present and future generations. He argues extensive forestry will enhance rainfall and drought resistance and invites all to make tree planting a business this year.
Huron’s population and business expansion owe much to the Northwestern plant with over 500 workers and a payroll around 50 000 every four months, totaling over a half million annually. Rents are abnormally high, hindering rapid housing, city growth and development, though no one is to blame. relief lies in rents returning to a fair business basis.
The U S geological surveys estimate Maine now develops at least 153000 horsepower, or 252600 horsepower minimum during the six high water months, with undeveloped capacity at least 630300 horsepower for those months, totaling 782900 horsepower, according to the same authorities.
Government surveys place potential horse power at 1,180,000 with 416,000 from additions storage. Water power in Maine, developed and undeveloped, is valued near 36 million dollars annually. Current development yields about 8 million annually, with undeveloped capacity worth roughly 17 million. Increased storage could add about 11.0 million per year.
A Day County boy raised vegetables and fruit worth over 2900 dollars from five acres, demonstrating South Dakota soil’s high productivity when urged. The Aberdeen News notes that such results, echoed by farm statistics, place South Dakota farms at the top in farming efficiency and output.
The March 25 Senate move by Senator Crawford introduced Senate Bill 601 on canal zone governance and Panama Canal construction. Insurgent South Dakota papers claim he is the administration’s canal leader, though the bill copies House Bill 27,250 by Congressman Mann. Mann’s bill passed the House February 10 and, after Senate handling, sections 10 and 11 were enacted into law, with Crawford allegedly copying those sections. The Argus Leader questions Crawford’s understanding and role.
The News questions Brookings as a model for municipal ownership of public utilities. It cites a Brookings Press remark on city auditor findings and flawed support for large, city managed institutions, arguing small cities may lack the economics and discipline required for proper operation.
The Aberdeen News argues municipal ownership of utilities has raised city taxes to fund government while yielding little overall benefit. It notes a six year bond issue totaling 40,000 dollars and rising annual levies from 3,851 to over 22,000 dollars, with last year utilities income around 39,000 dollars. It contends five to six thousand annually could cover city expenses outside utilities.
An archival fragment shows Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement with testimonials and pricing for the remedy and Pills. It also includes multiple real estate listings for cottages and houses with prices, terms, and locations, all from a Toledo area source. The text names firms Wannina, Kinson & Marvin and Mon tans street Kankeap Lawn AGENCY.
A Monday April 12 opening starts a six night entertainment with hypnotism and mental telepathy by the Nonwoods. Manager Hurst will greet patrons at the door offering stage opportunities while each night promises a fresh program and broader amusement.
Public spirited citizens of Huron plan two performances by the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra on May 29 at 2 30 and 8 15 pm. The program features Louise Ormsby soprano Arthur Middleton tenor Carlo Fischer cello Salvatore Nivella clarinet Esther May Phimb contralto and other soloists with an ensemble of orchestral works and arias reflecting a grand musical program. The event aims to elevate local cultural life and showcase regional talent amid a citywide effort to sustain a larger choral society.
The Home Board of Grand Lodge IOOF opened bids for the home from Big Stone Lake Preston Sioux Falls Hot Springs and Dell Rapids. No action will be taken until sites are visited and inspected. About 200 members met at the hall for a program led by H J Rice with addresses by D R Robertson S E Wilson T M Sharhons a quartet and solos.
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