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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1891
Page
2
Weather reports from Beadle county and nearby Fort Dodge Ia reflect heavy rain washing grain crops under water. Farmers pray for dry spells as artesian wells flood and harvest prospects shift with recent rain. Senator McHazz is mentioned in a satirical note on political cash.
The South Dakota Board of Agriculture endorses a Yankton delegate meeting on May 27 to organize individual fundraising for a state exhibit at the 1893 World’s Fair. A committee will travel to Chicago this week to select a site for the Dakota buildings as part of a statewide push to win a strong showing.
The Sioux City Journal labels President Harrison as a man who knows how to use his mouth, deeming his rhetoric a greater evil than drought or low prices, or both.
A fragmented passage notes attention on the Me bill in Minneapolis and St. Paul. It mentions tax policy, prohibition, rising spring liquor consumption, and debt factors as harbingers of better days, with a stated need for prayer amid debate.
An observant reader notes the value of reciprocity between thought and speech as applied by President Harrison. The remark treats communication as a two way exchange, praising thoughtful discourse and measured expression in public life.
A large waterproof tent will be provided to the Day-Harrison farm to keep irrigation operations uninterrupted. The setup aims to protect equipment and ensure continuous water supply during the farming season.
In Laverne Minnesota the figure five dollars per acre is cited as the beginning acreage value in the year’s land sales report.
A bout of illness resembling la Brippe has broken out among horses and cattle in central New Jersey. Pioneer Press reports the disease is real but poses no danger. experts expect the issue to subside after a period.
A massive water storage over ten million tons broke its support and cascaded onto Bonale county wheat fields yesterday. Despite the deluge, officials believe the crop will survive.
The Argus Leader announces a format change shifting from folio to quarto size while maintaining a lively, editor driven voice. The editorship promises continued spirited coverage and strong reporting as the paper evolves.
The chief city well in Huron discharges more than 4,000,000 tons of water each year. At ten tons per car the load equals 400,000 cars, about 1,100 cars daily or 55 trains of 90 cars daily. To haul this by rail, a fully loaded twenty car train would be needed.
The piece lists key April moments in U S history from 1492 to 1865. It notes Columbus securing support from Isabella and Ferdinand, the Continental Congress actions in 1775, the battles of Lexington, Sumter firing the first civil war shot, Lincoln’s 1861 call, Grant’s 1865 advances on Petersburg and Richmond, and Lee’s surrender six days later.
The Springfield artesian roller mills are in operation powered by an eight inch artesian well. The mill runs at full capacity around sixty barrels and recently remodeled to be among the finest in the state. Owners Bonésteel and Turner say flour can be manufactured at one third the cost of steam power, benefiting the community. well pressure rose to sixty five pounds per square inch.
Editor W F T Bushnell of the Dakota Farmer Haron spoke to the Aberdeen News group on May 1 about issuing a 50 000 copy edition devoted to irrigation. The plan was well received and subscriptions surpassed 1 600 despite a small attendance.
A verse piece satirically contrasts Republicans and Democrats, noting how restraint fades when elections approach. It depicts the Democrat claiming to be out of the contest as voters are reached in the polis and elections turn decisive.
The Huron Republicans gathered and elected their ticket while the old party remained active, signaling ongoing party activity though tensions linger within the ranks.
Last Thursday night and a portion of Friday brought drizzle and mud to the area. Slush and splash covered streets while residents kept smiles on their faces through the wet spell.
A reflective note urges releasing past worries to improve life. It emphasizes that concern over the future is needless since past troubles have passed. The message invites readers to adopt enlightened wisdom and choose a calmer, more pleasant present by discarding unnecessary anxieties.
Several hundred dollars worth of Huron whisky and other inebriating liquids were destroyed under the prohibition law near an artesian well. The spill is expected to cause a thirst boom in the nearby area.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes a shift in South Dakota from irrigation to decisive water use. State engineer Baldwin states many townships will soon be practically independent of Greeley weather forecasts.
Clark Pilot Review notes daily gains in land value with real estate owners claiming about one extra dollar per acre each day. It adds a caveat about not delaying artesian well development in the Jim valley, warning of possible future droughts.
Matthew Leonard of Watertown faces arraignment for selling liquor without a license. He is linked to a patent spirit level devised by a Huron genius, featuring a hidden bottle in the center containing whisky, sparking public dispute.
The Redfield Observer notes Buck Haron accusations tied to Alonzo Wardall’s card certifying good character. The Cen terville Journal mentions a similarly named Iowa man with brutal family conduct and supposed miracles. No claim of identity between Dakota Buck and the Iowa man is made.
The piece argues adversity forges valuable lessons with quotes about the burned child fearing fire and the drowning man grabbing at straws. It notes those who suffer most for others are the ones remembered recently.
The Sioux City Journal notes that 600 railway companies control most U S passenger and freight traffic and 875 have prohibitory liquor laws for their workers. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers expelled 375 members for intoxication last year and Chief Arthur says dissipated members face expulsion or suspension.
A business gentleman questions the value of advertising while a newspaper man responds curtly that advertising pays. The exchange hints at commercial impact and media strategies in a concise dialogue.
Governor Artour Metzerre proclaims Friday May 1 1891 as Arbor Day in Pierre urging teachers to instruct pupils on timber culture and encourage planting trees on public grounds homes and private property with press support for observance and public recognition. The note ends with promotional text for Hood's medicine.
An unreadable OCR segment mentions names and places in a fragmentary form. It references persons and locations but provides no clear event or outcome to summarize.
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