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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1894
Page
4
The piece mocks political maneuvering around Tom Reed and Speaker Crisp, noting Republican gains in Aberdeen and critiquing Democratic strategy. It uses satirical lines about quorum, counterfeits, and retrograde party discipline while predicting shifts in leadership and policy.
Breckinridge petitions for a new trial claiming past actions require reopening the case. He argues the clock should reset twenty five years ago, seeking judicial reconsideration and possible relief.
The article suggests that the wealth yield this year will come more from late rains in South Dakota than from mining, indicating agricultural prosperity ahead. It frames the weather as the main driver of wealth, with emphasis on crop potential over mineral extraction.
The Arlington press notes a Breckinridge Pollard verdict trend seen as expected by Kentuckians. It cites irrigation costs in arid regions at 815 dollars per acre and remarks on forthcoming commencement at Wessington Springs seminary on June 19.
The 1890 census bulletin estimates added land value from water rights at 83 dollars per acre on average. It notes irrigation as essential to a country’s progress and that access to irrigation is becoming a strong selling point for national development.
Of the graduating class at the University at Vermillion this year three are from Vermillion and six from abroad. All graduates are residents of South Dakota.
The report notes Chairman Woods aimed at Washington during a broader tour. His stop among the Democrats and populists is described as incidental to the journey. A casual inquiry asks if there is a hen on.
Brother Sherwood states the paper will drop sitting hens on subscription. The Wilson bill removes tariffs on spring chickens, affecting local poultry pricing and supply.
The high court ruling declares the South Carolina dispensary law unconstitutional marking a decisive defeat for state alcohol control. The decision is framed as a constitutional matter not an endorsement of whisky.
The Madison Sentinel reports Breckinridge voting against the new rule for counting a quorum and notes his instinct to be present without being counted.
The Toledo Blade questions the price of Democratic policy and its impact on the country. The editorial hints at ambitious goals and suggests a demand for closer accounting of costs, echoing a call for scrutiny of national budgeting and governance.
Indiana farmers, facing damp conditions that affect crops, shift focus from traditional cultivation to irrigation methods to protect yields and cope with persistent moisture.
A speaker argues that when democracy adopts republican principles it fails to administer them, claiming the system lacks the wit to implement good governance.
An English company secures a contract to construct four Lake Superior whalebacks as America presses ahead in shipbuilding outside the White House era.
The 1890 census valued irrigation works under 27 million dollars yet total value reached 94,412,000 dollars, a gain of about 218 percent. The note notes strong gains in irrigation investments and suggests money was made.
Local Democrats show strong interest in planting trees this spring. The piece notes probable motivation from an anticipated shift toward outdoor activities and wooded areas.
The statement argues repeal disrupts free coinage of silver and asserts the white metal will find proper use within ninety days, while condemning makeshifts as creating more trouble.
The speaker argues Madaline deserves every cent of her $15,000 but notes collection may require targeting the defendant directly, a difficult and unappealing path.
The speaker questions Breckinridge's suitability as a representative, arguing Kentucky should decide his fate. He notes fellow congressmen dislike his record and signals strong local opposition to Breckinridge's impeachment implications.
Democrats praise a rule to count a quorum and now consider extending it to include democratic votes not cast in municipal elections.
Stoll erupted at the forgery suggestion and created a fuss, leading observers to doubt the letter and its origin as he openly questioned its authenticity.
The railroad manager OC P Huntington argues that the era of railway fortune is over and that irrigation now offers the path to wealth. He cites irrigation development as the growing industry of opportunity.
Officials urge prioritizing personal business gains that benefit the city and state economy. The guidance stresses building taxpayer ventures that contribute to state revenue, aligning municipal prosperity with broader fiscal health.
The Breck-Pot trial is described as costing the District of Columbia and thus the U.S. about fifty thousand dollars. The piece notes that sin comes high yet must be borne, per Thompson and his associates.
The Sioux City Journal notes that if Senator Thornby is right about plentiful phosphates in the bad lands, the find could be more valuable to the state than Black Hills gold. The statement frames a potential major mineral resource impact.
The Wessington Springs Republican party proposes Hon. H. J. Wallace of Jerauld County as candidate for state treasurer. Wallace is presented as highly fit to manage the state revenue department.
A small nation with a population under half of the United States spends more on public expenses than many. The revenue office now confronts a sizable deficit and fiscal strain.
Judge Tripp arrives in the country asserting private business as his sole aim. He notes any bid for the United States Senate is futile and expresses content with his Austrian mission. A political scarehead is dismissed.
A political column argues that if the Senate and President align with Harrison and Crowning Atrocity McKinley, Democratic policy will gain public endorsement. It frames Reed as establishing a new balance and calls for broad support from voters.
Authorities critique Yankton accommodations for the mentally ill as inadequate and question whether a shelter costing half a million dollars can serve only 300 people. The piece calls for radical change in care methods and compares with other states.
A pair of reflective lines quotes about human education through others and the effort of love, noting its many toils but worth. The phrases emphasize humanity and perseverance.
Weather optimism for 1894 in South Dakota contrasts with rustic aphorisms about drinking and character. The piece links fair weather to a good crop year and mentions Russian thistle, rain, and moral judgments in a compact rural column.
A reflective note questions distress when both laws and administration fail. It points to North Dakota and ex Governor Ordway, urging seriousness in advice and restraint in giving. The piece nudges readers to use wisdom as conduct shifts.
A state museum displays Cast of Oyster Shells, a work by Bephore Hoggs. The exhibit cites the moral line Cast not your pearls before swine as a thematic clue.
Bro. Nash of the Canton News calls Attorney Thompson's remarks the most infamous libel ever uttered in a court of justice, striking at the morals of the nation's men and women.
The May Forum will cover a Cleveland Administration review by Ex Gov Russell and Senator Cullom. It will feature Dr Stanton Coit and Mr D McGregor Means debating unemployment aid versus socialism.
The author questions reliance on drinking and profanity for excitement and urges wholesome activities. They argue that a virtuous man can teach through fishing, hunting, or sport guiding youth, suggesting outdoor pursuits and sports provide stronger moral examples than pulpit sermons.
A motivational admonition stresses that only today can be used to achieve any goal. Yesterday is gone and tomorrow remains uncertain, urging the reader to act now to pursue worthy ambitions.
The piece argues South Dakota publicity favors an interstate exposition aiding Iowa in Sioux City, warning the state should favor events within its own borders. It praises moving the corn palace to Mitchell and notes benefits when South Dakotans can reach the event with tax revenue.
Jim F Stahl proprietor of the Madison Daily Leader is triumphantly elected city alderman last Tuesday, promising to serve the town with zeal and earn the applause of residents.
A Madison Democratic Outlook note quotes Brother Glenn M Farley saying democratic editors today write editorials on empty stomachs. He calls being a Democrat and a czar an uphill task.
The Horonire pitches a weather joke scheme offering a two dollar yearly insurance to any man in the state with half payment upfront and the remainder after a heavy rain event. The plan includes sending Weexly Horonire to interested parties as part of the humorous promotion.
Prof OC Gregory states that five or ten acres well cultivated and with ample water will produce in ten years as much profit as fifty or a hundred acres with equal cultivation but lacking proper moisture.
The University of Wyoming will issue a series of irrigation bulletins aimed at attracting immigration. Officials hope South Dakota Agricultural College will follow suit this season. At the February regents meeting a chair of irrigation was authorized to stand temporarily.
Senator Kyle's amendment to timber culture laws is reported in the senate. The best course is to provide quick title transfers for timber tracts after repeal. When tracts revert to government, allocate them to citizens who will drill artesian wells where feasible.
The daughter of General Grant and Mrs Nellie Sartoris, widow of General Grant, are both expected to settle permanently in Washington. Mrs Sartoris will buy a residence there and has an income of 30000 dollars a year. Mrs General Grant will follow from California with a liberal income. The American people will maintain affectionate interest in this family.
Mr W H Davis cites a Massachusetts example during an irrigation convention address While the April Irrigation Age reports Niagara county New York a gardener with one acre quarter of blackberries used irrigation He laid an iron pipe from a pond to his land and harvested 600 dollars of fruit in the first year While neighbors with similar setups saw no crop due to a dry season
The article argues that farmers should learn to control irrigation since rain is indiscriminate and can help some crops while harming others. It notes crops signal moisture needs, and that timing and quantity are crucial, with South Dakota receiving abundant precipitation not always matching crop needs.
The Onida Watchman notes eleven years of weathering storms in Sully county and begins its twelfth year this year. The paper pledges continued service to its section and its readers, and the Huronare wishes it long life and more journals like it.
City affairs grow lively at St Paul where four thousand people met Monday evening to discuss preliminary election matters. Democrats mount a strong effort to save a city from general party wreck but public alarm and turnout are rising in opposition to their aims. St Paul appears likely to swing Republican this year.
The passage argues that wage-reducing legislation hurts the governing party, while high-wage nations attract the best population. Industrious workers seek good pay despite higher living costs, whereas lazy or ill-disposed individuals chase cheap living. Those avoiding labor care about the cost of living more than wages.
J. 8. Emery national irrigation lecturer writes to Secretary A. F. Pay of the South Dakota Irrigation association stating willingness to visit Huron for a convention when the local group is prepared. Mejor Powell and E. R. Moses would accompany him if the meeting is scheduled soon. Dr. Blackburn State Geologist Todd Dr. McLouth and other South Dakota scientists stand ready to respond on call.
The article notes irrigation requires more than water application. It stresses that water alone is not the solution and that understanding when how and why to irrigate is essential. Mr Blount of New Mexico highlights irrigation as a problem needing thoughtful, non mechanical answers.
Kingsbury county resident Professor R S Gleason earns strong backing from local friends as a candidate for the Republican ticket as superintendent of public instruction. He has long served Kingsbury county as superintendent and was elected three times. At the State Educational Association meeting last winter he was chosen president, reflecting broad esteem for his educational work.
The piece critiques the primary system as a generation old experiment that has failed to solve political trickery and underlines that caucus methods among honorable competitors work best. It argues for open, deliberate party work and rules out secret ballots in friend contests.
A Wednesday conference with Capt. Fassett state engineer Dr. Blackburn Capt. E. T. Sheldon and President Shannon backed a plan for a temporary irrigation program at the Agricultural College. The project funds under $1 000 with national grants will run May 1 to Oct out in farmers fields teaching land layout reservoirs ditching and water application. The effort aims to train irrigation engineers and extend practical instruction statewide.
The Huronite reports the jackrabbit convention ordered 1000 new holes and most are already finished. The committee of the whole has discharged its duty well according to the Minneapolis Journal.
The report claims President McLouth of Brookings College may be asked to resign. The piece urges a calm approach to avoid further factional wrangles and preserve school efficiency.
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