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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1889
Page
1
Fragmentary plea from Thomas Blandy seeking support for his Brockman Nursery and associated interests. The garbled text references horticultural work, lovers of flowers, and established trees and shrubs awaiting attention.
The readable lines reference the Territory and State relations, a six month and three month period, and mentions Shannon and Longstaff, Eastors and Proprietors. The OCR yields uncertain fragments about Dakoe, Dotan, and Stones.
Commissioners approve a division plan to allocate territorial assets and liabilities between North and South Dakota. South Dakota will receive the territorial library by paying 42 500 to North Dakota and the two states avoid shared liabilities from former territory affairs.
The article discusses a proposed final adjustment basis for North Dakota and South Dakota, detailing allocations of public institution expenses, highway and railroad taxes, and shared liabilities. It notes conditions for deficits and surpluses, and outlines the process leading to a formal, long‑drawn agreement likely involving state and territorial rights over contracts and bonds.
The commission met to finalize matters per Saturday’s agreement. North Dakota papers protest the terms while Gov. Ordway privately condemns the action and claims figures show North Dakota should be paid three or four times as much. Bismarck requests keeping the library in the north. South Dakota commissioners are satisfied and will return home Thursday night.
Louisville July 29 James F Buckner longtime collector of internal revenue at Louisville dies after a stroke. Buckner served two terms under Grant and one under Hayes as revenue collector. A former Kentucky speaker of the house and state senator he was 70 and wealthy.
The Army of the Tennessee Omormxall reports the twenty second annual meeting to be held on July 29. The event gathers members and emphasizes reunion activities and organizational business.
Sherman, president of the society, will preside at the banquet. By society action, wives and daughters of members are to be admitted to the event.
Sioux Farls press notes a unanimous session across all wards led by Frank. A large crowd of about 450 gathered in the central school room on Phillips avenue to honor the occasion, with each ward expressing unbounded joy after their sessions.
In Sioux Falls on July 30 the city caucus unanimously backed Pettigrew for United States senator with 35 of 100 county delegates pledged to support him. Delegates will attend the county convention to nominate legislature candidates friendly to Pettigrew as crowds cheered Pettigrew and speakers including J. Drake.
De Suet reports in July 30 dispatch that small grain yields in Kingsbury Crops area are better than anticipated. Corn, flax and potatoes also look to produce bountiful harvests this season.
Derr Park dispatch reports President Harrison will depart Deerark for Washington on Thursday morning to begin official duties in the capital.
An entry from the Yankton page notes a convention and related items, with abbreviations and shorthand hints to the agenda. The fragment mentions abba and the numeral 30, indicating scheduled topics or counts.
A state convention endorses a move to nominate a state senator and four other nominees. The event centers on August proceedings and the plan to select candidates for the upcoming term.
Will Smith leave Huron L W partners with F F Smith an attorney from Huron in Ree Valley Free at Ree Heights. Uncertainty about whether Smith will move to the Heights when he begins the venture. The Journal welcomes Bro Smith to the editorial fold and hopes he and Bro Lansing stay united on readership questions.
The Press endorses John R. Wood for Beadle County judge. Wood, a former Charlotte Michigan lawyer with seventeen years of practice, now resides near this place and aims for the Republican nomination.
A Fragment from City Journal notes possible Democrat shifts in South Dakota politics. It warns that while some may join the state ticket for party organization, it is unlikely any will abandon hope for political change despite long odds.
John Longstaff of the Huroxire is appointed postmaster in Huron with backing from Huron business men. The Faulkton Record notes his nomination is supported by the entire local business community and praises his prominence among Dakota newspaper men.
Old Schoolmates including Mr L W Hasma of the 40 Huron National Bank visited Waterbury last Saturday to tend business deals in the county. The editor, away both days, regrets missing the visit.
Bendle, Grant counties have raised their share of funds for the Duluth Milbank Huron and Sepee railway survey. The line runs about miles long with an estimated cost near $2,600. Construction work expected to start in a week or ten days.
A good and deserving man is cited as the Haron post office editor selection, per Mandan Daily Pioneer. The report frames the appointment as fitting and laudable, with emphasis on community regard for the chosen individual.
A compact reflection on editorial gains in Dakota, noting several editors receive favorable terms while a few post offices appear lax in oversight as a perk. The piece hints at unequal benefits in regional media and public services.
George R. Freeman buys A. R. Stoddard’s 160 acre farm near Richland from Herb Parker of West Union Iowa, paying 5000 dollars. The property, described as worth the price despite small improvements, will be developed into a thoroughbred horse breeding ranch by Freeman, agent for the Milwaukee railroad.
The Pierre Free Press notes Pierre hosts three weekly papers the Press Journal and Signal, each with daily outfits yet the town remains truly a weekly paper town due to the energy of its newsmen in the U. S.
W. W. Wood and family from Brookings plan a Tuesday visit at his brother Will's home. The piece suggests Wood will be transferred to the Huron office soon, predicting a promotion will improve his countenance and status as a station agent.
Mr. A. E. Carpenter of Huron believes the Northern Pacific will be built and urges Clark to join the support. The remarks come as Whett sought his view on the proposed route via Milbank and Clark.
John Longstaff, brother of Dr H H Longstaff of this village, appointed postmaster of Huron Dakota with a salary editor of the Honorire daily published there, noted as a popular young man in the west.
Claims filed under U S statutes allege oil discovery on the school section near the Sioux. Thirty two persons petition for twenty acres each as part of the overall filing.
Welsington Times notes F. L. Conkey W R. Lloyd John Barry S C. Martin and local residents have shown farmers the sheep trade can be highly profitable and many plan to start raising sheep in the near future.
Burke's council completed their argument in the appeal case. Judgment was reserved and will be given by a full court on Tuesday next.
Farmers face two weeks more before hail if storms fail to arrive the Milbank Review notes conditions risk delaying top yields and lifting crop prospects.
A damaged text fragment presents disjointed phrases about danger and youth. Lacking coherent events, names, or locations, it reads as stray lines from a broader piece with possible street references and scattered imagery. The piece lacks identifiable people or organizations.
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