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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
5
Gov. Lee removes Henry Bili on from the state board of embalmers. The railroad commissioners order daily Milwaukee service between Andover and Newark in Marshall county.
The gallant Nebraska regiment has reached home and the chief executive of Nebraska never wrote a letter to the president, either.
Congressman Burke selects Oscar Stuart of Chamberlain for the West Point cadetship after he ranked first in the Mitchell competitive examination.
General Miles requests the new secretary of war to disclose his current location while claiming to have been completely ignored by the late secretary.
The Meade county liquor case challenging the current liquor law has been appealed to the Supreme Court on a writ of error and arguments are set for September 7.
Glenn Farley of the Madison Outlook risks removal by A. Lee over views on Philippines sovereignty. Farley supports U.S. ownership and shows no sympathy for opponents of expansion.
The Sioux Falls Press derides the populist party of South Dakota as desperate and deceptive while claiming to uphold reform, and urges quoting Lincoln to illustrate the point.
The Chicago and North Western Railroad reports net earnings of 3 635 326 for last year, up 21 316 407 from the prior year. Gross earnings rose by 1 965 752, with the net gain nearly matching the gross gain.
The article argues that about four in five volunteers from South Dakota will back the national administration’s policy, with a doubtful minority supporting Ayers and his South Dakota faction. It criticizes Governor Lee as no better ally than ordinary citizens and notes volunteers feel abandoned by officials.
The crop outlook for wheat and corn in the United States is brighter, with the latest agriculture report showing about 560 million bushels of wheat and 2.121 billion bushels of corn. Corn estimates vary by expert, but the crop may approach or exceed prior high years, though 1896 remains the record for corn. This prospect is seen as highly encouraging for American farmers.
Washington reports show Europe’s 1899 wheat crops mostly below 1898 yields. Russia faces a large shortfall and will not export. France is near average, Prussia and Austria around last year, Italy and Spain below. Europe’s lower production enlarges demand for U S wheat, aiding American farmers though domestic prices may rise.
The passage argues that tariff history shows protection boosts industry and wages while free trade brings economic decline. It credits McKinley and Dingley laws with factory revival and prosperity, contrasts Wilson free trade, and asserts renewed protection proves Cooper's prediction and discourages another free trade experiment.
A columnist argues it will take a year before the political campaign shifts into full swing. He questions early war criticism, suggests voters need time to assess blame, and notes potential shifts if war department facts contradict Senator Pettigrew’s stance. The piece targets political rhetoric and Pettigrew.
Before Secretary Alger resigned the pop papers denounced McKinley for keeping him in the cabinet. After Alger’s resignation the same papers denounce McKinley for removing him. They claim Alger is a scapegoat, while populism shows agitation and fault finding.
The advertisement extols a healthy lifestyle with good meals sunlight and exercise. It recommends Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Company as a gentle cleansing remedy as needed.
Advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best medicine for impure blood nervousness and stomach and kidney troubles, urging readers to try it for health improvement and vitality.
Minneapolis Journal reports railroad rivals set to clash as President Hill signals Great Northern would build into South Dakota if Milwaukee pursues a Duluth head of the lakes route. Hill aims to block Milwaukee moves and protect St. Paul & Duluth interests while Great Northern could parallel Milwaukee lines across Dakota.
Frederick Ellsworth Grant longtime Beadle County probate judge and prominent attorney died Tuesday at his Wisconsin street residence after months of illness. Born 1854 in College MIll Ohio he practiced law in Crysman Illinois Terre Haute Indiana before moving to Huron to open a law office in 1881. He served four probate judge terms and was a respected community figure.
A memorial meeting for Mrs H S Mouser held by the W C T U features hymns, prayers, and readings. Speakers recall her Christian work and devotion, with resolutions expressing grief, praise, and a call to continue her temperance and community efforts.
Reduced summer rates offer round trips from Huron on Fridays and Saturdays at 5.00 with return by Tuesday, and 7.95 for daily trips with return within thirty days. Lake Chetek billed as a premier resort with hunting and fishing options and affordable hotel and livery services. Accessible lakes include Current, Siegel, Fremont, Sarah, Bear, Long, Buffalo, Iron, Beauty, Willow, Isabella, and Clear Lakes.
A mother advises using the old remedy Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It soothes, relieves gum pain, calms wind colic, and claims to cure diarrhea. Bottle priced at twenty five cents.
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces Palace Sleeping Cars on the North Western line between Brookings Kasota Huron and Twin Cities. Westbound service leaves Minneapolis 4 20 p m and St Paul 4 50 p m connects at Kasota for Brookings arriving Brookings 9 20 a m.
Ex excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates from stations in South Dakota for the Annual Meeting of the South Dakota Educational Association to be held August 2 to 4. Ticket dates of sale and limits apply to the Chicago & Ninth Western Railway for trains arriving Sioux City August 1.
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