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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1897
Page
4
The Huronite notes that Iowa prohibitionists have named a state ticket. Business revivals are the order of the day. Andree the Arctic aeronaut is believed to have perished. The Dioghey bill will open the mills and a sound financial system will do the rest. Silver fell to 57 1/2 percent, a record low.
The article estimates that bail costs the state’s farmers up to 300000 dollars in losses. It notes the financial impact on agricultural communities and the broader economic effect of the bail system.
A statement asserts Spain will not surrender Cuba until every available resource to fund a war is exhausted. The claim frames continued military or political measures as necessary to maintain control.
The piece highlights favorable prices for crops and strong money for farmers, implying economic optimism for residents of South Dakota and a positive outlook on agricultural markets.
A report compares the expected returns from South Dakota land investments with the Glendyke mines, arguing land offers more certain profits and steadier dividends in a favorable market.
An advance agent of prosperity begins his inaugural trip and predicts that the forthcoming second tour will be a monumental success.
The Ohio campaign lags while observers note no progress on converting land in Huron into a public park. The delays hint at stalled efforts and uncertain timing for a community green space.
A stark note on shifting markets links the price dynamics of silver and wheat, claiming the old correlation no longer holds and that this break acts as a deadly paralyzer on traders and policy makers alike.
The article asserts the coal workers have not yet won their demand for fair wages but expresses belief that justice will prevail and their grievances will be set right.
The attorney general issued an opinion stating it is unlawful to shoot chickens before September 1. The ruling clarifies timing for hunting activities and enforces the state game regulations.
The piece predicts the populist figure will be driven from business as prosperity rises and the calling fades, signaling a swift shift in public focus and economic mood.
The Twin Cities welcome the Dakota boys who push the pencils as the week slips by quickly for newspaper men, who feel at home in this busy period.
Local hail storms caused damage to some properties but spared broader areas, offering partial relief as the destructive weather stayed confined to small, scattered zones.
Word from Nebraska circles says Bryan plans to seek the presidency in 1900 on a new platform after discarding the silver issue. Aiming to reframe as a reform candidate, organizers hope to mobilize a broad coalition across states.
The women's edition of the Aberdeen News is praised for strong editing, high patronage, and clear printing. It showcases women’s capability to assist in emergencies, earning commendation for teamwork and initiative.
The United States signals resolve against Japan and Britain, stating Oregon will defend its rights. Americans are patient but ready to mobilize fully if provoked.
The North Carolina railway commission lowers telegraph rates within the state by 40 to 70 percent. The state asserts authority to fix telegraph tolls, and under the new ruling a ten word message can be sent anywhere in the state for 15 cents.
The Hvorome agrees with Mr. Mayhew about a conversation in the auditor's office with the investigating committee. It defends its report on the informal visit by the auditor to the committee room. Anderson reportedly refused a subpoena, and the republican member recalls the auditor implying a refusal to allow an examination.
Mayhew feared examination yet questioned the committee's legality. The Horonite argues the audit could show no discredit on Mayhew. He may be positive, but is recognized as an able, honest, painstaking officer.
An obituary-like reflection notes that wealth cannot be taken after death and faith offers no riches in heaven. It suggests all people share the same fate beyond the grave and hints at a final judgment tied to earthly fortunes.
The piece warns that the Klondyke rush will cost labor, disappointment, and lives far more than metal recovered. It notes success chances near one in a thousand and calls the perilous risk irresistible to many chasing the lure of wealth.
The piece argues Frank Morris of Tripp is the strongest Republican choice for governor, praising his shrewd, honest, safe leadership. It claims Morris would bring an unbeatable business administration to the state and be a standout candidate for a century.
The Big Five settle the long contest for the U.S. marshal post choosing E G Kennedy of McPherson over Frank Morris of Hutchinson. Kennedy, an old soldier and lifelong Republican, is praised as able and upright while Morris is noted for southern influence and farming ties. Political rivals are disappointed.
A Department of Agriculture circular argues for annexation by highlighting U S dominance in Hawaiian trade. Over the past decade American share rose from 91.20 percent to 91.92 percent, leaving Japan and others with a minor combined stake, countering protests based on Japanese interests.
The article argues that Hawaii has become economically integrated with the United States. It notes Hawaiian trade with the US rose to historic levels by 1896 and remains dominant, while trade with Japan, China, and Canada is small by comparison. It asserts US interests outweigh others and Hawaii is effectively part of the United States.
A portrait of South Dakota representatives of the craft with ink stained fingers and stubborn independence. They prioritize manhood over party and unite for the state's future, while noting the strong pull of editors in politics and the novelty of Dakotan journalism.
The Chicago Federation of Labor unanimously endorsed a plan for postal savings banks. The piece argues for swift congressional action and urges organized workers to unite on this reform, noting little opposition and the ease of realization with sufficient public interest.
The text urges planning and widespread agitation to win active union support for a postal savings banks project. It invites workingmen to demonstrate power by pressuring Congress to establish postal savings banks through united public sentiment and organized action.
Kennedy has not received the state patronage committee endorsement for United States marshal and the matter remains open due to a committee disagreement. Elliot may join Gamble and Ringsrod in endorsing Ellerman, with the townsman likely to win support.
The World praises a Democratic endorsement tied to tariff provisions on sugar. The piece frames the passage as a victory for right, justice, and the people, urging support for tariff measures in the political fight.
Berlin reports that Great Britain has renounced the 1865 commercial treaty with the German Zollverein and will cease its operation in one year. The move alarms observers who expect tariff tensions with agrarians and Belgium, while Hamburgerische Correspondent hints the government may oppose tariffs war. King Leopold’s Kiel visit noted.
London dispatch reports Baron Hirsch charities join in Theodore Hertzl Vienna plan for an independent Palestine. Hebrews worldwide mobilize to seek sovereignty over Palestine, with contingencies for Turkish dissolution or an Argentina pivot. Basle congress set for August 29 to discuss the effort and a Jewish company capital projected at $250 million.
Maprio reports that Lisbon and Oporto unrest has troops confined to barracks with reinforcements arriving. Streets are patrolled and many arrests made as authorities seize a quantity of ammunition at the customs.
Washington August 2 The Portuguese minister Senhor Santo Thurso received a cablegram from Lisbon denouncing as untrue the published story that a revolutionary movement is impending in Portugal.
St. Paul reports the state game and fish commission will deploy many wardens in August to apprehend illegal prairie chicken shooting. The body also authorized confiscating guns used to shoot out of season.
The week saw above normal temperatures with 90 to 100 degree days and sultry nights. Hail storms damaged crops in about a dozen counties, while rain belts remained narrow. Except near hail tracks, showers were fair to good and soils stayed moist from the prior week. Wheat and oats filled, barley fair to good, corn tasselling and silking with potential good yields if frosts stay late. Haying advanced with strong yields. potatoes and millet show solid progress nationwide.
A weather summary notes Aurora and other counties reporting good rains, late wheat and potatoes damaged by heat or hailed. Barley, oats, and corn show varied progress with harvests advancing in several areas. Some counties report hail damage and rust but overall crops are improving or ripening under favorable conditions.
Mrs. Catherine Gerberich of Burbank Ohio writes of sleeping again in a bed after years in a rocking chair she credits Peruna with restoring her health. She weighed 129 pounds before treatment and 153 afterward, and reports cured cough and renewed strength.
The article extols health through pure blood and links impure blood to disease. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as the sole purifier that cleanses and vitalizes blood and claims it cures when other preparations fail.
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