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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1890
Page
4
The Huronite reports in a biting note that Tar Brooking Sentinel doubts Mr Goodfellow’s character, signaling skepticism about his conduct and reputation.
The Pierre journals report a piece titled Our Friend the Bedbug amid civilizational notes. The Pierre Capital notes this article and its half of the names on the Pierre census roll, suggesting a local flame of discussion.
The Aberdeen News leads a strong push on artesian irrigation, intensifying discussion and coverage beyond its usual force to explore the topic's prospects and implications.
The text notes a new era of irrigation and water power will dominate state development. Yankton cement works employs 80 men as a 300 horsepower engine and five boilers are installed. Pierre Capital reports rumors the enforcement league may target package houses in Yankton.
Sparse OCR reads indicate a study tracing the distribution of residents from Horon toward the southern regions. Researchers note layered population flows, with varying densities as the lines extend across the landscape.
Mrs Z P Herrick, mother of Mrs Wm Van Eps and among Sioux Falls’ oldest settlers, died suddenly at her home on Sunday morning in the city.
Tur Press and Dakotian report C. W. Taylor of Hu Ron, capital of the feir state, was a guest at the Windsor last evening.
The August 5 release of Hanper’s Young Prophet includes the first instalment of a feature by Richard Malcolm Johnson titled Two Administrations, introducing a characteristic narrative.
Marion Junction in Turner county reports chatter that Assistant Post Master General Clarkson plans to resign soon and may become editor of a Pacific coast newspaper. W. G. James of Pierre advertises an elegant hardware store 22 by 80 feet with outbuildings for 1000 dollars, signaling Pierre property boom.
An upcoming Harper’s Bazaar feature by Mary Gay Humphreys covers the Ladies Athletic Club in the Berkeley Lyceum as part of the “Exercise for Women” series. The article previews club activities and aims to promote female fitness within the Berkeley Lyceum community.
The editors report a mass movement of farming outfits crossing the river at Pierre seeking reservation lands. Over a 165 mile trip they met only one male actively farming. About half the state’s population lies south of the north line of Minnehaha county, altering access to Huron and Pierre.
Editor Perkins at the Sioux City Journal was named by mistake in a typographic error. A correction is expected to be issued without any running over and the misprint involves a 50 to speak.
A Rapid City dispatch cites an independent observer with western experience and no motive to misstate events. The report, not from an accredited correspondent, emphasizes firsthand impressions and cautious interpretation of local affairs.
Mr. Child reports from six months in South America between January and July 1890. The Harper's Weekly feature examines the country’s condition, economics, and political climate drawing on direct observations and expertise.
Tar Pierre Free Press reports the capital committee supposedly planned a trip for editors with snake bite antidotes in tow. The piece implies the editors were escorted and kept guarded, making the antidotes a focal point of the journey.
The passage reports that Printer Halladay is out of town this week and will see the paper. The exchange notes he may be angry and swear, with uncertainty about who will blame him.
Major Cottin reports the journey across the reservation completed without accident. The party of 155 included 65 editors, 35 lady friends, and 56 attendants. All arrived in Rapid City in good health and good humor, glad to have participated and glad it was over.
The Redfield Journal's F. J. Coney is nominated by his party for the senate. Barrett notes Coney is a bright journalist and deserves party honors. The Aberdeen dem critic remarks on the Republican Party’s support for editors and papers and its public success.
Tarovas favors Hon. A Sutherland secretary of the rules and premium list for the second annual Campbell County fair. The fair will be held on Wednesday and Thursday October 1 2 inviting press from the state as guests of the association. Campbell County hailed as a top newer county in the state.
The diary describes ideal conditions for the Bleak Prospect expedition. Shady groves and flowing streams accompany lush fields as the party travels through a verdant landscape.
Pierre editors argue over which paper first proposed the cheap coal scheme. The Capital accuses the Free Press of leading the charge, while the Free Press defends its timing as a city service.
The Deadwood Times counters Pierre's claim that she bears all costs for the editorial trip across the reservation. It notes Deadwood Lead City Rapid City and Hot Springs plan to share transport and entertainment, while Pierre avoids claiming full credit.
The Flandrau Enterprise argues that Horey lies closer to the geographic center of South Dakota than the capitals of Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Kansas Nebraska and other states but capitals appeal to local populations. It asserts Huron is more easily reached than Pierre by a majority of South Dakotans.
A reader notes discrepancies in Hughes and Sully counties, citing large livestock totals and inflated outside valuations. The letter accuses local officials of fraud, claiming Hughes county shows outside valuation of 4 092 000 dollars and 47 092 900 in papers like the Sioux City Journal, arguing the figures would outsize the national debt.
The Pierre Free Press editor Halladay traversed the reservation with clear eyes and found almost no water fit for man or beast. He examined Pierre maps noting many streams marked there but argues the country is dry, comparable to the area east of the river.
Voters in Hughes county and Pierre express frustration with bond questions, accusing real estate sharks of steering toward bankruptcy. The article notes Pierre is near bust, taxpayers alienated and fleeing burdens as financiers push costly premiums.
The piece notes factional strife in North and South Dakota impacting elections. It argues Hansbrough deserved reelection but county divisions cost him, while Ransom County's support could have secured a win. It mentions Mr. Johnson as a capable longtime Iowa ally who would serve well.
L H Hole reports irrigation trials in Hitchcock show irrigated wheat yields 10 15 bushels per acre higher and better quality fetching up to 15 cents more per bushel. artesian irrigation demonstrations spark strong company action with 4000 wells planned in Jim valley to transform the region into a garden.
The Huron investors deny pledges to extend the Watertown and Duluth line to Wheeler. They say only the Duluth Milbank Huron Chamberlain route will likely be built toward Chamberlain, while Manitoba Great Northern aims at Wheeler on the Missouri. Local backers plan aid to push viable rail projects as business improves.
The article discusses faith in extending a line to Chamberlain and connecting with the Milwaukee system to enable communication with the Black Hills. It notes Huron lacks roads tied to the capital and suggests future road builds depend on securing capital, stressing transport links for southern residents to reach the capital once established.
A petition in Bon Homme, Hutchinson and Turner counties seeks Milwaukee lines to operate a daily service from Running Water along the Missouri into Sioux Falls. If granted, a short Parker to Sioux Falls branch will follow. The plan links with Huron as a future capital route via Howard and Wolsey connecting to the Sioux City Milwaukee line. President Miller supports swift construction once Milwaukee resumes work.
The piece accuses Pierre of inflated population figures, claiming actual residents are far fewer than reported and that the city and county show a shrinking population despite recent tallies. It argues that both local pride and fiscal policy hinge on misleading numbers and cites multiple past counts.
The piece mocks Pierre as a failed railroad hub with a stagnant freight flow and costly bond schemes. It argues rail lines will not come, cites year after year losses, a weak census, and calls moves to bond and build fraudulent. It notes Huron opposition and a broader critique of Pierre’s capital ambitions.
The piece argues Pierre and Hughes county rely on futures and eastern speculation. It claims the east side of the river will dominate growth as grain and produce move eastward for markets. It warns Pierre is a dying boom, a "dead duck" awaiting the crash.
The report details grain shipments from Hughes County to date, outlining totals shipped over the past ten years and highlighting the main recipients and transport routes. It notes rising or fluctuating volumes and underlying factors affecting distribution.
The drought in South Dakota is described as less severe than in other western states. The piece notes that eastern immigrants will remember this comparison.
The article notes Beadle county rail records show rail shipments from two western stations exceed Pierre shipments including river crossing loads from the reservation. It laments Pierre's lack of local production and predicts railroad extension west from Chamberlain will shift business away from Pierre, with Forest City and Chamberlain handling future trade between the Hills and eastern state.
Governor Mellort endorses extensive irrigation introduction through central Dakota, urging broad adoption and arguing the approach is correct for regional development.
Arthur J. Briggs of Plankinton, general agent for Esterly binder company, said the sentiment in the area favors HuRon and predicts she would win by a 10 000 majority in November.
Mrs Helen M Barker state president of the Woman s Christian Temperance Union will lecture in Rapid City on August 9 and 10. The Journal urges attendance noting she is a clear logical and pleasing speaker and one of the best lecturers.
The Artesian Chief appeals to unity on a practical plan for artesian well irrigation. Farmers demand urgent relief and action this fall. They urge backing candidates who pledge early and constant effort to enact effective irrigation legislation.
A Loucks resident suggested in the Aberdeen News that the party should allocate at least 200000 for artesian well projects and offer a 500 bonus per six inch well with required flow to quickly develop 400 wells. The proposal argues this aid would benefit South Dakota farmers more than warehouse schemes and could shape fall campaigns.
Pierre Free Press says Prof Shepard of Brookin Agricultural College was expected to assume the Rapid City School of Mines deanship but returned home. He is a noted chemist and author, and the paper now notes he will decline the post after studying the situation.
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