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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1895
Page
4
The Huzonire and the State Journ have merged and will be sent to remaining patrons on the list. Only one copy will be provided per household and duplicates are avoided. Subscribers may call at the office or write to notify if adjustments are needed. Suanvon Lonastarr.
Weather reports praise Wednesday rain for corn, potatoes, and pasture while hay is expected light and prices stay strong. New wheat weights 52 to 58 pounds per bushel, according to threshing reports.
The Typothetzin session at St Paul marks the grandest assembly of art preservative representatives, newspaper publishers and book makers ever seen on this continent.
The Clay County Freeman reports Vermillion undertakes substantial improvements this season, claiming more progress than any town of its size in the state. New roads, buildings, and public works reflect a booming growth phase for the city.
Yankton county commissioners direct county officers to employ married men or those supporting families for road, highway, and bridge labor funded by county resources. The move targets stable workers paid from local funds.
Dr. Smith, an Armour physician, obtained a divorce from Nellie Smith on the grounds that her Seventh Day Adventist faith made life a burden by persistently urging him to adopt her beliefs and join the denomination.
Evidences multiply that Bro. Johnson of the Wolsey Journal is set to become a notable editor if the public will provide a few hundred dollars more patronage to sustain a first rate printer. The printer is seen as essential to a genius that battles paper and ink against the press.
Regent Shannon stated that nobody should fear except that the board president will be at Brookings if alive, prepared to perform his duty. The president remained ready to obey a restraining order from the court, which he respects. He emphasizes the distinction between courts and the governor.
The speaker argues that governors with ambitious powers must know them well and appointees should understand the limits from the start. He warns that if not, all must understand the consequences. The Huronite distrusts the state supreme court.
State board set the 1895 assessments for the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul and the Chicago and North Western at the same levels as 1894. Milwaukee stood at 2.86 dollars per one dollar of earnings, North Western at 4.34. After initial cuts aimed at correcting inequality, the board left both roads unchanged on reconsideration.
A Davison county farmer irrigated thirty acres of wheat and harvested thirty bushes from each acre, yielding a substantial crop with high output per acre.
His excellency was elected as a farmer, not as a lawyer. He is not a really brilliant success as either.
The Aberdeen grain palace exposition dates moved from September 30 to October 5. Organizers announce the updated schedule and invite attendees to plan accordingly.
If good words and sympathy will help to make a sick man well Editor Blake of Wessington ought to recover very rapidly as the community wishes.
The first car load of the 1895 wheat crop from South Dakota sold at the Minneapolis market for sixty two and a half cents per bushel.
On his return from Europe Senator Pettigrew spoke to a large group of Hebrew children in New York. They sang America for him in appreciation of his address.
The Pierre city council appointed a committee to assess water main pressure and found it only about half the level required by the contract with the water works company. The contract was annulled as a result.
The chartered firm lists James Lewis of Canton as president I A Keith of Lake Preston as secretary and H C Backover of Clark as treasurer. Headquarters are at Lake Preston.
A long public quarrel over payments to Shannon centers on legality and ethics. Letters from McIntyre and others defend past actions, deny coverups, and insist the regents and governor must follow law. A Brookings meeting and a judge’s restraining order frame further exchanges.
A correspondent discusses faculty politics naming Professor Shepard as a shrewd ally and imagines a postwar board of regents with President McLouth in his seat. The letter ends with a personal sign off from Avex. McIntyre.
Ex-Treasurer Taylor pleaded guilty on Tuesday and was sentenced by Judge Gaffy on Wednesday to five years hard labor in the penitentiary. The court rejects the two years compromise. A possible later contest on the law may lead to a pardon, though the judge holds the sentence valid. The Humanite expresses sorrow for Taylor, saying he acted under pressure and never showed thief instincts. He has already paid a heavy penalty.
Postmaster Tobin received notice from Sergeant Glenn of the Weather Bureau that an outfit of weather signals and flags will be sent here. He will supervise the erection of a flag pole at the corner of Egan avenue and Center street soon.
Lead City Tribune notes the power struggle between Governor Sheldon and the board of regents weakens his bid for the U S Senate. It observes ex Governor Mellette and W B Sterling have left the state and argues senatorial timber should emerge from the Black Hills area. It remarks the eastern candidates realize the congressional delegation hails from the east and asserts Kyes seat belongs to the Hills.
In Gary Inter-State a tale centers on Alex Johnson who extols farm life as free and joyful. A young Norwegian farmer, struck by hail, interrupts and says farm work is as hard as a dog's life, urging a shift to daylight toil and constant labor.
A dog behaves oddly, then stops eating and dies after days of playing with friends. The story notes ongoing troubles and the owner’s plan to seek help, ending with a solemn goodbye and acceptance of loss.
Obituary notes the August 10 1895 death of Julia Demaree wife of Capt Demaree at 11 30 PM in Illinois Street residence aged 44. Former Finlay Ohio resident, widow since Oct 1 1891, she was active in W R C work. Funeral held Sunday led by Rev A McGagney. interment Riverside. pallbearers listed.
List of letters remaining unclaimed in the Huron South Dakota post office for the week ending August 10 1895 Brooks George Earley Frank Culver J A Mischak John Parties calling for the above will please say advertised in the HuRon ITE and give date of publication and pay one cent at the stamp window J B Cogan Postmaster
Vacation time brings rest but fatigue lingers for many. Hood's Sarsaparilla is recommended to improve digestion, correct liver derangement, and relieve headaches, helping individuals return home refreshed and ready for work. The ad emphasizes building up health during time off.
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