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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1897
Page
4
A projection claims the sugar beet industry and the state creamery will make South Dakota the most prosperous in the West, signaling a major economic uptick for the region.
A Tennesseear completes purchase of a $1200 farm using hens eggs as full payment and confirms the deal was not shipped to Klondyke.
The Sioux City Journal notes that the major barrier to fusion success in Iowa this year is the market environment, affecting adoption, investment, and downstream demand for the technology. The report emphasizes economic factors shaping progress and timelines.
Delegates at Cedar Rapids favor Fank and Parrott as likely governors. Nomination to be made today.
Butcher Woegler, labeled Cuba's oppressor by critics, resigns in Madrid following the assassination of Senor Oanovas. The move shifts tensions as authorities and opponents react to the political fallout.
The farmer would accept current wheat prices and a fair yield for a few seasons, negating the push for a fifty cent dollar. The remark frames a preference for stable returns over inflationary demands.
The advance in the price of wheat has added $200,000,000 to the wealth of the farmers of the United States. The trusts are being out done by the laws of trade.
Stephen J. Field, long serving on the Supreme Bench, has reached 34 years on the court breaking the service record. Rumors circulate that he may retire soon, ending a historic tenure.
Wheat prices edge upward as silver bullion declines, while gold holds steady. Analysts call this a basic benchmark for assessing value.
The Sioux City Journal reports a now calmer political scene in Ohio as elderly Coxey figure tramps the road while the paper notes removal of "Keep off the grass" signs, signaling reduced public disruption and a quieter campaign backdrop.
A real estate dealer purchased ten quarter sections of land in Houghes County last week for 1400 dollars. The Pierre capital appears not to sustain real property values in the county, with prices lagging.
Senator Mason announces plans to introduce a postal savings bank bill at the next Congress session. Public interest grows as understanding of the proposal increases and its potential benefits gains favor.
Public Examiner Taylor conducts a continuing examination of the auditor's insurance department. The Conway interview will gain corroboration as Taylor prepares his final report.
The Sioux Falls Press argues that Mr. Kittridge is a Republican figure in South Dakota. It contends November 98 will show he is one of about 40,000 in the state sharing that belief.
Federal appointment hopefuls in South Dakota keep a close watch on developments. Kittridge plans a departmental tour while aides gauge support and potential placements as he nears a return.
The divorce of populism and democracy within the fourth judicial circuit is set to unfold with steps already taken pointing to a three cornered battle over the judgeship question.
Treasury figures show arrivals from all countries during the last six months totaled 230,832, down 212,435 from the prior year. The trend marks the lowest point since the general government assumed jurisdiction of the subject in 1882.
A poetic note suggests cheap lands with nutritious grasses offer wealth as vast as the Yukon gold fields. It posits enough grasses could feed a prairie fire in South Dakota this year, supporting cattle whose market value rivals long term Yukon profits.
The article argues that U S prosperity has risen during protective tariff eras, while low tariff enforcement leads to business decline. It warns that commerce stagnates and unemployment rises when tariffs are weakened, asserting history favors protection for revival.
The Horonite argues tariff policy aids business while opponents cling to traditional views. History offers a tough lesson, and prosperity appears tied to genuine examination of the factors behind economic growth.
Report suggests Hon. A B Kittridge’s Washington trip will settle who holds the marshalship. Pickler opposes Kennedy’s appointment and a power clash between the national committeeman and the ex congressman attracts interest. The opposition is viewed skeptically by well informed observers.
The text urges readiness for winter, noting farmers suffered last year from early snows. It advises in northern climates to have everything prepared by mid October, as winter’s arrival can delay to Christmas. It warns to guard against emergencies to gain over time.
Over six years railroad values in South Dakota rose about 15 percent for assessment while all other property fell about 14 percent. The combined effect equals roughly a 30 percent uplift for railroad property, provoking some pushback despite broad protests against railroads.
The common remark about patronage costing hundreds of votes fades as appointing powers rely on perceived party loyalty. They argue that individuals willing to vote against the party over local appointments are not loyal Republicans and thus not considered in decisions.
The piece notes rising prices boosting producer confidence and mills resuming work, fueling demand for farm products. It dismisses the croaker, urging cheerful acceptance of improving times and to ignore pessimistic forecasts.
The London Times notes India’s mints will not reopen to silver coinage. The piece argues Britain should shift focus from money and trade to famine relief for Indian subjects starving by millions on the plains. It urges less taxation and fewer burdens on India's people.
The Huronire blasts the Brookings Register for a slur against Secretary Roddle and warns this is part of a broader plan to block Roddle’s renomination. It asserts Roddle bears no blame as the deputy revenue collectorship goes to another man after the Big Five favored a capable replacement, citing Paul’s defeat.
The populist press pushes the railroad question as the state campaign’s leading issue while avoiding the silver question due to rising prices. The Wheeler Palmer bill will be shown nationwide, courting public prejudice, as six months are expected to reveal the folly of such demagoginism.
Dr Lewis McLouth of Brookings college decides to leave South Dakota ending a long tenure as president of the 8. D. A. O. at that place. The state loses a great educator though his presidency has not been a success. his career marks him as a man with few equals.
Amid political scheming and spoilsman pressure, Dr. McLouth endured difficulties during the Brookings College troubles. He is spared blame in future histories, though the state side may not have favored him, and the Huonmare wishes him a brighter field elsewhere.
The article notes California placers produced large sums from 1848 through 1861 with yearly yields from five million to sixty million dollars and an accumulated world gold supply increase of about 1.28 billion dollars by 1596. It cautions Alaska not to claim a second California.
Mrs. Margaret Mellette widow of ex Gov A O Mellette has instructed lawyers to sue to compel the state to reconvey the Water town homestead. Deeded to the state in trust to secure Governor Mellette’s bond obligations, the property fulfilled its purpose and the legislature admitted no title remains. Governor Lee declines to deed due to alleged irregularities in the bill.
A state and county sue the Britten trustees to stop a permit for Davis to sell liquor until an election on retail sales is held. Judge Wells argues the act’s section 23 violates the constitution by containing a prohibition not reflected in the title, alleging the title covers a license law and cannot impose prohibition without violating one-subject rules.
Sioux Falls Press accuses National Committeeman Kittridge of wielding Milwaukee rail influence to control federal courts. The article portrays him as a self-made lawyer who rose from obscurity to a trusted Milwaukee attorney, denying claims of political favoritism and influence peddling.
A critical editorial argues the Milwaukee system wields dangerous influence over the Republican party and state governance. It claims Milwaukee could ship the party out of the state, leaving the Press to resolve issues with the populist party while praising Governor Lee as the savior of common people.
The article profiles Nathan Mayer Rothschild of the second generation, founder of N. M. Rothschild & Co. in 1798, detailing his daring stock market feats, use of rapid news networks, and pivotal roles in wartime finance including the Waterloo period and 1810 discounts, portraying him as both master strategist and avaricious schemer.
St Louis Glob Democrat notes Mexico faces financial peril from a silver standard and warns of Bryanism. It argues Mexican trouble offers a lesson for the United States and claims the November 3 1896 vote to defeat Bryanism was the best day’s work of Americans.
The Madison Sentinel labels the Kimball Graphic a free silver democratic paper and the Volga Tribune a free silver republican paper, but the Volga Tribune and Kimball Graphic deny the terms. Both papers reject being classified as free silver journals.
Baltimore and Ohio railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Mountain Lake Park Maryland from August 2 to 23 in 1897 at one fare for the trip. Chicago to Mountain Lake Park fare set at 15.35 with return by August 31, 1897. For details contact B N Austin Chicago. The Homeware bindery advertises blank books and urges support of home industries.
Surveyor General Hughes praises the Black Hills as a rich, expanding gold region. He notes South Dakota hosts an area under 100 miles square producing more gold annually than all but two states, with Lawrence County alone rivaling major mining centers. He cites Homestake, Galena, and central Hills districts, and predicts continued output growth and steady investment returns.
Secretary Wilson estimates farm product values will rise by 500 million dollars this year. The piece contrasts Bryan's anti gold stance with Republican remedies to boost American demand and purchasing power, noting wage gains and the Dingley law as supports for rising prices and employment.
Mary F Bartholomew of St Francisville Illinois credits Dr Hartman’s Pernna remedy after years of female trouble left her bedridden. She details slow recovery yet eventual full restoration of appetite and bowel function and urges others to try the medicine. Dr Hartman has issued a female ailments book mailed free for a short time by the Pernna Drug Manufacturing Co Columbus Ohio.
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