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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1884
Page
2
A fragment details the Sixth Native District Republican Convention for nominating two candidates for member of the Dakota Assembly and four for the House of Representatives. It lists J. W. Walcurt as chairman and B A Johnson as secretary and notes representation of the district.
The item urges support for business man Thomas M Jeffris in a county contest amid mentions of local politics and efforts to unify delegates. It notes fire damage in Anoka Indiana and widespread dry weather in sections of the Northwest while James River rains ease concerns.
The Wolsey Journal notes the Greely relief party's alleged cannibalism as a grim but excusable survival act. It shifts to politics, endorsing Thomas M. Jeffris of Huron as a strong council candidate supported by local delegates for Redfield convention and praising his character.
The county Republican committee calls a county convention on the Tuesday after the first Monday in September to nominate a candidate for the legislature. Thomas M. Jeffris, a longtime Huron resident and respected business man, is chosen after broad local consultation. Opponents spread false rumors to undermine his bid, including claims about cowing farmers and prohibitionist ties, which are unfounded.
A Beadle county voter urges the electorate to study the records of candidates before voting. The editors defend a business leader as the only candidate from local business ranks and call for support amid circulating false stories. They argue for a precedent of business people in public trust and urge the better professional class to back the chosen candidate and prevent defeat.
A farmer, G M Carlton, brought wheat to Iroquois and was offered 34 cents by Van Dusen & Co. agent and 44 cents with 3 pounds dockage by Wivona Mill Co. The wheat graded No 2 soft at 59 pounds, priced at 54 cents per bushel, prompting strong protest. Local editors demand accountability and harsher penalties for such offenses.
A Harper family letter reveals strong publisher sympathy for James G Blaine. The note defends Blaine as in touch with the people and urges publication of his narrative as a human, fearless record of pivotal national events.
N. E. Beep appeals to readers about grain storage in Huron arguing for a local elevator to reduce farmer losses. He cites storage limits at Van Dusen and Winona Mill, compares costs of building and running an elevator, and calls for legislative remedies and railroad accountability to protect farmers’ margins.
Mortgage and tax defaults announced on multiple properties in Beadle County Dakota. Notices show Julia Barrett as mortgagee and Julius Harvey as mortgagors with payments distressed and legal foreclosure scheduled August 2. Attorneys Ling and Morse represent the mortgagee with sale details at the Huron County Court House.
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