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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1890
Page
1
The page lists a Republican county ticket with names for treasurer sheriff auditor register of deeds superintendent of schools district attorney and others. It also covers census population estimates, remarks on irrigation land policy, and political notes from McPherson and Aberdeen, including a proposed canal survey and emigration policy urging Huron as capital to spur settlement east of the Missouri River.
The Republican State League of South Dakota will hold a convention of state clubs in Mitchell on Tuesday August 26 1890 at 3 PM. Three delegates from each club will attend. reports, officer elections, and club discussions are scheduled. Clubs may organize locally and report delegates to Parker via the state league secretary.
The Inter-state Temperance Union will meet at Buchanan's Hall Lincoln Nebraska on September morning at o'clock to elect officers and promote the prohibitory amendment. Delegates come from Kansas North Dakota South Dakota and Nebraska with invited supporters urged to attend. Prominent speakers will address the gathering as the first union meeting since organization.
Equal suffrage rally advertised for Mitchell in the opera house on Aug 25 at 3 p m with national speakers including Susan B Anthony Henry B Blackwell and others. State leaders Revs Adkinson Wiard and more promised. aim to promote political equality for women and strike the word male from the constitution.
An old advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla can wonderfully recuperate weakened powers in old age through daily use, claiming renewed strength and health.
A compact timeline lists events from the Civil War era through late 19th century reforms. It notes the Homestead Act, Fort Sumter, emancipation of slaves, surrender at Appomattox, Union pensions, and states admitted to the Union including South Dakota North Dakota Montana Wyoming and Idaho. It also mentions the Resumption Act and various policy developments such as free ballot state liquor regulation and disability and silver bills.
Parkston August 12 The Hutchinson county Republicans met at Olivet on August 8 and elected Jacob Schamber M K Bowen John Schamber Fred Heiser August Meisenhoelder Jr Christoph Guenthner and F D Simmons as delegates to the Mitchell state convention The German element backed J E Hipple for their chosen candidate The delegation includes two former legislators the county treasurer a county commissioner and several seasoned politicians Hipple who has lived in the county since early pioneer days also runs a local newspaper
Commissioner Groff of the general land office issues a circular to registers and receivers after an attorney general opinion sustaining the 1888 arid land law. The interior department directs not to permit entry of part of the arid region, reinforcing prior restrictions.
In Boston on August 14 the national encampment and Woman's Relief Corps close, with reunions thinning and visitor courtesies shrinking. Posts have begun departing as the encampment reconvenes late, Post Commander Mor rill presenting the pension committee report which was adopted.
The first annual convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers of the United States opened in Boston. General Superintendent Bates of Washington addressed post office relations with employees and pledged to use his influence for mutual welfare of the department and its staff.
Washiton Aug 14 Mr Platz proposed an amendment to the deficiency bill to pay South Dakota fourteen thousand eight hundred fifty nine dollars. The money covers expenses the state incurred for the 1885 constitutional convention.
Wheat neared 1.03 in Chicago on Wednesday. Republicans optimistic about victory in Indiana. A 2 million dollar fire struck Louisville on Thursday. Kansas farmers field a state ticket. Maj Pickler set for Mitchell convention on the 27th. Sunol and Palo Alto to trot at Belmont on September 4. Stokes named postmaster at Burch Marshall County. Pickler and Gifford push Indian appropriation efforts. Millett named postmaster at Fielder Hughes County. Trains on the New York line run as usual after a strike. Col Wheelock G Hye of Hem ont elected Com in chief of the G A R.
After years of scattered meetings across the state, conventions have largely consolidated in Huron. The public’s preference shows that Huron is the most convenient and accessible place, with nearly all recent statewide gatherings held there.
The state census provides county by county figures and shows a total population exceeding 385,285. This aggregate reflects the latest figures available and highlights demographic patterns across the counties.
The wheat era estimate for 1890 covers 93 million bushels for the Dakotas and Minnesota. The Dakotas alone produced 50 million bushels, equating to about 50 million dollars for Dakota farmers, who wish the amount could be doubled.
The piece compares 1880 and 1890 census figures for South Dakota west and east of the Missouri River. West of the river grows from 16,487 to 36,036, roughly doubling, while east grows from about 80,000 to 300,000. It asks when the east may become the majority and why the population center moves east, seeking an explanation from Pierre.
A credible undertaking praised by citizens of Mitchell as the Republican Wille appears in the morning paper amid convention week.
Interest grows in Reef Valley under Eagle management with plans to enlarge and improve in many respects. Success wished to the new firm as A. T. Morton purchases assets.
Memorial services honoring Dr Edward Olson, killed in the Minneapolis Tribune fire, were held in Chautauqua New York on Sunday the 17th instant.
The census estimates the United population at 64,000,000, reflecting a 30 percent increase over the past decade.
The Aberdeen irrigation convention showcases county exhibits on annual irrigation and urges broad support. Advocates argue irrigation prevents drought damage, boosts wheat yields and state growth, and will attract capital and settlers across South Dakota.
The text urges voters to support Huron in the current campaign to settle the capital issue. It emphasizes state and people interests and calls for action now by voting for Huron.
County Republicans instruct delegates to support E. L. Abel for commissioner of school and public lands at the state convention.
The friends of Hon. John R. Gam ble announce they have enough delegates pledged to secure his nomination.
Miver County Republicans have declared support for Mellette and Giffo, signaling a unified backing ahead of upcoming elections. The move aligns local party leadership with the two candidates as key figures in the ticket.
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