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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
4
A 1903 report notes good macaroni wheat crops in North Dakota and farmers claim bread quality rivals spring wheat. At Fargo a mill has ground macaroni for two years selling against spring wheat flour. If two bushels macaroni wheat yield one of spring wheat, farmers will plant macaroni and mills will be built to grind it into flour.
Wm. A. Thompson promotes the Central South Dakota Fair urging Beadle Hitchcock and northern county participation. Farmers should exhibit stock and produce for modest but paid premiums while judges emphasize tangible results over promises. Committees for Hitchcock and northern agricultural displays are listed with names.
Macaroni wheat, touted as productive in good seasons with 35 to 45 bushels per acre, is discouraged by large elevator and wheat men across the northwest. Farmers hesitate to plant fearing unsold crops and weak demand despite Secretary Wilson of the Agricultural Department backing macaroni wheat as a viable commodity.
Minneapolis Journal notes South Dakota politician C. T. McCoy may be removed as assistant postmaster of city delivery. Despite telegrams of dismissal, friends in South Dakota predict he will remain in government service. The piece traces his rise from clerk to assistant superintendent during Perry Heath’s era.
The Huron bands rejected a fair offer from Mr. McEathron. The boys preferred to provide their own music, but terms could not be agreed upon leaving another option.
The president describes 2,500 quarts of raspberries put up at Springfield Normal for boarders in the coming winter. The appealing offering is a novel method to attract students and is expected to succeed.
Sir Thomas Lipton praised the Shamrock's showing in Thursday's race and affirmed optimism about victory. He believes Reliance will defend the cup on this side of the water for at least another year.
Rand and McNally will relocate their Chicago printing and engraving plant to a smaller city due to ongoing labor union troubles in Chicago. The firm faces the choice of moving to continue operations or retiring from business.
Prof Simpson remains quiet on his removal by the board of charities and corrections. Some say the board holds the right to hire or fire according to its judgments, while others question the process and its consequences.
South Dakota backers of T McCoy defend him, calling the charges against him trumped up for the moment as supporters reaffirm loyalty and belief in his innocence.
The text states William Jennings Bryan is seen as the sole Democratic leader capable of winning in 1904, identifying the Nebraska figure as the party’s principal figure for the campaign.
Few details emerge from traveling South Dakota Press Association members in Colorado. It is assumed they are enjoying their trip amid mountain scenery and high altitude.
Lou Dillon, a nimble mare, rises as racing queen by breaking mile and quarter-mile records. She trotted a mile in two minutes flat and finished the last quarter in twenty nine seconds, setting new speeds on the track.
The bonded debt of South Dakota fell from 42750 to 289000 between July 1, 1902 and July 1, 1903. A further reduction in the next fiscal year would nearly eliminate the debt.
In Pearson's magazine November issue Thomas Lipton narrates his bid to lift the cup. He recalls his early voyage as a stowaway and coal shoveler, contrasting it with his present confidence as he pursues a prize Britain has long sought to win.
Both mayors earn yearly pay of 1500 and 1000 dollars. They deem the sums insufficient. They are urged to resign and enlist with the Huron police force.
Governor Herreid says not more than one fifth of state property is listed for assessment despite a law requiring all property to be taxed at its full cash value. The remark highlights ongoing evaluation of assessment practices and potential compliance gaps.
President Roosevelt champions a balance of strength and decency in American citizenship, envisioning a broad ideal where all citizens may one day embody a prevailing character of virtue and resolve.
The census notes show higher death rates than births among African Americans, prompting figures that the race could become extinct by natural laws. No one has set a date, but observers say the extinction could arrive near the time of Gabriel’s horn.
The Scotland Citizen parodies newspaper funding by suggesting a 10 cent fine for naming favorite sons for governor, claiming such a policy would yield a good year end dividend for papers.
The Reliance is a fine boat manned by a fine crew and the victory of Saturday pleases every American including skeptics who would not mind if Sir Thomas lifted the cup.
A brief note defends fair officials for hiring external bands to provide music during the fair. The measure is described as a practical choice to ensure continuous entertainment while managing event logistics.
Nebraska Democrats gather for a convention as factions threaten division. Bryan's influence is seen as key to reconciling opposing elements and guiding the party.
General Black, commander of the national G A B, has honored South Dakota by the appointment of A B to a distinguished post.
Nelson of Pierre is appointed as a member of the council of administration. The move places a local leader from Pierre on the governing body and expands regional representation.
Specialists note crop output lagging behind threshing results as fields show twenty to thirty bushels per acre in the county, indicating uneven wheat production and early harvest concerns.
Professor Wheaton of Brookings is re employed by the state board of regents under a proviso to be a good boy and not annoy Professor Wilson.
Spirit of Dakota editor Osbon takes on Pierre Free Press matter as a large Irish funeral is planned in the capital.
Tammany supporters endorse Grover Cleveland to gain the Empire State’s backing at the national convention. The move is expected to unsettle the Nebraskan delegate, signaling shifting loyalty in the key political contest.
Dr. Heston of Brookings will relocate to Sioux Falls to take over editorial management of a daily newspaper there. The move signals a leadership shift in the regional press and suggests new direction for the paper’s content and policies.
The Sioux City Tribune suggests it may investigate the deaf and dumb school at Sioux Falls and possibly the bloodhounds at the penitentiary, signaling a forthcoming scrutiny of public institutions.
David B. Hill voices concern over the country’s present condition, calling it a democratic instinct and urging leniency toward the senator.
Farmers, exhibitors and visitors are urged to back the upcoming Central South Dakota Agricultural Exhibition. Organizers emphasize community support, showcasing livestock, crops, crafts, and new farming innovations at the fairgrounds.
Mrs Langtry states that undergarments often form a more proper costume than ball gowns, asserting practicality and propriety in daily attire over formal evening wear.
The writer laments the shift from enjoying Sundays to the era of oversized Sunday newspapers, implying a loss of leisure and anticipation as print media expanded.
The Colombian government expresses remorse and hints at reevaluating its abrupt decision to reject the Panama canal concessions treaty. The move signals potential reconsideration amid regional diplomacy and strategic interests.
General John C Black of Illinois was unanimously elected commander of the Grand Army of the Republic at the San Francisco convention.
Ten thousand battle worn veterans marched in a grand parade through San Francisco California honoring returning servicemen and their sacrifices.
Nebraska Republican leaders nominate John L. Webster of Omaha as their vice presidential candidate. The move positions Webster as a key figure in the party slate and signals a push for regional representation in national politics.
The article notes President Franklin D. Roosevelt clinging to the currency reform proposal with stubborn persistence, likened to a pup clutching a root for support amid ongoing political debate and opposition.
The report notes Sir Thomas Lipton faced a sorrowful but celebrated Tuesday, highlighting a notable event in his life and a tone of reverent tributes surrounding him.
Renowned English statesman Lord Salisbury has died, ending a long career in diplomacy and governance. His leadership shaped policy across decades of British history.
Readable lines indicate that upcoming conditions favor corn production. Local agronomists predict favorable warmth and rainfall patterns supporting early growth stages and expected yields.
A terse report notes The Reliance appears to vindicate its name as discussions or evaluations unfold. The item hints at a vessel or team bearing the name, with emphasis on reputation or expected strength in context.
Col King of Huron says the Northwest wheat and corn outlook supports prosperity. His calm analysis and cheery tone aim to reassure investors that reports of a downturn are unfounded and to put Wall Street back on its feet.
An 1890s advertisement asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tube and catarrh. It claims constitutional remedies can restore hearing, offers $100 for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, and promotes Hall's Family Pills, Toledo, Ohio.
Ornithology observers describe birds such as eagles hawks and gulls maintaining motionless positions in uplifted air currents. They ride these updrafts to scan terrain and prey then tilt wings to move or dive. The New York Press notes this as a natural trick aiding hunting and travel at sea.
A summary of early 20th century astronomy notes describes Uranus rotating backward, Canopus outshining the Sun by over 10 000 times, Mars and Earth axial tilts, and various evolutionary stages of the solar system. It notes the mystery of gaseous ions and molecu lar counts in gas, and suggests common substances like sugar and chalk absorb daylight and emit rays at night, hinting at future lighting uses.
The article notes that bearded women appeared across eras from ancient historian Herodotus to modern rulers. It cites Pedasnes of Halicarnassus, Bartel Garetti of Copenhagen, a female grenadier in Charles XII’s army, Margaret duchess of Austria, and Albert, duke of Bavaria, all linked to notable beards and pride in them.
The article traces the walking stick from the patriarchs staff to modern variants, noting early bans on swords for footmen and later allowances for large oak sticks. It highlights the shift to varnished polished woods with ornamental heads and the stick’s enduring public popularity.
A religiously framed exchange centers on noticing faults in others. The reverend admonishes to beware beams in one’s own eye while Sinnickson quips that seeing a mote in a neighbor’s eye makes the average man’s face beam. The banter highlights self awareness with humor.
A short editorial note from the Atchison Globe remarks that those who boast about their labor forget that some people work so hard they cannot talk about it. The remark emphasizes humility over self-promotion.
A detailed lay description explains the ear anatomy and hearing process, outlining outer and middle ears with the mallet anvil and stirrup bones, the labyrinth with semicircular canals and snail shell, and how vibrations travel to the brain. It notes that hearing can occur with mouths open and even with voices transmitted through teeth.
Henry Nett Weinburgh in Perfect Health claims a tepid bath around 99 degrees Fahrenheit, with the body immersed except the face, can substitute for sleep. He asserts it is the only scientifically known sleep restorer and has cured prolonged insomnia in some cases, except for heart conditions. He notes this method may help those seeking rest for months.
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