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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1895
Page
4
The Hunonite and the State Journal merge and will be sent to former State Journal patrons on the list until further notice. Only one copy will be sent to each subscriber, and those taking both papers will be consolidated. Subscribers may request changes at the office or by letter. Suanonon and Lonastarr.
Farmers raise millet at five tons per acre and feed to stock as plow zones resume in fields. Officials note statewide conditions improving with a good crop harvest reported across regions.
Sioux Falls state fair runs Sept 31 through Oct 4 with events across venues. Railways increasingly charge for transporting bicycles and baby carriages, raising costs for travelers and families.
The case of Taylor will have oral arguments before the Supreme Court next Monday. The proceedings will review the issues raised in the appeal and determine the court’s ruling on the matter.
Farmers are cutting down thistles and weeds along roadsides and on their land. The effort is described as the proper action to maintain land and countryside appearance.
There will be no exhibition by the Corn Belt association at Mitchell this year due to failure of the corn crop.
Faulk county owns 14000 head of sheep with Bret Armstrong of the Timer predicting next season will yield around 100000 pounds of wool clipped.
The State Normal school at Spearfish will reopen September 9 with a faculty of eleven. Large additions have been made to the library, signaling an enhanced academic program.
Dell Rapids city council vows strict enforcement against violators of the prohibitory law as officers intensify attention on traffickers and violators entering the town.
A speculative prompt asks readers to imagine a political vote on Walter Taylor independent of party lines. It challenges readers to consider their personal stance without party influence.
The message notes Blake’s gradual improvement and suggests waiting a few days for recovery to prove reliable. It laments the loss of his steady roar and sharp wit and indicates frost would be unwelcome now, though it could curb a mountain fever when it arrives.
A law from the last Congress requires all Crow Creek reservation settlers without claims and those with rejected claims who wish to enter the court of claims to file this month. If not done, they will be barred when the action period expires September 1.
A Lake county farmer told the Madison Leader he harvested 800 bushels of wheat from 40 acres. He bought seed from the proceeds of prairie chickens he killed and shipped last winter, noting without the chickens he would have had to abandon the land.
The comptroller of the currency reports an abstract of 33 South Dakota national banks as of July 11 with total resources of 6 718 465 dollars. Loans and discounts total 3 435 759 dollars and real estate and mortgages ownings reach 1 291 652 dollars. Liabilities include capital stock 2 035 000 dollars and deposits 3 265 395 dollars with notes rediscounted 73 373 dollars and bills payable 100 500 dollars. Average reserve stands at 27.24 percent.
The date September 2 is designated as Labor Day and recognized as a legal holiday. Government offices and many businesses observe the holiday with closures and reduced services.
The postmaster in Yankton is approved to spend 1700 dollars for clerk hire, while the Madison Sentinel reports a mishap in Lake County related to a county fair plans.
An update notes the Deadwood United States district court term has been adjourned until September Sixteen. The rest provides farming tips and general advice on feeding livestock, highlighting water usage to boost root crops and caution about market advice quality.
Rumor says the Chicago and North Western Railway has purchased the Sioux City and Forest City line between Gettysburg and Forest City. A fire at the Colarey ranch near Blunt destroyed barns sheds wagons machinery grain and some stock. Tramps suspected of setting the blaze.
A special freight rate of 16 cents per bushel for potatoes shipped from Aberdeen to Chicago is likely, with a parallel rate from other South Dakota points on the Chicago and North Western Railway.
The article lauds William Hutt educated at Plankinton Industrial School for his bright promise as an author and notes he is about to be called to further work elsewhere.
Census figures place South Dakota at 330000 residents. Cities exceeding 2000 population include Sioux Falls Yankton Deadwood Lead Aberdeen Pierre Watertown Mitchell Huron and Madison.
The Kingsbury county normal institute in De Smet recently closed after hosting 118 teachers. Notable instructors included W. H. Dempster of Madison, Mrs. R. B. Hassell of Redfield, Miss Etta Little of Huron, Mrs. Sheets, and C. A. Savage and A. R. Able of De Smet.
A note urges speaking with Principal Cook of Spearfish State Normal about whether a hostile faculty member should stay another month. The speaker quips that Lowell would call it a serious bungle.
The piece notes it is not certain the Democrats will gain from defection of populist-aligned leaders. It mentions leaders talked about returning to the Republican fold, a move from banners once abandoned.
Hon. Chas. Campbell of Beadle county visited Centerville last week to survey relocation sites. W. E. Ege guided him through Taorner area to several rental locations as Campbell plans to move within a month.
The Horonite advocates that Walter Taylor be released early to spread the doctrine that any private use of public funds by a legal trust custodian is deeply wrong, regardless of precedents. They argue it would be safer for the state to sentence him to two years of statewide preaching this doctrine than to imprison him for five.
Beadle county operators of steam threshers must comply with state law requiring a $500 bond for fire liability. The bond, approved by the circuit court clerk for residents or the state auditor for non residents, ensures payment of damages from fires caused by violations of the act.
Curiosity marks the region as frost eases while irrigation projects surge. The Shriners will parade during state fair week in Sioux Falls, inspiring hope amid ongoing growth and development in the area.
The South Dakota W T U convention will be held in Pierre beginning Sept 12. The state fair is located down in abundance corner this year. The promise is for great success.
Brookings Press previews a harvest themed issue with extensive regional farming coverage and related community notes. The edition highlights crop yields, market trends, and local harvest events driving regional discourse.
The Castalia Record-Republican marks its 14th volume expansion with celebration and best wishes to Brother Kirk as part of the milestone edition.
A domestic plea calls for a thirty day armistice to halt ongoing turmoil amid escalating winter pressure. The reference to General Jack Frost personifies the cold as a threatening force, urging compromise before further national hardship.
The Dell Rapids Times plans to join the crop statistics listings in early September. Officials expect the paper to perform well in its region this season.
Beadle county farmers pay good prices for cows and steers despite reported feed shortages. Stock is considered valuable on the farm, with buyers active in the market.
Word from the Agricultural college indicates that it is opening this term with a good attendance. The fall term opened on Wednesday the 21st and will continue well into November.
Hon A D Hill forwarded a package to Editor Blake to provoke living anxiety about its contents. Blake says he intends to realize on it.
Wessington Times notes Brother Blake opened volume 41 of life from a sick bed on Tuesday the 20th inst. The column humorously comments that the toys will pray for many such returns of that sort of birthday.
The Castalia Record reports the town population around 100 and notes a six-column quarto general news paper here earns under $150 annually from subscriptions advertising and job work. The piece ends with a remark on enduring hope in local print.
Twenty five faculty and five other employees were reviewed. Only six are new, with one filling a vacant chair. Health caused one change, leaving four confirmed changes. Trustees declared the change desirable and the board hopes for justified results, noting changes are smaller than at some other institutions.
The Agricultural college expects enrollment this term to match the best fall term in five years despite delays and shortcomings. Fifteen of a new twenty member faculty are already teaching, with two more to begin this week. Trustees selected top candidates, aiming to strengthen the school and benefit incoming students.
Editorials from Huronite and Hugonite contrast with Sioux Falls Press as they urge calm after a ruling on education governance. The piece condemns personal ambitions that threaten schools and calls for restraint until the courts’ decision is fully absorbed by public opinion.
Clay County educators warmly welcomed Prof Oakes, an old friend, to lead a teachers’ institute. The group anticipated a productive session and felt satisfied with the program and conductor.
The Yankton Presse and Dakotan reports August drought cut Yankton county corn from about 2,500,000 to 1,750,000 bushels. Bottom corn matured enough to be safe from barn, with an expected yield of 65 bushels per acre.
Through the Mitchell commercial club Davison County hires irrigation expert H W Meserve to visit every artesian well site. He will demonstrate irrigation possibilities and claims artesian wells can be found at about 400 feet depth with costs payable from the first crop.
Mr Augustine Davie, formerly editor and publisher of the Hunanity at Huron, has bought the Depew Herald near Niagara Falls. South Dakota friends wish him prosperity. Davis is described as energetic and enterprising, committed to building up towns and developing the country’s resources. Public Opinion extends fellowship to the South Dakota newspaper man.
The South Dakota Supreme Court holds that a governor cannot remove an appointed official once installed. It declares that Gov Sheldon cannot dismiss appointees like Dr Finnernd or Mr Shannon for cause, and that his remaining power to appoint is constrained by prior acts.
The Sioux City Journal discusses South Dakota census results noting no population decline after tough crop years. It argues the state is on a solid, improving basis and growth should be steady and substantial.
Brookings writer Bro. Cochrane uses the Shannon and Hipple debate to argue that Shannon is not the only saint, citing a biblical teacher east of the Mediterranean who faced trouble. He also compares Sheldon to Herod, claiming the governor was worse than Windy Sheldon.
Dakota farmer W Gurney bought thirteen acres east of the Elk Point cemetery for 1000 in April. He planted 3375 plum trees 12 feet apart, with only 23 dying. The three year old trees thrived this year, roses framing the orchard, varieties include De Soto Forest Garden Weaver Baker Hawkere. Next year bearing will begin and he eyes a comfortable fortune.
The Watertown Public Opinion argues the four and seven tenths million levy is misinterpreted. The Deficiency Tax Levy law directed the state board of equalization to add two mills, but the deficiency, including Taylor's defalcation, is financed thus by the legislature, not the board.
Reverend D Strickland of First Baptist Sioux City preached to a large Sioux Falls audience last Sabbath and recalled serving on the Confederate side. He recounted battles near Chickamauga and Horseshoe Ridge while lecturer E T Cressey described firing from the ridge to stop him.
A terse note proposes a future meeting to discuss an agreement. The writer asks if the recipient is Cressey and invites him to come and see them to talk it over. The message hints at a planned exchange between a Baptist Johnny and a Yank in a future gathering.
Rainfall was well below normal across most of the state with scattered light showers in a few south and southeast counties. Temperatures were well above average, maxes from 90 to 106 degrees on the 21st, winds drying soils, crops favoring in showered areas but overall drought stress persists for late corn and potatoes. Haying and flax harvest continue. fall plowing underway but needs rainfall for full progress.
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union presents a Flag Festival in Huron on September 6 honoring Lucy Hayes. Six four young ladies will lead patriotic readings and a social with ice cream and cake follows. Proceeds support national loyalty and virtue efforts.
A juror panel for the September term of district court to begin September 10 at 2 p m includes Daniel York J W Vandenburg Wm Davis Senior Wm Hicks Robert McDonald H H Wibert JJ Wyant H H Grant George L M Gray Osborne Wm Fell Pr ht Christ Wolf Charles H Hotaling J M Hunter Martin MaddenGeo W. Wibber George Wardle John O'Kane W G Marsh A Stegeman Lewis Mc J J Hines D Giles MS Hurd Wm H Smith DS Toland EC Lyman Howard Bushfield F G Wilde M Joyce Ilvaine George L Haffner George W Dickenson James P Davis A Birdsall Fred Reeves L E Bloodgood
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