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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1888
Page
1
The item lists content about legal notices and display ads offered by Shannos and Longstaff editors and proprietors. It mentions booking pages for display ads and legal matter types with time frames and pricing references.
The fragment discusses Harper's Magazine for September with no signs of annual decline. It notes readers find the issue lively and appealing to diverse tastes including art poetry and practical readers.
A historical note identifies Benjamin Hann of Indiana as a presidential candidate. The brief announces his run for the office of President of the United States.
An appeal from D. W. Diggs, finance committee chair, requests Beadle County’s share of funds for the division and admission campaign. Additional money is needed for county expenses. Citizens are urged to contribute as details will be published daily and a list kept available.
Yankton report notes Republican satisfaction with Mathews as a South Dakota man living south of the center. The letter from Yankton covers politics, church events near Yankton, Lakota Indians treaty signage, Yankton College enrollment, a new organ for Mission Hill Congregational Church, andPierre university staff moves.
The writer reflects on one month in Pierre describing hospitable people a warm welcome and full citizenship. They praise the town’s beauty terraces river views and rugged bluffs noting abundant wild fruit including plums buffalo berries choke cherries and wild grapes. They express contentment with the settlement and its scenery.
Four strangers sought police protection and were jailed after asking to be placed in the calaboose to escape unknown killers. Later a drunken man was taken to the cell and found dead by hanging using his own clothing tied to the cell door grating.
The article profiles Prov Haven who never farmed until Dakota. he quarters government land but travels for office. It compares him with Geo A Mathews born on a farm and asserts his dependability in doing justice to all, likening him to Prof Harden and Mrs Harden.
A terse political note reports tax lists stopping references to Blaine and his alleged belligerent stance. The brief item highlights shifts in editorial framing around his image.
The address follows Mathews’ Watertown appearance with gratitude for the Dakota nomination. He declares himself a divisionist and admissionist, pledges to advance Dakota principles, and promises to serve as a steadfast representative while honoring voters and the convention platform.
The article notes strong crops with wheat and oats yielding well. Corn is expected to prosper due to warm weather. It also mentions the Goodrich boy incident and Snee Will Lliff departing for Washington territory today.
The Observer endorses Mathews in the nomination race while Milton, a former private secretary, is described as a loyal supporter. The general political context is noted as the opposing side pledging strong backing for their candidate.
Plasxinton reports an 11 year old boy Wilcox fell into a well while taking a drink near the house. A displaced stone caused the well to cave in and bury him. He died at the scene.
Gerryspora August 27 The thrashing machine shows wheat estimates were too low Wm Karl field yielded 20 bushels vs 12 to 16 expected Oats underperform with rust blamed by farmers saying it hurt yields more than expected
Commissioners seeking signatures for the Sioux treaty are at the Crow agency and reporting success. Hopes rise that the reservation will be opened as local residents weigh the treaty terms and implications.
Report from Byron recounts harvest progress with wheat averaging fifteen bushels per acre and oats thirty to fifty, corn promising if frost delays. George Deyo near Lake Byron describes the two mile long lake, shore scenery, and wild duck nesting as a growing resort. Several locals, including W. M. Sanders and James E. Glennen, comment on farming moves and Dakota living.
A fragment from Philadelphia reporting voice contrasts a St Tee man praising the nickel and a Philadelphia girl noting the absence of daily papers, reflecting local attitudes toward small coin value and press access.
A clipped late 19th century quip references a cook using mutton chops and trades in a playful tone. The exchange names Mr. O De Hurst and Adie, with a humorous aside about a saver and cot.
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