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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1895
Page
3
Senator Pettigrew will chair the committee on Indian affairs. The appointment places him at the helm of a key panel overseeing tribal relations and federal policy.
The forthcoming national convention of the Republican Party will be held in St Louis on June 16, 1896. Delegates from across the country are expected to attend as the party outlines its platform and candidates for the upcoming year.
Johnson rejects the claim that he is a candidate for a delegate spot at the national Republican convention.
Watertown will discontinue electric lights for city purposes and adopt the lighting system successfully used in Huron.
The Madison Independent loudly rejects any claim of being sold to Henry Stott or to any other party. Gerner remains listed at the top of the column as the head.
Speaker Reed delays finalizing committee rosters as labor and selections signal a thorough shaping of leadership posts once the assignments are announced.
The remark notes that those in salaried positions not dependent on crops or trade conditions often voice hardship more than farmers or merchants. It highlights perceived disconnect between economic stress and stable employment.
Kentucky lawmakers sit tied on a joint ballot as they fill the seat of Senator Blackburn. A prolonged stalemate appears likely with populist members holding decisive influence over the balance of power.
The Watertown Public Opinion writes from the Hon. Alex Johnson neighborhood that Mr. Johnson has never viewed his chairmanship of the state Republican committee as more than a recess appointment lasting only until the campaign begins.
The text compares Grover to Louis XVI choosing hunting over state duties as crises loom. It notes Grover’s return to duck hunting while Washington feels neglect, implying political and social strain and looming ruin for the kingdom.
The cross marking rule in New York ballot law allegedly disenfranchise Jewish citizens who refuse to place a cross. In the last election they used alternative symbols, but those ballots were not counted.
Congressman's ready measures include a Missouri river bridge at Chamberlain and enlarging Meade post plans. Other items seek public buildings at Yankton Deadwood a soldiers sanitarium at Hot Springs and an appropriation for these projects. If enacted he would commend his success.
South Dakota shows more people in the 1895 census than 1890 with 66 counties reporting. Thirty-seven gained and twenty-nine fell, yielding a net rise of about six to seven thousand, while 1890 overstates population due to boom times and paid enumerators. Hughes County sinks from over five thousand in 1890 to roughly three thousand.
A quoted remark attributed to Abraham Lincoln states that escaping abuse is unlikely while an individual holds any importance or value to the community. The sentiment connects social standing to enduring mistreatment and underscores civic relevance.
The text ponders Nathaniel Butter as the progenitor of English journalism and notes the institution's struggle to provide for its family amid rough times. It frames Butter as a paternal symbol guiding a press facing breadline challenges.
A young woman described as five feet five inches tall and wearing a size three shoe has disappeared from Chicago. The report notes that women of such height are notably missed when they leave the city, indicating a concern for her safety and search efforts.
The quote notes Mr. Depew stating that the current form of government remains the sole system devised capable of expanding without reducing its unity. It reflects a belief in the resilience and adaptability of the constitutional framework.
The democracy claimed Gor-eloct Drake of Jaws lived in Chicago and ran its campaign from there. Large quantities of Chicago Chronicles were distributed in Iowa as part of the attacks on Drake. The expenses may have been unnecessary.
In a terse exchange, Letcher Blade mocks bimetalism while a Huvronite reminds that many believe rulers exploit the people. The dialogue hints at recurring calls to renew the people’s burden as a political survival tactic.
The passage argues the disaster was not inevitable but the result of idiotic political action. It cites the 1890s era when Grover Cleveland and a Democratic Congress were elected, asserting that business would suffer for four years as a result.
The speaker urges readiness for inevitable change, welcoming new humanity, new worlds, and diverse forces. They warn that unprepared groups will be overwhelmed, while the thoroughly prepared will rise. The message calls for proactive mobilization and acceptance of upcoming transformations.
The Parkston Advance condemns Judge Thomas M. Cooley as an old fool for criticizing South Dakota’s constitution. It claims Cooley’s view, once a benchmark of constitutional law, is outdated and derisive toward radical remodeling proposals.
W F T Bushnell of Aberdeen, editor of the Dakota Farmer, spoke at the immigration meeting in St Paul. He asserted South Dakota once boasted better per capita crop value than Iowa, Nebraska, or Kansas and touted artesian wells for irrigation with statistics to back the claim.
Ground too frozen for work, farmers institutes under legislative authority unfold by the Agricultural college trustees and faculty. Communities hold social discussions in local neighborhoods as they seek practical agriculture plans, with the Miller literary society focusing on agricultural topics.
Men of state reputation discuss farming strategies. Prof Pinkham promotes subsailing and packing with irrigation as rain patterns persist. Frank Saltmarsh argues stock raising and mixed farming can enrich the state, with wells for stock and large grass reserves to feed livestock.
Rural and urban areas face severe water shortages as cities, hospitals, and colleges struggle to secure supply. The Dakota sandstone belt in Iowa is praised as a future water source with abundant artesian wells and potential irrigation, promising widespread water power and irrigation for gardens, trees, and crops.
An address advocates diversifying farming and employment, arguing private dairymen can profit by mastering butter making and milk handling rather than relying on creameries. It also highlights Senator Sherman’s candor and long public career, praising his honest observations and influential historical role.
The excerpt reflects farmers prioritizing volume over quality, aiming to ship as much milk and cream as possible to creameries. It notes flawed morals in both sides, with patrons focusing on weight while creameries pay for weight, potentially encouraging bulk over quality.
McClure's Magazine December features a Life of Lincoln installment with vivid details of his Indiana to Illinois move He peddled small wares for profit during the journey and later showed early grit as a flatboatman and New Salem grocery clerk The narrative highlights his thrift courage integrity and ascent as a young self made figure.
A paper features twenty five pictures including a facsimile of Lincoln's first vote and portraits from 1856 1857 1858 and 1860 along with images of his early associates and key life events.
The Madison Independent predicts that next spring the terms of Regents Jordan Hele and Smedley expire and Sheldon may reform the board. The piece suggests this will reopen old disputes and inject new fuel into the 1896 state campaign.
The Parkston Advance commends Hon A O Ringsrad of Elk Point former secretary of state as a capable officer and potential governor candidate. Ringsrad, a successful businessman, could offer the administration the state desires.
An Elk Point business figure claims W. W. Taylor, jailed for $364,000 theft, dines at Cataract hotel with city officials in attendance. Reports describe escorting by mayor, council, police, and band, with staff and guests paused to honor him. Taylor reportedly travels to Chicago or New York after meals.
Congressman Pickler pursues government support for experimental artesian wells in South Dakota and irrigation demonstration after meeting with Supt. Wolcott. Other items note Joseph Teming’s visit, police watching, Gamble and wife in Paris hotel, W C Arnold’s return and service, and Lewis Kimball seeking his old senate role.
Los Angeles dispatch reports Miss Thurman, daughter of Judge Thurman, has found a vein in Picacho near Yuma promising a bonanza. Her colorful marriages include Cowles, Gifford, and Holliday. She is famed in Southern California mining camps for the discovery.
President Powers and Secretary Irons call for an executive committee meeting in Farco on December 17 and 18 to organize a permanent North Dakota immigration association. Each county will appoint delegates to attend. The St Paul convention aims to attract home seekers and spotlight the Northwest. Local Business Men's union plans to host and has funds to ensure guest care.
Keokuk Iowa news reports the Keokuk and Western has acquired the Des Moines and Kansas City road extending from Des Moines to Kanesville Missouri a distance of 112 miles. Possession is to be taken before January first.
The Republican caucus committee of the senate met for three hours but adjourned without completing its assignment of committee memberships.
Admiral Selfridge arrives with flagship San Francisco at Beyrout, Syria. Five murderers are hanged in South Carolina with four at Hampton and one at Chester. At Coal Creek Colorado William Ray kills wife then shoots himself. Roy Goodwin acquitted in Kalispell trial. Eastbound Chicago shipments total 72 672 tons, up from last week. Duluth and Winnipeg railway awards Peppard for 200000 extension of West Superior ore docks.
The December 9 1895 market report lists flour firmer. Wheat No 2 spring 60c No 1 Northern 59 1/2c May 63 44c. Corn No 3 26c. Oats No 2 white 16 1/4c No 3 white 17c 18.
Minneapolis market report from December 9 1895 notes wheat futures closing at December 54 half percent and May 48 half percent. It lists track No 1 hard at 56 cents No 1 Northern 54 cents and No 2 Northern 33 quarter cents.
On December 9, 1895, wheat quotes include No 1 hard at 56 4 cents, No 1 Northern at 55 4 cents, No 2 Northern at 52 4 cents, No 3 spring at 49 5 cents. several grades marked rejected. Prices reflect regional cash market activity in Duura.
St Paul Union Stock Yards reports December 9 1595 hogs market about steady with good quality and prices around 2004.25. Cattle market steady with fair demand all around. Sheep and lambs in good demand and strong.
Hogs trade slow with prices weak to lower. Sales reported at light 3.24 3.35, mixed 3.35 3.55, heavy 3.30 3.55, rough 3.30 3.40. Cattle market steady Beeves at 4.75, cows and heifers 1.40 to 3.60, Texas steers 2.60 to 3.20, stockers 2.20 to 3.50. Sheep market weak to 10 cents lower.
Market brief lists closing prices for wheat corn and oats by month and contract, with December figures for wheat at 59 percent and 63 cents, corn at 263 cents, oats at 173 cents, February oats at 18 percent, and May oats at 204 cents. pork futures show December at 7.85 dollars.
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