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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1892
Page
4
A compact regional note lists editor moves and court news. It mentions editor Tom Bishop absent from Volga Tribune and E Patterson of Pierre Capital being admitted to the bar, with area notes on Chicago Lake Front and legislative previews.
Elder Fielder, a well known traveler, married Harriet Dobson at her Chicago home with the officiating clergyman present.
The Iroquois Chief figure Old Halladay seeks escape from duties as he is handed by the Huronite to editor Ainsworth in Plankinton for review or action.
The report notes hogs sold in Sioux City on Monday December 5 reaching as high as 605 dollars per hundredweight. It asks what price Bro Mayhew would have the government fix for pork.
Aberdeen Daily News announces the marriage of Editor Sessions to Miss Margaret M Lower on the evening of the 6th at Osage Iowa with hearty congratulations from The Honrre.
A gas company using a new process plans to supply Des Moines fuel gas for 65 cents per thousand cubic feet. The move is seen as a tactic to undermine the coal trust in the Northwest.
Brother Mayhew of the Lutcher Blade prints a humorous remedy for nosebleeds titled A Simple Remedy for Nosebleed and promotes a top buggy for sale in his final issue.
Mr Copps a respected citizen of Miller aged 58 was instantly killed last Tuesday on the road from Wessington when thrown to the ground and run over while attempting to manage a frightened team.
Theo H Mentzer of South Dakota recalled for service in the Washington state legislature after a lengthy absence and is being urged for the speaker’s post. Mentzer is praised as a man of good sense and sterling character for leadership.
A weather dependent outlook raises a path to close the world’s fair as plans hinge on Sunday conditions. Organizers await a favorable forecast to proceed with final preparations.
A brief summary notes the administration’s financial record under President Harrison, claiming the nation has conducted business with inspiring profit over the last four years. The excerpt frames the account as a measure of successful governance and economic activity.
A fragmented report mentions an organized push to cultivate every broken acre in South Dakota and hints at disputes over land ownership and political figures including Mr. Cleveland and Hon. M. J. Gedon, with references to Washington and shifting alignments.
The Armour Herald discusses democratic impatience for an income tax and references Cleveland politics. It notes expected reactions across regions and hints at color phrases reflecting local sentiment about tax policy and party stances.
Hon John Be Hipple state auditor elect studies matters in advance of taking office. He surveys current issues over several days to ready himself for official duties.
Readable fragments show Yanktoh Press and Dakotan opposing immigration authority plans. Mentions county supervisors, localities, and the need for suitable ap propriation by commissioners. References to authorities and state departments and a note on Dakota birth.
The text mentions a value 10 890 and compares figures to Harrison. It references Lucas with 280 and a person named Thorson as next, plus an unclear note on Bothig. No clear event or outcome is described.
A fragment notes a rule for Illinois Central to disclose as much as possible on matters of public interest including accident details. The text also mentions employees being silenced or restrained. The passage is incomplete but implies scrutiny of corporate information and staff suppression.
O G Church of Watertown returned from a business trip to Michigan where he sold forty quarter sections of land for about 50000 dollars to buyers who will place settlers on the lands immediately.
A witty couplet notes how steady forces wear away resistance. The verse compares a patient advertiser to water eroding stone and a devoted lover wooing a maid, highlighting persistence as the path to securing customers and trade.
The inter national silver conference is cited as showing the silver issue is of great importance, yet the speaker asserts that no populist shouter or editor in the state cannot solve it in a week.
The Hurontre criticizes easy divorce laws and argues that length of South Dakota residence before filing a suit is not worth delaying. It questions whether Bre'r Halladay might use residence as a cause for divorce in this state.
Col. M. M. Sheafe of Watertown emerges as the Democratic challenger for the United States marshal post in the South Dakota district. The excerpt also notes Cleveland’s vow to starve any who aided his prior regime, until new power shifts occur.
Bro Caldwell editor of the Sioux Falls Press will spend the legislative season at Pierre in the newspaper’s interest. He will not send any boy to mils this winter and readers are to be congratulated on his plan to serve himself and the paper there.
Jim Walker of Brookings shares a discovery from the rough winter of 1880 81 that wet elm wood can substitute hard maple if kept frozen. Cord for cord the wet elm burns as well as maple when frozen.
Al Meredith of Hand county deserts his wife and four children last spring, moving to Deadwood where he becomes involved with another woman. He has since disappeared with his new partner, leaving three children behind in Deadwood.
A dispatch reports malignant diphtheria spreading in Clark city, Clark County seat, with over thirty cases and several deaths. Hon. Carl G. Sherwood mourns the loss of a child, another child critical. Schools closed and quarantines placed on affected houses. Some families struck by the illness.
A literary note praises the Fifth Annual Report presented by T. E. Blanchard, commending its thorough and plain presentation. The piece lauds South Dakota’s first three years, praising public affairs and the clear historical record the report provides.
The Pierre city paper mocks extravagant inaugural expenses and proposes frugal alternatives. It jokes about charging attendees for hats and wraps, music, and bar costs, urging economy in the upcoming state administration. It notes no partisan aim and calls for prudent spending.
A fragmented political spitball item cites Judge Lawrence of Ohio endorsing Huronite and advocating Jerry Rusk for vice president. Public Opinion counters that it began the Harrison and Risk ticket, warning against perceived manipulation of influence and credibility.
The January St Nicholas will print an opening paper on leading American cities illustrated. Colonel Higginson desires Boston featured to spark youth interest in literary history. Future issues will cover Brooklyn New York and other famed residents with various authors. The Potted Princess by Rudyard Kipling will appear in the magazine.
The January issue of Godeys Magazine showcases a twelve color frontispiece by W. Ganville Smith illustrating Gercht bmpted There are numerous brilliant features for readers and collectors. The edition targets every book lover with a vivid display and varied literary content.
Bra Shober of the Highmore Bulletin faces a libel case after a grand jury indictment accusing a county official of innuendo and allegedly setting fire to Hyde County Court.
Commissioner Ruth forwards a plan to redirect the permanent school fund through county authorities. He notes available securities include 6 percent school bonds and farm mortgages and urges counties to inform residents, refund higher interest bonds, and guide borrowers to obtain loans with minimal costs. He cites state auditor figures on insurance premiums and losses.
De Smet News notes Everitt, of le, tasked for speaker of the house. A thorough parliamentarian he would be a model presiding officer.
Pierre considers whether Governor-elect Sheldon will allow Senator Pettigrew to name the state patronage as the appointments proceed, a question attracting growing attention while observers await actions.
Aberdeen N. Cooper of Huron aims for the senate secretaryship once more. The piece suggests he lacks the capacity for the job and urges that a more capable Republican be rewarded, noting that Mr has had his day and should step aside.
Rev Mr McCaslin preached yesterday that sensational Sunday papers are a tool of the devil and urged his congregation to avoid them. He noted many would forgo Sunday din and even prefer the paper to a sermon, as he delivered the message amid the usual churchgoers.
The Culminating Calamity notes severe strain on farmers as the Yankton market shows three hog-buying firms paying out $32,200.80 to farmers in one month. Individual firm totals reach $12,308.80, $11,700, and $8,000 with daily hog receipts around $1,000 amid Sundays holidays and a stormy day.
Watertown Daily News endorses I. S. Everitt Beadle County representative for speaker of the house citing seven to eight years asst preside experience and practical knowledge, urging Republicans to elect him as a better presiding officer for the next legislative session.
The St Lawrence Journal reports a quirky scene in Weasington Time Fidelity Wardall with chatter about Alonzo and a buzzing crowd. The piece alludes to a comet moment and rumors of new schemes from Alonzo I, King of Calamity, as locals speculate on his return.
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