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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1908
Page
6
The text contrasts congressional action with newspaper influence, notes stalled hostilities with Japan and a polar expedition bluff, and calls for fiscal restraint. It mentions Walter Wellman, Princess de Sagan, John P. secretary of the navy, Teddy Roosevelt, and Cassell in political straits, previewing vetoes and re elections.
Uncle Joe Cannon is poised for re election as speaker. Opposition to his run will come from the other party and Senator LaFollette when Congress convenes. The city’s residents unite to resist disruption while the slang term crazy belt underscores local scorn for the issue.
H. O. Volkmer of Milbank, twenty eight years publisher of the Milbank Review, has sold his paper and will depart the state. Volkmer has been one of the state's successful publishers, and his move will be a loss to the profession.
Congressmen Martin and Burke remain in Washington, Burke without a vote this session yet active in public duties. State Treasurer Cassell reports to the governor that the state debt rose by $200,000 in the past year, backing claims of prior campaign stalwarts and challenging prior spending disputes.
Mr Crawford and Mr Vessey defend the present primary law while Eben W. Martin files a bill of exceptions urging amendments. Loomis on the Milwaukee railroad is tipped to grow into a manufacturing town as Waterloo purchases land for a plant. A Pierre correspondent notes applicants for Vessey positions are almost all insurgents, prompting debate on loyalty and victory spoils.
Stalwarts press for hospital in Huron as a needed modern medical facility. On December tenth at the commercial club rooms a meeting is urged to promote the enterprise and gather support from interested citizens.
The Huronite regrets that some legislature elects will demand an investigation of land fraud charges against Mr. Crawford. It argues such an inquiry would not help, would not change votes, and would discredit Crawford in Washington, possibly harming the state. It notes previous Gamble investigation ended influence and warns against a legislative whitewash.
Prices for crops and livestock have markedly increased, boosting land values. Wheat, oats, barley, and other grains rise with higher market demand, while cattle hogs and poultry fetch more, making South Dakota tillable lands appear cheaper a decade ago but valuable today. Producers expect further appreciation as demand remains strong.
The Argus Leader criticizes State Treasurer Cassill and reform figures, noting Cassill’s past interest graft involvement and current stance on a depository law. It argues many so called reformers seek office, and without it would be a minor nuisance in political reform efforts.
The president delivers a congressional address without big stick rhetoric. He backs amending Sherman and trust laws, seeks government control of interstate corporations, protects wage earners, renews a plan for an eight hour government payroll, supports a postal savings bank and parcels post, and presses for annexation of Arizona and New Mexico as states.
The general board approves the recommendation for increasing the wavy and urges Congress to take steps to improve inland waterways. The message aims for navigable rivers, noting it lacks the energy of the president’s prior messages and will disappoint those expecting something exceptional.
An essay extols courts as unique civic institutions where law, justice, and sacred rights converge. It argues courts reveal truth without prejudice, separate from partisan bias, and defend liberty, urging reforms to ensure unbiased, independent proceedings.
An old time advertisement offers a hundred dollar reward for a cure of catarrh with Hal's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and Wholegate Druggists and asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials free and price 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hellin Family pills for constipation.
Mrs. A C Williams of Bac Ky credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing a graveyard cough and restoring her health after three years. She says the first dose helped and she gained weight, with full recovery. The medicine tops coughs and lung ailments and is sold with a guarantee at Wheeler’s drug store with an Irish bottle free.
Worth Reading note by Leo F. Zelinski of Buffalo NY claims Bucklin's Arica Salve cured a severe cold sore in two applications. Heals all sores and is sold under guarantee at H Wheelers Drug Store for 25 cents.
Best ever rummage sale at the Guild Haly nent to Episcopal church featuring large stock at low prices. Clean goods and big bargains offered on Fourth Street half block east of Dakols Avenue.
Ten boars eligible to register and twenty young April farrowings listed. Choice price set at $15. Form four miles south of Iluron. W. O. Skinner, Rural Route No. Two.
The circuit court opens at 9:30 with U. S. attorney John C. Sweet noted and several defendants facing charges. Jurors, including William Reagh and Loue Racey, await arraignment. lawyers seek time to plead. Civil dockets list five cases including Hagen vs Townsend & White and Coburn vs Johnson as session adjourns.
The Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church held its annual praise meeting Sunday evening despite cold weather. Miss Anna I. McCauley of Bridgewater addressed the audience, speaking on mission work in China India and Korea with vivid word pictures and arguing that foreign missions pay. She urged volunteers to join the missionary effort.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark reports relief from torturing stomach and stomach issues after using Electric Bitters praised as medicine for stomach liver and run down conditions. The ad promises blood purification nerve toning and added vigor with a money back guarantee from a Wheelers drug store location.
A sensational mock medical pitch claims a surgeon performs dangerous appendix removal. The ad promotes Dr King's New Life Pills as a safe alternative that supposedly cures multiple ailments. It warns readers about the frightening procedure and touts the pills as discreet and effective. The pitch lists a price and store name for purchase.
The twenty sixth annual South Dakota Educational association session is issued for December 29 30 and 31 in Aberdeen. Noted educators including Nathan C Schaeffer Ben Linsey and Hans Astrup join prominent state figures on a strong program with travel grants and a certificate plan offering a round trip.
A Grant township farmer W A Groban has fled the country leaving numerous creditors in Haron. His debts run into thousands and stir among Huron creditors rose when the departure became known. Several Turon men reportedly endorsed for him at banks. Sepe will likely be sent to locate Groban and bring him back to Huron.
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