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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1889
Page
2
Prof C Mars serves as acting president of Vermillion University. M B Haut is named post mistress of Ft Meade in Lawrence County. Prenre continues building paper railroads with plans to finish next year.
Work on the electric light plant in Mitchell has begun and the town will be brilliantly lighted at night.
The signal office reports a broad cold wave expanding northward across more than a thousand miles is approaching from the north, likely affecting temperatures and weather conditions soon.
Solomon Wenzlaff received his commission and assumed duties as the register of the United States land office for the Yanklyn district on Wednesday.
A telegram received by Judge Edgerton from Pierre, signed Thomas P. Fenton Jr., United States circuit clerk, states that Judge Brewer has filled the office. Edgerton says he has had no notice that the appointment would be made.
Dowex district court clerk Dunkel resists loss as J A Ross is appointed successor. Ross has filed a quo warranto and plans a mandamus action to be heard in Woonsocket before Judge Haney in a chambers session on the 16th.
A Warshow telegram to the Pioneer Press asks about the prohibition campaign fund. A Huron correspondent replies that disbursements exceeded receipts by $22.51, with October 10 indebteness around $3,500 reduced by $1,700. the remaining amount will be paid when funds are collected.
A South Dakota statement challenges eastern press claims of dire tax distress. It argues crops were poor in some locales but not famine level, asserts every county can support its poor, and warns against sensational reports that could halt immigration tied to statehood.
A plea to subscribers to prepay yearly subscriptions. The writer argues publishers incur all costs up front and compares to paying a tailor before use, urging readers to settle old balances and commit to advance payments for better reading.
Semi official notice reports Col. BE W Foster of Frankfort to be appointed agent for the Yankton Indians. He is praised as a gallant, reliable, and capable officer, with strong service record and fitness for the role. The New Era notes his expected promotion and public recognition.
The article discusses Judge Anderson's stance that the Mormon oath to promote good citizenship cannot be used for naturalization. It questions Idaho residents’ support for an anti Mormon test and the potential impact on state standing and future naturalization eligibility.
The state legislature debates a bill to adopt the Australian ballot system, aiming to reform voting procedures and ballots across North Dakota. The measure proposes standardized secret ballots to ensure voter privacy and reduce influence on elections.
Labor organizations in the East revive the eight hour movement with renewed vigor, discussing strategy and pressing for shorter workdays amid ongoing labor activity and organizing efforts.
Mrs. E. Ouson of Yankton sues Sioux Falls Water Co. for twenty thousand dollars damages claiming her husband died in a water ditch.
Robert Cox a leading city businessman and former sane asylum trustee lies dangerously ill at his Yankton home. He is known as a post trader on the Missouri River and remains under medical care.
Circuit Judge Haney will hold court in Brule on January 27 Davison February 17 Sanborn March 10 Aurora March 24 Hanson April 7 Miner April 21 Jorauld May 5 in the counties making up the Fourth district.
The Pierre Capital reports a changed arrival time for the C N W passenger train from Huron into Pierre but omits schedules for other railroads. The editorial tone questions whether the editor favors one line over rival roads.
Taz gentlemen from Huron will attend a Watertown meeting on the 18th and pledge to use their best efforts. They aim to demonstrate to eastern allies that South Dakota offers vast resources for developing manufacturing interests and industries of every kind.
The Courier notes a dispute over the private secretary of Governor Church and the Supreme Court. It asserts the court’s Republican ties and mocks the attempt to fill the position, while detailing Col Goodner’s Republican loyalty and his role as court reporter and later clerk of the supreme court.
A New York City paper cites a $300 000 needy tally. The item urges care for the needy before a blizzard, suggesting relief reach and coal at half-rate to mitigate hardship in Iowa.
Wiens of Aberdeen Pioneer notes George Hopp of Brookings Press and Dakota Press Association head is stepping down for new fields. Gus Davis did likewise as Dakota Press president, prompting a plan to elect the head as a formal step up for others. Yankton Globe by L. E. Qavatien to shift to magazine form early next year.
The Sioux City Journal chronicles Edward Olson's life from a Norwegian child at age nine to guiding roles in higher education. His progression from oxen driver at nineteen to college president at thirty nine illustrates tireless industry and lifelong dedication.
Nori, a prominent Dakota figure, served pastorates locally and earned a reputation tied to church life. He actively supported Dakota statehood, chaired the Citizen's Constitutional Association, and helped call and lead the constitutional conventions at Huron and Sioux Falls. His death will be mourned across Dakota and by the party he led. Prohibition takes effect May 1 1890.
Frep F. B. Corrmn presents a proposed national irrigation policy urging a congressional appropriation to study artesian basins and water delivery. He calls for a government role, state observers, and coordinated efforts to develop a thorough irrigation system suited to local conditions, aiming for the nation’s best and cheapest solution.
Report notes Mugwumps express ire as the president does not appoint Attorney General Miller to the Supreme Court bench. The political dispute centers on the contentious decision and its impact on party factions and judicial selection.
An Aberdeen family of four fell violently ill a few days ago after consuming turkey that had been fed on the carcass of a dead horse.
Dr. W. R. Hanper of Yale receives a unanimous call to become president of the Vermillion university, succeeding the late President Oleon who died leaving the post vacant.
Northwest railroad officials are touring drouth stricken localities and announce they will offer liberal rates where needed to assist farmers and shippers affected by the drought.
Tangas to Secretary Noble for a copy of the interior report for the year ending June 1889. The report covers Oklahoma, the treaty with the Sioux in Dakota, and the admission of four new states. It also details public lands railroad grants mining claims timber culture and forest preservation.
A feature on the English dictionary lighting up language study with a two person spelling and meaning game. Players read from a page and define words to test each other. It notes long words like disproportional ableness and rhyming oddities such as orange and silver.
A fragment recounts a young Nantucket man proposing with a ring bearing an inscription urging his beloved to remember him when she sees it. The dialogue hints the father’s reaction and the way the message might be engraved on the ring.
Allie Pringle inquires about Thomasville's chicken and egg trade. The figure is stated to exceed the cotton trade, with an amount cited as over $10,000. Times.
Charles Munroe of Columbus Georgia reports a radish on his truck farm that resembles a human hand with four fingers and a thumb. The arm like wrist and forearm complete the uncanny figure in this unusual vegetable.
A detailed overview of Brahman caste structure, ranging from sacred privilege to social limits. It notes twenty five septs, intra caste contempt, dietary rules, and shifting practices toward intermarriage and occupations. Census figures from 1881 show broad Brahman demographics in Bengal and across India.
The article describes eye stones as hard shell-like nodules used historically to treat eye irritation. It notes their size, appearance, composition, and the belief that they move when exposed to vinegar but warns such beliefs lack evidence. It also states eye stones are declining in use and replaced by better practices.
A fragmented children tale describes a Fly buzzing near a sleeping Elephant while a Fox watches. The Fly explains its plan to wake the Elephant, prompting playful dialogue about listening actions and consequences.
A young Robert T Lincoln faced a moral test over billing after reading law under the judge. An insurance agent pressured for a quick title report and a fee. Judge Logan intervened, rewriting the bill and ensuring a fair claim was paid.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a Punch style caption from a newspaper page. It mentions names and places in a jumbled form, resembling a puzzle note rather than a complete story. The readable bits suggest old style humor or a city region reference.
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