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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
4
A newspaper item from BBC press notes dated February 7 reports on J Hn Lovngstaff as publisher of Dakota Huronite, highlighting the local press and leadership details.
A bill introduced in Pierre would allow cities to erect buildings for public libraries, challenging existing Carnegie library concessions and raising questions about funding and control. The measure targets local construction autonomy and library access.
The Macabees will hold a state convention in Aberdeen March 24 and 2. About 150 delegates will be present. There will be a banquet and a prize drill. The order now numbers over 2009 in South Dakota.
A remark attributed to the late Philip D. Armour about keeping his mouth hot prompts discussion on whether the quote reflects a dig at South Dakota lawmakers and the states’ political climate.
Local reports indicate the Yankton state fair has run a deficit of 8325.40 in the last four years. The Board of Agriculture presented figures to the legislature showing about 20000 invested by Yankton residents, with 10000 tied up in grounds and buildings.
The piece forecasts a flood of investments in 1900s South Dakota with a $25,000 Masonic temple at Yankton, a $200,000 Cata mact project for the Carsons at Sioux Falls, and a Canton hotel planned by Charley Seely. It envisions a statewide boom, railroad map rebirth, and a brisk business year with rivals shaken out.
The Chicago Record notes a westward migration as eastern farmers move to cheaper productive lands in the Northwest and upper Midwest. It predicts large western settlement in coming months and urges Dakota legislators to create a union commissioner to secure a full share of new opportunities.
An item notes a Chicago Record paragrpher stating the truth about long searchers who accept a job. The Rushville Illinois Times reports a man who has accepted a chair in Glossop's barber shop.
Faulkton Times reports a renewed push for moving the state capital. Pierre residents hedge, denying intent while clouded by a large urban lobby. The Pierre rail and hotel services lag, Locke Hotel hikes rates to 3 dollars daily, and a train straw vote shows 86 for removal and 40 against.
Pierre correspondent notes Representative Wilmarth of Beadle county mounted a plucky campaign for creating the Ninth circuit. He delivered a masterly speech and gained support, while Kingsbury county opposed the change. Wilmarth charged he was offered a pledge trade to secure Beadle county’s candidate exclusion for the judgeship. The two-thirds vote requirement proved the insurmountable obstacle to his measure.
Rev W J Calfee formerly of Huron M E church now revivalist in Mitchell agrees to become financial agent of Dakota University and move his family from York Nebraska to Mitchell. His move is expected to help fund a dormitory and strengthen the college, despite a Texas pastorate offer he declined.
Rev. W. J. Caffee has accepted the position of secretary of the twentieth century fund for the University and will move to Mitchell to devote his efforts to raising funds for a new university building. Construction work is set to begin with the opening of spring.
The Yankton Telegram reports Senator Stoddard introduced a bill to prohibit manufacture and sale of cannon firecrackers, arguing they serve no valid purpose and pose danger from the large, powder stuffed devices. The editorial urges unanimous legislative support.
The narrative recalls L. C. Taylor of Alexandria Herald describing Desiree DeRue arriving from Atkinson Lil in 1884 at age nineteen. After years of monthly work he incurred debt for a quarter but paid it off in due time. He now owns a half section, has good stock, and owes no man anything.
The Pierre Free Press joked about building another railroad across the reservation to the Black Hills and lightly roasted cattle king C. K. Howard who had doubted a road would cross the waste for years, claiming there was nothing to feed it.
The piece argues banning cannon crackers by broadening limits to all crackers to save lives on the Fourth of July. It notes the change could prevent injuries and urges action to prohibit sale of all cracker types.
An advertisement asserts weak nerves stem from poor blood and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood enriching tonic. It claims the remedy strengthens nerves, provides refreshing sleep, and cures nervous troubles, urging readers to start taking it today.
Beadle County farmer Joun H Kina urges readers to invest in dairy, not wheat, as Pierson reports booming butter demand in the northwest and abroad. Sioux City creameries, Hanford Hazelwood and DeSmet cited for high output and paybacks, with South Dakota butter praised as world class.
The article warns of a rapid grip spread with novel symptoms and higher danger to middle aged and elderly people. It urges prevention with a Porous Plaster chest and back and claims Benson's Plasters offer relief and cure for grip and winter coughs, from Seabury & Johnson.
Editors in Pierre push a paper railroad claim to justify relocating the state capital to the Black Hills as the main reason the capital removal question is being agitated.
Burke declines to state his position on the upcoming senatorial election, though he is known to be a candidate. Crawford is expected to oppose him and is anticipated to defeat him in the race.
Miller Press notes by Friday only one bill had become a law—covering salary and mileage for members. The boys rushed this through on its merits.
A fragment from the Argus Leader notes a brief reference to Sioux Falls rustle humor, hinting at old time street banter and a nostalgic tone without specific events or dates.
The Sisseton Banner argues the current capital site is unsuitable and calls for a new state house soon to be provided.
A Dakota Herald item notes Pat Crowe seeks the front of the stage and suggests a drastic tactic involving kidnapping Mrs Nation as a means to regain prominence.
A hustler advertisement invites young men or women to sell The Unique Monthly formerly the Penny Magazine. It offers exclusive territory and big commissions plus a gift valued over the magazine price to each subscriber secured. Address Depew Building New York at once.
C D Worrall offers sale at Sec 10 Grant Township of twenty five milch cows forty calves one registered Short horn bull fifteen horses and colts farm implements including header binder plows wagons and about 1400 bushels of grain such as corn oats rye and wheat plus household furniture. Call at his place to inspect and obtain figures.
A large man performs feats of strength tossing cannon balls and lifting weights. He offers ten dollars to anyone he cannot throw within two minutes. The narrator, claiming to be a top wrestler, accepts and defeats the giant with a hip lock, receives the prize, and soon dominates in lumber camps, calling the match worth a million.
A poetic quotation by Elia Wheeler Wilcox from Woman's Home Companion on how words shape fate. It contrasts speaking of hate poverty sickness with repeating love health happiness and plenty to invite positive outcomes and warns against naming evil without hope.
A wealthy man recalls missing a train and a chance life in lower Wisconsin. He visited a town to view a livestock sale, bought a theater ticket for a quarter, and found himself an unrecognized audience member. The anecdote hints at contrasts between wealth and ordinary ambition.
In a Richmond night tale, a weary wanderer describes sleeping under a sidewalk after exhaustion and hunger. He helps unload a pig iron cargo aboard a ship, earning breakfast and reflecting that it was the best meal he ever ate.
A typewritten note discusses why asking professionals for autographs differs from requesting a specimen of their work. It cites doctors, builders, and sculptors and notes that an autograph was not present in the letter. The piece uses a humorous comparison to explain fairness in requests.
The Atchison Globe notes that encouraging speech can never replace financial aid to the needy. The quote argues for practical charity over mere optimism in public discourse.
A Chicago News line urges readers to speak well of the living and dead, suggesting gentle remembrance and balanced remembrance in discourse. The aphorism emphasizes kindness in public commentary and memory.
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