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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
4
Letter from Dan W. Snyper appeals to Beadle County voters for the sheriff nomination. He stresses loyalty to the state laws, pledges impartial duty if elected, and asks for support at the June primary, noting no faction allegiance and gratitude for any help.
Beadle County faces a $2000 expense to hold the March primary under law and a reform measure. The statute mandates the cost despite budgeting concerns.
Minnehaha county selects 36 delegates to the Huron convention. Delegates pledged to Taft and Kittredge will represent the county at the gathering.
Arrangements are underway for Senator Kittredge to speak to voters in the Huron area with the meeting dates to be announced this week. The event aims to engage residents and outline campaign positions.
The passage notes discontent within the South Dakota Democratic ranks as Crawford faces increasing blame and political pressure from colleagues and supporters.
Opponents of Burke in Hughes County flatter themselves they are gaining ground. They predict voters will wonder what their fuss was about when the primaries are held.
Attorney General Clark says editors of South Dakota may exchange advertising space for transportation and still legally contract. He contends such barter does not violate the law.
Ex congressman Martin holds successful stalwart rallies across counties west of the Missouri River saying canvassing shows the stalwarts will carry all western counties. His campaign emphasizes strong support and local enthusiasm for the movement.
The anti Taft bloc links with efforts to control the convention through delegations, but South Dakota’s committee man remains a Taft supporter and will vote with the Taft side in the committee meeting.
Senator Kittredge holds two speeches daily as hundreds of lukewarm voters turn enthusiastic. Polls and momentum hint at a sweeping victory in March and June.
The publisher announces a price increase to $1.50 per year for Huronne subscriptions. After March 1 the annual rate becomes $1.50 and all subscriptions must be paid in advance due to post office rules.
Charles H. Burke received a substantial endorsement from the Hughes County committee. Burke, during his congressional career, made a fine record as a tireless representative for his state and city.
Five delegates shift to the stalwarts in Peps County as local party tally updates reflect a decisive gains move. The result signals stronger organization and potential influence in upcoming party processes.
A party committee in Watertown endorsed the candidacy of Crow for Congress and Taft for president. The endorsement reflects insurgent influence within Soduaden county politics during the period referenced in the report.
A Sioux Falls senator receives a beautiful bouquet from ladies of the audience who praised his campaign. The senator is breaking all records in campaigning across the state.
The American Economist derides Taft as Tariff Tinker Taft and questions whether protectionists can support him. It notes that true supporters of protection will back Taft, while those who benefited from high tariffs may resist but will still swallow Taft.
Senator Kittredge spoke to a sizable Freeman audience. John Schamber introduced him, once a Crawford ally in 1904 and 1906, but now an unwavering backer of Kittredge after reevaluating Crawfordism.
Mr. Kittredge emerges as South Dakota’s first major political figure to seek equitable adjustments in telegraph, telephone, and express charges within the state. He asserts monopolies have exploited public services as state business grows and urges legislators to address and lower these rates.
Citizens from towns across the state greet Senator Kittredge as he campaigns through South Dakota. He plans to address voters from now until the primaries, breaking a long silence and swaying opponents to back his candidacy.
The Journal-World begins its current week as the first under publisher Mr. R. O. Richards. The Huronate congratulates the paper on management change and the improved character of the publication praising Richards rise to wealth and prominence. It hopes for his future success in South Dakota journalism.
Senator Kittredge will address voters in Beadle County at a public meeting in Huron on Wednesday evening February 26. The Sioux Falls speaker invites all voters regardless of support or opposition and will discuss campaign issues from a patriotic statesman’s view.
Isaac Lincoln now strongly supports J. L. Browne for governor. He calls Browne the strongest candidate in Brown county and says Browne will be the best governor South Dakota has ever had. Lincoln contrasts Browne with Crawford Elrod and Vessey, and vows to back Browne in primaries and at the polls.
The Mitchell event drew the stalwart state faction led by Senator Gamble and Congressmen to urge Secretary Taft to press Senator Kittredge. The Crawford Gamble element claimed control, while the Washington Star celebrated Taft’s declaration by the state central committee, prompting mixed reactions.
Senator Kittredge delivered a fiery address denouncing the machine's deceit and urging an instructed Republican delegation to the national convention. He framed Roosevelt policies as best served by Taft and argued the state's party history favors instructed choices over uninstructed delegation to the convention.
Reports describe a disruptive scene at a White House reception linked to a South Dakota official and secrecy after an incident with the president. The piece also notes ongoing scrutiny of Congressman Hall and criticism of Crawfordism amid a Mitchell convention controversy.
Aberdeen News lauds Senator Kittredge at a Roosevelt supporters gathering in Mitchell. His straightforwardFacts and forceful presentation cleared misrepresentation clouds and energized more than 1,000 attendees showing strong backing for reform and state and national interests.
A South Dakota political episode centers on Senator Kittredge backing Taft for president while insurgents rail against him. Taft is criticized as Wall Street linked, yet steady moves, including Roosevelt clubs and state committees, rally to Taft’s candidacy, with Kittredge poised for Senate or cabinet role if Taft wins.
A historical ad claims deafness cannot be cured by local applications and must be constitutional. It attributes deafness to inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining, causing rumbling or deafness when closed. The notice offers one hundred dollars for a quote or proof.
A fragment notes Helan Howard Gibbs facing hardship and seeking financial help or borrowing money amid personal struggles. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or dates.
The Huron Elks arrange for W I Nolan the St Paul lecturer to speak Tuesday February 18 in the Elks lodge rooms. After the talk a dancing party with music by the Huron Concert Orchestra will follow.
An advisory note from a prominent eastern paper promotes a homemade remedy for rheumatism. It instructs mixing Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla in specific amounts, taken after meals and at night, with ample water. The tale claims relief and possible cure, promising kidney cleansing and general health benefits with pharmacist availability to supply ingredients or prepare the mix.
Local agent G. H. Longstaff touts Hyomei as unmatched for catarrh with a money back guarantee. He notes broad public acceptance and rapid sales, claiming the remedy’s aerated vapor kills catarrhal poison and offers satisfaction or refund.
Dakota Central Telephone Company invites customers to call for a rate of $1 to the Twin Cities and offers connections across North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and as far east as Chicago.
An advertisement asserts pneumonia can follow a cold and cautions that Foley's Honey and Tar does not prevent this. It claims the product may stop coughs but does not heal or strengthen lungs, quoting C. H. Wheeler.
For sale at Third Street stables a Shorthorn bull and several work horses listed by J E Ward of Huron. Contact details not provided.
Joseph Warren Barton born March 9 1843 in Seamanville New York moved west as a youth. He served in the 28th Iowa Volunteers in the Vicksburg campaign and Cedar Creek earning an honorable discharge. He married Misa Elizabeth Little in 1867. five children were born, three living Mary I Clendenning H C Barton Edith J Barton. He settled near Esmond Dakota in 1883 later moving to Esmond and died February 8 of heart failure after influenza. Funeral held February 11 at M E church Esmond Eugene L Barton attended from Harrold SD.
Will Work for Huron Senator Kittredge pledges to use all influence to prevent abolition of the Surveyor General's office. In a reply he states he received the request and will do everything possible to keep the office. The letter is signed A. B. Kittredge and dated in Huron.
The advertisement states Fo ley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung troubles contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is not affected by the national Pure Food and Drug Law. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by H Wheeler and C H Longstaff.
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