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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1896
Page
4
The piece reflects on the Dairy Horonire entering its eleventh year on January 1, 1886, noting its uninterrupted publication and role as a city advocate. It contrasts it with the Werxiy Huromite, praises the Dairy as a faithful servant to Haron, and expresses hopeful resolve for better things in the new year.
A global New Year greeting wishing happiness and prosperity to all people. The message emphasizes universal well wishes and goodwill for the coming year.
A dated exchange frames a pacifist mood as the speaker questions war while asserting England can avert it through resolve and diplomacy. The tone hints at contemporary fears and political mediation without detailing a specific conflict or event.
Judge Palmer endorses a policy to expand or stabilize the U S monetary system as national pressures rise due to ongoing wartime events. The stance signals judicial support for financial measures aimed at sustaining wartime economy and public confidence.
A quirky note describes buckwheat cakes made from kaffir corn and maple syrup, labeling it the current culinary caper. The item hints at regional cooking twists and pantry improvisation.
The remark notes there is no legal requirement to consume alcohol on New Year’s Eve or to drink whisky. It emphasizes voluntary choice and legal freedom regarding alcohol consumption.
The Huronite favors valuable improvements but denounces an artesian well project. The statement endorses progress while calling for the removal of the proposed water source.
The county treasury of Sanborn County states there was no harm from the alleged bad business transactions of George Corkings. Authorities indicate no financial loss or wrongdoing affecting public funds.
A state newspaper voice known for backing the goldbug standard tells this writer that Britain’s credit attack ends his support for that stance amid looming international tensions.
The Centerville Chronicle suggests Governor Sheldon may win a US Senate seat if Rev. Mr. Jordan enters the race. It notes Jordan could represent the state well but cautions observers who might darken Sheldon’s prospects.
Bro La Follette of the Chamberlain Journal boasts of clearing his mortgages and reducing financial obligations as the paper continues to publish a creditable editorial page and report financial prosperity despite tough conditions.
The January number presents a full page by Fredrick Dielman titled Christmas Lights Do Fade Away. Robert Louis Stevenson contributes Letter o a Boy about building his Samoa residence and his retinue. Albert Sterns starts a new serial Lindbad, Smith & Co. based on Arabian Nights about a navigator and a bright American boy.
The January number of the Century Magazine is scheduled for release on December 31. The notice notes the magazine will publish its standard content and feature articles for the new year.
A strange note claims kaffir corn stalks can be turned into barrels for repeating rifles and the berry is more dangerous than Salisbury. The remark blends agricultural oddity with weaponizing language, reflecting era curiosity and sensational phrasing rather than practical guidance.
The Press and Dakotan regards Kinley as the leader among candidates but prefers Senator H. M. Teller to all.
The Watertown Public Opinion quotes concern that England will continue meddling until it stops causing trouble, reflecting anxieties about foreign involvement and national sovereignty.
Word says Josh Downing will be the new postmaster at Brookings. The appointment is viewed as fortunate for Editor Stacey Cochrane and is likely to win approval from the local newsroom staff.
The senator heads the Indian affairs committee and is praised for practical, horse sense service. He is said to know an Indian whether met in the road or on the reservation.
The Iroquois chief halladay seeks to cast doubt on the Huron League conference locating him at the event. He threatens to present an alibi to prove the error. The Huronite holds final authority on certain matters.
The Centerville Chronicle laments that the most popular editor or preacher who avoids treading on toes becomes a hypocrite and coward, as true brains demand opinions and courage to express them despite policy.
Editorials in the January Century review the Atlante Exposition with praise and discuss progress in the New South. A separate piece on colleges highlights positive developments in college life. The issue also covers new corrupt practice laws and Daniel Webster on Turkish oppression, drawing parallels with Bryce on the Armenian question.
The Huronite has spent about a decade urging free coinage of silver as essential to American independence and a shield against foreign greed. It argues silver protects industry and trade, strengthens American power, and inspires production while safeguarding common people, labor, and liberty. It calls for continental leadership free of entangling alliances and warns against British pressures as war clouds gather.
The Wessington Springs Republican enters its 13th volume as a fresh issue arrives. The paper signals ongoing conflict atmosphere and community reporting in a periodical format.
The Vermillion Republican notes Colonel Jolley among gubernatorial possibilities. Discoverers have found a worthwhile lead as plans emerge to raise the milkweed for dairy purposes.
The Kimball Graphic reports that the Kaflfir coin has not shown success in the experimental section. The article notes limited efficacy during trials and calls for further evaluation before broader use.
Residents express backing for Allison while cautioning that the region may be misrepresented. The note underscores concerns about fair treatment and accurate portrayal in broader discourse.
Hon. Geo. Cooper of Superior Wisconsin resumes legal practice after a serious illness and returns to work with renewed vigor and dedication.
The grain’s poor performance drew sharp rebuke as advocates faced criticism for failing to yield usable whiskey. Critics call out the crop’s failure to meet expectations and encourage reassessment of its viability for spirits.
Merchants across numerous South Dakota towns report substantially better trade in December 1895 compared with the previous December, signaling improved business conditions and consumer activity across the region.
The report notes flood damage in Missouri totaling about $3,000,000 over the past fourteen days, while South Dakota experienced fewer severe effects.
The notice urges settling outstanding obligations from the previous year. It requests payment if possible and, if not, to determine the total amount due and provide for it.
The Alexandria Herald endorses Mayhew of the Letcher Blade as the best man for governor and asserts he would also serve as a model state auditor.
A Native American purportedly claimed Kaffir corn could be grown without soil by showing a corn on his toe. The idea was not supported by the sight of the foot, casting doubt on the claim.
The message highlights anticipation for a strong 1896, with South Dakota expected to join rapid growth and investment as the boom starts. It notes optimism for early participation and regional opportunity in the coming year.
The article notes Harry Hayward’s cremation in Chicago and mentions no deception during the process. It adds a quip about the ashes and lye, implying the subject’s steadfastness despite the cremation.
The Yankton Telegram embraces volume 13 with a fearless stance against opposition. It proclaims steadfast dedication as Brer Poore remains on duty, promising no faltering coverage or dull moments.
The 1896 presidential campaign opens with strong editorial push from The Weekly Chronicle seeking 10,000 readers. It urges readers to subscribe with a dollar to stay informed on the developing political contest.
A terse Sioux Falls dispatch lists figures like Frank D. Adams Nye Phillipe T M Loomis Oil Sospector Stafford A B Kittredge Ann Pettigrew and Sheldon for the senate but the report concedes little informative detail leaving readers with a vague roster rather than clear news.
The Argus Leader quotes a remark claiming England will learn America cannot be bluffed and that the United States invented poker. The line emphasizes national pride in American gambling origins and suggests strong skepticism toward British bluffing.
Hon O. F. Woodruff of Morrison Illinois a leading lawyer whose interests extended to a stock farm near Alpena and past ties to Huron died at the Alpena farm a few days ago. He had planned to practice law in the area in partnership with Hon T. H. Nall.
The January edition reports 300000 conies an increase of 170000 in three months. The issue highlights Lincoln as manager of Denton Offatt's saw mill and country store at New Salem and signals a victorious development reflected in the magazine's growth.
The article notes Tarbell's reconstruction of Lincoln's youth detailing a wrestler, a student from Kirkhham's Grammar, a legislature candidate, and a Black Hawk war captain. It claims twenty five pictures illuminate this engaging chapter and corrects prior beliefs that the history was lost.
The Canton based dispatch dated December 24 1895 urges Captain A M Browne to relist all available men and have the company ready to march to a point in North Dakota with new gains to be furnished at once from Sheldon.
The passage urges readers to reduce debt at year start by diligent work and saving, maintain routines, and balance life with family. It emphasizes regular meals, eight hours sleep, and avoiding overtime as night comes, while discouraging excessive worry and risky recreation. If debt is cleared, stay out of debt for a period.
The Board of Agriculture will meet January 14 to review nine year proposals for the state fair location. Candidates are Yankton Mitchell and Aberdeen. Yankton merchants raise funds to attract the fair. W D Russell resigns after realising ineligibility due to state legislature membership. E G Edgerton named as successor.
The Horonire complains of low patronage from Huron business men and says it carries less home advertising than any South Dakota paper. It argues bold use of printer's ink would draw trade, noting $5,000 in ads over six months could bring $100,000 to Huron by attracting business from elsewhere.
A friend describes a prominent Iowa farm business as highly valuable and influential. The writer warns rivals they cannot retain Hansen, a top horticulture professor, long and will bid strongly to replace him, noting his worth at the state’s service and criticizing authorities for opposing his continued tenure.
A school ma'am in a January St. Nicholas poem uses subtraction of unpleasant things to reveal pleasant outcomes. Through playful math, she suggests removing doleful dumps and pain so that positive things remain.
A Sioux City Tribune piece discusses ties to England, framing the matter as a question of principal and moral bonds linking British heritage with the reader’s sense of duty to Jeal, an affectionate, devout old England.
A Brookings Press note critiques Kaffir corn farming at this latitude comparing it to banana cultivation. It argues natural laws remain constant and resist easy adaptation.
A bold claim about a Hayward confession is dismissed as a poor forgery. Deacon Shannon calls the alleged confession a weak fraud, comparing it to Kaffir corn in terms of credibility.
The Kaffir corn joke is being worked diligently throughout the west and the man who initiated it likely congratulates himself on its success. Tales about Kaffir corn resemble the coffee story from Iowa.
Hon. F. D. Adams of Groton stopped in Aberdeen briefly on a state trip that some say aimed to aid Governor Sheldon's Senate bid. He offered no startling disclosures during the visit.
The Huronite notes a weather service man named Glenn plans a new bureau departure with forecasts and warnings stamped on all mail. If adopted nationally, the change will greatly aid farmers and the farming community.
The governor and Regent Adams visited Sioux Falls soon after Tim Loomis and Oil Inspector Stafford. Speculation grows that Sheldon formed a league with Nye Phillips, Kittredge and other Sioux Falls leaders against Pettigrew, aiming for the U S Senate and state governorship.
Aberdeen welcomes visiting educators praising the profession and the state’s leadership in education. The article lauds teachers for their seek of high attainments and ingenuity and notes South Dakota’s status among enlightened states. Aberdeen values hosting the meeting for its expected achievements and strong attendance.
A fragmentary verse piece from the Atlanta Constitution extols Billville as warlike and proud. It rallies captains and colonels, celebrates cannons, urges display of flags and bravado, and calls citizens to mobilize with cheers, drink, and nationalistic fervor.
The New York burglary case at I Townsend Burden Jr. residence involved a $57,000 jewel theft while guests and servants were awake. The safe door remained intact, suggesting knowledge of the combination or an opened safe by Mrs Burden. a $15,000 diamond necklace and other jewels were taken as the Burden family was reportedly unaware until Mrs Burden returned from the opera.
The body found Oct. 18 near the Alliance Reno rail line with skull fracture and mouse damage is confirmed by Mrs. Kimball as that of banker Glenn R. Kimball who disappeared Sept. 7. She had the remains exhumed after comparing distinctive features.
Northern Pacific engineers survey a new sky line route after a tunnel fire. A cave has formed near the sky line, filling the tunnel and threatening the road bed. Repair work to allow train passage is expected to take nearly a year.
In Wesster Crry Iowa farmers report being defrauded by a man calling himself a government land official in Des Moines. Baum promises titles to contested O'Brien county tracts and takes notes for 15 dollars. Some notes have appeared in local banks, with efforts to stop payment planned. If title is not secured, he vows to return the note.
Cincinnati chamber of commerce and local groups have launched a strong push to bring the Democratic national convention to the city. The campaign emphasizes civic leadership and regional prestige as key selling points.
A digest of terse items reports a $60,000 fire in McLeansboro Illinois a June 1 opening for Minnesota reservations the suicide of Martin Haines in Menominee Michigan a double fatality near Bankleman Nebraska and a rumored Monroe doctrine clash in Washington. It notes boxing plans Griffo vs Everhardt in Mexico for 4000.
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