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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1902
Page
4
In a 1900 campaign vignette from Huron, President Roosevelt and Senator Nelson praise Gov. Shaw whose remarks elevate Cleveland. Roosevelt counters with a firm, revealing stance on Cleveland, as the article traces Shaw’s life from newsboy to a leading grain merchant in Minneapolis.
The Daily Huronite announces the close of volume sixteen and the start of a new volume. It recalls sixteen years of local reporting in the city, expresses disappointment at not becoming the capital of South Dakota, and pledges continuation in hopes the city will grow and the paper can secure broader dispatches in the future. The editor vows to begin the New Year with renewed faith in the city’s prospects.
Aberdeen Review argues a Jim river canal from Jimtown North Dakota to Wankton could rival the Erie Canal. It calls on South Dakota senators and congressmen to push the project before an Inter Oceanic canal exists, envisioning new freight savings and eastern seaboard access.
Minneapolis grain magnate Frank H. Peavy died in Chicago on December 30. He was among the region’s wealthiest men and built a vast grain business in the Northwest.
The state of Iowa is named to supply leading figures for the Roosevelt administration. Senator Allison cited as a senate leader, Dolliver praised as the senate’s greatest orator, Henderson of Iowa as house speaker, Wilson as agriculture secretary, and Gov Shaw expected to become secretary of the treasury, a post offered by President Roosevelt. No other state matches these prominent positions.
The South Dakota board of railway commissioners withdraws actions pending in federal courts against state railroads over the tariff schedule issued four years ago. The move follows an October understanding with the railroads to reduce freight and passenger rates in the state.
Roscoe Conkling Bruce of Harvard College class of 1902 is lauded as one of the finest orators. He is the son of Blanche K Bruce, former Tennessee senator, and may draw inspiration from either his famed father or the senator for whom he was named.
The dispatches claiming President Roosevelt scolded Gen. Miles are likely sensational fabrications by correspondents. Roosevelt understands his role and would not publicly rebuke high Army officials.
Andrew Carnegie and Cecil Rhodes foresee England and Ireland seeking admission as states in the American Union. The idea unsettles the Democratic Party and could cause political concern for supporters.
The Huronite states Crawford’s position shows he is not a congressional candidate. Serving in the lower branch would require too great a sacrifice from him.
B Collins of Groton announces his candidacy for state treasurer. He is described as a good man and notes his county’s active participation at state conventions.
J. W. Heston, president of the South Dakota Agricultural College, has been elected president of the South Dakota State Teachers' Association.
The HouRonITE wishes its patrons and subscribers a happy and prosperous new year with hopeful greetings and thanks for their support.
Jan one marks the new three cent passenger rate in South Dakota. Senator Kittredge supports the Isthmian canal project and advocates its construction.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a hundred dollar reward for any case it fails to cure and invites readers to request testimonials from F.J. Cueney & Co. in Toledo Ohio.
An article from Pearson's Weekly arguing smallpox may extend life if survived, as it supposedly eliminates some microbes and supports longevity, alongside claims that coughs, gout, and rheumatism unexpectedly protect against other diseases and help preserve mental faculties in old age. It notes risks and cautions about the disease's severity.
In 1273 Friar Bacon predicted flying would soon become common and in 1652 Bishop Wilkins said traveling would someday be as normal as asking for boots. The remarks show early hopes for widespread flight and ease of travel.
Readers share testimonials praising Peruna as a cure for catarrh and related ailments. Blanche Myers claims one bottle cured her chronic nasal catarrh after cold exposure. Hattie Becker reports swift improvement after a wetting incident and calls Peruna a trusted household remedy. Additional letters from Mrs. Mary Cook, H Henry Powers, John H Gear, and O Fisher endorse Peruna for coughs, laryngitis, and systemic catarrh with calls for reader trials and free medical advice from Dr. Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
A London Law Times tale shows Lord Morris turning a hostile interruption into a lesson on motion notices. He deconstructs each phrase with patient wit, illustrating that form and timing shape court relations while keeping courtesy intact.
This excerpt offers practical advice on propagating orange tree leaves, wound coverings for fruit trees, dangers of girdling bark, transplanting precautions, steam in stoves for houseplant warmth, trimming young trees, using wood mold and compost for potting soil, and orchard crop cycles alternating yearly due to soil exhaustion.
Mabel recalls rejecting Mr Bullfinch and the man vows death, now seen with another woman and apparently thriving. Kate notes his change in fortune and mocks his supposed guilt in a witty street exchange.
A brief item from the Philadelphia Bulletin notes a quip about a lodge and a scapegoat as a humorous line from a source. The exchange mentions joining a lodge and includes a playful reference to a goat as a scapegoat.
Li Hung Chang toured the Credit Lyonnais in Paris and examined bonds worth 500 1000 and 5000 francs. He pocketed the bonds exclaiming joli joli and left with a private souvenir. The French foreign office refunded the bonds after the governor sought guidance.
The text explains Russia's firearm system requiring a local permit for any purchase. It records the purchaser's name and weapon number and requires notification to authorities for disposal, with the transfer recorded by the selling firm.
A witty exchange from the Chicago Record-Herald speculates on the traits of a successful poker player. The husband lists qualities like cool calculation craft deceitfulness selfishness slyness and a hint of meanness. He claims he nearly always wins.
Historical note claims a man’s shout travels up to eighteen miles in the Grand Canyon of the Colorado, with the name Bob heard at the far end. Dr. Young notes the voice carrying ten miles in Gibraltar, illustrating remarkable acoustic reach.
A dialogue snippet shows Mrs Sharpe and a Dr Price discussing a melancholic husband. Mrs Sharpe promises to help with a pleasant surprise and mentions waiving the bill until the man feels better, in a Philadelphia press style exchange.
A National Magazine quote urges readers to create their own happiness rather than lament a bleak world, emphasizing personal agency and positive outlook. The line invites reflection on mindset as a path to fulfillment.
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