Joan Longstaff Publisher Pages Open New Year Jan Fourth
Historical brief notes publisher Joan Longstaff listed with the Thrusday January fourth 1905 edition date. The fragment records the publisher credit in the newspaper masthead.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1906
Page
4
Historical brief notes publisher Joan Longstaff listed with the Thrusday January fourth 1905 edition date. The fragment records the publisher credit in the newspaper masthead.
A 1906 digest notes new limestone deposits at the Rosebud and cites nationwide figures of 9000 deaths by self harm in the past year. It mentions a Missouri River bridge at Pierre and Dowie’s Leaves of Healing suspending publication due to cash issues. It also notes public debate over Smoot’s Utah Senate seat and a reopening of testimony by the privileges committee.
Constituents praise Senator Kit Tredge for delivering results after four years in the Senate. He has made good at every turn according to supporters.
Beadle county lands are cheaper this year than next and South Dakota farmers are preparing for upcoming sale prospects as buyers should note the price shift and market readiness.
Cory of Watertown aims for Congress on a Republican platform free of insurgent and organization machines. He denounces both and pledges independence, with observers to watch his campaign with strong interest.
The speaker describes the Russian conflict as a cry for revenge and highlights the darkness, misery, and bloodshed suffered by the innocent. It argues that humanity's response will drive progress and civilization forward despite the violence.
Philo Hall writes to Brookings county voters asserting his candidacy for Congress and opposition to the political machine. He notes that if he had spoken this in Sioux Falls in 1904, events might have unfolded differently.
The article notes Mrs. Robert Fitzsimmons is domiciled in Sioux Falls to pursue a divorce from her fighting husband. It reflects on the new year as a time for choice between good deeds and wrongs, urging collective effort to do right.
The piece credits President Roosevelt with targeting Standard Oil and its rebates to railroads, arguing the company extorted illegal tribute from producers and consumers alike. It calls for stronger action to curb the oil monopoly and defend the common people.
A Redfield Press writer urges Judge Campbell to declare his stance and notes the judge’s near twenty five year public service in South Dakota. The piece asserts Campbell’s actions in legislature and on the bench define his positions more clearly than insurgent rhetoric.
Washington correspondent notes Pickler kept favor until rumors about his failure to land a pensions commissioner post under McKinley spread among alarmed newspaper men. Graft accusations tied to petty acts threatened his standing and prompted speculation about his future in public life.
The prolonged inquiry into insurance fraud ends in New York, revealing systematic abuses and high premium practices. Officials are ousted, yet the insured see little direct benefit while reforms remain uncertain.
A call for broad reforms to limit high insurance fees and prevent a few individuals from taking the savings of policy holders through targeted legislation and policy changes.
Walter Wellman accepts a Chicago Record commission to seek the North Pole in an air ship designed under Santos Dumont. The voyage, with five men aboard, will use wireless reports and take about one week if successful, marking a climax in Wellman’s career as a news correspondent. The piece also notes winter’s persistence. Seth Bullock is named United States marshal for South Dakota and will reside in Sioux Falls.
Martindale disposes of his interests to J. A. Ross and leaves the state. The Soo Critic adopts a new pro editorial stance. In Clay county a tax on moneys and credits is upheld by the supreme court, effective April 1. Lincoln Steffens praises Mark Fagan of New Jersey as a plain honest mayor whose public service outshines corporate influence.
Catarrh described as a constitutional disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as an internal treatment that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Endorsed as non quack and prescribed by leading physicians, with testimonials available. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Was It to the Sioux City Journal quote says Gam ble will be treated fairly by the president in appointments. Debate rages if Jim Elliott should be re appointed for a third term. The Huron Huronite notes Elliott’s shift from the machine and calls him a powerful man, while the Sioux Falls Press voices mixed views on his suitability and long hold on office.
Data from the Weather Bureau at Huron cover twenty four years with means and extremes. January temperatures show warmest in 1891 at 24 and coldest in 1898 at -1. Highest 64 on January 19 1900. lowest 43 below on January 8 1887. Frost dates and precipitation totals, wind directions and speeds are listed.
The Original Foley & Co. of Chicago promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as the trusted throat and lung remedy. They warn that many imitations with similar sounding names flood the market and urge customers to demand the genuine yellow packaged product.
Advertised letters list for Huron post office week ending Saturday December 30 1905. Names include Gust N Anderson, Mrs E A Blake, A C Boggs, J W Gartner, Frank Nash, Geo Naubert, Charles E Stewart, Roy Swan, W Williams, and others. postmaster Joan Lonestarr notes the parcel and delivery status.
Excursion tickets sold January 27 28 and 29 with return until February 15 inclusive for Wool Growers and Live Stock Association Meetings. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
A. H. Thurnes of Buffelo Ohio reports kidney and bladder trouble for years. After trying medicines with no relief he used Foley's Kidney Cure and saw rapid improvement as brick dust like stones passed and pain lessened. He credits the remedy with his recovery.
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