Christmas Goods and Local Notes from Huron
A full line of Christmas goods debuts at The Huronite store run by Shannon and Lonastarr. Hon J W Harden recovers from a paralytic stroke. Mr Flower praised for his E P feast. Watertown Daily News upgrades with a Regan engine. The Houronrre will be represented at Pierre by Doane Robinson during the legislature session. He is praised as a reporter of public affairs and master of the situation.
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Houronrre
Pierre
Doane” Robinson
Hunonrre
South Dakota faces a new year with hopeful prospects
A long New Year notice reflects on South Dakota’s recovery from drought and flood, praising two strong harvests, cheap land, and growing prosperity. It notes state debt, rail and rumble concerns, and describes legislative organization and inaugural events shaping the year ahead.
Ellen Clifford Accused of Driving Husband to Death
The Highmore Herald reports Ellen Clifford faced accusations of driving her husband to death by her behavior and virago antics, presenting a sharp negative portrayal of her actions and influence.
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The
Highmore Herald
Ellen Clifford
January St Nicholas teems with St Nick for the young
The January issue of St Nicholas magazine continues its traditional focus on Santa Claus for children, delivering festive stories and holiday spirit through engaging content aimed at young readers.
Water content cited as virtue in Wessington Springs note
The Wessington Springs Republican argues Huron needs no beer, praising its water instead. The Mitchell Republican issues a New Year edition summarizing city progress and noting it meets expectations as excellent.
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Wessington Springs
Huron
The
Mitchell Republican
Pierre Legislators Hear Looming Re Submission Debate
In Pierre legislators approach re submission with less talk about certainty and more focus on outcomes as they consider the political process. The sentiment shifts toward practical steps and potential timelines amid ongoing public interest.
Inaugural Drunken Moment in Pierre Ceremony
The report notes an inaugural drunken incident in Pierre tied to the ceremonies. Few of the newly chosen representatives took part in this portion, described plainly as part of the event.
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Pierre
Statewide Prohibition Vote Faces Resubmission Backlash
If trends continue, the public will reject resubmission even from honest citizens, regardless of their stance on prohibition. The remark reflects mounting resistance to reballoting proposals and fuels political tension across the state.
Mrs Lease's Role in SD Calamity Cause Debate
Mrs Lease is described as keenly interested in how the independent chairman of the South Dakota committee views her work and its impact on losing the state for Gen. Weaver. The charge claims she harmed the calamity effort in the region.
Syracuse lodge annus reception and ball praised
The dispatch to the Sioux Falls Press praises the Heron K P ball and reports Syracuse lodge has reason to be proud of its annus reception and ball. It notes editor and family participated and all who attended enjoyed the occasion to the fullest extent.
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Sioux Falls
Heron K. P. Ball
Syracuse Lodge
Iroquois Chief Publishes Governor Mellette Early
The Iroquois Chief claims it published Governor Mellette's message 24 hours before other papers. The Horositz looked for Mellette's remarks but found none. The inaugural of Governor Sheldon appeared in the Chief within an hour of delivery, suggesting the Chief may have the only print of Sheldon’s exact words.
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Mellette
Horositz
Sheldon
Kipling tale charms young readers in January issue
The January St Nicholas features a vivid Indian fairy story by Rudyard Kipling. The vigorous narration invites young readers to grasp why his name rises high in literature and remains a candidate for top honors.
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Rudyard Kipling
Parity Proposal for Hog and Wheat Prices
A writer urges the legislature to regulate hogs to ensure ample fat hogs when pork prices rise. Under the current system, many farmers lack hogs when value per hundred is high, while low prices expose gardens to garden-rooting pests. The idea proposes a legal parity between hogs and wheat to stabilize farm livelihoods.
Iowa Rail Legislation Benefits Both Public and Railroads
The Dubuque Telegraph reports wage growth for railroad workers from 520.70 to 586 this year, with wages and company earnings rising. The rugged rail road act is said to have caused no real grief to railroads or their employees, and has benefited both corporations and the public.
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Iowa
Dubuque Telegraph
Plea for Prompt Action on Liquor Clause Re Submission
The writer argues for re submitting the liquor clause to voters and urges compliance with current law for a trial period to judge its merits. He proposes petitions include a pledge to enforce the law strictly until the return vote, challenging those who seek repeal to prove the law’s worth by enforcement rather than by defiance.
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Ple
Inaugural Address of Gov Sheldon Read Aloud
The brief inaugural address of Gov. Sheldon is printed in full. It is cheerful direct lacking ornament and meaty in content. The governor pledges to govern under law without yielding to personal or factional ambitions and aims to meet the state’s needs with grit wit honesty and loyalty.
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Sheldon
Heronite
Walter Besant serial The Rebel Queen in Harper's Bazar
American readers will see Walter Besant new serial The Rebel Queen in Harper's Bazar. The opening chapters appear in the next issue dated January the first of the new volume.
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Walter Besant
Harper’s Bazar
Doane Robinson Chosen to Represent Huronite at Pierre
The Huronite congratulates Doane Robinson who will represent the Huronite at Pierre this winter. The announcement highlights his selection and the community’s pride in the upcoming engagement.
Harper's Weekly Preview for January 7th Volume Thirty Six
The issue promises Madison Square a detailed illustrated feature by A. E. Watrous with F. Du Mond, plus a French Chamber of Deputies article by Stephen Bonsal Jr. and portraits, cathedral corner stone dedication at St John the Divine, a University Extension paper with portraits, St. Luke's Hospital illustrations, and a front page image of Rough weather at sea.
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Chamber of Deputies
Stephen Bonsal
St. John the Divine
United States
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New York City
Webster's International Dictionary Promoted as Superior Edition
Advertisement highlights the revision and ongoing progress of Webster's International Dictionary, touted as the highest authority on English language questions. It emphasizes improvements for scholars and printers, time saving reference features, and positions the new edition as indispensable for students and business people alike.
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America
Fraternal Wisdom Ends Fracas Over Agricultural College
The so called Agricultural college row has died out amid expelled professors' protests. Henry Independent notes the dispute is effectively over and the storm has ceased.
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Henry
Agricultural College
Tis
Not On-the-Fenceive Judge Delivers Sharp War Paint
The Old'un of the Hauronite, Shannon, is usually mild but as a writer he unleashes when disciplining an agricultural college sub-faculty underling. His forceful stance and brisk actions recall Brick Pomeroy at his best, a genuine buzz saw in motion when aroused.
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Henry Independent
Judge Shannon
Agricultural College
The Error of Discontent. Kimball Grphai
An Iowa man and an Indiana traveler discuss spring emigration to South Dakota, noting crop prosperity yet underestimation by locals. They argue common beliefs misjudge South Dakota’s potential and the writer’s extended journey aims to broaden eyes to possibilities.
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Kimball Grphai
Iowa
Chicago
Indiana
Sioux City
South Dakota
Meeting prompts new name for local breeders association
Pierre Journal notes Will Ingham of the Blunt Advocate seeks a house seat and L H Hopkins of the Henryt seeks a clerkship. The Redfield Journal highlights a Redfield meeting on Jan 4 and proposes a catchy name for the breeders association celebrating top corn wheat cattle horses and hogs.
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Redfield
Jin
Bez
Contender for General Land Office Returns in Talk
The signs point to Gen Maris Taylor as the forthcoming commissioner from the northwest. He is the only prominently mentioned candidate, with strong chance of selection. Real estate men in Yankton advocate settlement of vacant acres by thrifty farmers to secure prosperity.
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Maris Taylor
General Land Office
Northwest
Yankton Press
Yankton
Soap Advertiser Prefers News Over Almanacs
A famous soap maker explained he avoids ign boards and almanacs in favor of newspaper ads because, in his view, those who do not read the news never use soap.
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Albany Times-Uni
Watertown Daily Struggle threatens local paper continuity
The Watertown News notes that Watertown cannot support a daily paper and warns publishers that without a substantial subscription increase after January 1st the daily operation cannot continue. It emphasizes the cost of running a daily publication.
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S.upport
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the News
Mathews Accepts Counsel Post for Walter A Wood Co
Hon G A Mathews is named attorney to the Walter A Wood Co and will base in Chicago next year. The firm News Murphy remains intact and Mathews will visit Brookings occasionally. He is praised as one of the northwest’s top lawyers and the Wood Co gains skilled services.
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George A. Mathews
Brookings Press
G. A. Mathews
Walter A. Wood Garant
Chicago
Ms. News & Murphy
Mathews
Brookings
Northwest
The
Wood Co
Death of John Dakes Pioneer of Dakota
John Dakes, a Dakota pioneer who came from Danville Illinois in 1883, died last Wednesday morning after a prolonged illness from a liver abscess. Dr Roger treated him but the disease was beyond medical help.
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Danville
Ill
Roger
Dentist and Rev Visit Lead to Wessington Wedding
Dr F W Cannon from Huron and Rev W J Vanix visited Wessington for six months as local clients. They dined with Edward W and Miss Mae W, a newly married couple, before boarding the early train to their future home.
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Huron
W. J. Vanix
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Mae W
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