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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
6
A jumble of dated political barbs and local aims from a Sioux Falls era, noting Claus Spreckks death, Taft and Bryan campaigns, a call for reform by South Dakota legislators, and G W Cone’s bid for chief clerk amid talk of upheaval if he fails.
State debt rose by almost 500000 in two years signaling reform pressures amid municipal graft in San Francisco Philadelphia and Pittsburg. Pierre reports a speakership contest while Huron sides with boss influence. Congressman Martin collected 33500 for services from late Col Parker’s death to oath day amid debates over easy money and patronage. Crawford fraud cases occupy officials as government seeks to cancel entries. Egan declared ineligible for Minnehaha state attorney. Sioux Falls notes reform boss meeting with R O Richards among attendees.
In Minnehaha county a new patent patronage distributor caused a disruption among wardenship candidates. Swenson, deemed unfit previously, faced threats to block his Minnehaha bid, as discussions and promises followed. Governor Vessey eyed a prison warden appointment after further bargaining, ending the quarrel for now and hoping calmer fields will yield results.
The Watertown Herald censures a traveling evangelist for portraying shocking imagery to a Watertown audience with many young girls present. It questions why a church figure should use language that could land others in jail and argues such sensational methods yield no lasting good.
The agriculture department statistician reports North Dakota, South Dakota and Iowa as the nation’s most prosperous farm regions. Large state farms lift incomes, with Dakota states ranking high. the text notes the two Dakotas have long been prominent in earnings.
The piece argues Iowa once the nation’s richest agricultural area is losing ground to the Dakotas. It notes Dakota lands now rival Iowa acre for acre and predicts further span of higher land values elsewhere, while eastern states may see prices rise as South Dakota owners expect earlier days of cheap real estate to fade.
The piece argues Christmas centers on children and the Christ child, asserting childhood rights are universal yet unaffirmed even in advanced lands. It condemns adult selfishness that harms youth, calls motherhood and childhood sacred, and says their spread will civilize the world and redeem it until a millennium of child welfare arrives.
Levi Hook holds the certificate of purchase for Lots 20 and 21 in Block 2, Brailand, Beadle County, South Dakota. Taxes for 1897 and subsequent dues have been paid, and redemption will expire after sixty days from service. A deed will be issued if conditions are met.
Advertises registered Poland China boats for sale and two Angus bulls for service in spring. Also offers about 350 bushels of Oderbrucker barley, pure and free from weed contamination. Written by E. A. Stoner, proprietor, Sunflower Stock Farm, two miles north of Huron. Call or write.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark touts Electric Bitters as a remedy for stomach and liver troubles and general weakness. The tonic purports to purify blood, strengthen nerves, and restore energy, with a money back guarantee if it fails to help. Wheelers drug store priced at 50 cents.
Leo F. Zelinski of 68 Gibson Street Buffalo New York says he cured the worst cold sore with Bucklin’s Arica Salve by applying once daily for two days until no trace remained. The salve heals all sores and is sold under guarantee at H Wheelers drug store for 25 cents.
A promotional home brew claims to ease rheumatism by combining fluids from Dandelion, Karcon, and Sarsaparilla with water. It instructs readers to take tea spoonfuls after meals and at night, asserting kidney cleansing and a permanent cure for many sufferers. Local druggists can supply ingredients or mix the prescription.
A jumble of old line ads offers Hal's Catarrh Cure for a reward and promotes Watsons, Koji’s Cure, and Hall’s Family Pills. Notices warn of cash-only coal sales after January 1 and a tenant vacancy service by Kinkead Law Agency.
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