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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1894
Page
5
The California Midwinter Fair publicity bureau lags behind Chicago efforts. The boys have learned a thing or two by experience.
The Daily Huronite enters its ninth volume with veteran status, praised as a pace-maker for progress in all directions in the state. The Republican paper notes its age, success, and wishes for continued improvement and leadership.
The sugar beet industry draws nationwide interest with trials in beet cultivation and sugar manufacture. Plans for a large Omaha factory are close to completion and South Dakota will host beet factory plantings. The goal is U S production of sugar to save about 100 million dollars yearly spent on imports.
The Western Portland Cement works operated through the summer of 1893 turning out cement praised as on par with the best imports. About one hundred men were employed and Yankton shops benefited. mills are expected to run next season.
The Spearfish Bulletin reports that after January 1 1894 Lawrence County commissioners will stop paying interest on 3 000 000 in bonds and will direct the district attorney to sue to invalidate the bonds. It notes it has been a long held independent goal and now a majority of officials align with the scheme.
The Huronite celebrates its ninth year marking a growth in faith for both city and state despite hard times. The announcement urges continued confidence in South Dakota’s future and the city’s prospects, aligning with The Sioux Falls Press in shared optimism.
Debate over whether Governor Sheldon’s appointee to the supreme bench serves until next January or for six years. Constitutional clause 87 of article 5 says vacancies are filled by appointment. Dispute centers on whether “general election” means judicial election in six years or a political election this fall. Most authorities favor a six year term.
The Farmers Institute held sessions in the opera house yesterday afternoon after an 11 o'clock forenoon gathering. President McLouth of the State Agricultural College gave an address on book farming praised by attendees, followed at 3 o'clock by Prof. Shephard speaking on water and plant growth.
The speech impressed farmers with practical ideas and a memorable delivery. Attendees were urged to attend the Institute to gain new insights and guidance for agricultural work.
The Plankinton Standard argues that by producing more butter with improved methods and expanding hog and cattle farming, farmers can avoid hard times. Diversified farming increases land value faster than grain farming alone, and the wealthiest farmers tend to diversify rather than rely on grain crops.
Bro Buchanan of the State Forum now supports government ownership of railroads. He previously argued against it, contending it is financially impractical, more costly than private control, inflates party patronage, and harms national politics. He also argued against government paternalism, noting that the government that governs least governs best.
M E Ingalls president of the Big Four Railway and a prominent Indiana Democrat voiced business priorities in Indianapolis. He urged altering or dropping the tariff bill to avoid harming industry and said party policy should yield to economic prosperity. He positioned himself as a pro business Democrat.
The North American Review opens with major pieces on income tax for corporations by William L. Wilcox, Republicanism in Brazil by Salvador de Mendonca, and Tariff and Business by Ex-Speaker Reed. It also includes articles by Governor Waite on silver status, Lady Jeune on dinners, George W. Cable reflections, Doane on church schooling, Comptroller James Hacon on famine prevention, and more with literary and historical critiques.
Alpena Journal editor Griggs offers wheat on subscription at 54 cents per bushel to feed stock. A prominent Democrat jokes about paying the fiddler and the bass drum. Reports promise a possible paper mill in Huron with ample water and artesian power. Gov. Sheldon travels north for a Sunday at home after visiting Sioux Falls. South Dakota farmers hold faith in diversified farming despite low prices. Rumor about Landlord Kent heading Cataract House is denied. An artesian well is completed near Metcalf farm, yielding 60 gallons per minute at a cost of about $500. Job seekers call on Matt Sterling and wife. Sioux Falls Press notes Patterson returns to Haron to start a new venture, with Patterson and Mrs. Patterson linked to local history. A local farmer predicts a wet season next year based on recent cloudy weather, betting his last dollar on the forecast.
Advertisement describes fastest travel to California from Chicago using the Chicago and North-Western Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Bays lines. Palace Drawing Room Cars run daily to San Francisco without changes in three and a half days with meals in dining cars. Tourist Sleeping Cars offer comfortable, economical berths at $4.00 from Chicago or $3.00 from Council Bluffs or Omaha to San Francisco.
Governor McKinley’s second term inauguration became a social event with leading Democrats and Republicans in attendance. The reception featured notable figures such as James Kilbourne and Lincoln F. Ritter, while McKinley avoided political topics. The procession included about 4,000 participants from various clubs and military units, with a formal evening reception in the senate chamber and the ceremony held in the capitol rotunda due to weather plans.
Notice to creditors of the estate of William Wilson, deceased, to exhibit claims within four months after first publication. Administered by Wison. Court in Beadle County South Dakota. Dated Huron December 26. John Woop County Judge.
First published notice to creditors of the estate of Charles H. Nutt deceased. Creditors must exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after the first publication to the executors at the county judge’s office in the courthouse, Huron Beadle South Dakota. Dated December 7, 18¢3. Geo B. French Seton S. Wurrnep executors.
Estate of Mary P Norr. Creditors and claimants must present claims within four months of first publication. Executed by Groner B. French and Joan H. Clark executors, at the county court house in Huron Beadle County South Dakota. Dated December 6, 1893.
By order of a Beadle County South Dakota court sheriff George W. Loxastarr will sell January 20 1894 at 4 PM the defendant Maria C Sinailder's stock of boots shoes rubber footwear and an approved safe plus two benches two footrests and two screens. Sale proceeds to satisfy a $930.95 judgment plus costs and interest. Sale held in the sheriff store room in Huron.
A complaint was filed in the Beadle County Circuit Court in Huron South Dakota on November 18. A. W. Burtt is the plaintiff attorney and J. W. Lynch is named as the defendant in this action. The notice requests the defendant to respond to the complaint as required by court rules.
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