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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
6
The piece mocks congress and state politics with references to Isson Ruth Taft Kittredge and others. It notes Bradstreet predicts a good but not booming 1909, censored Pierre news, and a critic’s view of state house renderings and tax burden for education.
Congress approves a unanimous appropriation of 80 000 60 for relief of Italy demonstrating national unity and accurate pulse of the people. The move reflects broad American support and contrasts misrepresentation concerns.
The Angus Leader argues the interior department offers Senator Wittredge a bigger chance than the war department, while Taft’s handling of South Dakota Republicans is questioned. The piece muses on which portfolio suits Kittredge to develop his fighting qualities.
One of the year's important meetings will occur at Deadwood this month with delegates from Commercial Clubs across the state. These clubs are often ridiculed yet they perform a necessary role in developing small towns and cities.
A caller urges a legislative committee to reconcile the governor’s account with the state treasurer’s report showing a $400000 discrepancy and determine the true financial condition of the state.
A Washington dispatch reports statewide interest in Senator Kittredge of South Dakota possibly joining William Howard Taft's cabinet as interior secretary. The rumor cites long friendship with Taft and prior support for Taft's presidency, noting his reluctance to leave South Dakota work.
Sensator Tobin is caiman of the committee, but representatives Secam and Giles are not recognized in the wake up of house committees. Neither were named as chairman of any committee unless the papers have erred in reporting them.
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Kittredge has been tendered a cabinet post with President Taft. The South Dakota senator is seen as Taft’s likely secretary of the interior, though The Huronite suspects he would instead take the post as secretary of war.
Word reaches the Huronite that Senator Kittredge travels to meet Taft and has been asked to accompany Taft to Panama. The reform push fades in the retirement bid while Taft has not chosen any progressives for his cabinet.
A fragmentary quote laments ongoing legislative focus on economy and extravagance, claiming the current and previous sessions favored talk over action. It asserts counties can consolidate state institutions and push measures, noting veto power as the decisive tool. The text reflects frustration with legislative performance and governance tactics.
In Pierre, stalwarts and insurgents clash as presidential electors vote to carry state returns to Washington. Insurgents back Lien of Roberts while stalwarts back Schrader of Rapid City, resulting in a deadlock awaiting Washington's intervention.
The piece praises the courage of both the president and Congress in the recent contest over the sener service and hints at a possible separation of the executive and judicial branches following the pattern of constitutional changes.
The article laments Congress surrendering legislative prerogatives to the executive and praises the Roosevelt era for restraint. It expresses hope that future presidents refrain from assuming congressional duties and that Congress asserts its constitutional prerogatives again.
The January treasurer’s report shows general fund warrants at 103000 and deference warrants at 250000. Cash on hand stands at 86000 in the treasury, leaving an estimated net debt around 61000 as the new year begins. The records indicate a debt increase of about 400000 over the past two years.
Canton News argues the state owes about six hundred thousand dollars after Nuturn tax collections. It blames the state board of assessment for timidity in failing to provide funds within last season’s appropriations. The piece calls for the board to set a levy enough to cover the deficit despite political risks.
Senator Kittredge under date of January Mary wrote a letter to the Argus Leader upon returning home. The text indicates a personal political statement or reflection shared with the newspaper audience.
The writer urges South Dakota lawmakers to pass a two cent per mile rail fare law with an emergency clause. Citing Minnesota’s enforcement and a prior campaign pledge, the piece argues for prompt enactment to curb railroad rates and prevent injunctions against the law becoming operative. It targets stalwarts in the legislature and cites Senator Hitridge’s letter as support.
A reflection on exactness as a key virtue across professions from artists to industrialists. The essay argues that precision requires patient effort, begins in early education, and underpins reading, understanding, and problem solving. It cautions that haste and misreading cause major errors.
The article explains deafness as linked to inflammation of the mucous lining in the auditory tube and suggests constitutional remedies as the sole path to relieve the condition. It notes that when the tube is inflamed, a rumbling sound is heard and the situation is not easily cured.
An advertisement touts a guarantee for Catarrh Cure claims to restore ear tubes and prevent permanent deafness, stating nine cases arise from catarrh and offering $100 for an uncured case. It urges readers to request a free circulation and notes price 75 cents with Hal's Family Pills for constipation.
The case of Jas A Love against Elbert Nowe as manager of the Electric Light Co for damages from a downed wire in April 1908 was given to a jury. A sealed verdict awarded $774.60 to the plaintiff. the defendant secured a stay of proceedings and will appeal. The court then heard adversarial cross examinations and adjourned until Thursday.
Furnished or unfurnished cottage between 4th and 5th streets features bath room electric lights gas in kitchen cement walk and cellar. City and cistern water in kitchen sink. Apply Nrvant & Co.
Six week Mercantile Co delivery man Marty Moyer is discharged after disappearing on Saturday night then reappearing Sunday. He had earlier worked at a laundry and later joined Lee Mercantile, where he allegedly stole from the money drawer. Neighbors recall a troubled history and reports of planned retaliation from Moyer.
Notice announces that Dohase reopens a shop on Tar Street offering boiler work machine work sheet iron and tank work. The shop will use Ed Day to manage the horse shoeing department and invites patronage from the public.
A Western judge granted a divorce citing temper and bad breath. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to cure bad breath, liver trouble, and other ailments, selling for 25 cents.
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