Cows Move Forward as Bossy Officials Call for Four
A quirky report notes cattle advancing in line with a humorous proclamation of control over a herd. Officials issue a whimsical command to secure four of the kine as the scene unfolds.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1896
Page
4
Beadle County Dairy Pride Highlighted in County Speech
Beadle is praised as a great cow county in a county speech urging continued dairy development. The message emphasizes local cattle industry, farmer cooperation, and potential economic benefits for the region.
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Beadle
Cow’s Kicking Linked to Handling, Not Temper
A short study notes that cows kick mainly when mishandled, stressing proper handling to prevent injuries. It stresses training handlers and calm environments to reduce harm to cattle and people.
Cowboys Have the Floor This Week in City Ledger
Cowboys dominate this week’s column with bold uses of the floor and bold claims from the arena. Community readers note bustling activity and spirited captions as readers anticipate further developments.
Milkmaid and Butter Make Debts Fade
A brief, proverb-like note suggests that simple household work can ease financial burdens. The saying links dairy tasks to relief from debt, reflecting a rural, practical mindset common in old newspapers.
Community notes on farming and state plans
A fragmented column discusses farming terms like Heifer caves and the role of poultry with no clear event or date. It mentions immigration and state interests vaguely and ends with a non-specific exhortation about a hen and a cow. The text reads as scattered rural commentary rather than a reported news item.
New Cow and Woman Draw a Pretty Pair
A lighthearted note suggests pairing a new cow and a new woman to attract attention. The metaphor invites letting bulls and bears rest while milking the cow for a while.
Let the Wheat Go and Learn Odd Money Methods
A terse editorial notes that dismissing conventional grain markets reveals unconventional revenue paths. It hints at curiosity about unusual earnings while urging focus on broader economic lessons rather than crop specifics.
Go After Cows Faster: Urgent Herd Pursuit Advised
A terse directive urges quicker action to corral cattle, urging speed to avoid delays and disappointment. It frames the task as an urgent task for handlers to implement immediately.
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Butter on the rails sparks talk of rail prosperity
A whimsical idea proposes spreading butter on railroad rails as a shortcut to prosperity. The humorous notion suggests smoother tracks and faster freight, though experts warn it would impair operations and safety.
There Are No Flies on the Cow Phrase
A brief humorous note on livestock care stating that the cow should have no flies, implied by the owner’s efforts to prevent them.
The Cow Refuses Bloomers Wheel of Fortune Spin
A whimsical item notes a cow will not wear bloomers yet will participate in spinning the wheel of fortune. The piece blends rural charm with game show imagery, reflecting lighthearted farm life.
Batter and cheese salve for mortgage blister noted
A quirky phrase suggests using batter and cheese in equal parts as a superior remedy for a mortgage related irritation. The line reads as humorous guidance rather than a healthcare claim and reflects playful wording.
The Stars in Their Courses Fight for Us
A poetic line envisions celestial bodies guiding a nation through fiscal crisis as people imagine marching beyond debt into the Milky Way. The imagery blends astronomy with economic resolve, suggesting collective effort and hopeful navigation.
Do not steer events toward cows in the country
Editorial urges variety in rural planning and daily life, cautioning against overemphasis on cattle in country areas. Encourages balanced development and diverse local activities for a more dynamic daily schedule.
Gooi cow collapses mortgage aid with bucket method
A gooi cow proves resilient by sliding from under debt when a bucket is placed beneath her, illustrating an improvised remedy to financial pressure. The anecdote emphasizes practical problem solving and self help in difficult times.
The Lady Bovine Dances Into Season Bowls Attraction
The Lady Bovine may not be graceful on her feet but her bowls promise to draw crowds as the grand attraction for the coming season.
No Use Crying Over Spilled Grain Losses
The passage laments agricultural peril from exporting grain and letting fertility leave the state. It urges a focus on what remains in the fields and fodder rather than dwelling on past mistakes.
Cow Culture and Dairy Prosperity in South Dakota
The article argues climate and soil suit cow culture and all dairy products including butter cheese and beef with strong emphasis on cattle health and pasture. It promotes artesian wells for water, forage crops, and raising feed as the key to wealth, urging a shift from wheat farming to dairy production. It notes local newspaper figures and growth of various publications.
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South Dakota
Huron Declared Favorite for State Fair Location
The Wessington Times notes Huron as the favored site for the upcoming state fair, highlighting community support and local venue suitability.
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The
Wessington Times
Huron
Blakeie Reported Still Off His Feet
Brother Blakeie remained on the floor but not defeated as observers noted his footing and resilience during the incident.
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Blakeie
Annual Board of Regents Meeting Set in Haron in July
The board of regents schedules its annual meeting in Haron during July. Officials plan formal sessions and committee briefings to review policies and campus needs.
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Board of Regents
Haron
We Rise to Run It Back in a Curb on Bread Metaphor
A brief editorials note contrasts rising bread with butter, urging a shift in strategy. The piece frames a change in approach as a deliberate pivot from surplus to new method, hinting at broader economic or organizational adjustments.
Convention Opening Set for Tomorrow in This City
The state hosts a major convention beginning tomorrow in this city, described as the most important ever held in the state. Delegates from various sectors prepare to gather, discuss, and set plans for the year ahead.
Iowa Counties Still Without Creameries
The report notes only four Iowa counties lack creamery facilities while several counties have as many as fifty.
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Iowa
Blake's Times Seeks Physician for Medical Drinks
Blake's Times advertises for a physician skilled in mixing medical drinks. The note hints Blake's return downtown.
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Blake’s Times
Blake
Decline in Iowa Creameries by May First 1895
On May 1 1895 Iowa saw 32 fewer creameries than a year earlier indicating a broad contraction in dairy processing facilities. The note invites readers to consider causes and regional impacts across the state.
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Iowa
Mrs H L Loucks Named School Director and Postmaster
Mrs H L Loucks is described as school director and postmaster at her Altroria home. Mrs L reportedly made no enemies and won friends in the community.
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H. L. Loucks
Altroria
Milking Boom Boosts Farm Output in Local Reer Cooperative
A township eastward reports dairy expansion with reamers turning milk into over 5 million pounds of butter. Prices ranged from 69 to 70 cents per 100 pounds, reflecting strong market demand for dairy products this era.
Milbank Colonel Tracks Kaffir Corn For Cattle Fodder
Col A B Siwediey of Milbank reports growing Kaffir corn in small patches as green fodder for cows. Seed must be imported yearly and the crop is slow to start, resembling pigeon grass. It grows well once established but is not superior to common corn varieties for fodder. A western observer notes Russian thistle can stunt its growth.
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Col
A.B Siwediey
Milbank
Herried Remains Leader in Gubernatorial Candidate Talk
Travelers report Herried remains the dominant name in discussions of the upcoming gubernatorial race, with residents citing persistent name recognition and media coverage as factors shaping the front of the contest.
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Herried
Irrigation and Education to Raise National Elevation
An editor argues that irrigation, taxation, diversification, and education will lift the country from its current decline and elevate national progress and prosperity.
Inspector Stefford Faces Oil Quality Scandal Protests
Citizens accuse inspector Stefford of lax oversight as statewide discontent rises over alleged substandard kerosene and gasoline quality. Officials pledge review while motorists demand safer fuel standards.
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Stefford
Death of Mrs. Margaret Ha Widow of Geo Hand
Mrs. Margaret Ha, revered mother of the late Geo H Hand, died at Parker after a lengthy widowhood of thirty years. She was in her nineties and was known as a loving, exemplary woman.
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Margaret Ha
Geo. H. Hand
Parker
Werxty Huronire Dairy Focus Weekly This Week
The Werxty Huronire issue this week emphasizes dairy items and will go to press Wednesday evening. It may not reflect the Convention's full scope until the next issue.
McCoy Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Hon Charley McCoy returned from Cripple Creek to join in the 25th anniversary celebration with Mrs McCoy. The couple are well respected in business and social circles and are the object of many South Dakota friends wishes for long life and happiness.
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Charley McCoy
Cripple Creek
Doane Robinson Pushes Gary as Mineral Rich Town
Doane Robinson urges attention to Gary by advertising its potential mineral wealth. He claims the graveop yields gold silver iron copper and other minerals. A visitor bought a native brilliant for 200 dollars from a Chicago jeweler and a farmer near town received 55 dollars for a gem found in earth thrown up by a pocket gopher.
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Doane Robinson
Gary
Chicago
D. F Ynogs
Huron Named Likely Site for State Republican Convention
The town of Huron is urged as the natural venue for the state Republican convention to choose delegates for the national convention in St. Louis on June 16. If held there, the city pledges to accommodate delegates and visitors with full courtesy and hospitality.
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Huron
St. Louis
Jane
Local printing firm keeps money in Aberdeen economy
Aberdeen News argues that about half the cost of local printing and binding stays in Aberdeen through wages and supplies, benefiting local trades. The editorial praises the News prices and contends home operations like the Huronite similarly return value to Huron citizens, with superior quality from home offices.
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Brown
Aberdeen
Sioux City
Siouxvalls
St. Paul
Huron
Money at home strengthens city and state economy
The text urges keeping money local and spending at home to support the community and its institutions. It emphasizes swift action and the incalculable value of local establishment, urging Haron people to favor domestic investment and loyalty to home businesses.
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Haron
Von
Dairymen's Convention Set for Huron January 21 23
The Dairymen's and Creamery's convention will meet in Huron from January 21 to 23, drawing interest for dairy farmers across South Dakota. Local Fraternal groups highlight the event as a key gathering for industry news and policy discussions.
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Hurley Herald
Dairymen’s and Creamery’s
Huron
South Dakota
State Dairymen Association Seen as Prosperity Engine
The Argus Leader notes the drive to form a State Dairymen's association aims to boost farming prosperity. it urges every farmer to engage with the creamery movement and improve dairy industry practices statewide.
Daily Huronite Begins Eleventh Year
The Daily Huronite enters volume 11 with the new year and vows continued service to Huron. Editors express hope for prosperity and smooth sailing ahead for the newspaper and community.
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Huron
Centreville Chronicle-Index
Huronite
Scrap or No Scrap. Howard Press.
The Huronire daily edition enters Volume XI while the weekly edition nears the fifteenth year. The paper is deemed sturdy and generally reliable, with hopes it may continue to live on, with or without a healthful sort of scrap on its pages.
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Howard Press
Will All Be Right wm the Spring
The Datty Huronite celebrates ten years under the same management as the Alexandria Herald notes the paper’s town service and urges the town to support the paper more equally.
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Alexandria Herald
Shannon & Singsteff
Shows Its Individuality Chamberlain Journal
With the opening day of 1896 the Daily Houseware is eleven years old and the weekly nearly fifteen. Editors Shannon and Longstaff have made both the Daily and Weekly supply the central South Dakota area. They have shown the newspaper business can be a success without being the tool of corporate measures. Their editorials are outspoken bold yet not dictatorial and have earned a leading place among South Dakota newspapers. May you continue to show your individuality.
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Ediors Shannon
Longstaff
South Dakota
Blaine on Silver
James G. Blaine argues against a single gold standard stating it would ruin silver as money and misprice property while benefiting fixed return investments and harming other forms of wealth globally. He urges Republicans to consider silver's role in maintaining balanced value.
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Groton
James G. Blaine
Lesson from Sherman on bond sales for Carlisle
The Onida Watchman notes Sherman’s claim that he broke a bond monopoly as secretary of the treasury and sold 4 percent bonds directly to the people at par. The paper suggests Secretary Carlisle could emulate this achievement in peaceful times to issue bonds without syndicates or commissions.
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Sherman
Onida Watchman
Carlisie
the Treasury
Carlisle
Great Contribution to American Literature
Sioux Falls Press reviews a new memoir by Senator Sherman, praising its warm personal touches and revealing anecdotes. The book recounts forty years in the House, Senate, and cabinet, highlighting his interest in Odd Fellowship, young women, distress, a Sioux reservation vacation, and artesian prospects.
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Sioux Falls
Sherman
House
Senate
Cabinet
South Dakota
Funeral of Edw Johnson Hawarden IA Railroad Brother
Funeral services for Edw Johnson a C N W brakeman killed in a January accident at Dakota City were held in Hawarden. Members of Lodge No 61 Railroad Trainmen and Old Fellows led the ceremonies with Odd Fellows and local residents attending. Johnson a Vilas native and Brotherhood member left a widowed mother three sisters and three brothers.
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Edw. Johnson
Dackota City
Lowe
Hawarden
Lodge No. 61
L. A. Lawrence
Geo. T Blanchard
Thos. Madden
A. L. McWhorter
John Hishen
B. F. Kravner
James Sontag
John J. Miner
Jesse Ayres
Dan O'Connor
Henry Armstrong
Jas. Hackett
Irwin Merwin
W. O. Fowler
W.S. Bradford
W. L. Smith
Chas. B Dewey
No. 138
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Brotherhood
Odd Fellows
Vilas
Haron
Johnner
Congregational Church
Brotherhood of Railroad
Edward Johnson
Heron
Northern
Iowa Division
Chas
BB. Dewey
Bradford
Smith
Mr. Johnson
Huron
A Missouri Minister Recommends White Wine of Tar Syrup
Dr C D Warners Dear Sir I certify I have used clearly a bottle of your White Wine of Tar Syrup and can safely and conscientiously recommend it for throat and lung diseases. If it cost $5 a bottle I would keep it on hand if I were able. Exper Steriens Elk Mills Missouri.
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Missouri
C. D. Warnern
Exper
T. SteriEns
Bind Your Magazines At Low Prices Today
Bring in your magazines and have them bound at a bargain. This is the moment to save and complete your collection with durable bindings and swift service.
Forty Mile creek gold dispute over territory settled
United States claims Forty Mile creek gold in Alaska is American while a British segment has no gold. Survey chief Duffield notes the boundary runs ten miles by air and twelve miles by water, with most gold located in U S territory. Congress considers commissioners to fix the boundary.
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Forty Mile Creek
Washington
Alaska
United States
Great Britain
Duffield
Coast Survey
British Territory
Congress
Pig Iron Production Sets New USA Record in 1895
The American Iron and Steel Association reports 1895 pig iron output at 9,446,308 gross tons, the highest in U.S. history, surpassing 1894’s 6,657,388 and prior years’ figures. This marks a peak in iron making, with earlier years logged at 9,157,000 in 1892 and 9,202,703 in 1890.
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Philadelphia
American Iron and Steel Association
United States
Daniel H. Pulcifer Dies at 63 in Wisconsin
Daniel H. Pulcifer former U S post office inspector died suddenly of heart disease in Showano Wisconsin aged 63 He served in the Wisconsin legislature in 1879 and was sergeant at arms of the assembly in 1880 according to a Milwaukee dispatch to The Evening Wisconsin.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Showano
Wis
Daniel H. Pulcifer
United States Post Office
Assembly
Bever heirs settle will contest in Ceapars Rapids
Five heirs of Samuel C Bever reach an amicable settlement in the estate valued at about $1,000,000. A final decree was entered Monday in district court, dividing the estate equally among the five heirs.
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Cepar Rapids
Samuel C. Bever
District Court
Surveyors Hold First Annual Meeting in St Paul
St Paul January 22 The Surveyors and Engineering Society formed a year ago will hold its first annual meeting Tuesday in the office of Charles A Forbes at 315 and 316 Lumbermen's Exchange on Seventh Street.
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Surveyors
St. Paul
Surveyors’ and Engineering Society
Charles A. Forbes
Lumbermen’s Exchange
Seventh Street
British Steamer Tafua Fired Upon Near port
The British steamer Tafua under Captain Orchard, fresh from St Jago with iron ore, reports it was fired on by a Spanish gunboat seven days out of port.
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Philadelphia
Tafua
Orchard
St. Jago
Minor items of interest from the era
John Tyler the elder’s son dies in Washington at 72. Helen Gould donates 8000 dollars to Vassar for a memorial scholarship. Speaker Reed blocks New Mexico and Arizona from statehood while backing free coinage. New York tailors prepare suit from American cloth for Mayor Strong. Smith & Stoughton of Boston assign creditors totaling 270000 dollars. Cardinal Guillaume Rene Meignan dies in Tours born 1817 carded 1893. Harrison’s odds for the Republican nomination rise with engagement to Mrs Mary Lord Dimmick.
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John Tyler
Tyler
Washington
Helen Gould
Vassar College
Speaker Reed
New Mexico
Arizona
New York
Mayor Strong
Smith & Stoughton
Boston
Guillaume Rene Meignan
Tours
France
Harrison
Mary Lord Dimmick
Market Report Flour Wheat Corn and Oats Prices 1896 Milwaukee
The latest market report from Milwaukee records flour steady and quiet. Wheat prices: No 2 spring 59, No 1 Northern 60 cents, May 61 3/4 to 62 cents. Corn No 3 six cents. Oats rising with No 2 white at 19 cents and No 3 white at 18 1/4 to 19 cents.
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Milwaukee
Wheat Market Report From Minneapolis in January 1896
Wheat prices in Minneapolis on January 20 1896 show January close at 5 and a half percent higher. May futures around 56 and a half cents. Track prices for No 1 hard 265 to 265 and a half cents No 1 Northern around 555 to 55 5 cents No 2 Northern about 54 and 3 quarters cents.
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Minneapolis
Wheat and Livestock Prices and Market Notes
DuLuru and South St Paul report mixed grain prices with No 1 hard at 57% to 63 cents and Northern grades around 56 to 63 cents. Hog prices steady to strong, cattle strong with good demand and more cattle wanted, sheep receipts light but demand good. Receipts include hogs 20, cattle 120, calves 5.
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South St. Paul
Chicago Hog and Cattle Markets Open With Mixed Results
In Chicago at the Stock Yards on January 2 1895 hog sales show light stock at 3.90 to 4.12 per cwt for light and mixed and 3.90 to 4.24 for heavy with roughed prices around 3.95. Cattle market remains quiet with beeves at 3.15 to 4.75 and cows and heifers 1.60 to 5.70 while Texas steers reach 2.80 to 4.10. Sheep market holds steady to stronger as hog, cattle, and sheep receipts are listed at 20 009 hogs 15 000 cattle and 14 000 sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Texas
Chicago Grain and Provisions Closing Prices Jan 20 1896
Closing prices for Wheat, Corn and Oats across various contract months with values in cents and fractions. The report notes January Wheat at 50 4 1/2 cents, February 53 1/2, May 61 4 6 1/4 to 61 1/4, June 61, July 60 3/4. Corn January 27, February 27 1/2, May 25 2 4, July 30 1/4, September 31 3/4. Oats January 18, May 20 3/4, July 20 4 1/2. Also lists some monetary figures 1050 and 10773 40) with unclear context.
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Chicago
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