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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1895
Page
4
The Houronite and the State Journal have merged and will send one combined paper to former State Journal patrons on the list. Subscribers taking both papers will not receive duplicates, and changes can be made by visiting the office or writing to the publishers. Suannon & Lonastarr.
Residents cheer the brisk, sunny winter day as forecasts show continued cold air and light winds. Plazas fill with shoppers and walkers enjoying the crisp air and blue skies across the city.
The Keeley league organized in Watertown with sixteen members. The South Dakota Press Association begins its winter meeting in Pierre tomorrow. The attorney-general shows strong interest in Taylor amid unsettled disputes over cabbage sales and customer disputes.
The piece riffs on a famed newspaper man now titled Doctor of Publicity and notes state officials offering 20000 dollars for a thief. Wisconsin lawmakers tackle marriage and divorce under Game Laws while Rev S G Updyke leads a Congregational church in Waseca Minnesota. Elk Point’s new Episcopal church delays work for memorial tablet location.
The DeSmet artesian well now down 1600 feet seeks bids to extend to 1650 and 1700 feet with a six inch bore. Watertown Public Opinion notes potential Hipple plan provisions upon resubmission. Preston and Hannet firm dissolves. Mr. Preston will join Judge Palmer in Sioux Falls.
The text argues that the bond business benefits from electing ruggedly honest men to office. It contrasts honesty with popularity, noting that unpopularity can accompany integrity and that slick, unscrupulous figures may appeal to voters.
The text urges delegates voting for a nomination to hold every officer accountable for any default after election, proposing that all delegates who back the nomination stand accountable in future defaults. It frames accountability as a coed standard for elected officers.
A cryptic statement cites motives of humanity and demands to withhold proof readers' identities unless an aggregation reveals where bands on Taylor can be placed. The text hints at control over disclosures and seeks a method to limit information sharing.
Senator Kyle introduces a bill requesting a 30000 dollar appropriation to purchase land in the Jim River valley, sink an artesian well, and establish an irrigation experiment farm for agricultural testing and development.
A co operative creamery company organized at De Smet with $5,000 capital in 100 shares of $50 each. Nearly all stock is sold and preparations are under way to begin business early in the spring.
A legislative old-timer in Pierre comments that bankers lingering around the legislature for special legislation may face eventual scrutiny, implying potential banking sector influence on future actions.
The quotation reflects on how suspicion clings to those close to a respected man who falls from grace and asserts that truly honorable people avoid judging without solid evidence.
Major T H Ruth late commissioner of school and public lands is vindicated as charges of defalcation collapse after he arrives in Pierre. He demands a full retraction within twenty four hours and exposes the source of the reports. The State Auditor signs a statement that there is not a grain of truth in the charges. The episode ends with Ruth's supporters cheering his quick exoneration.
Mark W. Porter of New York bid fifty thousand dollars for the Watertown waterworks plant at a recent sale. He represents the bond holders and the plant will be managed by Receiver Elrod and Superintendent Lyon for one year pending redemption.
A gentleman on deck at Pierre seeks $100,000 of the State's warrants. A friend aims for another $100,000, to be used for running the State Schools. The tone recalls Daniel Webster, declaring the state is not dead yet.
A summary list outlines topics on food as body fuel nutritive values digestion diet planning and economic aspects including cheap vs dear food waste and nutrient amounts purchasable for twenty five cents. The notice invites readers to obtain Farmers Bulletin No 23 from the Secretary of Agriculture in Washington DC.
A South Dakota paper outlines a committee of five's proposed revision to the state’s disjointed education system. It calls for a unified supervisory board, state-wide courses, and standardized credentials, with denominational and rural schools brought under state oversight.
Pratt of the Elkton Record releases a fine year book at the start of the year. He could not afford it yet produced the volume to keep his record clean, honoring Pratt’s dedication.
The Horonite allegedly proposes to pay Taylor ten thousand dollars per night to lecture at the Opera House. The claim suggests the offer is unlikely, but the figure would set a new high for public talks.
Official notice declares the State Normal School at Madison will open January 29 1895 and proceed despite any unavoidable legislative action. W H H Beapte President requests exchanges copy this report.
The notice advertises newspaper subscriptions with prices for daily, Sunday, and weekly editions. It lists The Journal as leading the procession and Perxtus Bros. Co. of Sioux City Iowa as the address for ordering.
Senator Ed Aplin of Beadle, a well known figure locally, chairs two major committees in the legislature, rules and irrigation, signaling his influence in state affairs.
The Bank of Alpena reports possession of two counterfeit school bond coupons bearing the J. T. Pierce brand. The fraudulent issues were issued against Hughes township in Jerauld county.
Commentary from the Wessington Springs Republican questions who complains about the downfall of State Treasurer Taylor and suggests the loudest critics avoid taxes and may rely on a spouse for income.
The Huronite notes thieves are rare in the state and the legislature offers a $2000 reward for a single specimen. The bid was raised to $20,000 to secure this particular specimen, but the target has not been captured yet and further raises are possible.
The Armour Chronicle-Tribune notes that 481 cars of stock were shipped from Armour station in 1894, highlighting the region as a stock country. It credits Douglas and Charles Mix counties farmers for the success, while acknowledging crop failures but praising stock and hog sales to ease burdens.
Yankton county lands sold last year at a peak of 53 dollars per acre, higher than any other county where 30 dollars was the top. The record price is noted as a coincidence rather than a value test, with no implication that Yankton lands are more desirable overall. Additionally, Spearfish Register notes Huron's Christmas flour distribution by Sunday school workers as a charitable act to aid the poor.
Robert Wood of Southwest Spink, a leading diversified farmer, reported 11 dairy cows yielded about 50 dollars per head in butter sales and estimate 200 dollars from milk fed hogs. He visited Redfield to seek more cows to expand his already strong stock.
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