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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
5
Disjointed lines reference ratification of a treaty, prairie rearrangements, and regional alliances. Mentions Pago Pago and a trio labeled Joker Belmont and Bryan. Noted as commentary on press associations and a question of marriage fidelity attributed to Brigham L Roberts of Utah.
The defenses of Ladysmith appear to be gradually weakening under ongoing Boer attacks as the siege intensifies and British positions are pressured.
The passage notes Mr Roberts of Utah preparing to depart, with anticipation that Washington and the nation will applaud his move. The fragment hints at a political or diplomatic context and a notable personal exit.
Wording hints at a discussion about what constitutes being ident and the implications of speaking on the topic. The text suggests potential social or policy tensions if Bryan adopts ident status, noting possible consequences for communication.
The report states Congressman Roberts is now in agreement with the Apostle Paul on the subject of marriage. He frames his stance as aligned with early Christian teaching and suggests a thoughtful, principled approach to marriage policy.
O P Auld has been appointed receiver of the defunct Bank of Plankinton. His bond was fixed by the court at $50,000.
Dispatches say British forces press the Boers hard and Ladysmith appears close to relief as operations continue.
The State Horticultural Association finished a local session in Hurley. The group announced its annual meeting will be held in Sioux Falls.
Governor Lee could not find a suitable carpet in his territory and brought one from Chicago for his office. The remark that the governor is becoming a plate adds a humorous aside about his growing prominence.
The Bryan school of authors distributes educational material to voters free of charge, as part of a broader campaign. The effort focuses on informing citizens without requiring payment for the literature.
Reverend Charles M. Sheldon author of In His Steps will take complete control of the Topeka Capital for one week starting March 13 and publish a daily paper aligned with guidelines from his book.
The democratic press association refuses to comply with Tom Ayres' demand that 20 percent of funds from publishing insurance statements be donated to his fire populist campaign fund.
A fragmentary report notes Thomas Ayres and Mr. La facing jittery reception as the congressional boom begins with Democratic press attention at Sioux Falls on Friday the 19th.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Pettigrew and a political building project, with unclear context on support for an election. The Times is cited but exact details are unreadable.
Fragmentary text mentions Pate Smith in the Philipps and a book by Y Fox about marking graves of soldier boys. It also references neglect of literary work and duties related to graves and remembrance.
The Republican Press Association is formed at Sioux Falls on Friday with J. F. Halladay as president, Tomlinson as secretary, and L. Taylor, J. E. Patton, and Jno ngstaff as executive members. Its aim is to advance the cause of republicanism.
The article discusses increases in print and book papers and notes a print paper price of 3 cents a pound versus 4 cents in 1881 85. It suggests publishers can gain information on print costs by reviewing invoices from those years and mentions the trust responsible for the changes.
The speaker recalls buying a car load of print paper at ten cents per pound after a lengthy negotiation. He notes the price rise is not solely due to trusts, but also water shortages, and predicts prices will fall next June.
Citizens of Huron praise Congressman Burke for restoring carriers Buell and Newcomer and credit Postmaster Cooper, with plans to show appreciation at the proper time.
Congress member McCleary delivers a forceful defense of the house financial bill per the January 17 Congressional Record. He rebutts silver coinage objections and argues the bill embodies business public decrees into law, asserting a decisive policy outcome.
Phillip Lawrence of Kingsbury county now assistant secretary of state is a candidate for secretary of state and will seek the nomination at the Republican state convention. He is a qualified candidate from a county whose representation would aid the state ticket and he is an old soldier, pleasing the veterans of 1861.
The Huronite mocked Senator Pettigrew as sounding too sensible after copying an interview credited to Pettigrew but actually with Senator Kyle of Elk Point. The piece notes the joke shifts to Pettigrew’s credibility and argues the laugh rests more on Kyle’s remarks than the Huronite’s.
The senate defeats Pettigrew’s 5 percent public land sale bill as opposition forms among Republicans and many Democrats. Pettigrew earns credit for a strong effort, though his push drew criticism and ended his influence in what the piece calls a wasted fight for state interests.
The court remands the case for a new trial, stating the decision is disappointing but not fatal to public interests. The state will present a stronger case next time and retain the authority to fix charges, underscoring the sovereign power of South Dakota over corporations.
The South Dakota Press Association concluded its mid-winter meeting in Sioux Falls with unusually large attendance. City hosts provided a cordial reception to the visiting newspaper men and the event wrapped up Friday.
Sioux Falls shows metropolitan airs and rising prosperity, with a business stir and signs of greatness. The city’s fine location near fertile lands, its enterprising residents, and perseverance forecast growth into an inland Northwest city of importance despite past low spirits.
The court reverses a habeas corpus ruling in Tod versus Plunkett holding that the governor must personally issue warrants and cannot delegate. It defends the governor’s duties, examines requisition papers, and notes risks to liberty if warrants are issued by others. The opinion cites the governor’s personal act and stresses careful review aided by the attorney general.
The Chicago Journal notes debate over dum dum bullets in South Africa and the seeming civility of war. It argues diplomacy dresses up brutal aims, tolerates polite killing, and questions the paradox of civilized conflict among nations.
A San Francisco Chronicle column lauds the Republican rise after 1897 and credits GOP policy with prosperity, wartime success, and national respect. It attacks Democratic leaders as anti expansionist and ineffectual, calling their state rights rhetoric a chronic disorder.
A Chicago to Dakota mail train encounter sparks a chilling tale of striking a man on the prairie. Engineers back up, dispatch a freight engine, and a Swede jokes about riding back on the rebrode train as the group recalls eerie railroad lore.
The Huronite scribe surveyed local merchants and found general prosperity in 1899 with banner year performance and easy cash collections. Firms anticipate a strong spring with large spring‑goods orders amid a campaign year and expect McKinley’s re‑election to remain uncontroversial.
Fragmentary ad style line promises a great blessing said to double joys and halve sorrows with an implied product or pledge, ending with an invitation to ask. The text is incomplete and lacks clear names, places, or dates.
Lieutenant Hansen reports the north crushed and armed rebellion over though the south remains untaken with a likely swift advance. He favors securing the islands as valuable acquisitions and establishing firm government despite fears of surrender to natives. He notes a healthful climate and long postings with soldiers remaining on duty daily.
A reflective piece argues the pencil wielding hand guides public conscience more than guns or gongs. It urges sharp but kind critique of corruption and power, urging rulers and corporations to use words to guide, not injure, shaping a humane civic world.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy for deafness caused by inflammation of the mucous lining of the eustachian tube. Promises $100 for any case of deafness due to catarrh not cured, urges sending for circulars, lists Toledo address, and promotes Hall's Family Pills.
A veteran and editor recalls Mexican diarrhoea from 1847 1848 and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with keeping his pension increase at bay. He notes the remedy is a quick cure for diarrhoea and pleasant and safe to take. Sold at Wheeler's drug store.
An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a guaranteed 24 hour cure for the grippe and its lingering cough. It claims dramatic effectiveness if used promptly and fully, priced at 50 cents.
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