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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1882
Page
2
A fragmentary Dakota news roundup describes congressional subcommittee action, state political maneuvers, and press disputes. It notes figures like Gov. Sherman and Senator Johnson, debates over admission of Dakota, and local newspaper moves including Dakota Progress and Pioneer Register.
The jury found the foul murderer of the president guilty, a decision six months in coming, bringing relief and satisfaction that law prevails and violence is avoided. The nation, weary yet relieved, seeks swift action to bury the memory and prevent another such tragedy.
The essay argues that towns fail or prosper by enterprise and thrift. It cites Cassville Wisconsin as an example of decline, and Chicago as a contrasting peak. It predicts a spring wave of immigration and urges citizens to act in the coming six months to seize opportunities, noting small but sure prerequisites like building with brick.
The Gate City of Winona Minnesota sits on a level plateau near the Mississippi with bluff scenery and lakes. Its location offers healthful beauty and rapid commercial growth through river and rail connections including C N W railroad lines and G B M terminus. The city hosts machine shops, wagon works, flour mills, and lumber yards along the riverfront. Local merchants are urged to consider the featured firms for reliable trade and to expect a full business directory soon.
A reader notes a yearly old Tribune insert costing about one dollar, which spurred a merchant to buy goods. Morton & Co of Fargo sold over 800000 in property since April as direct results of advertising, borrowing 2500 to start and recouping in six weeks. They buy full pages and pay Chicago papers, distributing copies nationwide. Comstock & Waite claim over 150000 in real estate gains from advertising in the past year.
An abstract from Dick Lewis is quoted describing his provocative sermon's view on marriage and women's dress. The passage condemns artificial beauty and fashion, noting crowds admiring women in continental galleries and office windows. It critiques corsets, padding, and false hair as unlovely, urging readers to question romantic attraction to such surfaces.
The lengthy s case between Rev S D Hinman and Bishop Hare resurfaces in New York court records with Judge Sterling presiding as commissioner to take testimony. Hearings occur at Running Water and Santee agency with plans to finish in about two weeks, before returning to Santee. A second item details a Dakota Territory summons in Beadle County for Mary King, noting required answer timing and court mechanics.
A series of contest notices from Beadle and surrounding counties in Dakota Territory reveal multiple land entry holders facing cancellation due to alleged abandonment or failure to cultivate. Dates range from 1881 to 1882 with hearings set in March, summoning claimants to present testimony and legal proceedings conducted by registers at Mitchell and Beatrice offices.
Land Office at Mitchell Dakota December 14 1831 notice to make final proof and secure final entry of Truman Kutphen iron county Beadle Dakota filing No 1622 for NE 4 section 4 town 110 range 62 witnesses D Hall Willis Sears John McWhorn Huron to prove continuous residence and cultivation of the tract before Probate Judge at Mitchell January 28 1831 2 o'clock p m AVM J BTCHER Register
Notice records settlers filing final proof for land claims in Beadle County D T Hur on March 22 1842 and March 1 1842 listing Alfred W Brewall Nancy M county and others with witnesses and location details including section and range and the judge registrar involvement.
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