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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1899
Page
4
A Cassier's Magazine note explains steam jet fire extinguishing in enclosed spaces may trigger danger. An event on a cargo steamer shows when hoses were added after jets, an explosion blew hatches and wrecked the ship. Water gas formation from steam over incandescent cargo could cause ignition, a theory debated.
In Richmond, Paul Morphy guests of Rev. H, studies a painting showing a young man doomed in a chess duel with the devil. Morphy declares he can win, sets up the board, and quickly proves the young man can triumph, checkmating the fiend.
The essay explains that Hungarian Gypsy minstrels form a caste with swarthy appearance and flamboyant dress. In Budapest hotels and restaurants, gypsy bands perform with payment taken by a plate passed among guests, mostly in twopence pieces. The notes mention frequent small coins like nickels and 10 kreutzer pieces.
A New York Journal sketch notes Samoa as the world’s only country where rulers and chief justices share the laundry task. It says the chief may discuss politics and then tender for washing, and will seek a testimonial after satisfactory work to attract future visitors.
A brief line from London Punch features the Lady of the House inviting a bore to take a refreshment before he departs. The exchange emphasizes a light domestic scene with witty social banter.
Freddy notes his brother is taller than George while Franky counters that his brother is fatter than yours. The playful exchange, labeled Lustige Blatter, highlights lighthearted family banter.
The New York Herald notes a minuscule Philadelphia ground relic from William Penn on Walnut Street near Second. Once a ceremonial trysting place for Delaware and Lenape, it survives amid modern towers as a sacred, unclaimed tract no real estate has touched for over a century.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat piece quotes a physician who defends smoking as not poisoning the body, arguing nicotine absorption is low and the main danger lies in cigarette inhalation spurring the heart. He asserts heart trouble can trigger mood drops and alcohol use, and warns those with valvular disease may suffer severe consequences.
On a green hillside a sentimental girl and her matter of fact aunt enjoy nature. The niece endlessly extols landscapes and the brook, while the aunt caches a quip that she prefers the brook's solo to a babbling duet. Quiet ends the scene in Youth's Companion.
A man claiming perfection visited Evangelist Moody to boast of years without sin. Moody asked if he had sinned or done wrong, the man replied no. Moody then quipped that he would prefer to ask the man’s wife to verify before being convinced.
A bicyclist at a small inn orders three eggs and four minute boils. After fifteen minutes the waiter returns with one egg, apologizing that eggs are out and explaining the remaining egg was boiled twelve minutes. Humorous snapshot from Harpers Bazar.
A New York Sun excerpt recalls Judge Hallett leading Colorado Territory’s judiciary and enforcing English in court. Defense lawyer Colonel Taylor faced a Spanish jury case, pleading with bilingual wit while the interpreter bridged languages. The trial ends with an acquittal, and the lawyer jokes about his limited Spanish.
The term Scot traces to the Anglo Saxon word sceat meaning tax. It originally described freedom from tax payment and has evolved into a general expression for freedom from anything.
A Washington Post columnist recalls a young relative who cunningly set up a late night visit with a suitor. The narrator notes the girl’s skill in flattery and manipulation, calling it the artfulness of the modern girl. The anecdote ends with a wary reflection on the clever maneuver.
To California attention is called to excellent service and favorable rates for single and round trip tickets this season. Best accommodations in first class or tourists sleeping cars daily year round. Personally conducted tourist car parties weekly to California and Oregon. Wide choice of routes without extra charge. For particulars apply to Chicago North-Western Bay and connecting lines.
A defense attorney recalls a remarkable trial in which a clean cut young man faced a $10,000 robbery charge. The jury acquitted after the attorney proved alibis and located key witnesses. The grateful client offered half the alleged reward, saying the saving of an innocent man was the reward.
A nervous curate earned sharp rebuke from a senior colleague after an afternoon clergy gathering at the bishop’s palace. The senior, calling him a donkey for his asinine comments, spoke as a brother as laughter erupted among the group.
A western Webster City farmer’s vest hung on a fence led to a remarkable tale. A calf gnawed a pocket watch, later found in a milk cow butchered for beef. The watch lay between the cow’s lungs and stayed wound by respiration, losing only four minutes in seven years.
A light quip about family likenesses features Aunt-Whom asking which parent the new sister resembles. Emma-Beth is described as toothless and hairless, with a punning comparison to pepper, reflecting a humorous Toronto World cartoon remark.
Description notes that the Papuans of the Malay coast of New Guinea live in a primitive state, remaining entirely unfamiliar with metals and crafting their weapons from stones bones and wood.
A concise reflection on perfection’s paradox, noting that deeper virtue fosters patience toward others’ faults. The idea frames self-improvement as a quiet, nonjudgmental stance rather than harsh critique.
In the Fifth Judicial Circuit the State of South Dakota files a complaint in Beadle County Circuit Court at Huron. Howard A Maxfield sues William H McLelen Harriet McLelland E H Sanford and W W Peckham requiring an answer within thirty days after service. If not, relief requested will be sought. Dated December 5 1898. L Kemp, Plaintiff's Attorney.
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