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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1898
Page
4
Dispatches report Havana insurgent capital fall to Spanish troops while J H Stephens is named Indian agent at Crow Creek. May wheat activity rises as Joseph Lieter pushes into harvest. Virginia eyes bachelors tax. McKenna confirmed to U S Supreme Court.
The Klondike is all right, but South Dakota has golden opportunities for thousands without Yukon dangers. Demand for South Dakota lands is rising as cheap farms fade, yet good ones remain available. Gus Bach of Centerville is mentioned as a candidate for commissioner of school and public lands, and no better man can be found.
Dr. Finnerud, new proprietor of the Kampeskian, is reported as a potential gubernatorial candidate. He seems to back Codington courss to secure a place on the state ticket, aiming to lead rather than tail the ticket.
Hon John H King outspoken on Kyle stance while others stay silent amid presidential appointment talk. Bismarck post office fight ends with Mrs Patterson set for appointment. Postal receipts show revival signals with 11.4 percent rise in stamps and $3.08 million revenue. Cuba policy unchanged despite calls for humanity and end to the war.
The Watertown Kampeskian suggests a political party pledge in a state convention to resubmit the capital question to voters. It argues such a stance could attract many votes and seems a refreshing shift for the Republican Party after its recent legislative actions, likening it to supporting free silver coinage.
Alexandria Journal notes mixed signals on removing the capital with many Republicans backing resubmission. It argues the rank and file favor removal, while political bosses and leaders may face decapitation for thwarting the people’s will as natural leaders rise. The piece frames confidence that the majority supports moving the capital and questions who will oppose it.
The Horse Review reports fresh signs of life in the horse market with rising demand and better prices. E. S. Wells of Glenn-More stock farm notes rising prices, a 25 percent gain in trotting stock over three months, and increased private sales and inquiries, predicting a 10 to 100 percent advance this year. A broader uptick could lift South Dakota prices and restore former profits in horse breeding.
The Yankton Gazette editorial discusses candidates for Congress and the governorship, naming Gamble, Phillipps, Burke, Pickler, Dollard, and Clark. It notes Gamble has not announced but may be pressed by duty, Pickler is active, Phillips is strong from the Black Hills, and Dollard is a trusted Bon Homme supporter. Clark is ruled out. Includes a reprint of J. W. Shannon’s satirical farm-paragraphs and notes weather summaries from Huron, South Dakota, with dates in January 1898.
The report covers 16 Februarys at Huron South Dakota with mean temperatures and extremes including 68 and minus 33, plus frost dates and precipitation. It also lists a midwinter meeting program of the State Press Association with speakers from local papers and topics on newspaper operations, etiquette, finance, and editing.
County commissioners seek sealed proposals to lease the poor farm. Bidder must provide bonds board the paupers and furnish all essentials except clothing and medical care. Officials expect county savings by outsourcing pauper care under the plan.
Teething guidance praises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the best remedy for teething pain. The advertisement claims it soothes the child, softens the gums, cures wind colic and diarrhoea, and is priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
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