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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
6
The text notes deadlock in Pierre and ongoing political battles including reform versus debt management, the Mitchell land office move to Gregory, Kittredge’s river project, and La Follette’s stance on reform. It mentions Taft cabinet timing, lobbying at Pierre, Harriman on education, Crawford’s candidacy, and a bill for swift election returns.
The Hon. Joh F Schrades of South Dakota is selected to carry the returns at the November election in Washington. His selection ends a deadlock that had troubled Pieris, and observers note the move as decisive in the early campaigning. Sioux City Elks plan dinners for 1,000 poor residents, inviting them to a hall for baskets of food, highlighting local charity amid widespread poverty.
Major Boyd Wales, a Philippine veteran, is reappointed postmaster at Howard after initial opposition from Congressmen Nall and Parker and a temporary hold by Senator Kittredge. Mrs. Martin endorses Wales, and the selection is confirmed, boosting local morale.
Congressman Martin scores a signal victory as JD Cotton of Parker and J D Calder of Edgemont are withdrawn from reappointment and replaced with Martin backed nominees. Congressmen Hall Parker and the president faced Martin’s opposition in a stalwart victory for his faction.
Faulk county Senator Byrne introduces a measure to curb abuses by express companies. The Huronite has not reviewed the text but trusts the author to pass strict state control. The bill aims to end extortion and protect consumers from year to year.
On February 12, the 100th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth will be observed nationwide. Huron's Commercial Club calls a January 13 meeting for all citizens to discuss observance steps and ensure the town does not lag behind other communities in this tribute.
The Sioux Falls Press warned that patronage would fall like ripe apples from a list controlled by bosses. Recent moves show Vessey to receive a hand list, as at the Huron convention, with further talks in Huron on the 16th to settle all appointments.
A full report on the Aberdeen meeting of the EDA describes a centralized school plan. The paper outlines community organizing and conducting such schools as a progressive system with better advantages for public education, noting taxpayer concerns over tax increases. The discussion links school consolidation to business consolidation and emphasizes long term benefits.
The text credits North Western employees for aiding Crawford’s political rise, noting railroad workers in Huron rallied to back his anti railroad campaign. It argues the two cent passenger rate law should be decided, with responsibility placed on the railway’s employes and executives, not the cited individuals.
Ida Tarbell’s February American Magazine presents a Billy Brown crafted account of Lincoln and his army relations. A retold street scene quotes Lincoln praising soldiers, recalling a crippled boy’s plea for nourishment and care, and urging duty to feed and care for troops amid Bull Run hardships.
The report on the Omaha corn exposition highlights domestic science and manual training as essential to progressive education. It argues state support for teaching fundamentals to all, especially in urban and consolidated rural schools, to promote self preservation and citizen readiness amid urban migration pressures.
The text discusses state and national government roles in alleviating acute conditions through preventive measures. It emphasizes domestic science as central to home life and notes that well managed homes underpin wholesome social and civil order. It echoes the maxim a stitch in time saves nine and advocates preventive remedies over late cures.
At a Friday college chapel meeting the question of consolidating rural schools drew interest and debate. Prof. Olander supplied data on state-wide education gaps, urging a competent committee to investigate and report. He noted high dropout rates and limited progression beyond early grades, arguing centralized schools could aid rural districts despite prejudice against change.
An old advertisement claims deafness arises from Eustachian tube inflammation and catarrah. It promotes universal cure by "constitutional remedies" and a Catarrh Cure offering $100 for uncured cases, with endorsements and a druggist price of 75 cents, along with a Hall's Family Pills suggestion.
Specials report Cee J. Crawford was elected United States senator today. Senate vote Crawford 38 Lee 6, one absent. House vote Crawford 93 Lee 9, two absent. Result sets Crawford as senator with party alignment and current absences noted.
On January 27 and 28 1909 Mitchell South Carolina will host two combination sales of pure bred cattle and swine Swine sale on January 27 cattle sale on January 28 Ten breeds will be represented The Western Passenger Association has set an open round trip fare of one and one third dollars
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as an immediate remedy for burns, cuts, and bruises. It promises rapid relief of pain and healing for skin eruptions, ulcers, and other injuries, presenting itself as a universal healer.
A western judge approved a divorce amid disputes over the marriage history and alleged misconduct. The report cites medical claims about Life Pills and their supposed effects on health conditions, with references to Dr. King and other names.
End indigestion now with Pape's Diapepsin. The ad touts quick relief from dyspepsia belching heartburn and stomach heaviness. It claims five minute relief and urges readers to tell their druggist to start thoroughly curing indigestion.
A letter from Mrs. M. Summers offers a free home treatment claimed to cure rheumatism and related pains without changing state. The program supposedly removes uric acid, loosens stiff joints, purifies blood, and restores vitality. proof is requested by writing to Box 12, South Bend, Indiana.
The notice states that G the people of the vicinity have stopped the old George Grove blueland op on Ivan Sas street and are prepared to do general blacksmithing boiler work machine work sheet iron and tank work. They have engaged the horse shoer Hol oy to manage the horse sting department and invite patronage. -H. R. Ferguson
Notice offers registered Poland China boats for sale and two Angus bulls for spring service. Also offers about 350 bushels of Oderbrucker barley, pure and free from mastard and other foul weeds. Call or write Sunflower Stock Farm two miles north of Huruma EL aA Stoner Prop.
Dakota Central Telephone Co advertises a day rate of 1 dollar and a night rate of 74 cents for long distance calls to the Twin Cities and connections to North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Nebraska towns and as far east as Chicago.
Notice to contractors bids for a new two story school house at Yale South Dakota. Plans and specifications available at George Issenhuth Huron SD or HA Man clerk Cure Our School Board. Bids due before 2 pm February 25 1960. Board may reject any or all bids. Dated January 26 1960. Justis Tt. Uinas Chairman Thomas Gantland Treasurer Hh Ay Man Clerk C A Kelley James Byrnes Attorneys for School Board. January 21 February 11.
Notice from Beadle County Court in South Dakota announces a hearing on letters of administration for the estate of Milton A Cots deceased. The hearing is set for January term and details the parties Mary W Colling and Wiston EB Collins as kin and interested parties.
A prominent medical authority warns that warm clothing and dry feet protect against rheumatism and kidney trouble in bad weather. A homemade tonic using Dandelion fluid, Kar Gon, and Sarsaparilla is recommended, with instructions to mix and take after meals or at bedtime. Local druggists can supply ingredients or prepare the mix.
Lyon and Healy in Chicago offer four large sale rooms filled with used Steinway uprights in fine condition with various styles. Additional pianos from Thompson Music Co Healy Music Co and Theatre Piano Co stock are offered at 20 to 40 percent below typical prices. Three pianos may be bought cash or on easy terms. freight modest.
Prof Re Pl Bowen, a West Virginian graduate of Warard, becomes assistant in mathematics and German. Dr French has moved from Huron to Chicago and to points east. Miss Wallace of Fort Pierre registers as a student. Enrollment reaches 316, well above last year. Fern Null visits Aberdeen. Mr Mills and son go to D. Smet to visit Mrs Pierce. A newborn girl arrives for a local family. Manzan Pile Remedy advertised for relief from hemorrhoid distress at Pertiton's corner cru.
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