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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1891
Page
4
The passage notes Ev H Artin giving a speech before the third house in Pierre amid remarks about private telegraph service and a claim that the country relies on private hands. It mentions Lawrence County and a nod to love and justice. Ed reportedly delivered a good speech.
The Great Chicago Hotel World notes solid hotel activity nationwide for the season, highlighting favorable trends in occupancy and revenue across key markets and suggesting continuing demand through the year.
Americans reportedly eat up to 175 pounds of meat per person each year, a figure said to exceed intake levels in all other civilized nations.
In the South Dakota joint convention for United States senator, thirty five men have already received votes. Many precincts remain to report results.
A senator offers an 80 vote pledge to any candidate who can draw votes from the combination. The proposal signals a tactic to sway party lines and test political alignments.
Norri Dakota notes Col Cressey ready to mobilize a thousand men per hour for a United States Senate campaign in Pierre, following New Hampshire precedent and signaling strong printing and organizing effort.
The Yankton Press and Dakotan discusses a proposed convention of educational men under legislatures from several northwest states to seek uniform action on the school book question. Initial reaction deems the idea favorable as a starting point.
A brief note requests exemption from cross examination citing travel expenses and hotel costs for attending at Pierre. The author complains that joi'vistions accumulate wealth and that such costs prevent participation.
A northwest political figure warns the Hononite that Moody’s election is crucial and vows consequences if Moody loses. He predicts a homeward surge as Brother Oliver plans to send additional coaches for support.
The passage notes Prssipext Lixcoty feeling triumphant after being attacked with mild smallpox and offering it to all applicants while Gov. Mellette likewise boasts about unlimited colonels on his staff.
The county notes steady wool-raising success every year and sugar beets reaching perfection with proper management. It asserts irrigation is not required to live but is necessary for profit.
Senator Moopy says no man is more eager for Republican success than he is and will yield to any Republican who proves stronger. He claims that if the full Republican vote comes his way under the caucus rule through three ballots, he can attract outside support to win or step aside to back another Republican. Is this not fair and worth a try for Republicans to unite.
Incatus aims to secure re election through a cross party union. Dawes of Massachusetts was previously reelected by a Republicans and Democrats alliance. Mitchell of Oregon used the same strategy six years ago. Hansbrough of North Dakota has just won with a Republican Democrat coalition. The pattern implies more such possibilities ahead.
The readable text hints at a discussion of a judge named Moody and a senator named Melville in a context of measuring authority or scate. No definite event, place, or outcome is discernible to form a proper news item.
The speaker imagines in every township three inch wells feeding streams that could drive vast wool and meat production. He argues such abundance would render the wheat price irrelevant.
An old stock raiser praises native grasses as the world’s richest for meat and milk. He suggests a farming shift: cultivate 16 acres to produce $1,000 while leaving 144 acres for pasture, enabling frequent relocation of cropping areas for better yields.
A recall of the U S postal system division into eleven tar divisions under the Washington general superintendent. For the year ending June 30 1888 there were 5004 clerks handling 6 528 772 060 pieces of ordinary mail plus registered pieces. Clerks salaries ranged from 500 to 1300 dollars based on work and responsibility.
Foster directs the report from Brookings Agricultural College. The station, funded by a 15000 dollar annual appropriation, details expenditures and experiments in agriculture and horticulture on the college farm for the year ending June 30 1890. Copies are available from the college.
Mr S J Eicuensenerr of the St Nicholas Hotel DoQuoin Til writes on Jan 20 1891 enclosing five dollars for one Country Cash and Account Book to be shipped by express. He notes fine trade and that the St Nicholas would not be complete without the Hotel World journal.
Speaker Sharp and allies critique revolutionary tactics and warn that contests over senate seats could erode legitimacy. They urge legal, constitutional resolution and warn fraudulent contests risk invalid outcomes in a state senate that judges its own elections.
The article portrays Senator Melville as a hardworking, temperate, and outspoken advocate for farmer and consumer interests. It notes his early stance against railroads and warehouses, his success against railroads in suits, and his long-standing Republican ties though largely out of politics recently. It also explains The Horomre’s cautious support and conditional backing if Melville aligns with the constituency’s aims.
The State Engineer of Irrigation praises rapid public acceptance of irrigation in South Dakota. Major Coffin recounts a chaotic start but firm belief in irrigation as practical, with profits and extensive data on wells machinery water rights and legislation. The report lists artesian wells cycles progress and geological data across North and South Dakota railroad stations.
Local growers meet to consider cutting broom corn acreage. Officials debate targets and market conditions as producers weigh shrinkage to stabilize prices next season.
A short critique notes the Hurley Herald misuses a Mitchell Republican item by compressing it, removing urgency and implying support for Mitchell's permanent hold of the state fair. The piece cites editor Haron’s questionable edits and Wheelock’s editorial stance.
A report shows 679 strikes across the country last year affecting 211,811 workers. The data indicate a 23 percent decrease in frequency and an overall drop in disruption costs.
The article reports ongoing senate intrigue as Pettigrew departs for the cast and Democrats Independents caucus to unite. It notes failures to unseat Lawrence county Republicans, mentions Loucks opposition to independents voting for Crose, and hints at rumors of unseating resubmissionists. Supt. Oliver and party visit capitol figures, with rumor and speculation about Mackenzie and Cressey.
Moody and Mellette lead votes in Melville while Voorhees secures Indiana seat. Gallinger wins New Hampshire U S Senate, Peffer elected to replace Ingalls. Hansborough defeats Pierce in North Dakota on the 17th ballot. Western Union notes delayed service after severe Eastern storms hitting New England and surrounding areas.
The Yankton Press and Dakotan argues that Nebraska, Kansas, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas and South Dakota face the same flawed textbook issue. It calls for a uniform policy via a state legislatures created commission. Five South Dakota educators should sit on the commission and invite other states to join in a Yankton meeting to decide on a shared plan.
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