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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1895
Page
3
The Huronite and State Journal merge into one publication to be mailed to former State Journal subscribers. The note says readers will receive a single copy and are asked to settle accounts for any overlapping subscriptions.
A jumble of references shows Minnesota discussing constitutional prohibition and irrigation policy, with mentions of assorted figures and dates. The text references Ogden style debates, a February date for petitions, and various names tied to legislative and political discourse.
Examiner notes uncertain actions on clerk salaries and appropriation. It reports a possible presidential move following a congressman’s proposal to open the Yankton Indian reservation for settlement around April first. Sanborn County may supply seed wheat in limited amounts not exceeding fifty bushels per person.
The report notes Mulémeyér of West Virginia named United States official at San Salvador with Col Myers congratulating the Virginia gentleman. Sioux labor groups stir activity while KaiJs city officials face criticism for not using saloon license funds to improve streets and aid the unemployed. Washington dispatch cites South Dakota bank loans totaling $3,555,800 with deposits of $3,379,890 and total resources of $7,163,625 and an average reserve of 1.3 percent.
The Yankton County Board of Commissioners accepts an $800 settlement for losses sustained by ex County Treasurer Max due to bank failures that left county deposits totaling $1,200 unrecovered.
The state board of agriculture will ask the legislature for an appropriation of 5000 dollars to pay its costs. It will meet in March to settle accounts and prepare for the campaign.
Senator Pettigrew votes with Gem county to back the president’s Hawaii policy as lawmakers discuss abolishing a local wolf incident. The piece mentions Armour, JDC bore depths, a gas well, and water details. It notes resignations at the state normal school in Madison and a Lost Taylor inquiry, plus legislation for the blind and Washington’s birthday observances. Reports hog payments exceed 6,000 dollars, Black Hills gold total over six million in the 1890s, and calls South Dakota a growing state with snowbound Midwest neighbors. The Western Agricultural Improvement Company forms at Aberdeen to raise farming standards on the western prairies.
A notice indicates a mass convention will be held February 4 to consider proposing legislative action permitting the construction of dams and reservoirs for storing surface water to irrigate.
Congress man Pickler introduces a bill to require final proof pen timber culture entries at the claimant residence before any court of record. The measure gains approval from the land department and is likely to become law.
The Sioux Falls Press argues the legislature in session holds authority to correct errors even if it embarrasses courts. It says no individual should block corrections that fix inoperative actions and uphold the principle of accurate legislative records.
South Dakota crop shortage last year hit the commons. Senator Pettigrew notes cattlemen benefited from high beef prices. The vast West faces economic shifts as news reaches Sioux City про.
Citizens of Huron decide to start a creamery as a sound local business step for the town and nearby country. The move signals economic optimism and community initiative.
In Wessington Springs the Republican notes a farmer who remains by his land despite tough times. He argues Dakota will recover and improve, asking where else he could go to better himself. The piece champions perseverance and optimistic restoration of the state.
A Feb 4 convention at Huron aims to obtain legislative authority to build dams and reservoirs for irrigation. Counties east of the Missouri and in the Jim and Sioux river valleys will be represented.
A Sioux Falls leader cites estimates that three and a half million acres in South Dakota have been redeemed by irrigation. Land values rose from 77 million to 300 million dollars, suggesting vast future potential. The piece urges combining hog and wheat raising for profit and notes Aberdeen gains in free mail delivery despite nationwide cuts.
A Sioux Falls Press excerpt argues county judge duties may include druggists permits beyond probate limits. It cites legal flexibility and compares to other officials. Also urged is direct irrigation action by farmers rather than waiting for government pilots. An obituary notes Lilian Cordilla Martin, 41, wife of S C Martin, with details of life and funeral.
The text argues for practical irrigation experimentation that yields immediate private rewards. It emphasizes initiative and merit, praising individuals who adopt and implement effective irrigation without waiting for distant governmental action.
An irrigation experiment is planned for Douglas County this spring with at least eight farmers participating. James A. Wilson near Armour has completed a 6 inch well yielding 2100 gallons per minute and built a 27 acre reservoir holding 10,000,000 gallons with waterways directing water over his 250 acre property. O Knapp will irrigate 600 acres near Armour using a 6 inch well.
Treasurers receipt announces sale of school money at this office. Funds labeled as school money are offered for sale with details of location and availability for purchasers.
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