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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1905
Page
4
Dakota Huronite John Longstaff notes the nation’s sorrow at the death of John Hay the former Secretary of State. The obituary lauds his diplomacy from Lincoln's private secretary to McKinley and Roosevelt eras, praising his bold yet just policy and enduring influence on international affairs. The piece emphasizes his rise from obscurity to global recognition and the lasting impact of his work.
The Congressional Record of February 8 is cited to show Congressman Burk supports regulation of interstate transportation. An excerpt notes his committee stance and his belief that transportation highways must be open on equal terms, countering reform press claims he opposes government regulation or the President.
The Argus Leader faces higher legal printing rates while the Sioux Falls Press offers to handle the city job at half the legal rate. The Press says it would rather undercut to prevent the Argus Leader from earning the full amount, noting that rates have changed over time.
If you wish to borrow money buy or sell farm property call on the Ricuards Trust Company for financing and related services.
Clate Tinan reports from Big Stone lake after days of fishing with manufactured flies, recalling a lifelong passion for rivers and streams. He reflects on his youth in Ohio and New York, the lure of brook trout, and a career tempered by business and travel, praising fishing above other pursuits.
The Uintah Indian Reservation in northeastern Utah will be opened to public settlement around September 1 under the Homestead Act. Registration will be by a lottery among applicants, with 160 acre parcels and first choice to those drawn early. Married women and minors cannot register. Grand Junction, Colorado, is the nearest rail point for travelers, and the local Chamber of Commerce will publicize details and distribute literature to applicants.
The state press argues fixing railroad rates is a large task and questions if government or railroads should handle it. It urges both parties to ensure equal treatment for all shippers, end discrimination and rebates, and abolish private cars.
A surface drainage system would remove all water from low areas in Huron. With the town site 35 to 40 feet above the Jim river, draining the town should be a simple engineering task. Although heavy rains are rare, safeguarding against stagnant water would prevent property damage. Existing losses exceed the cost of a perfect drainage system.
Walter Wellman writes from New York to the Chicago Record predicting honest future management of the Equitable's affairs. He credits Morton and Ryan for good intentions based on their reputations rather than concern for policyholders. They have staked themselves on the Equitable and must ensure its success.
The United States Grand Jury returned indictments against Armour Cudahy Swift Valentine and other major meat packers. Government pursues convictions as pressure mounts on the beef trust. The trials attract wide public interest.
Oklahoma shows rapid population gains from 61 834 in 1890 to 398 331 in 1900 and over 700 000 currently, surpassing undeveloped western states. The data highlights sustained settlement and expansion across the territory.
The Sioux Falls Press states it is bound to no party and has no political affiliations, asserting it operates under a Robin Hood style of newspaper honesty andExpression.
Opinion questions whether regions should halt artesian well drilling and shift to tiling for land drainage and agricultural stability. Advocates weight economic and environmental costs while considering soil, water table, and long term productivity.
Report notes Secretary of War William Howard Taft is considered a leading candidate to replace John Hay as Secretary of State, a move that would shift the cabinet balance and affect U.S. foreign policy direction.
The 1905 census lists Sioux Falls at 12 325, a gain over 1900 not fully honest. Officials acknowledge 1900 figures were padded by hotel registrations and lax death records, inflating past counts.
In a mock court scene Judge Kangarooski presided as Frankski Murphyski faced charges of flirting with the girls. Found guilty on evidence from detective Toobeyski, he was fined five cents before Patrolman Ellioteki halted the proceedings and closed the Kangaroo court.
A collection of quotations on the tongue's impact from figures including Mme Necker Erasmus Ve sik Solomon St James and King Arthur. The passages contrast sharp criticism with defiant approval of women's speech across eras.
A United States Geological Survey Professional Paper No 32 covers Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota, eastern Colorado, eastern Wyoming, and southeastern Montana. It details geology, mineral resources, and groundwater distribution by county, with maps, views, and photos. Free copies are available from the Director, USGS, Washington, D.C.
Dick Sears of Sears Roebuck & Co Chicago once served as a Wolsey station agent two decades ago. He capitalized on his idle hours to imagine a mail order business and rose to multi millionaire status.
In this notice BAYARD Bracu of Houghton Block offers to buy sell insure or lend on city or farm property. The brief indicates possible fee arrangements and secured or unsecured borrowing against real estate assets.
Alderman Bryant notes some burdens feel heavier during the wet season, suggesting certain expenses outpace tax increases. The remark hints at local fiscal strains amid rainy weather.
John Hay secretary of state died at 12 25 am at his Washington home following a short illness. He had just returned from abroad and felt improved before his death. Born October 8 1838 he served as Lincoln’s private secretary and held multiple diplomatic posts including minister to England before becoming secretary of state in 1898.
Digests all foods and tonics. Cures Dyspepsia Indigestion and stomach troubles. Rebuilds worn tissues and strengthens health. V G W Atkinson of West Virginia testifies to its effectiveness. Sold by Holland Wheeler and C H Longstaff.
Dell Rapids won the state meet with Yankton second and Huron third. A protest over Dell Rapids rider Godfrey Thompson, previously misidentified as Eulberg, changed final placings to Erickson of Sioux Falls and Niesteadt of Huron earning second in the quarter mile and low hurdles. Yankton led with 29 points, Huron 26, Dell Rapids 25.
Advertising copy touts De Witt's Little Early Risers as a cure for constipation sick headache biliousness and more. It claims gentle action with no griping and promotes use by both children and adults sold by Holland Wheeler and C. H. Longstaff.
Huron celebrated the Fourth of July with a calm night, reporting no deaths or injuries and only a few cases of intoxication.
A tile factory is seen as a badly needed new industry for South Dakota, expected to create jobs and boost regional growth in the state. Industry advocates highlight regional demand for ceramic tiles and construction-related crafts.
The centennial style description covers Huron's July Fourth events with a flag raise at the dispatcher's office, a parade by the Huron and Hitchcock bands, Battery A cannons saluting, a ball game vs New Yorkers with Huron winning 4 to 2 for a $75 purse, races, free bowery, and fireworks on Capital Hill concluding the day despite an approaching storm.
An old advertisement touts LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Tablets to cure a cold in one day. It promises refund from all druggists if it fails and bears E. W Grove’s signature on each box. Price is 25 cents.
The 16th to 26th June Y M C A convention in Lake Geneva Wisconsin drew delegates from twelve states and over 140 colleges. South Dakota sent six colleges with 21 delegates, ranking fourth in the interstate field meet. Notable speakers included John R. Mott and Robt Speer with program focused on missions social problems and life work.
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