Weekly Post Office Publication in Huron South Dakota
The notice indicates the publication is entered at the Huron South Dakota Post Office as second class mail matter every Thursday.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
4
The notice indicates the publication is entered at the Huron South Dakota Post Office as second class mail matter every Thursday.
The Black Hills residents will host South Dakota editors this week, offering a look at regional culture and upcoming stories for coverage.
A South Dakota Democrat outlines a strategy to secure seventy five legislative seats. The plan hinges on coalition building, targeted campaigns, and voter engagement across key districts to shift the balance of power.
Philo Hall was not in attendance at the Mitchell convention and is reported to be Keeley curing again.
Fragmentary note suggests Huron plans an electric car rental day bringing modern conveniences to residents. No further details or dates available.
AnObserver contemplates a scenario where Roosevelt seeks bigger game and a fantasy future where Africa becomes a kingdom under his nominal rule. The idea mirrors speculative commentary on Roosevelt’s legacy and ambition.
Tom Platt expresses remorse that his advanced age keeps him from accompanying Roosevelt to Africa. Roosevelt has not spoken on the matter.
The text notes existing rifts within the party as Gamble and Crawford feud over a new alliance, suggesting future clashes as factions realign.
Delegates come home optimistic after Rapid City pow wow. No harm reported and spirits high as Democrats resume campaigning with renewed energy.
The state faces a knotty issue as Hon. C. J. B. Harris of Yankton declines the congressional nomination to preserve democratic harmony, creating uncertainty for party unity and future bids.
Dowdell of Sanborn is nominated for Congress on the Democratic ticket and will pass through Huron Friday next. Citizens are warned not to be alarmed by any slight aerial disturbances that may be noticed that afternoon and evening.
An eastern manufacturer buys a Lloyds policy for 100000 with a premium of 10500 to protect his business from a Bryan election and its feared impact. The move signals anxiety over political risk influencing commerce.
Renewed excitement grips Water town in Codington county as prospectors drill to locate oil after finding a shale that may conceal a petroleum bed. Local excitement and investment rise as drilling continues in hope of extensive oil beds.
The governor’s supporters label Congressman Burke a hireling of a corporation and Eben W. Martin as a traitor. Crawford challenges the portrayal and urges voters to question the claims ahead of November.
The article praises campaign finance disclosure citing Mr. Kittredge spending $1,200 and Crawford $800 in the United States senate race, arguing transparency benefits the people and public trust.
The 1896 farmers backed Bryan hoping for silver coinage and better times, but his defeat preserved the gold standard and 12 years of prosperity. Now Bryan offers nothing new as eastern support fades, leaving a solid south for Bryan and solid north for Taft.
John F. Schrader of Rapid City recalls James Sherman, the Republican vice presidential nominee, and says Sherman often wished to hold one of the nation’s top offices. The tale notes Schrader’s comment on their shared Eastern schooling.
The Mitchell Republican notes the shifting political tide as voters discuss future winners Taft and Sherman in South Dakota. The piece emphasizes long friendship and past ties, suggesting Schrader will vote for his old school mate as time cycles through political changes.
Joe Greene a Chamberlain resident and national committeeman for South Dakota for four years was found dead in his bed at his home Wednesday morning. He had attended the Mitchell convention and returned home Tuesday evening. He retired in apparent good health and died during the night from heart failure.
The Daily Chicago Tribune publishes a striking cartoon by McCutcheon with the caption When is a Man Down and Out and the moral Keep Plugging Away. It underscores the vicissitudes of public life and echoes the adage that Keeping Everlastingly at it Brings Success.
Judge Kohlsatt of the Illinois district court sustains the law prohibiting railroads from issuing passes to newspapers for advertising. Frank A. Munsey, publisher of Munsey's Magazine, challenged the law. The railroad attorney has filed notice of appeal to the Supreme Court.
Aubrey Lawrence of Hall Roddie Lawrence Brookings has received a flattering offer from a Fargo North Dakota law firm and is near leaving his unsatisfactory South Dakota connections. The move would be a loss for the state given his reputation as one of its ablest attorneys.
Judge Kohlsaat and South Dakota Attorney General Clark dispute the Hepburn bill provision banning courtesies between railroads and publishers. The AG issued a written opinion opposing Kohlsaat’s decision, an opinion dated before the June primaries.
The 1907 apportionment law, passed without the governor's approval, creates 42 senatorial districts with 45 senators and 53 districts with 104 representatives, totaling 149 legislators. It requires 75 votes to elect a U.S. senator, a outcome discouraging Democrats and likely preventing Lee from securing a majority in the next legislature.
The report of settlement at Mitchell is false. Stalwarts kept gains and surrendered nothing, while minority factions could not dictate. Peace offers were a bid for Crawford votes, but no real reconciliation occurred. The stalwarts promise to remain armed for another campaign to elect their slate.
The Mitchell convention adopts a populist oriented platform that imitates national lines from Chicago and Denver. It claims allegiance to the Republican Party yet incorporates planks rejected by the national party, inviting criticism and sparking dispute.
A form was created to track names linked to populist lists and Democrats who have participated in Republican primaries. Officials note potential overlaps and procedural considerations for ballot access.
Ex-U S Senator Pettigrew of Sioux Falls christened as a potential secretary of the treasury if Bryan wins the presidency. If Taft prevails, Senator Kittredge would join his cabinet, praised as one of the ablest United States senators in Washington though leaving the Senate.
The Journal-World-Spirit analyzes the Crawford nomination amid war weariness and party fault lines. It argues the Huronite would support Crawford to preserve party unity, though condemns his demagogic approach and hopes future voters reject such figures in South Dakota politics.
The Sioux Falls Press editorial accuses insurgents of misrepresenting loyalty to the June primaries. It argues Burke and Martin did not surrender to insurgents but faced force of numbers and stalwart ultimatums at Mitchell. The piece claims insurgents lacked courage to call a primary this year.
The passage argues that as the Mitchell convention fades the rhetoric of harmony appears misleading and shows the press merely expressing a wish rather than guiding actual consensus.
The Daily Tribune cites George L. von Meyer’s order barring seditious literature as obscene and to be censored in the mails. Assistant Postmaster Frank L. Stocking says the measure targets Appeal to Reason and similar papers, provoking constitutional challenges by socialists led by Eugene V. Debs.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio pledges one hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The testimonial notice details the remedy taken internally and notes W J Cheney & Co of Toledo sell the product and offer free testimonials.
A vintage health notice promotes Minules as a kidney cure for backache rheumatism and bladder issues. It claims kidneys need correcting root cause and that Minules taken at bedtime absorbed quickly relieve symptoms. 30 day trial costs $1 with money back guarantee at Perriton's Corner Drug Store.
Mrs. E. R. Pierson of Auburn Center Pennsylvania praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the healing remedy others promise but fail to perform. She says it cures threat and lung trouble long-standing and that continued use will restore her to perfect health. The renowned cough and cold lung healer is sold.
The Huron band led about five hundred Sport Day supporters to Iroquois for a city celebration featuring DeSmet versus Cavour in the morning with Cavour winning 9 to 3. In the afternoon Sioux Falls beat Bryant 1 to 0 to claim the championship amid a street carnival atmosphere and a night of large crowds and dances.
On a westbound Miller train a ten year old girl asked her mother for permission to buy ice cream. The train departed Miller with the child aboard, leaving the mother on board. At St Lawrence the mother persuaded the conductor to back to Miller to retrieve the girl. Passengers expressed anger over the supper delay as the reunion occurred.
Beadle County reports its finest grain prospects in years with barley and flax thriving while wheat nears ready-to-cut timing. Corn tassels appear stronger than in southern regions as fields stay lush and green despite late season. Farmers express optimism for a banner harvest barring hail in the coming week.
We thank friends for kindness and sympathy after our sorrow and the lovely flowers. Special thanks to the B. of L. F. and E. and the ladies society for handling burial arrangements. Mrs. E. J. Weaver, Mrs. Vina Weaver, Miss Ethel or Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Goodle
Weekly Weather Bulletin reports fair weather with abundant sunshine and below normal rainfall overall. Showers occurred Thursday night and Friday morning across most of the state, with four inches or more in parts of McCook and Turner counties on Sunday. Maximums reached 90 plus statewide, with the top 100 degrees at Howell and Philip. Minimums mostly above 50, Castlewood recording 47. Overall rainfall was below normal, though some western counties saw modest totals.
The Huronite announces a unique advertising contest to run in the July 27 issue and next Monday and week. Prizes total ten dollars in three sums for correct spellings of mis spelled words hidden in twenty six ads from leading merchants represented by alphabet letters. Entry rules restrict office employees and their families.
C M Harden of Silver City North Carolina praises Electric Bitters claiming it treats stomach liver and kidney troubles and general weakness backache chills and malaria. Sold under guarantee at H Wheeler's drug store 50 cents.
Huron businessmen forming a park association plan a park suitable for ball games trap shooting and all athletic contests. W A Ritschlag elected president and a site will be selected with operations starting soon to create a field for the town to play on.
Mr. A. A. Felton of Harrisville New York says Dr Kings New Life Pills are just exactly right after years of use. The ad claims the pills relieve without discomfort and are best for constipation biliousness and malaria priced 25 cents at H Wheeler s drug store.
J W Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina says Bucklen's Arnica Salve is the best in the world. He reports it cured a felon on his thumb and it heals every sore burn or wound it is applied to, available for 25 cents at H Wheeler's drug store.
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