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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1882
Page
2
The fragmentary notice references the Huron Tribune and Dakota Huronite publications with distribution details and a postage note. It mentions Pete and a general statement about posting anywhere in the world.
The letter discusses resumed activity in Egypt and corn shortages cited by Illinois. It argues the Helegate canvass is a right versus wrong conflict, opposing a political trickster and supporting an able man. It questions editor Pettigrew's alleged attempts to aid patent deals and seeks disclosure from government agent Burke.
Readers revisit Mr Pettigrews address at Huron recalling accusations of vulgarity and abuse aimed at an opposing side. The piece questions whether the audience and supporters still value his conduct and remarks about the band.
The article discusses a Republican convention debate over representation basing on territorial vs county figures, naming delegates from Hughes and Beadle counties and controversies over Ordway and Horner credentials. It notes motions, votes, adjournment, and conflicting records, with editorial stance on minorities’ rights and fair hearings.
The article reviews the U S Signal Service at Huron started July 1 1881 under Sergeant Samuel W Glenn. It describes instruments weather observations wind speed via anemometer camera, rain gauge and a weather vane, daily and sunset recordings, and reports to Washington. It notes officer conduct, history of Myer and Hazen, and the role of the central office.
Fragmentary OCR text shows R I Pettigrew and I Pettigrew remarks about Kirkwood, calling him malicious and a fool. The garbled lines reference tampering renaming and a Redfield section, ending with a garbled assurance about betting a bottom dollar.
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