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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1909
Page
8
Agents tour the state to size up crops with bullish forecasts for 1909. Grain yields look exceptional with corn expected to set records, barley nearly harvested, and wheat ripening well. Flax acreage up as virgin prairie is planted, aided by frequent rains. Overall harvest outlook is highly favorable statewide.
The Huron Athletic association has contracted Runyan Brothers to present a wild west act at the park each evening and forenoon during the fair. The act includes 25 bucking branches and dancing Sioux Indians, with electric grounds lighting for evening performances. A Roman hippodrome exhibition will precede the program inside, aiming to entertain visitors during early morning and evening hours.
The Iowa insurance commissioner heard a dispute between the Home Guardians of Mitchell South Dakota and Iowa fraternities over license refusals and rate adequacy. South Dakota seeks reciprocity to cancel Iowa licenses while Iowa groups argue rates fail to meet contract obligations. Represented by J C Milne of Mitchell and others from Des Moines Cedar Rapids Hurong La and Americ, the case centers on insurance certificates and contracts across state lines.
The board’s education committee failed to gain Northwestern’s consent to use city park land for a new school building. The deed restricts the grounds to park purposes, prompting a shift to other site options and possible court action if further efforts fail.
The final Corn Belt Trotting circuit meet of the season heads to Miller on July 20 21 and 22 with many speedy horses entered including Huron track runners. Miller owned Mildred Lady Dolly Mix and Billy Hall headline a strong field along with Gray Bess Charley Mix and Meek Ch. A special race pits Dolly Mix of Miller against Mark Hannah of Highmore, two popular pacers who have vied for dominance in the 2208 class for three years. About forty to fifty harnesses are entered for the three day event.
KF R Stewart long time Wolsey resident was struck by North Western No. 704 east of Wolsey Friday evening, death attributed to being run over. He had earlier been ordered from town by the marshal while intoxicated. coroner cited skull fractures and body mutilation. Deputy coroner Walsh inspected the scene and burial followed Saturday in Wolsey Cemetery.
Cities nationwide study the new New York City building code adopted after hearings at City Hall. The code strengthens concrete rules, defines good concrete ingredients and mix, and restricts cinder use to washed anthracite boiler cinders. Builders and engineers expect widespread adoption to improve safety and reduce fire losses.
Commissioner Basford presents a table listing fires and causes in the state from July 1908 to July 1909. Total fires number 404 with principal causes including ashes three, children playing with matches thirteen, defective flues nineteen, from engines five, prairie fires five, sparks from engines five, supposed incendiary nine, unknown zero. Subscribe for the Huronite.
Milwaukee surveyors chart routes from Orient south to Miller and toward Wessington Springs while another crew surveys from Miller south into Buffalo county. The North Western is named in the work, signaling rivalry between systems over unoccupied Missouri River territory. Huron awaits Milwaukee expansion and hopes for Great Northern presence toward the river.
George Van Heis of Hurun Tee Co despondent on Saturday stabbed himself in the chest with an ice pick and wounded a lung. In custody he tried to hang himself with a rope, then recovered after release on Sunday and went home with his wife.
The Mothers Union gathered Friday afternoon with about seventy women. Mrs J P Andersen spoke on the opportunity of mothers within daily Bible study while sharing lessons on child welfare and character. Piano solos and a lullaby marked the gathering as the group, now numbering six, welcomed all mothers to join.
The Interior Department and Forest Service sustain a ruling that 260000 acres in Plumas and Butte counties claimed by Yard and the North California Mining Company were not valid mining locations. The decision frees substantial timber and protects National Forest resources, while signaling vigilance against fraudulent mining claims and encouraging legitimate prospecting.
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