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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1897
Page
4
Creamery operations continue to report steady progress and favorable outcomes. Local dairies highlight sustained production, market demand, and community support as they press forward with growth initiatives.
Kyle confirms Clark Rowe is fine and will not be removed. The tenth annual Redfield college commencement runs June 5 to June 8. Boodle has captured the Illinois state legislature. The Alien Humphrey bill passed the house.
Hicks forecasts a pleasant opening week of June but warns of several storms around June 6 with unsettled skies. The report notes expected weather pattern shifts and potential thunder activity in the period.
The first test vote on the tariff bill in the Senate indicates both Senators Kyle and Pettigrew were absent.
Geo. H. Chase has been appointed postmaster at White Brookings county. Congratulations to Bro. Chase.
In a hopeful note critics urge resilience amid calamity. An elder statesman, the Argue-Leader, cautions against overstatement while praising Tomlinson for potential as a future Republican figure.
John D. Rockafellow issues an order excusing men on his ore decks in the upper and lower lakes from work on Sunday, citing a day of rest and compliance with local customs.
The Iowa democrats will meet in delegate convention at Des Moines on June 23. Observers view the event as a notable moment in state politics, with discussions likely shaping party strategy.
Yankton Gazette questions Mayhew's suitability for auditor and critiques the party choice. The piece implies possible alternative paths or risks in the gubernatorial bid.
Senator West says the senate has made more tariff bill progress in three days than in three weeks on the Wilson bill. He urges continued swift action and expresses hope for speedy advancement.
J. R. Sage of the Iowa weather crop service estimates Iowa farmers lost about 23.35 million dollars to hog cholera in the past year. The loss covers nearly two and a half million hogs and reflects extensive animal disease costs across the state.
The Argus Leader reports from every county on late crop conditions and predicts an abundant harvest. Forecaster notes reveal surprisingly good prospects with Jane Rains expected to bring ample yields across all sections.
The sugar trust drops a contract to supply over one million pounds after being underbid by a New York importer. Secretary Bliss ignores the complaints as the importer secures the deal.
The report notes A. D. Tinsley is not confirmed as deputy of the 6th auditor of the post office department. It claims KR. S. Person will hold the position, and the Sioux Falls Journal may owe an apology to the Argus Leader regarding the appointment.
The Breeder's Gazette and editor Clare draw readers to an opinion on hog deaths in Brule county. A Sioux City Journal quote notes doubt over populist efforts to recruit Debs for a cooperative commonwealth in South Dakota, amid a history of storms and hardships.
The piece questions how populist presses claim authority on Pickler and notes The Houronics did not see public press evidence of Pickler's anger or disappointment.
The Hononite representative noted the major remained undisturbed by not securing the pension commissioner post. He is described as too good a Republican to let the setback disgust him and plans to move forward with party loyalty.
Hermosa residents approve license issuance with two licenses granted. One license goes to the town mayor and city marshal as partners, the other to the justice of the peace. The combination is described as hard to beat and South Dakota is noted as leading.
The text notes that Person 18 is slated for the auditor role at the post office department with a salary of 2500 dollars annually and a Washington residence. Four years in the capital are expected to broaden Brer. Peraon’s views, and Ali would welcome the appointment.
The senator recalls the plate glass industry was once controlled by foreigners until a Republican tariff raised the duty to protect American producers. He notes the current U S plate glass supply is nearly sufficient for needs and accuses Kyle of voting to admit more foreigners.
Albert O. Hopkins of Hot Springs South Carolina sends a draft for 8240 days after claiming overpayment to the national treasury. Washington pension officers launch an investigation as the money reverts to the cash box while Hopkins claims credit for the single act that outpaces other states.
Washington correspondent McKinley reportedly plans to appoint Tinsley of Sioux Falls as Fourth Auditor of the Treasury if Kyle of South Dakota backs the tariff bill. Such a move would tarnish Kyle’s reputation and provoke criticism from fifty two Pierre Republicans who supported him.
A renowned populist lawyer claims the law lacks a penalty for selling liquor without a city license if county license is valid, drawing scrutiny from Yankton Gazette and Howard Press. The Huron agrees the law has a penalty, while the Republican minority foresees need for amendment to fix the issue.
Twelve graduates from Huron high school include ten girls and two boys. The article notes a long history of four girls per one boy graduating from city schools and questions whether girls’ greater desire for learning or better schooling access explains the shift. It recalls a past where boys were educated while girls learned domestic arts.
A commentator notes the growing role of educated women, predicting a marvelous change in intellectual capacities of the sexes. He urges young men to study harder, support their sisters, and ignore cigarettes in favor of books.
The court upholds the lower court in Lovett v Ferguson, a liquor debt collection case. It also declares the repeal of Article xxiv of the state constitution valid despite initial formalities, stating both houses and the people exercised constitutional powers to remove the article. This decision likely ends further challenges to the repeal.
Washington dispatch reports Professor Willis S Moore chief of the weather bureau using two mile high kites with self recording instruments to gauge atmospheric conditions. He believes this method could predict weather sixteen to twenty hours in advance.
Secretary Lyman Sage told the Cincinnati Commercial Club that the administration remains committed to honest money and sound finances. He urged action, warned against fear and distrust, and predicted a revival of industry with a revenue law to restore treasury stability and fuel a forward movement for America.
Buyers J. W. Keizer & Sox offer top market price for milling wheat. Sell now before others. Haron City Mills invites growers to bring good grade wheat to market.
E D Durand, a Yankton native educated at Yankton Academy and Overlin College, has been appointed associate professor of Meconomics at Stanford University. He earned a Ph D from Cornell this spring and is noted for a persuasive pamphlet for librarians. Durand sailed for Europe yesterday to pursue further study before starting at Stanford.
A Sioux City Journal piece recalls 19th century customs: queues and powdered hair for gentlemen, foot scraping as a bow, village gatherings at the inn on post day, church collections in a pole bag, and a prison by debt in Connecticut. It notes scarce libraries, costly books, stage coaches York to Boston, and odd social rules like tea spoons used to signal refills and Christmas quilting party kissing penalties.
The June Forum discusses that pooling remains forbidden by law and questions what options railways and the public have if the Supreme Court upholds the ban. It argues that mutual rates and conditions should be allowed to avoid greater discrimination and trade restraint, asserting freedom of contract as essential to fair railway competition.
A Saturday Daily tribute notes Memorial Day across the nation with flowers laid on graves of Civil War heroes. It honors the noble lives sacrificed for union and liberty and urges tender acts toward the living while preserving the memory of the boys in blue.
Canton Advocate reports Rev. Geo W Oaks suspended from the M E church for being too familiar with a boarding woman. He blames the woman, calls for her prosecution, and warns against what he calls female cruelty. He urges action to protect men’s honor and livelihood.
The piece notes A D Tinsley’s long bid to be Sioux Falls postmaster under Cleveland and Pettigrew’s defeats, then reports Tinsley slated as an assistant in the post office department with Pettigrew’s assent, while Tinsley brands himself a gold Democrat and the arrangement hints at future GOP losses in South Dakota.
Mrs. T. V. Stewart of Mount Calm Alabama recalls severe heart and digestive symptoms two years ago. After failing with other medicines she credits Pe r a pa and Macalin with swift improvement and credits Minanalin for further recovery. She urges others to try the products and notes wide popularity of the book Facts and Faces offered free by the Perapa Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus Ohio.
The biennial Modern Woodmen of America head camp gathering in Dousville Iowa from June 1 to 7 will debate relocating headquarters from Fulton Illinois to Rock Island. With membership up to 240000, camps 4800, and total insurance at 550 million, the event shapes as a pivotal, high attendance session amid factional fights over the move.
Miss Helen Ah Fong of San Francisco will wed William A. Renshall, a leading Hawaiian lawyer, on June 4. Renshall, once of San Francisco, is a prominent figure in Honolulu society, and Helen’s sister previously married Captain Whiting of the U S Navy.
Rat Portage May 31 A mining convention will be held June 2 3 and 4 with letters from mining men and capitalists across Rossland Spokane Montreal New York Cleveland Chicago St Paul Duluth and other American cities indicating their intent to attend.
One way tickets to San Francisco will be sold June 29 to July 3 inclusive to accommodate the O. E. convention. Similar rates will apply for eastbound travel. For full information, contact Chicago and North Western agents.
The State Irrigation Convention will be held at Redfield on June 15 and 16. The Northwestern Line will sell tickets on the certificate plan at reduced rates at stations in South Dakota, with applications through Agents Chicago and Northwestern Bay.
The North Western Line sells excursion tickets to Redfield from South Dakota stations at one fare for a round trip. Valid June 7 and 8 with return by June 12. Apply to agents of Chicago and North Western Railway.
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