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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
4
Summer wear described as practical Norfolk and Tennis suits with style and finish. Emphasis on fit and durability for all summer use, with illustration showing the clothes ready to wear and display any time.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson will deliver an address in Sioux Falls in July. The passage contrasts the Ohio idea with the Iowa idea, noting the Iowa option was easier to settle.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a Thursday June 4, 1903 date with an item labeled OGRAP LABEL. Readable portion provides no clear action, location, or claimant details.
Memorial Day lecturer Eugene Hay of Minneapolis condemns election corruption and calls for cleansing the ballot box as part of a crusade against primary nominations. He warns that Minnesota’s primary system enlarges opportunities for unscrupulous politicians and urges reform nationwide.
The Presbyterian General Assembly in Los Angeles protests prevailing divorce proceedings and supports efforts to enact a uniform divorce law. The resolutions favor lawful measures to correct lax legislation on divorce and remarriage and to secure uniform standards nationwide.
The general assembly resolves that ministers under its care are to refuse marriage ceremonies for divorced persons unless divorces are granted on grounds recognized as scriptural by the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America.
Senator Cahill of Grant county returns from a northward tour through British possessions. He reports land at eight to ten dollars per acre, scarce water, short seasons, and idle land every third year. He concludes opportunities lie closer to home and seems well satisfied with his prospects.
Dispatches describe ruinous floods across Kansas with the capital in ruin and widespread fire damage. Dozens killed and thousands left homeless as property losses run into millions and many communities suffer extensive devastation.
In June a full slate of school officers is to be elected. Senator Foraker of Ohio sensed Marc Hanna's influence in his county last week. The junior senator failed in securing a delegate spot to the state convention, underscoring Hanna's broad reach.
The note reflects on social expectations for women, praising marriage as the future priority and suggesting autonomy ends after wedlock. It reveals era norms about female independence and the limited options accorded to young women.
Pennsylvania Republicans in convention endorsed the Roosevelt administration and went on record against any changes in tariff schedules.
Congressman Martin will deliver a Fourth of July ovation at Woonsocket reflecting on the region. The event promises one of the state’s most eloquent speakers to honor the holiday.
The article notes President Roosevelt stressing the line He that is not for me is against me while Mark Hanna shifts into alignment with a quiet, gradual approach. Stakes and implications loom for political loyalties and party unity as key figures recalibrate positions.
Nebraska Kansas and Iowa endure historic statewide floods with vast property losses railroad traffic halted and crops ruined. The disaster spans multiple states with record rainfall and inundation effects across towns and farmlands.
A. W. Machen, superintendent of the free delivery system, is arrested on bribery accusations, adding to a growing list of irregularities and scandals surrounding postal operations.
The report notes New York spends 41.68 dollars annually per pupil while North Carolina allocates 34.56 dollars. The figures underscore ongoing disparities in per pupil funding between states.
In a written opinion Attorney General Hall tells State Superintendent Nash the recent school law amendment requires action at the annual school election held on the third Tuesday.
A Canton clergyman named Rev Mr Shepard is told to step back and take a seat, following a prior example set by a former parrot handler, conveyed in terse terms.
The Paris Madrid automobile race provides ample material for cartoonists to mine humor from the event and its dramatic moments.
A brief note indicates Iowa shows little interest in using federal irrigation funds offered by Congress. No projects or state actions are detailed.
Crop bulletin outlines spring wheat references and conditions for the week ending June 1 1903 including yields prospects and weather effects reported by agricultural observers.
The Federation of the German Roman Catholic Societies in Bloomington condemned the yellow press as dangerous to religion and morals. Resolutions call for vigilance against sensationalism and distortions, urging Americans to stop reading such papers. The piece notes public indifference feeds yellow journalism and praises decisive moral action. Weather and agricultural notes follow, citing normal temperatures, rains, crop progress, and cattle conditions across regions, with some localized flooding and hail in Clay county.
The New York City public schools will drop foreign language study in grade schools, keeping Latin and modern language only as late electives if at least thirty pupils demand it. Superintendent Maxwell supports the change, arguing scarce time is better spent on other core subjects.
A large Daum’s Opera House audience heard Rev. J. O. Dobson deliver a baccalaureate sermon to the 1903 High School graduates. Rev. Richardson opened with prayer, the chorus led by Prof. Hull sang, and Vander Las read scripture. The preacher urged the Bible as the foundation of truth and success, calling students to study and live by its teachings.
Brown Wheat oats barley and spelt grow well with beneficial rains. Clark notes corn planting nearly finished with wheat oats barley and spelt stealing well. Codington reports generous rain on 26th aiding flax millet sowing and corn coming up. Detailed county notes describe good growth, variable lowland moisture, and ongoing flax seeding across multiple counties.
Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates for travel west via the North Western line. Destinations include the northwest west and southwest territories. Standard and tourist sleeping cars as well as free reclining chair cars. For full particulars apply to Chicago and North Western railway agents.
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