Publisher John Longstaff Leads Thursday, June 6, 1901
John Longstaff serves as publisher for the June 6 1901 Thursday issue. The brief item notes his role and the publication date, reflecting the newspaper’s historical masthead context.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
4
John Longstaff serves as publisher for the June 6 1901 Thursday issue. The brief item notes his role and the publication date, reflecting the newspaper’s historical masthead context.
United States Senator COE I. CRAWFORD position stated as the people’s first and only choice. A note warns land prices rise steadily in the county while urging old folks to leave the Epworth League and excludes gray heads from the organization hereafter.
The HouroniTe reports that Bryan’s Commoner remarks on Mrs. McKinley’s illness reveal nothing extraordinary. It emphasizes calm analysis and avoids sensational language in presenting the discussion surrounding the First Lady’s health.
The sixteenth annual commencement of Dakota University will take place from June 8 to 12. Rev. H. S. Wilkinson of this city is scheduled to deliver the annual sermon.
Judge D. Hooper former Spink county legislator and noted parliamentarian died at his daughter's home in Norborne Missouri on May 29.
The Sioux Falls Press appears to doubt Gov. Herreid and casts Kean as the likely Republican nominee for governor. The paper’s tone suggests it does not take the Huronite seriously.
Senator McLaurin of South Carolina says he will not seek a recall referendum on his resignation. He cites public peace and remains willing to retain his commission, noting many sacrifice personal happiness for the public good.
The Burke scavenger tax law could bring over a million dollars into state and county treasuries if enacted. Critics argue publication costs and in Hughes County many unpaid worthless town lots reduce effectiveness, though most counties would gain revenue and tidy tax rolls.
Late dispatches announce that R. B. Person of this state will soon be named auditor for the Interior department at a salary of 4000 dollars yearly. Initial ugly charges against Person are asserted explained to the satisfaction of the appointing powers.
The Redfield Press warns Congressman Burke to avoid meddling in the upcoming senatorial contest or risk political damage. Burke is seen as having many friends who prefer he focus on his own bid for office to safeguard his interests.
The Sioux Falls Press argues a constitutional amendment is needed since the supreme court ruled the constitution does not follow the flag. It notes Dakota as a territory thrives under its current constitution and asks that insular possessions also adapt to the constitution and the flag.
Senator Pettigrew has foreclosed his mortgage on the Sioux Falls Press and now owns the paper he has long backed. Once aligned with Republican and populist eras, the senator’s control signals potential revival for the plant amid Dakota life’s changing fortunes.
The piece argues that tramps have disappeared from Kansas and South Dakota due to improved conditions and jobs. It claims hoboes are no longer able to beg, noting work on farms and in towns has risen and pay is sufficient.
The author argues that many former beggars now work for full pay and find bread winning through honest toil easier than begging. He credits policy choices that opened mills and kept free coinage out, claiming Kansas and South Dakota are rid of tramps due to wise laws and administration.
A regional write up argues rural free mail delivery could soon cover the entire nation. It cites 4000 rural routes serving 4 million, with Uncle Sam already delivering to 30 million city residents and notes Beadle County could cost about 16000 annually. It also highlights a Dakota history book by Moses K. Armstrong.
The Huron Ep worth League assembly has secured funding to proceed with the 1901 meeting planned by Rev. Mr. Caffee. Dates are June 29 with a program being arranged. The event, a summer outdoor school of literature music and religion, aims to surpass 1900 and lay groundwork for 1902.
North Dakota young women enter the real estate field claiming expert knowledge of local land, climate, and soil fertility. They assert mastery over territory details and rate offerings as affordable, challenging traditional male roles.
The period saw above normal temperatures with warm days and cool nights, generally dry conditions, and scattered Sunday showers. Drought hurt wheat oats and grass in the upper Missouri Valley, while early wheat jointing and winter rye heading show promise in southern areas. corn growth is fair but cutworms and drought weigh on some fields. Numerous local notes report frost effects on 25th ultimo, variable rain needs, and otherwise steady progress for flax millet and hay prospects depending on moisture.
The report covers multiple counties with wheat oats and barley generally in good to fair condition. Rain is frequently needed to improve germination and growth, while cutworms and dry weather hinder some fields. Corn yields vary from fair to good with some stand reductions and late-sown crops needing moisture. Hay prospects range from fair to good across areas. Potatoes and other crops show mixed results depending on moisture and pest pressures.
North Western line offers round trip excursion tickets to St Paul Minnesota for June 8 9 and 10 at one fare. Return must be by June 18 or July 15 latest. Tickets available from Chicago & North Western Railway agents.
Having established a new milk route the City Dairy invites patronage. Pure fresh milk and separator cream available on all orders. Telephone 133 call 2. F. C. Bloomoop, City Dairy.
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