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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1904
Page
4
Nebraska Democrats back Bryan as St Louis convention leads to firm 1900 platform. The piece argues Democracy versus plutocracy with Roosevelt at the Republican helm. It also reports Nebraska state Mutual fire insurance figures showing premiums and losses and endorses coexistence of old line and Mutual companies.
The article notes a years long rivalry between old line and Mutual insurers. State laws eased Mutual entry, spurring rapid formation and rising share of insurance risks. It mentions foreign companies and references an annual report with statistics.
A column defends Russell Sage against critics of his views on vacations. It emphasizes his honest wealth, frugal habits, and long career as a model of usefulness. The piece argues vacation days are often a mockery and praises Sage's philosophy over brief wealth displays.
A Congregational church service features a boy focused sermon on training youths for right living. The preacher urges belief in every boy and condemns labeling them bad, stressing respect and lifting up their better impulses. The note ends with a mention of National Guard uniforms replacing old attire.
The piece notes Josh Billings quip about a rooster mirrors Secretary Hay. It says the American people are growing to love Mr. Hay for his substance and resolve in foreign affairs and that the Nation stands ready to back the state department.
C. J. McLeod editor of the Aberdeen News secured a judgment against H. D. Shepard for slander. This marks the first in a series of damage suits McLeod has filed for libel and slander, with the next case targeting a young Keene of the Aberdeen American.
Observers note a widespread market slowdown but expect the downturn to yield long term benefits. The last decade’s abnormal conditions are viewed as studies in excess, while current retrenchment aims to restore normal, healthy economic footing.
After a protracted battle Charle s E. Deneen wins the Republican nomination for Illinois governor. The victory is attributed to a coalition with Yates Hamlin and Sherman shaping the result.
Secretary Hay states the United States government will pursue kidnappers for years if necessary. His hard line language, while not diplomatic, was seen as impressive and forceful in signaling resolve.
The text condemns the killing of non union miners at Independence Colorado as an outrage. It states organized labor and capital have no right to take life or destroy property and asserts the incident will harm the union miners of Colorado and their cause.
The text notes the Democratic National Convention is nearing in a little over a month and mentions a lively future with a promised contest. It also references the Central South Dakota fair association premium list due next week and E. W. Caldwell taking charge of the Pierre literary bureau. The Platt Elias scandal is cited to illustrate the saying there is no fool like an old fool.
The extensive sale of town lots in Hu ron underscores a thriving building era. The event reflects increased development activity and investor interest in the area.
News reports state floods in the Black Hills have displaced about 4,000 miners from their jobs, prompting relief and recovery efforts as communities brace for follow up aid and reconstruction.
If you wish to borrow money, buy or sell a farm, call on Richards Trust Co., Huron, SD. This country will soon need to be tiled.
A Redfield Journal-Observer note promotes a dandelion control method for lawns in Huron. Drill a five inch deep hole in the plant, fill with gasoline avoiding grass contact. Roots brown in two days and the plant dies within four days.
President Roosevelt names Geo. B. Cortelyou to chair the Republican National Committee with strong backing from Hanna and McKinley. Cortelyou, educated in politics by Hanna and longtime private secretary to McKinley, is urged to become an effective campaign manager and enjoys high confidence from both Hanna and McKinley. Roosevelt also favors his Secretary of Commerce.
Huron officials preview festive Fourth of July events with community parades concerts and fireworks set to draw families and visitors to the town center and riverside park. High hopes for a safe enjoyable celebration with local vendors and activities.
The Minnesota Journal notes the supreme court upholds a 10 cent per pound tax on colored oleo and a quarter cent tax on uncolored oleo. The taxes effectively restrict margarine competition, preserving traditional dairy butter prices and markets.
The text argues that advocates of a more just revenue measure should identify defects in the present law, contending the law itself is sound and the administration fair. It states that the issue lies with property owners failing to provide accurate assessment lists and calls for going beyond law and administration to achieve equal taxation.
The Chicago and North Western Railway announces reduced excursion rates for multiple events. Atlantic City July 1815 Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Cincinnati July 18 23 Grand Lodge B P O Elks. Louisville August 16 29 K P Encampment. San Francisco September 5 9 Triennial U Conclave Knights Templar. San Francisco September 19 25 Sovereign Grand Lodge I C C F. For rates and sale dates contact the local ticket agent.
The South Dakota National Guard will conduct annual camp in uniforms already issued by the army quartermaster general. This suggests budget constraints or surplus stock affecting mobilization attire for service members.
A historical school roll details the class of 1889 through 1904 graduates in Huron, noting many went on to college, business, or trades. The names include Edna Stonebreaker, Nettie Bloodgood, Ada Fuller, Lydia Wharton, Winnifred Boughton, and Elmer Lyman among others, reflecting a large recent cohort and early career paths.
Send me date of your birth enlistment discharge company and regiment of each service if receiving less than 12 per month under what law what rate do you get give your certificate number if entitled to pension or increase we will inform you. Send for blanks. Twenty five years experience E C Walton Huron 8 D. Over four years service in Civil war Go B 64th Illinois Vet Vol 2nd Ing.
The recital featured Miss Bernice Gust with praise for her composition Light and violin obligato by Miss Day. Attendees noted Miss Gust’s improvement since last year and hailed Miss Day as a young violinist with a refined touch. Mr Gust, returning from Yankton, attended the event and supports his daughter’s growing artistry.
An ad urges families in isolated areas to keep Bucklen's Amica Salve for Burns cuts wounds and ulcers. The product is touted as the best on earth and offered at 25 cents at Holland Wheeler's Drug Store.
Excursion tickets offered June 7 to Mitchell via the North Western Line with return allowed until June 10. Rates apply for travelers attending the state convention in Peoria. Chicago North Western Railway promotes this limited offer for the event travel.
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