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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
4
The 1902 Republican state convention inspired unity and a unanimous ticket aside from one roll call endorsing A B Kittredge for senator by 1130 delegates. It forecasts a Republican majority of about 25000 and urges strong support for Huron College with plans for a 200000 building expansion on a 16 acre site in the city.
The fourth annual commencement at Huron College closes as the institution rises in stature after moving from Pierre. A debate erupts over President Roosevelt's Memorial Day remarks on lynching, with southern Democrats calling them an attack on their honor and defending the practice as justifiable under local law.
A historical excerpt notes that populism rose and fell while democracy remains constant. It asserts the Republican party in South Dakota persists in its operations despite political rhetoric and shifting public sentiment.
A correspondent from Armour, South Dakota, writes to the Minneapolis Journal about the Democratic state convention. He notes distrust of a party merger under pressure from populism and democracy and predicts the convention may not be chaired by the Democratic state central committee leader.
The piece notes strong enthusiasm for Roosevelt among South Dakota delegates and Congressmen including Martin, with others aligning to the platform though avoiding explicit choices for national leaders. It also cites Sioux Falls Press defending a charge against Commissioner Sheber over insurance statements, publishing Sheber’s letter to the Chronicle's publisher to support the claim.
Thomas A. Edison announces a perfected storage battery after years of work. He claims the device is practical for commercial use and predicts it will supplant horse power, transform automobile manufacture, raise vehicle value, and cut costs to about half.
The Sioux Falls Press laments trial by jury being denied to Filipinos and mocks Brother Bowen for fault finding. It argues he should observe the Philippines for a subject for pity.
Congress passed a reform extending the free delivery system to communities of 5000 inhabitants or $5000 gross postal income. The measure is praised as wise and broadens mail service, promising benefits for thousands and creating employment for many letter carriers.
The War department announces an Army Marine Corps establishment. Applicants must be graduates of hospital training schools and will be paid 40 dollars per month. The deadline is forty five years, so older women need not apply.
United States Department of Agriculture weather bulletin reports above normal temperatures with warm days and cool nights. Week included fair to generous rains midweek aiding thrifty growth in wheat oats barley rye and other crops. Corn planting nearly complete with some replanting needed from cutworms. grass forage and pasture show rapid growth. hay outlook favorable. Local notes include field by field observations in Charles Mix Davison Douglas Anson Lincoln Minnehaha Union Yankton Brule Hughes Hyde and other counties with general good stands and some weather-related challenges.
An eager reader from Brooklyn credits Peruna with curing monthly pains and restoring health. The letter urges women to seek Dr. Hartman’s home treatment, offering free guidance and stating medicines are available at local drugstores.
The Sioux City Journal calls the Sioux Falls platform remarkable for what it does not say. It notes the Aberdeen News’ chairman of the platform committee as the versatile genius behind the explanation.
Northeastern section notes good rains, progress in wheat oats barley and corn, with cutworms injuring some fields and flax sowing in progress. Beadle and others report generous rains, excellent grass, and strong corn stands while cutworms persist in pockets. Black Hills reports slow growth but good stands and promising fruits with showers aiding grasses.
The event will be held in Boston from June 15 to June 18. Tickets go on sale June 12 13 and 14 with a final return limit July 31. For rates and bookings contact John Y. Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago.
The state board of charities and corrections invites Mr Tompkins to sue them for criminal libel. Mr Tompkins in return asks the board to begin an action against him. Both parties have the appearance of running a bluff.
Hon. C. T. McCoy, assistant superintendent of the free delivery system, has completed a final examination of conditions at Lead and has ordered the system implemented there.
The Brookings rest room for travelers and county visitors earns wide support. The Yankton Gazette notes it offers a place for women to rest, attend to children, and manage personal care, urging other cities to follow the example.
With local applications, as they cannot reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease, and to cure it you must take internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure is not a quack medicine. It was prescribed by one of the best physicians in this country for years and is a regular prescription. It is composed of the best tonics known combined with the best blood purifier acting directly on the mucous surfaces. The perfect combination of the two ingredients is what produces such marvelous results in curing catarrh.
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