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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1899
Page
5
The British government crop experts estimate the wheat crop of 1899 at about ten percent lower than the year 1898. The forecast reflects cooler conditions and reduced yields across major growing regions, impacting supply expectations for the coming season.
South Dakota ranks third among gold producing states with a total sold production valued at 5,699,700 dollars in the latest year.
The next meeting of the Supreme Grand Lodge AOUW will convene in Sioux Falls. San Antonio Texas was the chief competitor in this bid, contesting Sioux Falls for the honor.
The rainy season lasts longer this year in South Dakota than usual but will pass. Citizens are urged to cheer up as the state anticipates sunnier days before year’s end and the rainfall will not continue indefinitely.
The South Dakota regiment has elected to be mustered out at San Francisco. Residents will cheer the decision, though it will deprive the state of a central welcome event for the homecoming. Still, the sooner they can return, the better for all.
The article notes that a bill to establish gold as the U.S. standard of value is unnecessary. It states a higher authority has already decreed the standard shall be gold, and that Congress can only reflect the will of the people, not override it.
Richard P. Bland known as Silver Dick Bland and father of the free silver movement died at his Lebanon Missouri home on Thursday. He served twelve terms in Congress and was a noted figure long before William Jennings Bryan rose to prominence. A defeat in the 1896 Democratic convention deeply wounded him and he never fully recovered.
The first year of Huron College was wholly satisfactory to its officers with strong local support and loyal Presbyterian backing. President French is praised as a skilled organizer and executive. Harmony among staff and students yielded thorough training across departments including commercial, normal, music, and classical scientific courses.
Prof E B Garriot explains funnel clouds demand doors and windows open to vent vacuum and prevent house damage while the storm passes. He notes fragile structures fare best when openings exist, while tightly sealed large buildings suffer wall failure in a cyclone.
Washington dispatch in the Chicago Record contrasts Cornelius Bliss with Carl Schurz arguing Bliss reformed the civil service on a practical business basis while Schurz failed. It praises Bliss for reorganizing the department, cutting expenses, and devoting long hours, noting Schurz opposed the changes.
Prof George W Hull formerly of Sandusky Ohio will take violin pupils after June 24. Those wishing to study this summer should apply at the music store.
The week ending June 19, 1899, brought normal to warm temperatures with ample sunshine and light to heavy rains in places. Wheat, oats, barley, rye, flax, and hay prospects are excellent. corn and potatoes show rapid growth, though lowland moisture remains a concern. widespread reports from counties cite good stands, strong progress, and promising yields across diverse crops and regions.
The Sioux Falls Press attacks old line insurers with headquarters in the east. It argues executives pay princely salaries, shelter funds for speculative use, and deny policy holders their share of reserves. A recent eastern court ruling on reserves sparks resistance, fueling Western calls for home insurance and keeping funds local.
An old advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy for babies. It claims to soothe the child ease gum discomfort stop wind colic and cure diarrhea with a twenty five cent bottle.
Ex cursion tickets will be sold from stations in South Dakota at one fare for the round trip June 27 and 28 limited to July 1 inclusive via the North Western Line. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Railway.
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