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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1890
Page
4
In a clipped summary voice the piece notes a wet season looming in South Dakota and calls for unity to avoid clashes among Huron men across parties. It mentions a census projection for Salt Lake City at 50 000, Webster prohibition, a destroyed water tank by fire, and law emphasis with a South Dakota call to ring to law amid weather and farming concerns.
The Agricultural Arts program in Brookings reports a large influx of new students as the term begins. School officials note heightened enrollment across departments and expect continued growth this semester.
Local reform notes that marrying now requires a license and the bride's consent as law. The governor also signs a measure allowing business owners to shoot parrots on sight in hotels or public offices. Public reaction and further details remain unclear.
Tur Weexty Hovnonire for today prints a full list of the acts of the legislature just adjourned and includes many other items worth reading. The notice urges readers to buy and read the issue for complete details.
SenaTor Boam warns he may leave the Republican Party unless he can finish his speech. He argues the current generation won’t mind his departure once he completes his address.
North Dakota leaders acknowledge the need for help as the National Red Cross association steps in to address the state’s distress. The governor and other officials cite widespread hardship and request federal or humanitarian support.
Prof. Rowe, superintendent, notes that despite migration talk the past six months saw more new schoolchildren arrive than leave. The statement underscores a favorable pupil change amid city movement rumors.
Txosz and other city business associates commend treasurer Klemme as a model officer. They say his books are always up to date and the funds are carefully managed, asserting he is the right man in the right place.
A veteran western real estate figure predicts Dakota lands, currently around five dollars per acre, will climb to at least twenty five dollars per acre before next August ends. He cites long experience with Dakota booms and busts and remains confident in the market's upside.
Due to large interests and sound business judgment, George Heineman shows extraordinary fitness for council board duty. If he remains willing to serve, it is hard to see how the city would gain from change.
Authorities urge residents to prepare for heavy rains and potential flooding. Farmers should protect livestock and move cattle from flooded areas. Be ready to dig drainage ditches near stables and stacks even if frost returns. Prepare for rising water.
Readers note astonishment at the Huron post office’s business despite the office’s age and census claims. Appeals for better facilities meet firm denials of need, while returns display no apparent downturn, prompting questions about fiscal figures and honesty.
The article discusses government officials in Dakota reexamining suspended final entries to relieve backlogs, and notes a printer George Breed patenting a new device. It mentions a stock company forming to manufacture perforators, plus a call to aid distressed areas with truthful reporting and broader wealth distribution across the state.
Geo W. Hopp president assigns organizers for South Dakota Press Association with duties to recruit members in each circuit. Appointments include W C Brown Harley Herald first circuit N Nash Canton News second circuit D Lyon Water Town Public Opinion third circuit H E Mayhew Letcher Blade fourth circuit George Schlosser Aberdeen fifth circuit Paul R Goddard Pierre sixth circuit W H Menise Hot Springs seventh circuit in Hot Springs.
The piece notes mounting momentum for Whitchell in the Pierre capital struggle this fall. Harrn is intensifying efforts, having solidified support on the Jim River vote in the previous contest.
A fragment discusses exploration of the great artesian basin near the Jim River valley. It praises a local writer linked to former McCaslin papers as a potential data source for scientific investigation and urges engagement from interested readers and inquiries.
Former citizen Hon. Geo. C. Cooper of Ho n announces himself as a strong advocate of Woman Suffrage and plans to speak during the coming campaign. He will deliver one address in Wessington and a crowded hall is anticipated.
A fragmentary report notes two men disappeared after attempting to dry stick dynamite in a stove. The event raises concerns about hazards linked to scientific experimentation and handling dangerous materials.
Distress and destitution rise in Chicago amid city hunger and poverty reports. The Sioux Falls Journal notes broader hardship across the state, highlighting severe unemployment, rising prices, and general misery experienced by residents.
South Dakota not paying attention to politics as farmers prepare for a big crop season. The piece notes rural emphasis over urban concerns and hints at upcoming agricultural activity.
An Axartesian well at Boone Town reports a depth of 2100 feet, indicating ongoing drilling activity. Local officials monitor progress as crews continue descent and assess ground conditions.
A calm horse munches bananas while its owner restrains it in a city cart on Myrtle Avenue. An Italian vendor stands nearby, then the horse bolts briefly before the pair resume a measured, orderly walk amid curious bystanders.
The text critiques slang from universities and public schools that fuels vulgar vernacular English. It laments abbreviations like vet for veterinary surgeon exams for examinations pub for public house and zoo for zoological garden, noting Americanisms and overfamiliar slang.
A prudent household routine is urged with emphasis on safety at night. A careful woman keeps a ready fire and kitchen matches accessible, ensuring no one is endangered by a poking stick in the floor. Simple remedies and croup medicine are kept within instant reach for quick aid.
In Scribner, Kirk Munroe details the Seminole turban as the tribe’s distinctive masculine head dress. He notes it is made of folded shawls or kerchiefs, predominantly red, wound to create a ten to twelve inch projection from the head.
A brief note describes a device made of celluloid placed between the teeth to prevent mouth breathing at night. It claims to route air through the nose and reduce dryness and throat irritation, with claims of improved sleep and reduced snoring after consistent use.
Professor William James of Harvard discusses hypnotism in Scribner article The Hidden Self. He notes a non hysterical woman in trances knows facts beyond her normal consciousness and urges careful study of trance states to understand human nature.
A fragmentary column references phage Dot-My subscribing to Progressive Youth and a child named Dick-I, with scattered phrases about wanting The Mother Goose Man and privacy, ending with a New York hint. The text is inconsistent and partially unreadable.
A fragmentary inquiry questions whether the attorney fulfilled his duty and ponders what caused the death, referencing the circumstances and citing the deceased and the involved parties.
A tale from Youth's Companion recounts a dispute over receipts and payments involving Mr Webster and a clerk. The incident shows a mistaken valuation and the need to review bills before collecting funds, ending with a lesson about keeping proper records.
A chaotic struggle breaks out over a green cushion in a college classroom. Two students fight for possession as classmates and professors intervene, ending with the cushion taken to the professor’s desk and the disputed owner returning to her seat.
A fragmented reminiscence describes caterpillars and their eating habits. It notes that caterpillars eat leaves and other insects, including flies, ants, and miscats, and mentions their many legs and climbing ability. The text warns not to throw caterpillars at people.
The Long Branch News recounts a strange tale as a fisherman named Van Dyke hooks a catch that includes two fish bound by a single line. After nearly a year the fish are freed or separated, ending the unusual partnership in the boat.
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