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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1887
Page
2
The article notes new agricultural optimism with talk of a strong harvest and high prices. It mentions a shift toward land sales in Dakota, Beadle County real estate activity broadening, and Commissioner McCune preparing for office on April 1.
Holy M. J. Gorvox of Aberdeen suffers serious illness but is recovering. The piece urges unity and massed forces to achieve large goals this year, insisting there is no time for quarrel.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad appears set to transfer to a syndicate led by Jay Gould as other figures like Hington, Lincoln, and Garfield fade from memory and retreat into the past.
The latest war dispatches indicate no bloodshed as authorities move to quell the Sioux Falls Sioux uprising with calm measures. The Argus offers practical advice on the booming business climate and warns the boom may boomerang. Senator Sherman supporters claim a strong bid for the presidency and plan renewed push from this region. Northwestern Construction and Improvement will begin contracting for the Aber to Bismarck grade after March 15. The La Bounty claim near Wolsey was sold to a Milwaukee buyer for about one thousand dollars for relinquishment only.
Governor Church questions whether any surplus exists as he notes educa l needs may still exceed demand, casting doubt on prior assumptions about available educational funding in Dakota.
The report describes Milwaukee continuing its railway line from Hand County northward to Wolsey and then southward toward Huron and Howard in the county, outlining planned route changes and regional connections.
A New York financier with large Dakota interests warns against selling Dakota real estate at present prices unless markets improve. The message notes a possible reassessment within the coming months and urges caution on transfers.
The week reports rising real estate activity in Yankton and Watertown’s weekly paper, plus a Fargo revival and reform debates. Changes include Israel Green’s replacement at Sisseton, Gov Curree McCormack quarrel, Dickey convicted for liquor sales to Indians, Steele bank closure, and Dakota’s $42,000 share of legislative expenses amid national funding.
Map Bazar is named the wealthiest Indian in the Territory. He owns about one hundred cattle and forty horses as part of his riches. He asserts he is not a real savage because he does not loan money at three percent per month.
The Wolsey Journal notes Wolsey to lead this year’s band wagon with a motto Beadle county against Dakota and Dakota against the world Beadle County expects prosperity and community pride this year.
The Sioux Falls Daily Argus marks its third year as South Dakota's sole Democratic daily. It is edited and managed well and occupies a strong field, with prospects for long-continued success. The report notes the Horosrre hand and a veteran Indian pony owned by Harrison Gilbert of Chili Illinois.
The piece mentions Mrs Parsons the lecturing anarchist locked up in Columbia Ohio over demands for a hall. It notes Spies and Nina influencing public opinion on the fate of those sentenced to punishment and criticizes Senate inaction on Israel Green's appointment as Indian agent. It suggests a recess appointment may keep the man who struck down John Brown in office.
Mr. E G Wright of Sioux Falls, authorized to sell land at a minimum price, completed a sale but the buyers refuse to deed claiming the price is sufficient. The parties contend over transfer urgency and rights, with delays and unsettled title implications.
Rev. C. F. Clapp bids farewell in a moving service at Yankton, recalling his first hymn and reading from Ephesians and Thessalonians. The College Male Quartet performed Rock of Ages, and the pastor urged unity and peace before departing for Oakland California to begin new labors. His four years’ work doubled church membership and left a strong, loving impression.
Special to the Huronite from Broadland on March 10 notes church revival activities and a lively winter scene. A seven-foot toboggan hill, built by local blacksmith J. Dawson, drew crowds as Mrs. Belle Johns and Mrs. L. F. Page steered their own sleds. Fundraising socials supported buying an organ for the church or schoolhouse, with an oyster supper and staged entertainments led by Mrs. E. L. Jones.
It Behooves Huron Herald notes a booming outlook for Dako ta resources with anticipated large immigration and new railroad projects. The piece urges rapid action for Huron to secure a share of the coming tide.
A damaged fragment describes a white-haired man in Brooklyn, reflecting on life’s weary path and a gentle, enshrined memory whispered of by youth. The text hints at a persona named Geo. Cooper and a sentimental farewell to a mother, but the fragment is incomplete and unclear.
The March 4 1887 Chicago Tribune notes Rufus Blodgett in New Jersey and J J Finley in Florida filling all seats for the interim Senate term to avoid vacancy between Jones term end on March 3 1887 and eventual successor election in April. It discusses party splits and a potential tie with Independent leaning Ruchleberger, listing new senators by state and party.
An odd town tale from Huron describes a young man afflicted with mania who declares he aims to humble family pride by running for alderman. The exchange hints at election tensions and a desire to expose others, with regional skepticism about the candidate’s motives and character.
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