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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1895
Page
4
The Huronite and the State Journal have merged and the combined paper will be sent to former State Journal patrons on the list until further notice. Only one copy will be sent per household and subscribers are asked to account for a single copy. If not satisfied, contact the office or publishers by letter. Ssanwon Lonastarr.
A terse note streams a personal appeal to Walter asking him to come back. The message uses affectionate phrasing and repeats the greeting as motivation for reunion.
Aberdeen boasts the best electric light plant in the state amid mock reports of social events. Count Castellano faces a public rebuke after a cited slap, with opinions split on the timing and frequency of such punishment.
A proposed bill in Indiana would introduce formal athletics oversight in state colleges. Lawmakers argue standardized athletic governance could improve competition fairness and student welfare across campuses.
The Cavour Creamery company has received its charter and established capital stock of five thousand dollars.
A terse line notes that Taylor gets limited aid from heaven yet wins by his own actions. It hints at a personal struggle and self-reliance despite unfavorable odds. The comment framing suggests a moral about perseverance and agency.
Ex congressman Holman of Indiana declares he will hereafter devote his time to farming and withdraw from political life.
Washington reports Cleveland is likely to be a candidate for the 1896 presidency. The announcement signals early momentum for a potential race featuring the former president.
Cattle sent from Iowa to winter on South Dakota ranges are being shipped back fat and sleek. The movement reflects seasonal grazing practices and cattle traders activity in the region.
The Corn Belt Exposition of Mitchell is formed as a corporate entity with capital stock set at 10 000 dollars.
Chamberlain plans training sessions for firemen who will attend the state tournament in June, aiming to sharpen skills and readiness for competitive events.
In a public confrontation an observer scolds Mr Taylor for showing up with what is described as $350,000 in cash, calling his presence thoughtless and inappropriate while highlighting the large sum.
The statement suggests Mr Taylor will bring 350000 dollars and that the state can afford to compromise with his honest bondsmen. This hints at a financial deal or settlement involving Mr Taylor and bond arrangements.
An attorney Wilcox and a colored man named Baptist have been indicted at Yankton for larceny. The report notes a fugitive sought by the public and hints at broader pursuit with the use of modern hunting appliances.
The governor gives notice of a meeting of the Agricultural college regent committee at Brookings on the 19th inst.
C E Besancon of Blunt earns commission of sergeant on competitive examination at the State University at Veraillon.
W. S. Peck retires from editorial management of the Hamlin County Times. A. J. Horswill succeeds him as the new editorial head.
Geo Schlosser of Aberdeen arranges an excursion for South Dakota school teachers to the Black Hills, aiming for a trip next January.
The paragraph imagines a future where South Dakota becomes among the nation's and the union's wealthiest states, expressing a belief in rapid economic prosperity.
Gen. J. B. Hoyt of Aberdeen and former G A R department commander for South Dakota will permanently locate in Tacoma Washington. He has announced his relocation and plans to reside there in the future.
Brother Jensen changes the Hamlin County Press to Estelline Tribune and notes improvements at the newspaper, signaling a rebranding and modernization effort.
N Underwood has closed his Northville mill due to wheat scarcity and contemplates building an artesian weir to operate the mill.
The Aberdeen News suggests a potential plea from Taylor and the risk of him revealing information. The text notes that squealing would align with the very reason he is sought.
Some residents who moved from Clay County to Texas express dissatisfaction and plan to return home to occupy farms they left vacant months ago.
The text notes Congressman Lucas will not be home until about April fifteenth and cites confidence among business leaders that five years of strong activity lie ahead for the nation.
The Brookings Individual reports a meeting of the board of regents in Brookings on Wednesday the 20th inst. The notice calls for attendance and outlines agenda items.
The Pennsylvania legislature passed a law prohibiting public school teachers from wearing distinctive religious garb while on duty. The measure aims to enforce secular dress standards across all public schools and is expected to impact educators statewide.
The Yankton Press and Dakotan references Governor Taylor of South Dakota in a line that appears to be a compositor’s slip, prompting speculation about the intended subject and context. The editorials carry the standard civic remarks typical of the period.
A terse proverb notes that those who overthink conditions like winds nor clouds should plant or harvest. The quotation frames prudent farming as timely action guided by authority.
The North Dakota University and other state educational institutions will close at fiscal year end due to insufficient funds. The move reflects serious financial difficulties across the state education system.
Senator Pettigrew asserts the reappointment of Tinsley is unconstitutional. The remark highlights ongoing constitutional challenges and potential political friction surrounding the appointment.
The passage notes that in this region each winter with scant snow is followed by springs and summers with ample rainfall, according to local lore of longtime residents.
Farmers urged to conserve all water and maximize yields with drought friendly crops. Emphasizes careful use as supplies run low and advocates planting varieties that thrive on minimal irrigation.
The speaker asserts optimism for South Dakota crops in 1895, urging proper seed planting and care to achieve a large harvest. The message emphasizes belief and effort as keys to success.
A Wessington Springs Republican quips that Paul and Minnie should wed to unite the capital, framing the remark as a light-hearted push for political harmony in Minnesota.
Brown County officials decided not to provide seed grain loans for the coming season after losing about $26,000 on seed wheat loans to farmers in previous years.
The Huronite notes a widening gap as the Gary Inter State clashes with the table. It laments Doane’s control of many top state writers confined in metaphorical blind-asylum bushes.
A Salem barn blaze on the night of the 15th killed four horses owned by George Randall. Randall was badly burned while attempting to rescue the animals, according to the Salem Special.
Gov. Sheldon vetoed bills on securing homes for incorrigible youths and on dividing school districts for technical irregularities. He also rejected on merits the bill requiring all railroads crossing others to adopt the interlocking system.
Merchants in Armour complain of government delays in paying Indians on the Yankton reservation the treaty funds due. Oct 1 men due $100,000 from land sales and Jan 1 more than $50,000 in interest remain unsettled.
Hon M F Greeley of Gary says the rough Dakotas will host some of the world’s finest homes. He envisions small fields, rich valleys ideal for root crops, and hills that gain value from pasturing poultry and pigs. Cows and sheep will be the winning herd.
The South Dakota Dairymen’s Association held its annual meeting in Madison on the 12th and 13th with large attendance. President Bea die of the state normal school opened with a welcome address that grew into a practical dairying talk. Officers elected for the next year include Prof. A. H. Wheaton of Brookings as president and W. F. T. Bushnell of Aberdeen as secretary.
Gov. Sheldon appoints Byron E. Lovejoy of Redfield as state surveyor and designates commissioners E. OC. Erickson Yankton E. H. Van Antwerp Vermillion and Andrew E. Lee Vermillion to meet the Nebraska commission to settle the boundary dispute.
The new pension law raises all pensions below a set amount to that figure. About 40 000 cases will be affected, increasing total payments by roughly 1.5 million dollars. The bureau says pushing individual cases will be unnecessary.
The Aberdeen News asserts the republican party kept promises on railroads and other issues. It claims the late legislature did what the people demanded, defeating the Sioux Falls sand-bagging railroad bill and enacting useful laws governing railroad operation within the state.
A Minnesota legislator proposes replacing normal schools with a normal department at the state university. The plan, critics say, would harm both common schools and the university. The passage hints at educational tensions, noting the University of South Dakota faces a temporary setback and that educators still have much to learn.
The piece notes Aubrey Lawrence of Washington and F. G. Pierce of Marshaltown Iowa as youthful mayors. Lawrence, a Kingsbury county native and South Dakota Agricultural college alumnus, was elected before age 22 and admitted to the bar. Pierce, famed as Marshaltown’s boy mayor, worked three years on a South Dakota farm near White Lake.
The Sioux Falls Press argues that flag displays by schools and churches are driven by men profiting from hunting and other industries. It urges critical view of profits from alcohol, dairy, irrigation, and beet sugar, insisting progress should not subsidize fraud or consumer folly.
J F Halladay editor cites the recently adjourned legislature for trimming two year appropriations. The conference merged house and senate bills, lowering general appropriations by 115000 below 1893 and cutting the deficiency bill from 23000 to 12000. The census power shifts to the Labor and Statistics Commissioner, with 1500 expenses, and the office itself is abolished at term end.
The article notes that some believe the general appropriation bill is void for missing the constitutionally required deadline, suggesting the measure was not passed in time. It reflects a partisan or institutional dispute over legislative timing and validity.
Centerville Journal editor Wase, assistant clerk of the late house, left Pierre sanitarium and quickly fell ill with the measles. Friends report he is now recovering.
The text notes Congressman Lucas pursuing a return to the newspaper business to fund expenses of a potential senatorial bid. It highlights the captain as a spirited newspaper man and implies renewed editorial effort.
Immigrants arriving in the United States in February 1895 numbered 9,608, slightly up from 9,602 in February 1894. For the eight months to date, arrivals totaled 126,129 versus 129,129 in the same period last year.
The Scottish Rite ended one of its most successful Fargo meetings with eighteen receiving the consistory degree. Meetings for South Dakota are planned for Yankton in the latter part of the month.
The speaker argues that riches exist in every direction and that fate does not single out a place as permanently unlucky. Success is possible anywhere if one acts with effort and wise choices.
A movement forms to unite the prohibitionists nationwide to defend the prohibitory clause in the South Dakota constitution at the next election. The effort to oppose money power with its own weapons may provoke lively politics locally.
Bro. Bentz, Woonsocket Times editor, reports returning from travel to find the newspaper altered in its political complexion. He publicly assures readers he has not changed his own opinions and pledges consistency.
The text advocates planting according to soil and season, expecting heavy rains when needed and making the best of both wet and dry periods. It asserts the country is fertile and well managed farming yields can rival anywhere, while acknowledging universal challenges and adversaries.
The Outlook quotes Oliver Wendell Holmes on replying to criticism and the hydrostatic paradox of controversy. Holmes notes that debate makes fools and wise men stand at the same level, and that fools recognize this dynamic.
The Jewell Record of Jewell Iowa announces S L Sage as Editor and Publisher. The note praises his skill industry and ambition, reporting he has landed on his feet again and is ready to perform public service through editorial work. The piece expresses confidence in his success this time.
Brother Stanley of the Hot Springs Star remarks that the Fourth legislature sized up with honor, ability and energy comparable to any state. He notes the record will bear scrutiny and that reasonable people will exclaim well done, while acknowledging criticisim of long range perspectives.
Doane Robinson Gary Water states that W B Sterling did not hide his position as attorney for the Chicago Northwestern railway. His cards and stationery bore Northwestern Line Attorney for South Dakota. Legislators were not misled and his railroad committee address pledged service to his client. his conduct was praised as dignified and honorable.
Harper's Bazar announces an upcoming issue featuring Paris dinner gowns drawn by Sandoz and wraps for spring. The publication also plans articles on house furnishing from artistic and economical angles, a series on charities and favorite charities of society women. Practical talks on laundry and gardening are expected.
Hon C H Meyers tells Watertown Public Opinion the standard silver dollar is legal tender in any amount not just up to five dollars. He notes silver certificates are not legal tender and that gold, the standard silver dollar, and greenbacks are the legal tender money.
An elevator circular describes two methods to prevent wheat smut. One uses blue vitriol dissolved in water to wet ten bushels of grain then cover and let it sit overnight. The alternative favors lime dusting on dry grain spread five to six inches deep, followed by light mixing and watering if needed.
The Democratic Argus Leader voices dissatisfaction with the late state's assembly, noting no legislative session pleases all.
The Gary Blind Asylum Association requests help from newspapers to publish a paragraph seeking the address and age of every blind person in the state. The appeal asks for public cooperation to identify residents who are blind.
Sioux City Journal reports South Dakota delegates to the National Republican League convention in Cleveland will press for W. B. Sterling as president or vice president. Sterling is praised as an ideal young Republican leader and South Dakota regards its delegation as strong for the convention.
Shannon and Longstaff are lauded for outstanding contract performance in Pierre on legislative printing. Mr Longstaff supervised the project personally and nearly worked himself to exhaustion, deserving a large reward for the exceptional effort.
The firm Shannon and Longstaff of the Huzontre have been praised for prompt, high quality state printing at Pierre this winter. Mr Longstaff supervised the work with courteous bearing and the praise reflects well on all involved.
The Yankton Press denounces a widely circulated false story about a farmer named George F. Danville. It declares no such man exists and notes twenty eight letters arrive at the post office. Local doctors have received inquiries from medical journals about the tale.
Hon. A. B. Lucas led the opposition to a divorce bill in the house last Friday and helped defeat it. His amendment would bar remarriage by either party during the other’s life, aiming to reduce divorce proceedings and defend the state’s reputation.
The Grand Army of the Republic emphasizes charity among members with three core values Fraternity Charity and Loyalty. Hermosa South Dakota Post donated about 20 dollars to state relief and 13 dollars to Nebraskan needs despite a membership of 28. This illustrates longtime veterans supporting distressed comrades.
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