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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1891
Page
4
A fragmentary local note mentions George J. Jessop's Irish story The Black Squire in Harpers Weekly May 6, 1991 and satirical remarks on spring, soda water and weather. It cites Gen Glenn and Lyons' Opinion with quirky observations.
The Sioux City Journal asks its South Dakota cotemporaries to define the terms hustler and rustler. The hustler is one who gets there, the rustler has got there.
For president Thomas B. Reed and for vice president James S. Clark the article notes a popular, brainy youthful pair. Their combination attracts close attention from the president’s friends and supporters.
Hanper & Brothers prepare immediate publication of James Lane Allen’s Flute and Violin and Other Kentucky Tales and Romances and Grace Livingston Farriss’s 8 Box of Monkeys and Other Farce Comedies.
Harper Brothers announces the publication of a volume titled Criticism and Fiction by William Dean Howells. It collects many notable statements from his Editor's Study essays in Harper's Magazine and is set for release May 8.
The text praises southerners and westerners for their loyalty to the President and notes the world moves, mossbacks must adapt or get left behind. It asserts these regions are determined to keep pace with national events and leadership.
The Yankton Press reports this year’s school land sales at 631582.20 dollars with 186441.44 dollars paid down and in the state treasury. The funds will be invested in first class securities and the interest will support common schools.
A contractor chosen to survey the Dakotas boundary must measure 361 miles and set granite monuments every half mile. Each monument, seven feet long and ten inches square, weighs 900 pounds and is sunk 3.5 feet deep with the upper portion visible. Sides must be smoothed and lettered.
Congressman Wheeler of Alabama, interviewed in Atlanta by the Constitution, predicts that if the silver issue is resolved Cleveland will be the man. He asserts the alliance will purify politics and poses little risk to Democrats, aiming to divide a few large states with their organs.
Publishers in towns forming new papers expose that many stockholders of old established papers are deadbeat subscribers. The warning comes from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper editor who accuses Blaine of political motives and hints at conflicts of interest in press rivalries.
The piece compiles a long list of farm reports and weather notes across South Dakota towns. It highlights favorable rains, growing crops, and strong harvest prospects while noting regional variation in seeding progress and crop development. Names of towns and farmers appear throughout as part of the regional updates.
The Washington Jackson farm near a New York village was foreclosed and sold Saturday to William and Ira E. Jackson for 5476. The 220 acre property, four miles from town, previously brought 16,000 in 1871. The note cites farm value shrinkage but claims such decline is not seen in South Dakota. Locals urged to stick to farming.
The summer term begins May 18 with courses in English grammar English literature algebra and geometry United States history chemistry botany physiology entomology art German veterinary science agriculture drawing sewing shorthand typing and music. Tuition is one dollar for the term and board is affordable.
Beadle County Sheep Raisers and Wool Growers association holds a meeting at City hall Hurd on Saturday at an evening hour to perfect the organization and arrange a state gathering in June. F Fonta and J B Geppis are noted as residents.
A fragmentary line hints at a short fish tale or rhyme. The readable portion suggests a playful or whimsical note about a fish or act of becoming something. Further context is missing to identify names or places.
Henry Thorne traveling secretary writes from Ex land London February 2 1888 praising Sleock s Porous Plasters. He claims relief from back pains rheumatic troubles and other aches and advises keeping Allcock s Porous Plasters ready for exposure to sudden temperature changes.
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