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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
6
A fragmented clipping notes enforcement of automobile speed limits and a governor's proclamation marking Mother’s Day. It mentions referendum petitions growing and a sense of simplifying laws from 1900. It also references ex President Roosevelt hunting in Africa and Longworth family plans.
The speaker urges Congress to remove duties on hides boots and shoes to boost the shoe industry. Highlighting South Dakota as part of the corn belt, the argument claims farm lands hold great value and asks Congress to provide free raw materials for boots and shoes, benefiting consumers.
The note questions a political machine’s twenty five year span and hints at Standard Oil influence. Abdul Hamid faces exile life in Saloniki with minimal wives and many concubines. Huron residents aim to boost Miss French in the Argus Leader contest with new subscriptions and renewals to lift her ranking.
The attempt by the 2x4 faction to remove Dick Richards as president of the state primary league appears amusing given the constitution and by-laws. As Sean, Shober and their colleagues advance, they may decide to quit business after their efforts fail.
A tariff bill with high schedules is unlikely to raise revenue as imports drop. Lawmakers should set low tariffs to attract shipments. The piece notes Andrew J. Reiger’s rise from zero capital to grain trading and elevators, then bankruptcy with debts of 234000 against assets of 116000.
Late dispatches report severe cyclones and freezing temperatures causing loss of life and property damage in multiple states while South Dakota enjoys mild, cloudless weather, calm and healthful under clear skies.
A monument will mark the site of the first state schoolhouse at the foot of Ravine hill near Vermillion. The contract to erect the monument has already been let and the monument will be in place by the time of the Vermillion fog school house association's annual meeting.
Fragmentary speech suggests a claim that most of the population lives within twenty five miles of a street and that if individuals from various groups could be induced to move to South Dakota they would become prosperous self respecting and independent citizens. The text is garbled but hints at a discussion of migration to South Dakota and its potential social outcomes.
LaFolletta, longtime editor of the Mitchell Gazette and former state board of valiroai commissioners member, has sold his paper and will move to Wisconsin to become advertising manager for LaBolletta's Weekly. His departure leaves South Dakota with one Democrat and one insurgent Republican Sabre in Wisconsin.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference local figures Riegel and Longstaff and imply a harsh winter and public sentiment. The legible bits suggest ongoing civic concerns and potential hardships for residents during the season.
Regents of the university of Minnesota report that about 1800 dollars covers a four year course, noting the total cost is higher but worth it. The piece asserts English influence will rise in Constantinople with the young Turks in power, and warns that English leadership in India is tied to progress in Turkey under Abdul Hamid.
The office seeking class of the insurgents aim to remove I. C. Richards from the head of the Republican Primary League. From our viewpoint it appears they face a big task. The league's constitution seems drafted for such a move.
Iowa has experimented with a treatment home for inebriates and is about to repeal the law that established the institution. The state ends the program after trying to cure drunkards and signals a shift in approach. No further details are provided in the available text.
Citizens of Edgemont vow to remove insurgent republican rule and push to divide the state along the Missouri river as a referendum proposal. The plan hinges on obtaining enough names to circulate the petition for public vote.
The Webster World says the campaign against Gamble will be fought anew, not tied to 1908. The World and most state citizens expect Gamble’s defeat, lacking both insurgent and stalwart backing, likely landing where he should have two years ago.
Local boosters plan to form a booster club after residents denounce a corner lot on the main business street near the post office as overvalued at 553 dollars per front foot. The group labels critics as public spirited and to be honored.
All referendum petitions must be filed with the secretary of state by the fifteenth of the month. About six laws have gathered enough signatures and will be filed before the deadline. The actions reflect only a portion of recent legislation and represent what the people have time to referendum.
The Sioux Falls Press argues the South Dakota referendum law will be overworked as the legislature overreaches to pass Iowa's model, claiming the remedy lies in protecting the people from inexperienced and incompetent lawmakers led by unscrupulous politicians seeking audience.
Boston announces a three hundredth anniversary celebration of the Pilgrims landing and New England founding with a world tercentennial exposition in 1920. Officials say planning will span the year to showcase the United States hosting a major world fair commemorating the nation’s birth.
The piece argues the tariff bill betrays Republican platform promises and public sentiment, urging President Taft to veto. It contends the Dingley tariff is preferable to a new bill, claiming the administration will display courage in vetoing when the measure reaches his desk.
The speaker urges President Taft to ignore moneyed manufacturing interests shaping the Payne-Aldrich bill and instead heed the voice of consumers. The appeal expresses hope Taft will veto the measure.
The piece recalls President Cleveland refusing to sign the Wilson tariff law and letting it become law without a signature. It argues the Payne Aldrich bill is tailored to benefit the system and would be unjust to most Americans. It suggests Taft could gain political strength by vetoing the bill if it reaches him in its current form.
Aberdeen prepares a June homecoming inviting old timers to gather. A strong invitation pleads with President Taft to attend, citing Senator Kittredge of South Dakota as an early Taft supporter and noting the state’s leading role in backing Taft for president. The president may weigh a trip to Aberdeen.
The president cleared General Grant of criticisms raised a year ago. Speaking to the Union League Club of Philadelphia, he argued Grant organized victory and understood wartime needs better than rivals. Time vindicates Grant as honest and triumphantly decisive in ending the war.
The New York campaign targets house flies with bacteriological evidence from 1908. Sleuths dyed, captured, and tracked flies from dirty docks to homes, showing contamination of food. A Germantown resident won damages proving flies carried typhoid from a polluted stream. Extermination cited as key to preventing intestinal disease spread.
The piece argues South Dakota, despite flaws, is among the best states to live in and will rise higher with further development. It contrasts with other regions, notes variable weather, emphasizes opportunities, abundant crops, good homes, fine schools, and bright future prospects for residents and farmers.
The Payne tariff bill stalls in the Senate amid claims it serves manufacturing interests led by Aldrich. Nelson defends free lumber while critics say tariffs mostly burden labor and boost rich manufacturers, citing Pittsburgh steel and other protected industries. The piece argues a revenue tariff is needed instead of protectionist aims.
A 19th century marketing notice offers a $100 reward for catarrh cures and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure 75 cents per bottle. Endorsements from Watoine Kinnan Manvin claim F J Cheney & Co. are honorable, with testimonials offered free. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
P B Hanson, a Midland area farmer, traveled through the city Monday bound for Watertown. Mrs W G Francis of Omaha visited her niece Harriet Boughton awaiting a college music graduation this year. Dr C H French preached at Wolsey Presbyterian and returned Monday. H C Cullom returned from Nevada after testifying in a government land case. G L Mellette of Fort Pierre Bank passed through en route home. Woman's Christian Temperance Union to meet at the Als home on Wednesday at 2 30, led by Mrs Notesien, in a motorist’s context.
Postmaster of Huron P Malone rumored to resign soon with Senator Tobin expected to succeed him. Malone, veteran North-Western locomotive engineer, faces choice between postmaster and engineer as politics stir uncertainty and possible reappointment depends on Crawford pledge.
Notice to farmers urging delivery of remaining wheat to the mill or sell through the Huron Selling Company with a 3 premium to prevent shipments. Items mention dirt for filling described as black. Also reports on local residents Merle Lidyd returning from Wesington, Miss Lovejoy of Aberdeen visiting, Mrs. Campbell's return, and Rev Alfred Bredesen leaving for Sioux Falls for Lutheran Synod ministerial conference.
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