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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1903
Page
4
City faces lack of interest as residents, including figures like Cal, hesitate to observe Memorial Day. The piece argues Sioux City would not be unique in delaying proper observance and notes the dormant tension in western cities.
The Alberta Country immigration piece argues Alberta’s limits for farming and notes U S settlers should consider local state advantages. It quotes Miss Helen Whitman of Milwaukee praising Peruna for restoring health and nerves, and includes testimonials to Peruna’s spring tonic benefits.
General Maris Taylor, a South Dakota Democratic committeeman and former surveyor general, denounces Grover Cleveland as an unsuitable candidate. He cites no local Cleveland sentiment and backs Bryan, contrasting Western settlement views with eastern politics as Beadle and Kingsbury counties trail in development.
A passage argues optimism has value for morale but warns against excess when predicting political dominance. It contends that forecasting rapid population shifts could mislead by overestimating growth in prosperous counties and underestimating traditional centers west of the Missouri River.
The Sioux City mayor says no public Memorial Day exercises will be held after only six people attend a meeting to arrange observances. Five Civil War veterans and one Spanish American War veteran were present, leaving the public out of the effort. The G A R members may organize any observances. Sioux City reflects a patriotic western city with many Union veterans.
State Superintendent Nash proposes a uniform eight year course of study across city and country schools. He argues it would allow country graduates to enter city high schools and university freshman entry, removed by eliminating preparatory departments and saving money for taxpayers and students.
A. W. Machen is suspended as superintendent of the free delivery service while M. C. Fosnes, former Cuba posts director, takes charge during the inquiry. Fosnes, known in this state, previously served as inspector with Sioux Falls HQ, praised as a capable, indefatigable worker devoted to duty.
Mitchell selects H. L. Bras to chair its committee and A. L. LeClaire of Aberdeen as secretary, with Clare Tinan of the Kimball Graphic named Press bureau manager. The move aims to boost newspaper activity under Tinan’s leadership.
The report cites Daniel M. Randall, Sargeant-at-arms of the Senate, stating Roosevelt has sent word through Secretary Loeb to prepare to receive senators as soon as the fall elections are out of the way.
Senator Branson of Davidson County helped Mitchell hold a Sioux Falls lead to a respectable margin. He practiced bowling during the recent legislative session, continuing his record as a bowler.
President Roosevelt visits California and is greeted with strong West Coast loyalty from Chicago to the coast. The piece notes the West's preference for Roosevelt and imagines a potential unanimous 1903 election if western states ruled the outcome.
Moody county reports a coal find in paying quantities and a company with 500000 dollars capital is formed to develop the field. If the discovery proves commercially valuable it could ease South Dakota’s fuel crisis and end the prevailing nightmare of fuel shortages.
The narrative notes Rockefeller raised gasoline price by one cent weekly and records income growth from two hundred thousand dollars a day to around two hundred twenty five thousand. It cites local politics with the Vermillion Republican nominating Robert J Gamble for vice president and links to a Washington movement. Lawrence county orders assessors to raise property values by 50 percent. Milwaukee extension grading from Woonsocket to Wessington Springs begins with rumors of a line to Orient Hand county. Andrew Carnegie advocates profit sharing with employees though his vast fortune suggests a small share.
Mr. Bryan believes Grover Cleveland could, with some reason, seek the Republican nomination but would not pursue the Democratic nomination.
The fourth class postmasters in the United States total 70 000, surpassing the officers and men in the Army of the United States by 12 000.
Senator Hanna leans toward Grover Cleveland securing the Democratic presidential nomination in 1904, signaling early support for the former president's candidacy.
The article notes Grover Cleveland provides rich material for space writers regardless of whether he becomes the Democratic nominee. It highlights how his figure offers enduring interest to editors and readers in any political climate.
The state awards a pension of 5000 dollars per year to the widow of former Governor Altgeld.
Masons in Mitchell stage a work stoppage demanding higher pay from 4.50 to 35.00 dollars per day for an eight hour shift.
During the first week in May over 100,000 men in different parts of the country went out on strikes. This broad labor action spans multiple sectors, signaling widespread worker discontent and coordinated protests.
Members of the Woodmen of Minnesota oppose a proposed increase in assessments. The organization campaigns against higher dues citing financial strain and unclear benefits for members.
A concise aphorism notes that a person who fulfills duties reliably earns advancement in life. It emphasizes diligence and responsibility as keys to social and professional progress. The statement urges steady performance and integrity as paths to success.
In this Kimball Graphic a vegetarian case is made by citing strong animals and races. It notes elephants and rhinoceroses thrive on plants, while Japanese and Chinese laborers eat little meat yet show strength. French peasants work hard on bread wine and meat eaters include Americans English and Germans.
David Graham Phillips argues in Collier's Weekly that Theodore Roosevelt sees the presidency as both the center of authority and the center of social honor. He contends Roosevelt dominates legislation through popular support and assigns moral prestige to merit in arts, education, and industry, shaping national esteem and policy.
The celebrated Crosse and Blackwell pickles have no superior with Walnut chow chow Gherkins and mixed varieties available at Corieys.
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