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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1889
Page
2
WA Bune is named as a Democratic nominee in Grand Forks. A drawing room is planned in Victoria on May 14 and similar events are scheduled in South Dakota. The week ends with rain described as bringing wealth with every drop.
The Jamestown area experienced a unusual frog shower drawing curiosity from residents. The editor of the Alert is advised to taper off coverage and focus on local impact rather than sensationalism.
Hurox is selected as the capital of the new state due to its accessibility, making it the central hub for governance and administration in South Dakota.
A Kansas storm brought a terrible tornado on Monday while South Dakota sees booming wheat and oats. The piece praises Suyder Cox as a renowned public man invited to address a Dakota audience amid uncertain crop prices.
The Argus Leader notes the city aims to invite the political figure Bill Springer to deliver an Independence Day address. Jay Gout is praised for earning his wealth through persistent work and frugal living.
Gey Fisx states he does not intend to rejoin the Republican party despite renewed party gratitude this year.
A humorous outburst interrupts the session as a member from Beadle is asked to investigate a gas pipe issue. The exchange underscores tense moments during the constitutional convention proceedings and showcases partisan banter.
Rumors allege Ben promised several key appointments if the Washingtons win the game. A Pierre merchant advertising arctic overshoes expects a closing sale on October 2.
The Doland Times-Record notes the marriage of Dory, well known as a newspaper man. If his success as a husband mirrors his career, his wife has a bright future ahead.
Cariaco notes a man named Jacob Schweinfarth claiming to be Christ returned to earth and leading a sizable group of followers. No St. Louis resident is reported to have joined or believed the claim yet.
A crude remark notes the observer who paid five dollars to hang beneath a window and glimpse the New York parade behind a columned press view. The line contrasts the informed navigator of public page coverage with the paying onlooker.
Frank M. Patner of Chicago is appointed public printer by the president. Palmer long led Iowa politics as former Iowa State Register proprietor and Des Moines postmaster, a lifelong printer aligned with the Republicans.
The piece praises Van Tassett of Sanborn County and Hole of Beadle for strong district representation. It lauds industrial interests and declares the district rich in men, noting Republican convention outcomes and one Democratic delegate. The author pledges continued support if a capable delegate arises.
The Pacific Baptist of Portland reports Edwin G Wheeler, noted pioneer merchant, has been ordained a Baptist minister. He will soon sail for Europe with his wife on June 19 as part of a World’s Sun School Convention delegation, an extended European tour. The item mentions W E Brokaw of Bristol and a railroad association.
Report says the cyclone that struck Katisas caused at least thirteen deaths and widespread damage. Emergency crews rush to affected areas as rescue and relief efforts begin amid harsh conditions.
Grnez Francis Trains plans to last one hundred days while George will miss the entire strawberry season.
An observer proclaims a good artesian well more valuable than a United States senatorship, praising the practical benefits of water access over political office.
Cranky baseball observers sympathize with the president as each game requires him to attend Washington club matches. The public reaction centers on the obligation of presidential appearances at local ballparks.
A report notes Jup La Moung wandering the North Dakota senatorial pasture, unsettling current occupants and triggering concern among local observers about potential political intrusions.
At yesterday's convention the Democrat party nominated Geo C Cooper as their candidate for delegate to the constitutional convention. Supporters expressed satisfaction at Cooper's nomination and favor him for the honor.
A Gouxe man in St Paul visited a syclorama showing the battle between the Monitor and Merrimac. After a short stay he attempted to take his own life by jumping into the James River painting. He is said to plan to cut his throat with a shadow of a razor next.
The state updates its position from last fall, noting Dakota blizzards affect crops and stating Sioux have space on lands they will hold after ceding the portion sought by commissioners for settlement. The remarks imply a planned land cession and resettlement framework.
E H Vance of Wessington, backed by close friends, led through several ballots for a Sioux Falls delegate seat. The optimistic young businessman faces disappointment from some allies but asserts time will even the odds and predicts more young leaders like Joe Bailie and Ed Vance will rise to prominence.
The author urges drawing a map to boundary the Sioux reserve proposed for settlement and to compare it with the state center. It argues the east of Beadle County would have more land under state jurisdiction and that the perpetual Sioux portion would have no more state control, like lunar territory, guiding capital location decision.
A stir in England arises as British army uniforms and gear are reported to be manufactured in French prisons with English workers sent abroad to teach the process. Critics deem this free trade as harming starving English workers while government funds support convict labor in a foreign nation.
The text argues that wealth does not prove virtue and questions whether Jay Gould’s fortune benefits humanity. It contrasts hard work with others’ outcomes and cites the idea that a man’s power reveals his character, citing Inger Soll’s saying about how a man ages his power to judge his nature.
The fragment questions whether a hog pasture was actually designed for its stated use. It notes lingering doubt about feasibility and intent, implying uncertainty about the project’s original function and practicality.
Sioux Falls prepares for a Fourth of July celebration but Heron leads this year's entertainment with stronger plans and bigger lineup.
The Dakotans who travelled to Washington Territory last year reflect on the bright climate. Dakota enjoys more annual sunshine than any other region, highlighting the favorable weather often noted in regional remarks.
Porter accuses Ben Butler of drunkenness, while Butler retorts Porter is 80 percent scared he cannot be a reliable witness. The exchange ends with Porter saying you pays your money and takes your choice.
A Beadle sitcom style note jokes about a folding machine in the Sioux Falls Argos Leader while Beadle may be caught napping. The paper urges a full vote on account of its impact on legislative and judicial apportionments and ends with a hopeful cheer for the boys.
A Brookings Press note dated May 8 reports Geo. W. Hopp writing to a friend in Huron that its all over and it is a 9 pound boy with the wife doing well. Huron friends extend congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Hopp.
Spokane Falls, called Spokan by natives, lies on a powerful water source at Spokane. The water power of Spokane Falls is likened to a contrast with Huon, as Captain Bates is to Tom Thumb, illustrating the town’s foundational reliance on hydraulic power.
James D. Fish ex president of the Marine Bank of New York will be released from Auburn penitentiary tomorrow after a pardon by Cleveland. He is remembered as the banker who certified several valueless checks for Grant and Ward.
The Pierre Free Press attacks the notion that Huron will back Forest City in the capital race, claims Pierre is a dead duck, and suggesting vote splitting by a bordering town. It recalls Huron’s past wins and notes local sympathy toward Pierre, while criticizing support from Mac and the Press.
Fragmentary OCR hints a discussion of funds paid to delegates, a capital question vote, and an instruction about drawing a circle within town boundaries. Mentions Huron and Dakota with references to population figures and boundary limits.
The Kentucky Derby at Louisville is highlighted as a premier event with Spokane racing against Proctor Knott. Spokane must defeat the favorite to win and set a fast time, described as the best horse since Hindop. The piece portrays the northwest as a grand feast of speed and style with top horses and elegant spectators.
A fragmented ad-style story touts Warner's Safe Remedies amid vivid wolf and danger imagery. It urges readers to seek the remedy for back pain or poor eyesight, framing medicine as protection against dangers and societal duty, in a melodramatic health-promotion tone.
A party at the Alex Mitchell house in Mitchell published resolutions denouncing the line Jeff Davisipudding on Washington's inaugural annual. The event caused mock treason fears, with attendees joking about desert and soup after decades.
Fragmentary text cites Mugwump references and possible future U S presidents around 1884. Mentions Mr Cleveland and suggests factions or journals like New York Saw and Nb More Mag as publishing notes. Content is incomplete and unclear.
A fragment celebrates Ivory Soap as a civilizing force for Indigenous people and settlers alike. It speaks of moving from buffalo meat and grease to clean linen and lace, portraying improved behavior and adherence to laws as a shared path.
An 1886 Procter and Gamble copyright warns buyers that many white soaps imitate Ivory but lack its distinctive qualities. The message urges consumers to demand genuine Ivory Soap.
A Wall Street News item compares 1816 and 1889 prices showing corn buys nails ten times as much, cow trades for blankets, barley buys more broadcloth, eggs trade for salt, wheat buys calico, and questions whether farm product value is improving amid tariff changes.
It suggests a delightful journey via Burr Burlington through Denver and Salt Lake City with rail segments across the Rocky Mountain region. Includes note on many short tours and requests full information on rates from W. J. Kenyon, general passenger agent, B and N B railroad, St. Paul.
A humorous registry office exchange features a clerk asking a woman her age and the woman replying that a woman is only as old as she looks. The clerk retorts that she cannot be 99, eliciting amusement.
R A Gunn MD dean of United States Medical College and Medical Tribune editor lauds Warner's Safe Cure. He states in Bright's disease the product acts as a solvent for albumen and soothes inflamed membranes while cleansing epithelial debris in the urine carrying tubes. He commends the product’s value.
Sunset Cox of New York will deliver the Fourth of July oration at Huron. The town makes extensive plans for a large celebration and the city expects a wide turnout. Mr. Cuz is praised as a friend of Dakota and many will be glad to hear him.
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