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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1887
Page
2
Fragmented 1880s era letters discuss weather, licenses, war support, reparation addresses, and political hopes. References to Joseph Cook, Danube rivers of trade, Gary delivery, and local authorities echo rough, polemical public notices.
A woman aged between thirty and forty is reported to have a genuine leprosy case in Fxzipory county. The Courier notes updates from Kik Point with scattered fragments about the victim and local interest.
A fragmentary notice notes a Territorial list at Mitchell dated September 80 available via application through T. Bushnell secretary. It mentions women on staff and references press, artesian county claims, and a dram-shop outlaw theme.
A Dakota settler argues for dividing Dakota and admitting both states with a new capital at Bismarck. He says immediate division will accelerate settlement and rail development, and relieve holdouts from delaying admission. He opposes a dog in the manger stance delaying railroads and growth.
S J Conklin rails at Dakota bankers described as rich lenders who justify bonds in thousands and loan at high interest. He asserts they would swear to being fit for charity while the county funds soup houses for others, criticizing inequity.
A traveling businessman predicts a 150000 vote majority for prohibition if put to a statewide referendum in Iowa. The sentiment is described as stronger than ever. The banquet honors Col. Chas H. Taylor editorial manager of the Boston Globe. Attendees included Geo W Childs Chas A Dana John T Baker and George Alfred Townsend.
The Mitchell Daily Republican editor, while adjusting a curtain at home, slipped and broke a leg. It was the leg of a step ladder that gave way, prompting mixed reactions from friends amid wartime worries.
Sherman & Walsh and Nobles B. Judah collapse under weight of united liabilities about one million dollars. The firms deny interstate law excuses, while observers question the reasoning behind the claims.
In a Times critique S J Conklin argues the Indian question is poorly understood in the Interior and Executive branches. He suggests how even a dropped lowercase h could alter prose flow to reflect the brain’s watery consistency behind insipid drivel.
The Elkton Record enters Vol. IV No. 1, described as a breezy sheet that keeps the office on its toes. Elkton residents are urged to support and treat the publication generously in the year ahead.
Sparks notes the general land office is in a hopeless muddle with 205000 entries missing and a 60 year rate for catch up. A Town man quips about railroad fares being two cents per mile and a Florida man claims alligators never swallow humans. Fred Carruth comments on the oddities and discomforts in a clipped exchange.
Duluth second baseman Joux Aick aged 26, a key high paid member of the Duluth club, died in a boating accident at La Crosse on Wednesday.
E. Y. Swansey notes a swift surge of emigrants observing the northwest and reports that migration into Washington is pouring in faster than into Dakota.
Daxtel Wensten once owned 3000 acres in Dane County Wisconsin and sold the property for 1.70 dollars per acre before the anticipated boom.
Justice Stoner binds Sawpens Ouse the Highmore wife poisoner over to the grand jury. Mrs. U. S. Quant suffers from malignant diphtheria but has recovered from danger. Subday schools expand in Dakota and farm land activity in Hani county signals renewed growth. Eu rope trip planned for June 8.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes strong returns from advertising in Southern California, claiming investors gained over one thousand percent. It mentions active competition and profitable wrecking of ordinary returns, with Friedsall in New Washington referenced amid the discussion.
Fragmentary text hints at a critical view of editorial tone in a city’s household reporting. The garbled lines suggest concern over manipulation or bias in local journalism and commentary, though specifics are unclear.
A fragment notes the health of the territorial treasurer known as the dark horse. It references concerns over loss or absence framed by odd phrasing and omits clear events or names. The item reads as a cryptic local notice or diary-like remark about stewardship and worry.
A terse local note accuses the Watertown Courier of colluding with the Sioux Falls Argus to spread falsehoods. The writer condemns lying across newspapers and calls for immediate accountability from professionals and leaders involved.
The Brown County veterinary leader reports progress controlling glanders in the territory and notes no current signs of the disease. He recalls initial infections reaching Fort Lincoln about seven years ago and states efforts are reducing spread.
Propie comments note a focus on division and admission amid a call for unity. They emphasize issues of charitable, educational and criminal institutions, oil and water in North and South, and a half of all tax. They argue for lawful, peaceful action when time arrives.
Fragmentary verse fragment reads about Maytime awakening from winter, spring breezes and youth, and May day songs. Readable phrases reference Clover and spring imagery amid blurred lines and partial words. The text evokes seasonal renewal without a clear event or date.
A letter from C A Braxe denies editing the Wessington Times and refutes claims about paying for lodging at a hotel in Huron. He asserts the Wright remarks are false and labels the Huron Times article a lie. He defends his character and notes his five-year visits to Huron.
Two gentlemen from McCook County visit Yankton to study using waste water from the public artesian well to power a five roller flouring mill. They seek a lease at a reasonable rent and will erect the mill promptly. The city would gain revenue and save costs by waste water disposal, and the council is urged to grant the request.
The brick structure will be a premier Jasper style building with plate glass front. It will be heated by steam and gas supplied, designed for exclusive use by the Dakota Bell and the printing and binding establishment at Connection. Completion planned in about two months.
Dakota Chakian calls for broad minded liberality toward farmers after the 1886 crop failure due to drought and hail. He notes two thirds of farmers struggle to reach harvest and urges business interests to provide encouragement and assistance.
The anti division press laments the looming vote on the division proposition next November. They argue people are indifferent and do not want to be bothered by the question, showing concern about wisdom behind the timing and implications of the vote.
Yankton Herald reports Joseph Cook's lecture on the Seven Modern Wonders put listeners to sleep while Geo Brown praises a new book as sparkling and delicious and enjoyed by readers in quirky admiration.
An exchange hints that a good season could prompt expansion in Dakota Territory. Plans mention creating two Dakotas across the brook and new corners to accommodate growth and settlement in the area.
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