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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
4
A brief public notice marks a postal location in Huron South, detailing its establishment or status. The readable fragments indicate a government or municipal communication about the Post Office serving the Huron South area.
A fragment notes that boosting is easier than knocking to obtain pies, suggesting a preference for boosting methods over wealth accumulation. The text lacks clear context or identifiable individuals or organizations.
Congress overrules the president and directs the motto In God We Trust to be restored on every U S coin, marking a return to the traditional inscription. The action underscores ongoing debates over national symbols and religious language in currency.
Stalwart supporters statewide unite to back Kittredge with renewed effort. Friends have tied up their sleeves and plan three weeks of intensified campaigning to bolster the senator.
The piece argues that six months more campaigning would not occur if Crawford’s statements were truthful. It asserts that a campaign built on deceit and misrepresentation erodes voter respect and distrust from intelligent readers.
Three weeks remain in the campaign for state officers and for Senator Kittredge. Friends are urged to push now to secure nomination, as success may hinge on a week of active effort or slip into lethargy.
The insurgents of South Dakota oppose every leading Republican in the United States Senate including Allison Nelson Dolliver and oppose Vice president Fairbanks Secretary Taft and Republican principles masquerading under the party name for a chance to shake the plum tree.
Corsica Globe notes H. C. Shober of Highmore, labeled an insur gent, seeks the lieutenant governor post. Supporters call him the most appropriate term despite political attacks while opponents pledge to oppose his candidacy.
In Iroquois Mr Crawford accused J F Halladay of misdeeds while Halladay was away in Sioux Falls. Crawford pressed for Halladay to defend himself on the platform, fully knowing he was absent, prompting accusations as another example of Crawford's deceit.
The Commercial Club has secured Mr. pe Irving of the Chicago Municipal league to speak to Huron business men this Friday evening at the club rooms. His talk will focus on making Huron a leading city in the state and how every citizen can contribute to a greater Huron. The lecture is free and all are welcome.
The Watertown Public Opinion praises Congressman Parker for breaking with his party on the wood pulp probe while censuring Congressman Hall for similar votes. It notes Hall seeks re-election and receives little critique, calling the paper’s stance milk and water. The item urges stronger, independent criticism.
Residents and boosters in Huron pursue local development plans despite setbacks. Community leaders stress steady funding and volunteer effort as projects move forward to enhance downtown and public facilities.
A writer in Huron notes the same group has kept pushing for twenty-five years. He names Bryant, Beach, Koepp, Sauer, Hutchinson, Waibel, Lee, Rice and Campbell and urges younger residents to join, shoulder the wheel of progress, and provide needed help this year.
Chas. H. Burke of Pierre, eight year congressman for South Dakota, is praised for reliability and achievements. The piece urges voters to choose Burke in the June 9 Republican primaries over Hall and Glass, citing past support and resistance to political tricksters.
The piece argues for M. M. Ramer as better suited for superintendent of public instruction, citing practical experience and clear policy. It contrasts Ramer with Hans Astrud who focuses on defeating Senator Kittredge and promoting Crawford, treating the school question superficially.
The Argus leader accuses Governor Crawford of falsely claiming Senator Kittredge voted to seat Senator Smoot. Kittredge says otherwise and records corroborate his stance. The piece notes Mormon influence as a potential political weapon but argues against church control of South Dakota politics.
Senator Kittredge spoke to a large Watertown audience Friday night. The Watertown Public Opinion praised the address, noting his clear concise style and forceful conviction. The paper says the message impressed opponents and reflected his reputation as the Silent Senator.
Over a year ago Senator Kittredge and other gentlemen met in Washington to consider who should succeed Roosevelt. The report notes Kittredge was invited to join the discussion by the organizers.
The article notes Roosevelt’s non candidacy and Taft as the endorsed choice to win in 1908. Senator Kittredge played a key role, securing South Dakota’s support and prompting a return to Washington to back Taft. It argues Crawfordism faces doom with Taft’s nomination and probable election.
The piece argues that June primaries will decide South Dakota’s other congressman after E. W. Martin. It urges Burke of Pierre over Hall of Brookings, praising Burke’s record of industry usefulness and sobriety and urging Republican voters to support the candidate who embodies morality and temperance.
The Trades Unionist, official organ in Washington DC and Alexandria Wis, praises Senator Kittredge for defending labor interests. It highlights the copyright bill protecting American printers and authors abroad and ensuring fair pay for songwriters, publishers, and related trades. It urges South Dakota union men to back Kittredge for the Senate.
Public spirited citizens are urged to fill the auditorium for a rare concert featuring Sybil Lammis and Mrs Porteous, touted as a first rank orchestral event. Tickets are just 1.50, far cheaper than metropolitan prices, with life lasting benefits claimed for the audience.
A 19th century style classified-like ad offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of Catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The notice from Walding Kinnan Marvin of Toledo endorses F J Cheney Co and claims internal action. Price is 75 cents per bottle with testimonials available.
Notice is given by Lean S Rosins administratrix of the estate of Edward P Robins deceased to creditors and others with claims to exhibit them with vouchers within four months after first publication to Gardner Churchill in Huron South Dakota. Attorneys for Administratrix Gardner Churchill. April 21 1908 April 30 May 21
The article claims high elevations bring fevers and lowlands malaria, recommends Electric Bitters as the best remedy to combat lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever ague and debility. Sold under guarantee at H Wheeler's drug store priced 50 cents.
Pittsburg May 19 bank suspends after close review of cashier William Montgomery alleged peculations totaling 594000 with wider shortages near 2000000. State officials from Harrisburg arrive to recover 523477 in deposits while bonds protect up to 4500000. city funds of 1546953 were not honored when presented.
In Cleveland the strike disrupts continue with violence on some car lines while service resumes on others. The Municipal Traction company reports more cars in operation as arbitration talks with President due Pont proceed. Workers are urged to return as new hires rather than rely on seniority.
A long list details amounts Mrs. Gunness is believed to have received from victims at her Illinois house. Names include Mads Sorenson eight thousand Peter Gunness four thousand and others with sums ranging from fifteen hundred to five thousand each. Unidentified suffocated victims and three children allegedly sent to the house add up to a total of forty six thousand nine hundred dollars.
More than a hundred business leaders gathered at the Commercial Club to press a united boosting drive for Huron. They backed a tangible project the May Musical Festival, hoping to establish an annual event modeled on Mitchell with Sousa's band and the orchestras, aiming to put Huron on the map as a bustling city.
Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California credits Bucklen’s Arnica Salve with curing years of itching piles after two 25 cent boxes. He notes the product’s promise and satisfaction and mentions purchase at H Wheelers drug store under guarantee.
John E. Ward of Huron offers two good jacks, two draft stallions or stallions, including a black Percheron near three years old weighing 1720 pounds and a black imported Belgian at 1800 pounds, plus a short horn bull.
Rev S A Coffman aged fifty a Methodist pastor killed his wife by slashing her throat from ear to ear then surrendered himself claiming temporary insanity. He led revival services recently and was in charge of several churches at Rosstown about three miles from Here. His wife a thirty three year old member of a prominent family.
Wm Fosket of Frankfort SD seeks men with teams to do breaking work. Dr O R Wright has moved to the Trumbower property at Fifth and Illinois, residence phone Red 129. request to update directory. Stray heifer calves nine months old, hornless, one red two red and white spotted. info to Andrew Shedegger Rural Route 2 Hitchcock.
The Democratic territorial convention in Honolulu chaired by Senator C. J. McCarthy chose delegates to the Denver national convention and instructed them to support William J. Bryan.
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