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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1909
Page
6
Congress debates Aldrich influence while 15 000 signatures push a referendum on the head light bill. In Washington, Burke’s work for his state draws praise as South Dakota’s junior senator faces varied duties. A GOP harmony drive forms amid debates on steel, sugar, and whiskey duties as suffrage ideals are argued in a state with protected women’s rights.
A Lansing man who had killed the woman he vowed to love was shot and killed in what is described as swift and wise justice. The incident is presented as a justified act of self defense and punishment.
Sioux Falls plans a repeated packing house project with twenty year bonds at 3 percent, optional redemption at ten years. Purchasers pay a premium of 2030 pounds, reflecting strong credit for Huron.
Senator Gallinger of New Hampshire presented a petition from major constituents urging a ten cent reduction on wheat prices. Cuba considers a national lottery to raise revenue, with a bill already passed by the House proposing its establishment.
The remark notes a senator’s erratic behavior during a speech with arms flailing and hair pulling, described as a familiar display to local voters. It frames such moments as common in the state’s political culture and suggests observers understand the scene.
The Aberdeen News contemplates remaining the only Republican paper in the state to support a higher tariff, resigned to its fate. The Huronite notes the News is good company, whether right or wrong.
Congress proposes opening 500000 acres in Hosebid Yhdina reservation for settlement. Government to select townsites before land sales and reserve ten acres per township for schools parks and public uses. Interior department supports the measure.
The Aberdeen News warns readers about misinformation from the Sioux City Tribune regarding South Dakota political affairs. It notes a roadbed project between Pierre and Aberdeen funded by Hughes County to move the capital, a venture begun in Pierre and carried on by its promoters, many now dead, with Pierre residents recalling their loyalty.
A Highmore man spreads a rumor of a quarrel between Martin and Burke to justify suspicions of enmity. The text suggests he cannot grasp genuine friendship or finer human feelings, claiming others lack them.
The Yankton Press & Dakotan calls for Congress to pass a tariff bill aligned with Republican platform while the Huronite downplays influence in Washington. It notes reform senators voting to maintain high steel duties and frames the move as an opportunity to protest.
The Bath reporter reprints a 1896 market view to blame the Dingley tariff for rising oats flax and wheat prices. The critique calls the argument false and absurd and notes other factors at work beyond tariffs shaping farm output and mood.
On Representative Burke’s request the agricultural department will investigate the erosion of pipes in artesian and natural gas wells in eastern and central South Dakota. Experts will identify chemicals in water or gas causing pipe disintegration and propose construction changes to prevent destruction.
The public favors Taft for clearly defined duties of the three government branches and for acting within his powers without coercing or intimidating Congress in tariff revision work.
Nathan Strauss cites New York Board of Health data showing a 33 percent rise in tuberculosis cases over two years. He argues disease abolition will come only if milk sold is tuberculin tested or properly pasteurized, framing it as a crime to sell unpasteurized milk.
A new subscriber sends $2 as partial payment for a year of the Huronite and explains he chose the paper for its first hand views and pointed editorials. The editor notes the quote reveals modest dividends but worthwhile rewards in readership.
The Huronite notes Mrs Rorer will visit Huron to discuss kitchen economy and cooking science. It urges all housekeepers to attend, praising local cooking knowledge and highlighting the chance to learn from her expertise.
A Sioux Falls Press article derides the Argus Leader for running voting contests and urges the A-L to ignore its asinine contemporary. The piece argues private business affairs should not be public discussion and calls for restraint from both papers.
The two South Dakota reform senators voted against a tariff bill amendment lowering steel duties. Senator LaFollette aligned with the Democrats and earned praise for backing the measure. The case argues steel can compete internationally without protection, noting rails sold abroad and lower domestic prices, with mill workers not benefiting while manufacturers profit.
Sarah T. Royer, renowned cooking authority, will visit Huron to conduct a sixteen session cooking course for 200 local women. The Aberdeen News extends its sympathy to husbands alarmed by her dietary theories and influence over household meals.
The Burrellé Press Clipping Bureau in New York produced a memorial volume for Orland J. Smith founder of the American Press Association. The volume compiles every newspaper item concerning his life and career and is delivered to the family as an historical reference.
Mrs Ids dusted Harper, London attendee at the international suffrage meeting, cites Holland where families pay tax for every servant but widowers get one free. Widows work to support families while the servant tax remains. Halland vot ing rights hinge on income and marriage power. husbands control wives property and children, fueling Dutch women’s push for the ballot.
A discussion on telephone etiquette notes that asking Who is this is rude and aggressive over the line. It urges callers to identify themselves politely and for recipients to respond with calm confidence to improve temper and confidence in telephone exchanges.
A snippet from Sigux Falis Press notes a conversation where insistence on revealing identity or target leads to a tense retort if the number misaligns. The fragment hints at cautious speech and consequences in confrontation.
An old advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for incurable catarrh. It includes testimonials about J. J. Cheney and company, lists wholesale druggists in Toledo, and touts internal use for blood and mucous surfaces. Also recommends Hall's family pills for constipation.
Huron and environs see visits from professionals, merchants, and officials. Notables include J A Bushfield of Miller, F L Abel delivering Memorial Day address at Esmond, J J Nash of Chicago’s Sullivan Considine circuit in town, and Lincoln area travelers like Otis Pattredge and M H Nelson. A cattle train and new housing plans near the Baptist church also appear, with Memorial Day observed on Monday May 31 due to Sunday date.
The Quaker Oats Company advertises Quaker Oats griddle cakes as the cafe favorite in their New York cereal restaurant. They claim children especially enjoy the cakes and that it is a fad you cannot overeat.
The Chicago and North-Western Railway announces May 16 changes improving Chicago to Denver and Chicago to Portland schedules. The new Pacific Northwest service features the Chicago Portland Special leaving Wells Street at 10:00 p.m. and arriving Portland in three days with electric lighting, modern sleeper cars, dining, and through service to Portland. Additional new trains include the Colorido Special to Denver, the Overland Limited to Denver, the Denver and Salt Lake Express, and a new Omaha Sioux City Des Moines line, all with through connections and premium amenities. The changes aim to boost through-service western travel in time for expositions and conventions across Denver, Seattle, Portland, and Salt Lake City.
The pupils of Miss VanderStein assisted by Mrs. T J Wood and a ladies quartet will present a recital in K P hall on Thursday evening May 20 starting promptly at 7:30. The program lists multiple violin pieces, piano works, a viola selection, various violin trios and quartets, and ends with a piano solo and a ladies quartet number.
Mrs. A. J. Alley of Beals Maine praises Dr King's New Discovery after using ten bottles for coughs colds and lung trouble in her family and others. She says relief is immediate and the medicine is best for bronchitis asthma hemorrhage croup and sore throat. 50c and 1 trial bottle free guaranteed by H Wheeler.
The timetable lists promotion certificates on Friday May 28 at 1 30 p m at the school. Sunday May 30 8 p m at the opera house commencement sermon by Rev Alfred Bredesen. Monday May 31 10 a m at the high school Senior Class Day and 8 30 p m at the opera house commencement exercises with a lecture by Dr Frettien of Vermillion. Clyde Slone Superintendent.
H C Middlebrook and Dr F J Class traveled together on Wednesday morning. J W Kinyoun and wife left for Central City Nebraska for a two to three week visit. Y L Weir a college student went to Deadwood on Wednesday morning to attend to business interests.
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