This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1890
Page
1
The ticket lists Arthur C. Mellette of Codington County and others for state offices including State Treasurer Dollard and State Superintendent Nickell, with congressional candidates Pickler Gamble and county candidates Harrison Taylor Lane Fuller Curtis Wood Bowes Hopefuls for clerk, coroner, and constables.
In convention the South Dakota Republicans affirm the 1884 national platform, support Harrison and Mellette, back irrigation through legislation, urge federal aid for artesian wells, favor currency expansion using silver, advocate protective tariffs, endorse Blaine’s reciprocal treaties, reward veterans, invite immigrants, uphold labor rights, oppose monopolies, support Australian ballot secrecy, back national election law, demand strong public schools and land protection, and pledge fidelity to Prohibition.
The text traces political milestones from 1856 to 1879 including party formation, abolition of slavery, key battles, emancipation, constitutional expansion, and pension increases. It mentions the Republican shift against slavery, Lincoln, Fort Sumter, Lee’s surrender, universal male suffrage, and the Resumption Act with Union veterans and orphans supported in the postwar era.
Aberdeen dispatch reports Congress adjourned after signing the tariff bill. South Dakota gains irrigation funds and other appropriations while fires devastate southern Black Hills timber. Fortunes tied to Pierre politics face scrutiny amid capital debates and regional developments.
Special to the Sioux Falls Argus Leader from Yangston dated Sept 30 reports farmers in Huron view Pierre campaign methods as bribery and boodleism with little success. Huron supporters praised clear arguments and sensible thinking. Farmers at a Saturday barbecue show strong Huron sentiment.
Excitement in Tipperary and Dustin centers on the arrests of Dillon and O'Brien, which sent shockwaves through national circles as police faced a crowded scene at the national league headquarters.
Nationalists voice confidence that regardless of trial results the brutal police action and evident court reluctance to open proceedings to the public will not boost support for Balfour's government.
Haron supporters claim a strong showing at the fair with about 5000 votes credited to their candidate. The scene centers on Haron’s popularity and campaign presence among attendees and local communities.
A fragmentary remark notes that settlers have admitted an open settlement for about six months in a county containing Stanley and For towns. The population is only three or four thousand, leaving a barren waste impression and a threadbare discussion.
As election day nears the handwritten slogan Heron for permanent grows clearer to a majority of 15 000 voters in the area. The piece signals a developing campaign message and potential momentum for the candidate.
The state emerges as the biggest landholder in Huron, surpassing local owners and reshaping local property dynamics with extensive holdings across multiple parcels and districts.
An advertisement extols Ayer's Pills for biliousness stomach and liver issues Rheumatism neuralgia and general family use. It cites testimonials from Peter Christensen and T Holly Springs Texas praising cures and repeated use. Other readers from Wilmington Delaware and Texas claim restored appetite strength and relief after using the pills.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.