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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1889
Page
4
The article notes state senator Geo. G. McCarthy receiving eight votes in Broadland with Geo. Woodward also mentioned. The rest discusses counterfeit soaps, urging consumers to demand genuine Ivory Soap and avoid imitations.
The Deadwood Times notes Northwestern will not cross the river at Pierre. E T Onessey appears ready to serve as chief clerk in either house from the start. South Dakota legislators are urged to heed a call against doodle campaigning. Juve Epertroy remains confident in his prospects.
The discussion highlights Judge Moody’s brave military record and zeal in duty urging opponents to drop attacking lines.
Friends of Hon. R. F. Pettigrew claim confidence he leads in the senatorial race. They question the motives of a broad band wagon display and urge informed support without parade.
The Aberdeen press compliments Rev Miss Putnam for a speech in the city. The Daily Republican calls her a strong advocate, a graceful and forcible speaker, and an interesting presence to all who hear her musical voice.
In the October Scribner the rare old author of Dream Life Donald G Mitchell contributes A Scattering Shot at Some Ruralities containing reflections on the decay of England farm life and the social changes it has brought about.
The upper sanctum notes a pleasant Thursday morning call from Judge Moody en route to Pierre on battlefield duty. He appears unaware of danger and may become one of Dakota's first United States senators.
June Everrton believes he has enough votes to win a senate seat. Judge Moody is set for nomination on the first ballot. Frank Petti shows ample support with the needed votes. Alonzo Wardall is nearly as secure as Pettigrew. Judge Gifford and Frank H. Haggerty are mentioned as possible candidates. Yet only two senate seats remain to be filled.
The Mitchell Republican notes Parnold Huron’s death but avoids ridicule, praising her impact on Mitchell candidates and unity in the Jim River valley. It asserts Huron’s enduring influence and the city’s favorable location for Pierre’s regional gains, while closing with a cheerful health remark.
Huron remains temporary South Dakota capital until election result is proclaimed and Pierre takes over. Two heats in the capital race are completed with Huron leading after the first, Pierre winning the second. The contest continues with a third heat next year and a fourth two years later.
Editor Tarstaar of the West Union Gazette lauds Alonzo Wardall as an old army comrade and advocates Republican unity for state and national representation. He defends solid GOP control, cites Sioux Falls and nearby towns’ locations relative to Huron, and notes Mitchell’s independence in the race.
The editor argues Jupar Moor’s loyal Dakota record and Washington experience make him a strong choice for the first U S senator from the new state. It counters attacks on Judge Moody, noting personal vilification aims to undermine Moody while Moor’s fitness remains evident to supporters.
A. W. Wilmarth steered Hu ron interests to win the county, keeping the area solid for his city despite funds spent to win other towns. The methods were honest, and he earned an almost unanimous vote.
Iroquois Chief leads a group in the legislators chorus with the line We Shall Gather at the River. The piece reflects a ceremonial, spiritual mood as lawmakers convene.
Yaygrox Oct. 7 W P Dewey was today appointed district attorney for Yankton county in place of L B French resigned
John Longstaff of the Dany Hovronite has been appointed postmaster at Huron. He is described as a good business map and will provide the Huronianos with satisfactory mail service.
In Yanxroy on October 7 observers say Wardall and Gov Mellette will head the Farners alliance and the prohibitionists ticket for the U S Senate against Moody Edgerton and Pettigrew the regular Republican candidates. The legislature totals 45 senators and 125 representatives as campaigns heat up. Moody has returned from the Black Hills and bets run that Moody and Edgerton may win.
A forecast warns of a genuine economic boom next year for Huron as planners urge decisive action. Officials expect growth and call for preparation to capture opportunities. The message stresses risk and opportunity in the upcoming year.
Wont Give Up Montana October 7 reports The Herald advices that Republicans carried the entire Madison county ticket with one seat previously held by Democrats switching to GOP and they gain a Fergus county seat. If verified the state senate would be tied and the house GOP by one to four. Seligman declines concession on Tooley governor race pending official Lock county count this week and possible contests.
The item notes M Eiffel earning eight thousand dollars daily from his tower profits while a proverb on seeing and speaking precedes the claim about the dentist.
Ad clichés recount a motherly remedy Castoria used for infants children and once a grown woman. The jingle links Castoria to care from birth through motherhood, highlighting lasting brand familiarity across generations.
In a South Dakota event at the Agricultural College in December the Farmers Institute notes confusion over candidate counts with only two winners emerging from the Senate race.
The Board of Trustees and Faculty announce the annual Farmer's Institute for 1889 at the Agricultural College in Brookings from December 3 to 13. Daily lectures cover stock breeding, feeding, crops, forestry, chemistry of agriculture, animal care, farm accounts, and related topics with evening talks by speakers from Dakota and nearby states.
A Brookings college president outlines plans to expand library use for the institute’s benefit. The message emphasizes aiding young farmers and promoting practical and scientific progress in South Dakota. Key figures include Lewis McLaurn and A. B. Luxprey, presidents and trustees.
A historical note mentions rail cars in London and Paris constrained by passenger caps by law. Elkton, South Dakota, boasts a famed Manopid temple, while a three inch hailstorm struck Jasper last week. Shannon county Missouri hosts a post office named Not. Hyde county forecasts a failed corn crop this year. Three firms vie for Pierre gas franchise. Dance music is noted as sole stirring and gratitude as the heart’s music moved by kindness.
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