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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1883
Page
2
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A sprawling mosaic of land notices freight figures and political moves fills the issue. mentions include land harvest notices from local papers, postal stamp totals, freight tonnage, and university cornerstone at Grand Forks. Also notes a quo warranto appeal and upcoming county convention to elect delegates for the South Dakota convention in Kingsbury De Smet.
A Montana convention will meet in Helena next January to draft a constitution to seek admission to Congress as a state. Delegates will be elected across parties if possible, with the legislature authorizing the convention and the Governor signing the enabling bill. The election is to be overseen by the territorial political machinery while party lines loom in the surrounding debates.
The Sioux Falls Leader reports Delegate Raymond remains cautiously hopeful for dividing Dakota and gaining admission to the Union. He argues for splitting the Territory with South Dakota?s entry pursued next Congress, while noting political risks in Montana and shifts in party control.
Jefferson Parish native Judge Kidder of the Dakota Supreme Court and Fourth Judicial District died at Merchants Hotel in St Paul on Tuesday night October 2. He was 67, served as Associate Justice 1865 1875 and as Dakota Delegate to Congress 1875 1879, later returned to the Supreme Bench until his death. He had been re appointed last April though not confirmed. For nearly twenty years in Dakota he earned a reputation for statesmanship and impartial judgments, becoming a name of honesty to many. The Dakota people mourn his passing.
Reports from special agents in states with large unsold lands indicate fraud under the preemption homestead and timber culture acts. The Interior Department may urge repeal of these laws noting that settlers can already obtain titles under one method and that combining acts allows acquisition of 480 acres for 1600. The system invites dishonesty, with many fraudulent entries found.
The convention in Huron on October 13 aims to organize the Prohibition Home Protection Party in South Dakota and advance a movement to curb liquor, oppose the Republican stance, and shape Dakota’s political future with a new party in October.
Prohibitionists urge forming a new political party to avoid whiskey ties with old parties. They argue multiple parties keep politicians honest and fear in government, urging immediate county conventions and Dakota delegation to a national Prohibitionist convention.
A Blunt Advocate note reports discovery of lignite in the Dakota bluffs near the Missouri river. Geologists expect extensive beds in cretaceous formations aiding fuel supply. deposits rival those in the Blue Hills and Europe.
The piece argues that Prohibitionists and politicians misstate links between constitutional adoption and statehood. It asserts the referendum on prohibition should be the people's choice, independent of admission or constitution adoption, and praises the Republican Party for backing voter participation on liquor manufacturing rules.
The piece discusses opposition to a prohibition clause within a Dakota constitutional debate. It argues saloon interests fear a people’s vote against prohibition and urges prohibitionists to push for public influence over party managers. A Senate investigation plan into Sioux reservation treaties and land disputes is outlined, with possible travel to St. Paul Helena and reservations in Montana.
The piece argues farm profits of twenty to thirty percent are common with examples like $1,000 to $10,000 investments. It contrasts farming income with a risky mining venture claiming huge potential but eventual losses, noting debt-free farms are safer yet stagnant.
In a fragmentary note the witty fifteenth century philosopher Rabelais is said to be summoned from Rome by his patron Francis L. Pasion. The tale hints at his journey toward Lyons and continuation of travel with uncertain fate and purpose.
Fragmentary text mentions china painting lines and a claim of high quality from the London Academy, alongside a promo for an art amateur marvel and a specimen copy price. It ends with a religious quote about the serene beauty of a holy life attributed to Spurgeon.
Classified notice seeks buyers for a six column quarto newspaper with good will and accounts. Owner seeks to close out due to other business, offering description of location patronage material and confidentiality for a $400 price. Advertising subscriptions justify value and potential.
The text shows a fragmented ledger style list with items like loans and discounts, bonds to secure deposits, real estate and fittings, current expenses and taxes, and notes of tender. It mentions reserve agents from other National Banks and state banks, along with a referencing of a 2013 period and figures such as 4,508 and 1,959.
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