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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1898
Page
4
The slate lists GEO E MAHAFFY as Treasurer and Auditor, F A MUNSON, ADAM M CONNELL, J C KLEMME for Register of Deeds, ASHER F PAY for Clerk of Court, F E GRANT for Probate Judge, E H APLIN for State's Attorney, and 8 F CORLEY for Superintendent of Schools.
A compact political note says populists grow desperate as signs of trouble mount and warnings appear that their hold is weakening. The phrase hand-writing on the wall is used to imply imminent consequences.
Republicans who joined the Populist list party should verify if the movement has dropped its 1896 financial platform and, if so, understand the reasons behind the change and its implications. The query centers on party alignment and economic policy stance.
Tom Ayers, private secretary to the governor and head of the pop literary bureau, has taken to the stump. Observers joke that the next move may be his retreat to the woods as a political figure headlines.
Sioux Falls Press notes Dave Eastman, longtime state land department clerk, was nominated by anti machine Republicans at Mitchell and won a majority of votes cast. He is expected to win in November with a majority of votes overall.
Asher F Pay a Republican candidate stands in Beadle County as an old settler and soldier. He is described as a Christian gentleman of high character who favors helping others and seeks support from Republicans for the clerk of courts position. He vows to stay in Beadle County and pledges strong South Dakota faith.
S. F. Corley, a Republican candidate, is described as a devout Christian, well educated, and experienced in education. He studied in Illinois public schools and the University of Bloomington, taught eight years there, and has taught in South Dakota since arriving, earning a first grade certificate at the law's passage. He lives on a Bonilla farm and teaches during winter, with neighbors presenting him as their choice.
The speaker endorses Mr. Corley as an earnest worker and likely successor to Prof. Myers. He would provide capable management of county schools, being exceptionally well qualified. A vote for Corley is presented as supporting the interests of good county education.
The Houronire endorses F. A. Munson Republican candidate for Beadle County auditor. Though his campaign time is limited by official duties, supporters credit him as thoroughly competent, honorable, courteous, and loyal to the flag. It notes his bravery symbolized by an empty sleeve and urges Republicans to vote Munson into office.
The speech lauds Kirke Phillips as a capable business administrator for South Dakota. It defends his finances record, condemns opposing attacks as slander, cites strong support from Lawrence County, predicts a large statewide majority, and urges voters to back Phillips for governor.
The Huronite urges voters to compare Senator Hinckley and Representative Baker, arguing Hinckley on the populist ticket deserves re election while Baker challenged the capital removal bill. The piece lauds Hinckley but notes E H Vance also a strong citizen and capable parliamentarian, urging fair evaluation of their records for Huron.
The article argues Hinckley stands with republican votes to win and govern from Pierre opposing the party, while E H Vance would represent the county with ability and constant work for all interests. It urges Bea dle county Republicans to back Vance.
The Sioux City Journal urges citizens to curb private use of public moneys and to hold treasurers accountable. It cites widespread deposits practices, suggests following federal post office deposit rules, and argues safer, solvent bank deposits with strict treasurer liability. The piece calls voters to demand accountable fund placement and end excessive interest retention.
Arthur White writes from Manila in 1898 describing a city ringed by stone walls and moats, with old fortifications and modern guns. He contrasts crowded, narrow streets and barred windows with a more Americanized postwar town, noting electric lights, a shaky horse car line, and social life along the Ermita drive.
A 19th century promotional notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It pledges a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and invites readers to request testimonials, listing F. J. Cheney & Co. of Toledo and Hall's Family Pills as the selling agents.
The ad touts renewed health and internal cleanliness from Syrup of Figs, claiming a genuine product by the California Fig Syrup Co. G. O. Bergreen, a Kellogg township leader, was in Huron Saturday.
An old and trusted remedy for teething is Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. It soothes the child, softens the gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and is presented as the best treatment for diarrhoea. Each bottle costs twenty five cents.
The official canvass dated July 9 1898 lists the Republican nominees by office from the July 8 primary. State Senator E H Vance leads. State Reps A W Wilmarth and John T Baker. Treasurer Geo E Mahaffy. Register of Deeds J C Klemme. Supt of Schools F S Corley. Auditor Frank A Munson. Clerk of the Courts Asher F Pay. State's Attorney Edwin H Aplin. County Judge F E Grant. Sheriff Adam McConnell. Justices John S Vanderburg H A Vandalsem A E Curtis. Constable J B Coomer. Coroner L Woodworth. County Comm Third Dist John H Miller. 4th Dist D S Toland. Yes to continue the primary system. Nomination for one Justice to be paid fee for G W Cook. constables vote unopposed with three candidates House of Wessington, Smith of Hitchcock, Henry Meyers of Richland.
A vintage advertisement pitches Allen's Foot Ease powder to relieve swollen, hot feet and tired walking. It claims cooling effects, relief from blisters and bunions, and easier shoes. Sold by talc and shoe stores for 25 cents with packages free, citing Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy, N.Y.
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