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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1886
Page
1
A Beadle County taxpayer argues against political trickery and urges voters to support a worthy candidate for county commissioner. The letter claims no official disposition to fill the office and notes many capable locals, including Burger, urged to let his name stand for economy and sound management.
Taxpayer criticizes Republican convention selections in Beadle County arguing caucuses were controlled by leading aspirants. He questions Democrat dominance in top offices and urges voters to demand fiscally responsible, capable leaders like Sachman and Burger, stressing prudent public spending and businesslike management.
Sioux Falls Press reports Hon. William D. Hill replies to questions about a division vote on Dakota. He says his bill contemplates a territorial vote but prefers leaving the decision to the territory’s people and supports fair handling of Dakota’s admission. He praises Dakota’s wealth and enterprise and aims to bring a division question to a vote if supported, otherwise pursuing statehood for the whole territory.
Dudley Warner’s charming serial concludes in Harper’s Monthly November. The couple travels from Niagara to the St Lawrence and Thousand Islands then to the White Mountains ending their romance in New England with witty dialogue and vivid scenery.
A fragment notes a sale or offer titled Tus Weexxr Hunomrre available until New Years priced at 9 cents. The readable text provides no clear event or organization names to anchor additional details.
The Huron Times accuses the paper of personal jealousy as it attacks Dakota Mutual Insurance Company, praising the firm for saving citizens money and boosting local business. It notes stockholders face limited liability and cites legislative support while urging readers to view the rival article as biased.
J C Adams recounts a meeting between Hon M M Day and Day County Republicans in Webster Dakota. Day, a Democratic candidate, says his nomination reflects divisionist strength in the territory, calling the opposition lies in a hostile Sunday edition. Adams notes party tensions and local reactions.
The Times argues its attack on the Dakota Mutual is trivial and defends its position. It questions advertising who was paying and notes insurance men are involved, claiming the firm’s members may have sought to discredit the Mutual while asserting no apology is due.
Publishers of The Housekeeper Minneapolis seek one paid permanent employee in each county to work for the paper. The Housekeeper now in its best form with Meredith as editor in charge offers floral premiums worth one dollar for new subscribers in 1887 at one dollar per year. Premiums have been sent widely, 70,000 copies delivered.
A Knights of Labor member at the Richmond convention recounted a danger filled moment after urging civil rights for Black workers. He says the reaction in the city showed how strong prejudice was and how mobs and police colluded to stop progress, an eye opening experience.
A local advertisement touts three months free for a service or product. The copy emphasizes value and trial access, inviting residents to try the offering with no immediate cost.
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