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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1895
Page
4
The Huxonite and the State Journal have merged and will send one copy to former State Journal subscribers. No double circulation for those who already receive both papers. Subscribers unhappy with the change may fix arrangements at the office or by letter to Ssannon & Lonastarr.
A destructive prairie fire is reported from Roberts County, threatening grazing land and brush. Fire crews work to contain the blaze as winds drive flames toward open fields and nearby farms. No injuries are reported at this time.
Ohio Republicans say they can carry the state by a strong majority. Hon. John Brennan, once thought to be near despair, is recovering rapidly and shown signs of improvement.
Rumor places Hon. Wilbur S. Glass as purchaser of the Kampeskan of Watertown. No official confirmation yet, but the rumored transfer links Glass to a notable Watertown vessel.
Travelers find South Dakota not alone in praying for more water as drought conditions strain many regions. The piece notes widespread water worries beyond the state.
Vice President Stevenson did not wait at Atlanta to see President Cleveland. Stevenson joins many in the Democratic ranks in losing faith in Grover Cleveland due to his numerous faults.
The article notes unprecedented drought across much of the world with lighter rainfall regions suffering most while extreme areas expect a shift soon, suggesting a forthcoming period of favorable luck for others.
The Massachusetts Democratic State Convention demands maintenance of the gold standard, government obligations redeemable in gold, opposes free coinage of silver, and rejects further silver bullion purchases on public funds.
The article laments padding census returns in St Paul and Minneapolis comparing them to Corbett and Fitziimons. It argues the population difference hardly affects real estate values or commercial prestige and states the two cities are proudly equal in the eyes of the northwest and the world.
The Elk Point Courier endorses Allison for president praising his conservatism honesty and patriotism. It calls him a modern statesman who relies on facts rather than sensational rhetoric and cites thousands of Dakotans who know and admire his character.
Theodore Roosevelt offers a Republican view of the coming presidential contest while ex Governor William E Russell of Massachusetts presents the Democratic perspective. James Bryce outlines The Armenian Question and appeals for aid to persecuted Christians in Turkey. The Duke of Westminster also makes a brief open letter urging American public support.
In Clay county reports show 102 bushels per acre for oats and 50 bushels per acre for rye. Vermillion lights now powered by electricity as winter chills grip the region. President Cleveland did not denounce the third term idea at Atlanta.
Taubman notes a common practice among women in Plavkinton leaving doors unsecured. Ninety nine of a hundred ladies reportedly hide the key under the doormat when alone at home, illustrating routine security laxity.
Cities face a costly contest to land next year's national conventions as organizers weigh benefits against expenses. The forecasted competition for sites suggests a subdued bidding scene with limited profitability for host municipalities.
The winter school at the Agricultural College begins November 12. All ages from 14 and up are admitted on a one dollar payment. Courses tailored to the needs of farmers and mechanics.
A quote discusses an old saying about bad people and cites Carrie Chapman Catt stating there are 8,000,000 bad men versus 200,000 bad women in the country. The remark frames perceived gendered moral peril in a public debate.
Said to be 250 Methodist preachers in the state. There are certainly some of the brightest men in the nation among the South Dakota ministers. When the eastern great cities seek good men to succeed their renown they look westward in these days.
The Huronite rebuts reports that Jim is going dry and asserts the river remains dammed in Huron. The piece argues the dam merely checks the torrent to allow Aber deen fish to drink and turn back upstream.
L H Bailey private secretary to Congressman Pickler was seriously injured when a horse bolted into the crowd at Fort Pierre races. He was unconscious briefly but not believed to be seriously hurt. Several others were trampled in the incident.
The opening chapters of New Life of Lincoln in McClure's Magazine present forty pictures and five notable portraits, including an early depiction not yet published showing Lincoln before his features aged. The chapters cover Lincoln’s fourteen years in Southern Indiana from ages seven to twenty-one and include recollections from residents still living there, with many scenes of his early life published here for the first time.
The piece notes misquotation of Henry Ward Beecher claiming he said a laboring man should earn only a dollar a day. It argues such libel persists after his death and distinguishes Beecher's real view that a person could be happy on that income, condemning misquotation as an age evil.
Fayette editor recalls a time of 54 era farming hardships. The writer notes corn sold for 12 and a quarter cents a bushel then while today mercantile goods cost less, and some farmers fear prices may not rise above 15 cents per bushel this year.
Former Nebraska senator Van Wycke has died after a prolonged illness. Details about his career and the circumstances of his death remain at press time.
The Huron creamery sold its final butter shipment for twenty five cents a pound, ending an era for local dairy customer service and signaling price stabilization in the market.
A brief item highlights the outlook for Tural College promising strong profits and growing enrollment. The note emphasizes anticipated financial gains and institutional progress.
A short editorial notes hay's higher worth as cattle feed compared to its role in suppressing prairie flames, urging farmers to prioritize hay reserves for livestock security over burn prevention.
The national Republican convention is planned for about June 10 in Chicago with officials signaling the event as a key gathering. Delegates and party leaders anticipate speeches and policy discussions shaping the GOP program.
In Faulk county residents rally around using a 3 inch artesian well as the preferred irrigation method. The community backs the project citing efficiency and potential water savings.
A fragmentary column notes winter hints and political matters. It mentions Senator Sherman boosting morale, Redfield College's reported prosperity despite fall work, and New York Harbor’s fortifications with no naval threat to the city.
As continued breath drives to ir rigation so continuous falling prices will cause the people to study more deeply the silver question.
The candidate Grover shows little likelihood of pursuing a third term, despite having run three campaigns and winning in two of them.
Vermillion rejoices after being chosen as the site for the upcoming South Dakota Methodist conference. Local influences are confident the gathering will proceed smoothly and reflect well on the city.
Chicago is said to hold more persons born at sea than any other American city. A great many Chicago people are all at sea all the time.
The Egan Express claims it has the best advertising patronage of its class in the state. It notes its patrons are all prosperous and offers congratulations to Bro. Clough. It also discusses Belts and recognition for Corbett with the Press and Dakotan weighing in on the proper place to wear a champion belt.
A playful snippet insists on saying Peter not Pete in fall pow and greets General Murphy with a friendly Irish tone. The piece contrasts formal and informal address in a rustic greeting.
Asber Pay quotes President Fairchild of the Kansas agricultural college saying the institution led by Dr McLouth is one of the best in its line among agricultural colleges.
A major fire last Saturday evening destroyed the hardware store of Hon. O T Grattan and Schouweiler’s general store in Elkton’s business quarter. Grattan plans immediate reconstruction.
The Sioux Falls Press and Brookings Press consider a debate on immortality of the soul, with the Sioux Falls paper making a strong start in proposing the discussion.
The Press and Dakotan notes that extending the railroad from Yankton to Wheeler on the Missouri is likely to be followed by a further extension from Huron to the same point. Rail discussions appear earnest in several quarters.
Asher Pay reports a cordial reception at the Kansas Agricultural College in Manhattan. Fairchild speaks highly of President McLonabb of South Dakota Agricultural College as a leading educator in the United States.
McClure's Magazine editors urge a Lincoln serial noting biographies have limited reach. They point out the public knows little of Lincoln's early years including his growth into manhood before leaving Indiana for Illinois. They mention his fourteen years in southern Indiana and departure at age twenty two.
A discussion notes plans to name the state delegation to the forthcoming national Republican convention of 1896. The Houronire says it reports plans without opinion, endorsing sound schemes for managing affairs from near to distant futures.
William Back previews Briseis a tale set by Aberdeenshire hills with a Greek heroine. Monthly parts feature drawings by W T Smedley in Scotland and London, offering a cross Atlantic illustrated story in Harper's December issue.
Special to the Huronite from Wellington Kansas reports irrigation advances and cheap windmill driven water pumps. Describes Defender windmill by S S Taggart, a water elevator, and cheap projects allowing many farmers to drill small two inch artesian wells. Notes sugar cane and Kaffir corn grown. discusses Beadle Cheap Wells and recent wells near Crow Lake and Aurora County with promising gushers and cost efficiency.
A quiet column mentions lessons learned by Asher to be shared with readers of the Huroy ITE at a later date. The passage references county and other parts of South Dakota and notes plans for forthcoming dissemination.
The Huronire reports that Congressman Pickler is a full fledged candidate for United States senator. The commentary suggests the major believes the early bird wins the worm.
The speaker denies that the state fair board is a partisan Republican body. The board’s president is a Democrat and its membership includes Republicans Democrats and Populists. It is neither created nor maintained as a partisan organization.
Public Opinion surveys Frances Willard arguing for a new man instead of a new woman. She questions home life without a mother and suggests trying fatherhood, though she has not pursued such a model in her own life.
Alexandria Herald reports Gov Sheldon had his pocket picked at the Fair. The note recalls a prior theft of his pocket book during a Siena Falls racing trip and foreshadows possible drastic consequences if he returns.
A county girl reports abuse at the Cooper home near Railroad Avenue East accusing Mrs. C. W. Cooper of forcing her into sexual acts with men for pay. She alleges threats by both spouses, and officials plan an immediate investigation.
Weather dispatch from Washington notes the drought as one of the severest and most prolonged in the bureau era. While some western areas report excess rainfall, most regions show below normal precipitation since August, with the Atlantic coast and Ohio Mississippi valleys notably dry.
One Cent a Copy. The twice a week Sioux City Journal, issued Tuesday and Friday, offers telegraphic news and market reports. Rates: six months, three months, prepaid. sample copies free. Address Perkins Bros. Co., Publishers, Sioux City, Iowa.
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