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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1884
Page
6
The Bismarck Tribune reports a circular on the railway mail service sixth division covering Dakota and the northwest. It lists 830 mailing clerks and yearly totals: 14,021,814 letter packages. 3,472,781 registered packages. 560,872,560 letters. 345,469,050 papers. 906,341 first to fourth class pieces. nearly 1,000,000,000 total mail pieces.
The Daily News notes Gov Pierce’s departure to Dakota, saying few friends retain such steadfast loyalty in trouble and rain, and praising his knightly generosity and quiet valor. His associates express sorrow at severed ties and commend him to his new home.
Butler argues in Harrisburg that 99 of 100 start ups fail and 90 of town businesspeople never succeed. He contrasts farmer life with urban pressures, noting farmers endure less visible strain and that fame like Pulitzer required extreme hours but many miss success.
Acting Indian Commissioner Stevens defends the bureau over Indian affairs funding for Piegan Indians. He cites Congress cuts from 75,000 to 50,000 and notes current supplies fall far short of annual needs, with reports showing ration levels of under five ounces per person daily.
Ipswich residents report strong excitement over a government geological survey party exploring the Moreau and Grand rivers. Early specimens show high quality lignite coal burning white ash with heat akin to Iowa and Illinois coals. Indications suggest a heavy vein system west of the Missouri extending near Foxbridge and south of the Moreau.
A historical discussion argues Australia may lose wool power in three years due to drought losses and encroachment by cattle and goats. Increased irrigation and land value will raise costs, boosting domestic wool production in the United States and potentially a higher world price. The piece urges prudent, investment-heavy sheep farming to raise quality and profits, with longer-term reliance on pasture-based systems.
Miss Alice McCibin, young and highly esteemed in Capiz Onto, dies after a thirty six hour illness described as a romantic tragedy. She became unconscious following a jest by Nash, a neighborhood resident and her former fiancé, who said they would remain friends. Nash is reported frantic and under police care as the tragedy unfolds.
Samuel Brady of Barrett's circus told Courier staff that prohibition works, saying his troupe struggles with drink in most towns, and praising Iowa's alcohol ban as the sole solution. He claimed Dakota towns fail to supply drinks, complicating circus management.
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