12 Sep 1889
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1889
Page
1
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores red and rands chilblains corns and eruptions. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by C Y Durand Huron South Dakota.
A crowd reacts with pallor and flushing as a contestant clutches a modest pair, illustrating how high emotions and stakes can rise from restrained displays of skill.
A testimonial notes Ballard's snow liniment as a universal remedy for rheumatism neuralgia chest tightness sore throat bruises sprains old sores frost bite and more claiming it is the most penetrating liniment. A dealer C C Durand of Keene promotes it and another note praises Wells Great Neuralgia Cure for a daughter's rapid relief.
The steamer Tourist was burned at Ashland Wisconsin with losses estimated at eight thousand dollars. The incident details remain sparse in the report.
Aberdeen reports a meeting of town representatives failing to settle the capital contest between Pierre and Huron with Woonsocket influence suspected. Kingsbury county nominations are announced, plus Hand county backs Pettigrew Moody. Sullivan declares bid for U S Congress, and Ree Heicurs notes Miss Julia Kellogg’s departure to teach in Miller.
Indian police are ordered to keep all speculators from leaving the mile square around the Bad River mouth as forts and engineers patrol the area to prevent a rush toward Fort Pierre amid Sioux reserve openings.
A group of Lower Brule chiefs prepare to travel to Washington to press for a relocation of their reservation south of the White River rather than the current northward allotment. An interpreter will accompany the delegation as Sioux commissioners indicate possible approval.
Burglars entered by boring back doors and reaching through openings to steal about 25 dollars from Stinson Co and a tray of rings and numerous watches and chains from Potter. No clue to the culprits. Porter values his losses at 300 to 500 dollars. Chamberlain notes a large meeting pledging 10,000 dollars for a political fund.
At the Aberdeen gathering, Chamberlain received strong encouragement and a mood of certainty about success prevailing tonight.
Mitchell and Davison Lask will be represented at the Aberdeen state fair with an elaborate exhibit of soil products and various mechanical and artistic specimens. The fall and winter term of Dakota University opens October 3.
William B. Sterling of Huron, district attorney of Beadle County, is in Sioux Falls visiting the Woods family. He was recently elected secretary of the Republican state central committee.
Oniaap September 6 juror selection resumed but no new panel additions were obtained by noon recess and no new details emerged.
Col. George W. Bain delivered a powerful and convincing address to a large audience at the opera house. The speech stirred the crowd and boosted support for the campaign.
Bryant Sept 7 The Hamlin County Republican convention nominated O. H. Ford for senator and M. M. Clarstead and J. Q. Shoupe for representatives.
The weekly bank statement shows reserves increased by 3.339 million dollars. Banks now hold 7.842 million dollars in excess of legal requirements.
Moody of the Black Hills will address a gathering in Yankton Sept 7 and is expected to be warmly received by old friends.
Sept. 8 report from Sanborn notes the Old Settlers gathering at Woodspoxer attracted over 1,000 participants in a grand success event.
Woonsocket paper announces Chas. E. Havens is temporarily on the Haronite staff. He is praised as one of the best newspaper men in the state and expected not to remain away from his natural field long.
An Eden correspondent for the Sioux City Journal reports growing support for prohibition in Iowa and Kansas. He cites commercial men from Huron Sioux Falls Canton and nearby who note less liquor traffic and higher costs for vendors. A Milwaukee German says Iowa’s beer use has dropped and Dakota would likely vote yes. A prominent South Dakota judge predicts a landslide pro prohibition majority from 12 000 to 16 000, nearer 16 000.
The Faulkton Democrat reports a warm reception for Hon. J. A. Pickler after his nomination for congress in Huron. It notes his strong performance in the convention and predicts he will be an honor to South Dakota if he wins. The piece offers personal good wishes but political reservations.
The Mitchell Republican extols the success of brother Taylor of the Alexandria Herald, praising his warm hearted nature, loyal Republican stance, and brilliant editorial work. It notes Frank Alexander as a strong competitor and expresses pride in Taylor’s victory and service as a citizen and friend.
Mr Cressey of Huron visited town Saturday and called on the Inter State. He is an old newspaper man, described as pleasant and intelligent.
A fragment shows a debate on personal liberty with calls to oppose and repeal restrictive laws. It mentions politicians who favor measures and suggests a push for opposing legislation. The readable text hints at a civic discussion or party platform moment.
A statement from the U S Brewers Association calls for strict opposition to prohibitory enactments and to candidates for office who fail to align personal conduct with public duties. The appeal stresses integrity in public life and consistency with professional beliefs.
The piece urges strong Republican support for the state slate, emphasizes large majorities to reassure national Republicans, and warns against local factions harming the legislative ticket. It stresses the need for a solid GOP governor and legislature to advance the state's interests and ensure influential representation in the first real legislative body.
About 150 farmers met in Redfield to discuss artesian water supply. Beadle County delegates reported rough cost of drilling and casing wells at about $1000 each, with aims to sink at least 50 wells this fall and winter and to form an artesian well company.
The Pierre Journal notes that in 1885 the west-of-Missouri population in South Dakota was about 16 000 and that less than a year ago only about one tenth of state votes came west of the Missouri. It argues the Huron nation lies west of the population center and will stay there.
Mn D L Demontin, who moved from Hand County to Washington Territory last year and plans to stay, writes to South Dakota friends advising them to remain if farming is the goal. His description aligns with Ben Shannon’s earlier exploration of Lou Dakota as the world’s garden.
An English journal describes a curious liquor problem with a line about twenty five snakes in the street and twenty five snakes in a box, each line mentioning whisky as the substance and a boxed grouping. The text reads as a fragmented puzzle or fable style note.
A historical note explains a court backed licensing scheme with five holes for low license, ten closed holes allowing snakes to escape to the next village with high license, and a drive to the next village under local option, ending with killing snakes as prohibition.
Canpipares press lawmakers to pledge support for United States senator in the capital debate. October results may hint at public preferences, as legislators are urged to carry committal while guarding against schemes. Tar Huron supporters insist they back a fair vote and reaffirm Huron as the state capital.
The Dakota Territorial Prohibition committee states it will not champion either side of the controversy regarding Mr. John Bushell and his Appeal. Friends of the constitutional prohibition are urged to unite for the next thirty days, focusing on one war at a time and reserving selections of senators for after this initial battle.
The piece argues that success in constitutional prohibition marks a step toward broader public support. It claims that victory on the dominant party platform strengthens efforts to ban the liquor saloon and advance the home and temperance cause.
Among pleasant callers at the Hu Ronite Office on Wednesday was C. W. McCone postmaster at Alexandria and editor of that sprightly newspaper the Alexandria Journal. Mr. McCrone attended the convention and visited his friend L. W. Hazen. Mack when you visit Hu Ron during the legislative sessions just pull our latch string the door will open wide for you.
The News criticizes Major Barrett of Aberdeen for insulting representatives from other towns via his Republican. He defended Pierre as capital and grew combative when her chances were challenged.
The platform states support for minority representation, a stance that suggests the party expects to remain in the minority and notes that dominant parties rarely favor such representation. The passage cites Democratic reluctance to back minority inclusion.
An opinion piece lauds the Dakota state admission and the opening of the Sioux reservation as bold democratic measures. It questions global contemplation of the audacious move and the role of the state assembly in this political action.
Fragmentary OCR note shows a garbled ad style line about corn and popcorn at a pit area. It mentions price 50 and a line of unreadable terms with possible brand or location hints.
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