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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1886
Page
1
The readable fragments reference philosophers and a claim that a weekly is seen as the Territory’s best vapor. One note mentions Brownin and Emerson quotes about spirit and house, with stray phrases about postage, media, and Dotter.
The fair ran smoothly as a well managed community showcase. It was an event that gave every Dakota citizen reason to take pride in the year’s citizenry and local effort.
The Yankton convention unani mously supported Gifford for the Republican ticket amid praise for his service and calls for party unity. Editors from Ipswich to Sioux Falls praised the nomination while noting divisions fading and broad backing for Gifford.
A Pioneer Press writer asserts there is a higher percentage of cranks in Bismarck Oak than in any U S city of comparable size, noting local peculiarities and suggesting a broader nationwide trend.
Fragmentary notes describe Huron as the most accessible city in Dakota with references to local administration and telegraphic indications. The text mentions Dakota division headquarters of a railroad line and various regional details, though many words are garbled.
Press mentions praise for Lai Belle tanche and many Dakota farms at the Huron fair with fine stock, large vegetable showings, and top prizes. Doland Record notes larger northwest displays, squash weights around 100 pounds, and Beadle county exhibits. Sioux City reports Territorial Fair success and debate over division to create North and South Dakota states led by Gen. Allen’s views.
The Democratic Herald questions the impact of admission and prohibition on party positions, arguing opposition will not divide or restrict, while pondering what differences will arise in policy and stance.
Freely reported in Hdmandy county the Republicans passed a resolution urging the people of the territory to vote on admission and division. The measure mirrors prior actions and requests a broad, territory wide public ballot on the issue.
The piece argues the governor should not appoint officials who cannot be trusted to act as gentlemen and avoid undue political pressure. It emphasizes integrity and proper conduct in public service.
A writer condemns personal animosity in politics warning that attacking opponents as enemies harms government and frees opinion. The passage urges defeated parties to accept defeat gracefully and prepare for better work next time, criticizing those who sow distrust between leaders and institutions.
A rough, damaged text praises beautiful things and honest deeds. It contrasts burdens of daily care with earnest brave acts and faithful prayer, celebrating humble lives that bless others through quiet service.
A scrambled OCR note questions the appointment of Geo Engle as attorney general by Governor Rice. It suggests Engle is undemocratic and a political move by Democrats, sparking local concern in Sioux Falls about the process and integrity of the appointment.
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