Retail Districts Transform Huron Downtown Economy
The downtown retail district in Huron has seen rapid growth over five years with new buildings and stores each year. In 1929, additions included Montgomery Ward Calmenson Sudow Wagner Miller and others while J C Penney expanded, and KC Johnson’s lease turnover shows strong demand. Home Owned Stores Inc groups independent shops to boost buying and advertising. There were 109 retail businesses including six department stores and thirty-seven groceries in the city.
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Huron
Montgomery Ward & Company
Calmenson’s
Sudow's
Wagner Drapery
Newberry Company
Langen
Fair’ City
Penney
Knights of Columbus
K Tad K Company
General Micrchandising
HKC
Har Om
Rauron Charsher of Commerce
Murud
Iaron
Montgomery Ward
Dakota Avenue
National Bank Investment Company
3. C. Penney
Burg Company
Lrrng
Thoxine Promises Quick Sore Throat Relief
Advert says Thoxine instantly soothes sore throats with a pleasant taste and no harm. It claims to be safe for the whole family and offers a 15 minute or money back guarantee. Sold by Bongstaff Drug Co and other drug stores.
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Shole
Bongstaff Drug Co
Building Permits Rise Sharply Over Ten Year Span in Huron
From 1920 to 1924 inclusive Huron saw unprecedented building, with first five years totaling 883 752 dollars and last five years 3 460 747 dollars. City auditor adds 10 percent to cover underestimation, noting excluded city state railroad and utility projects.
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Aswell
Huron
the Eye
Ehiy
Building boom marks 1929 growth and new homes surge
The year 1929 saw substantial construction in the city with nearly 1.2 million dollars in permit and non permit work, December nearly set an all time high, and major downtown projects including the Newberry building and J C Penney front. Over 190 new homes were built, averaging 2000 to 5000 dollars each, boosting the total value for the decade.
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Climax
Haa
Climex
Ing Progresa
Hayva
Larga
New Security National Bank
Hoover
Heron
Newberry
J. C. Penney
Deere & Webber
Leak-Goathel
Montgomery Ward P
Gagnon's Fuiry
Gold Medal Dairy
Catholic Parochial School
Saunders
Harouite
Evening School In Dairying At Wolsey
An evening school in dairying is held in Wolsey sponsored by the Vocational Agriculture department of Wolsey high school. The group meets each Thursday evening through winter to discuss practical husbandry cases. Sixteen members attended the first meeting.
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Wolsey
Wolsey Amt
Vocational Agriculture Department
Wolsey High School
Mentberg
Today Is An Age of Specialization in Baking
Swander Baking Co outlines growth from a rented Huron shop to a modern plant in South Dakota with a three million pound annual capacity. The ad notes expansion plans, added lots, and an all-night staff of skilled bakers producing the LONG BOY loaf for Huron and Central South Dakota grocers.
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Huron
South Dakota
Central South
Dakota
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NEW York Life
New York Life Insurance Company
New York
The
Uwke Armour ~& Company
Lmits
Chamber of Commerce
Yelena Rubinstein
Helena Rubenstein
Sherman & Moe
Swander
Swander Baking Co
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