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Newspaper
Philip Weekly Review
Location
Philip, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1907
Page
3
Hurrah for the Harvest Festival brings a busy week as Philip hosts guests from across the northwest. The piece muses on politics, commissions, and public service while urging readers to share local news with the paper. Window shades at Linn's.
Huron invites visitors to the September fair with $810,000 in premiums and a $4,500 race program. Special round trip rail fares and trains from Watertown, Pierre, Aberdeen, Sioux Falls, Canton, Yankton, and Chamberlain. Officials plan large agricultural displays, a 125 room hotel opening, armed police presence, the Fourth Regimental Band, and an extensive entertainment lineup including vaudeville acts and a famous jugglers show.
A tramp attempting to hitch a ride on a moving train fell into an open manhole near Alton and swam 27 miles in thirty minutes to reach the first stop. He survived despite officials noting the water was only four feet deep and refused his ticket claim after the escape.
Excursion tickets at one fare from all South Dakota points to Huron in 1907. Tickets sold Sept 7 to 13 from east of the Missouri River and Sept 6 and 9 from Black Hills District. Return allowed to depart from Huron through Sept 16. Postcards offer details.
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