South Dakota Immigrant Influx Brings Regional Optimism
The 1909 state trend shows new homeseekers drawing to South Dakota with cheap land and growing farms. Rail lines report hundreds of cars carrying farm machinery and goods to Tracy Hawarden and nearby routes, including shifts west of Huron and northward movements. Beadle County sees a strong local share as progress hums and plans for rural consolidation and better roads advance.
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South Dakota
Tracy
Hawarden
Salem
Huron
Beadle County
Railroad Work Advances Between Hawarden and Troquois
The C N W line near Hawarden to Troquois begins a ballast and steel upgrade. Supt Moulton reports a 4000 foot spur to a gravel pit north of Salem, with half a mile of track laid. New steel will reach Salem this year, then Iroquois next year, boosting service and safety.
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Hawarden
Troquois
Moulton
Salem
Alcester
Iroquois
South Dakota
Public Schools Leaders Visit Huron High School
Public Schools Assistant State Superintendent Swan son visited the Huron High School on Monday, addressing students to strong applause. He previously visited two years ago and was popular with the students. Slone, the superintendent, plans to attend a Chicago meeting of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Roy Henson will coach the high school athletic association, with events list to be completed. The senior class and others plan to present A Midsummer Night's Dream in late April. Miss Dora Wheeler of Utah school has been ill and absent recently.
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Swanson
North Central
Slone
Chicago
Roy Henson
Athletic Association of
Dora Wheeler
Utah
Monotony Breaks as H. S. Classes Proceed Smoothly
Mrs. Walton occupies a temporary post as school work at the high school continues with smooth, steady progress. A student remarked that she wished something would happen to break the monotony, a note that reflects the unusual calm and praise for the record already set.
Correction by W A Thompson on past mayoral actions
W A Thompson issues a correction and apology regarding remarks about blind pigs and misrule in the city. He states the statements were not made during H J Rice’s mayoral term and disclaims intent to injustice. He says the fight is against the curse, not an individual, and affirms ongoing purification efforts.
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H. J. Rice
Manyor
W. A. Thompson
City Council Grants Spur Track Permit and Seeks Pole Injunction
City council met Friday night approving Hatey and Lang petition to run a spur track with restrictions. C and N W petition to build a track along First street was referred to the ordinance committee. Kansas street sewer between Seventh and Fifth referred to streets and alleys. Bridge across the river to Brown's addition referred to the streets committee. City attorney Fairbank to seek injunction against Dakota Central Telephone Co to halt more poles, pending U S court injunction on city interference with the line.
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Hatey & Lang
First Street
Ordnance Committee
Kansas Street
Seventh
Fifth
Brown
A. B. Fairbank
Dakota Central Telephone Company
U. S
Huron
Elks Committees Plan First South Dakota Elks Meet
The executive committee of the South Dakota Elks Association met in Huron on Tuesday to arrange the first annual gathering, set for August 17 to 19, 1909, at Deadwood. Members included R. J. Woods president, Coler Campbell treasurer, E. L. Richards secretary, with other Luncheon attendees from Sioux Falls, Deadwood, Haron, Porter, Watertown, Yankton, Aberdeen and Mitchell. Special daylight trains will run from the North Western with observation cars to allow sightseeing during the trip.
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South Dakota Elks Assciation
Huron
Deadwood
R. J. Woods
Colér Campbell
E. L. Richards
Jerry Carletan
Sioux Falls
C. N. Mellyaine
Haron
George BH
Porter
M. Hockman
Watertown
Wm. Powers
Yankton
E. J. Yuehdtz
Aberdeen
H. E. Nichols
Mitchell
South Dakota Elks
South Dakota
Elks
North-Western
Mrs Ida Soper Recovers After Near Death at Big Pond
In Big Pond Pennsylvania Mrs Ida Soper recounts a severe lung trouble that nearly killed her. After doctors deemed it incurable Dr King s New Discovery provided lasting relief and cured her for twelve years. The ad promotes its use for coughs colds sore lungs hemorrhages lagrippe asthma croup and bronchial ailments with 50c and 1 bottle and a free trial. Guaranteed by H Wheeler.
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Big Fond
Ida Soper
H. Wheeler
Electric Bitters credited with curing child’s eczema
The Henrietta Pa boy, once covered in a lurid rash from eczema that baffled doctors, is said to have been cured after his mother used seven bottles of Electric Bitters. The testimony claims the remedy cleared eruptions, sores, and blood disorders, with the product offered at 50 cents.
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H. M. Adams
Henrietta
Wheeler
Hager Declared Winner In Huron College Oratorical
Controversy over a prize in the Kent oratorical contest at Huron College ends with D E Hager confirmed first for The Unconquered Republic. Judges official ranking lists Pyle Hudson Andrews Weir Carroll Crossman as the runners up in order.
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E. E. Melum
Delbert K. Scruby
Sam van Voorhees
Republic
D. E. Hager
John S. Pyle
Hoyt Hudson
America
H. E. Andrews
Huron College Postpones Band Concert Over Academic Standards
Huron College officials announce that the college band concert set for Friday evening is indefinitely postponed due to band members needing to clear back work. The policy requires students to maintain minimum academic standing to participate in public activities, a rule extended to band members. The decision follows the Mitchell trip, where some members lacked make-up work, forcing enforcement despite temptations to relax.
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Mitchell
Huron-Mitchell
Huron
Infonite
Ag Eleer
Huronians Host Luncheon For Grivens Daughters Guests List
A luncheon was given by Mrs. Kippax and her daughter Eugene in Washington at 35 Randolph Place for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank E. Grivens, formerly of Huron. Attending from South Dakota were Miss Grace Glivens Sycamore Illinois Mrs. William Ingham Washington Mrs. Charles Mack nee Ethel Ingham Washington Mrs. De Los Baxter nee Georgia Ambrose Rochelle Illinois Mra dobn Cain nee Eva Ambrose Salt Lake City Mrs. Charles Ambrose and her two daughters Washington Mrs. John H. Alexander Portland Oregon Mrs. Clarence J. Blanchard nee Fannie Alexander Washington Mrs. Wm. McDowell Washington formerly of Highmore and Miss Louise Pattison Washington formerly of Pierre.
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Kippax
Eugene
Randolph Place
Washington
Frank E. Grivens
Huron
South Dakota
Grace Glivens
Sycamore
William Ingham
Charles Mack
Ethel Ingham
de Los Baxter
Georgia Ambrose
Rochelle
Til
Dobn Cain
It Saved Hin Leg Meas Cured by Arnica Salve
A Watertown reader J. A. Swenton says eczema after ten years and five doctors failed to cure meas. Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed it. It is advertised for skin eruptions boils burns cuts and piles. 25 cents at H Wheeler's and subscribe for The Hurennesite.
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J. A. Swenton
Watertown
Wis
Meas
Bucklen
H. Wheeler
Remedy for rheumatism and kidney relief recipe card
A home brew claim offers a mixture of fluid extract dandelion compound Karyon compound syrup sarsaparilla to be taken after meals and at bedtime to relieve rheumatism by purging kidneys. The note urges readers to mix, preserve the cutout, and suggests relief from early doses and prevention of serious urinary disorders.
Kill a Would-be Slayer
A merciless murderer is appendicitis with many victims. But Dr. Sing's New Life Pills kill it by prevention. They gently stimulate stomach, liver and bow els, preventing that clogging that invites appendicitis, curing constipation, bil iiousness, chills, malaria, headache and indigestion. 25¢ at H. Wheeler's.
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Dr. Sing
H. Wheeler
Long Distance Rates Promoted by Dakota Central Telephone
Dakota Central Telephone Co advertises day rate of 1 dollar to the Twin Cities and night rate of 75 cents with connections across North Dakota South Dakota Minnesota Iowa Nebraska and as far east as Chicago. Harry Wentry editor of Gate City Guide and Press Reporter at Pukwan, noted editor, passed through Huron Friday taking his wife’s remains to Sioux Falls for burial.
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Up Central
Twin Cities
North Dakota
South Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Nebraska
Chicago
Dakota Central Telephone Co
Harry Wentry
Gate City Guide
Rapid City
Pukwann
Huron
Sioux Falls
A Good Investment at Royal Hotel Reading
Madame Leon, clairvoyant and palinist, offers life readings for one dollar at the Royal hotel. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This brief notice promotes a psychic service with a modest fee and fixed daytime hours.
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Madame Leon
Royal Hotel
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Supt
South Line
High School Athletic Association
Elks Meet
South Dakota Elks Association
A. Winny
Huron College
Hin
Bam
Township
S. Dak
Row
Antes
Forsberg & Hinman
Wei
Bie
Warkandara
Heidelberg Medical Institute
Minneapts “Ee
First and
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