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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
3
A testimonial touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a unique blood purifier and tonic that cures humors eruptions and builds strength. Susie A Harris on Hood's Sarsaparilla reports eyesight improvement after two bottles and full restoration after eight bottles.
Huron items record local appointments and movements including L. L. Gilkey moving to Longstaff's pharmacy and Captain Englesby of Watertown in the city. Notes cover new building work on John T. Breen’s brick project, Loomis’s business visit, loan and land deals via Richards Trust Co and Union Land and Loan Co, hotel plans by A. J. Douglass, and community notices of deaths and town events.
Bert Lawrence from near Lake Byron went to Martin Christenson's Capitola township home to collect a bill. A dispute and barn clash led to Lawrence striking Christenson with a gun barrel. Lawrence arrested, Christenson tended by a doctor, and the case hinges on reputations due to lack of witnesses.
The Chronicle reports that Christenson is dead and Lawrence has been arrested for murder. Lawrence is a well known local figure, and his reputation contrasts with the Journal’s portrayal.
An old patent medicine ad claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure a cold in one day with no cure no pay and 25 cent price. The copy emphasizes quick relief and guarantees.
A business committee will visit Chicago to interview Western Town Lot Co officers about securing Capital Hill for a city park. If a lease is made, improvements may start this spring and Arbor Day on April 25 could mark tree plantings for every Huron child in the town's first park.
J R Holly of Macomb Illinois testifies that after using a few bottles his wife found perfect and permanent relief from a severe chronic stomach trouble. He notes prior physicians and remedies failed and urges eating normally without dieting as the cure digests food for you.
February issue of the South Dakota Monthly Bulletin, edited by S. W. Glenn of Huron, offers detailed directions for successful tree planting to create shelter belts for school houses. Glenn, a noted tree planter, cites his own home grounds as an example of steady effort.
A Reverend named J D Craig from Miami Station Carroll County Missouri writes that the tar syrup medicine gives him a clear voice and rapid relief for a cold or sore throat, noting how it has helped him speak plainly despite prior trouble.
Contractor Holton completed an artesian well for C S Kemp on his Broadland farm. Water struck at 820 feet with strong pressure and soft water. The job took four days and seven hours before Holton moved on to Miller for a subsequent contract with Peter Rhoul.
Instructional note urging immediate use of Warner’s White Wine of Tar at onset of grippe symptoms. Claims rapid relief with a 48 hour cure window and price points of 25 and 50 cents. Emphasizes thorough use for best effect.
Contractor Issenhuth finishes the Silver residence on Fifth Street while Tolmie and Melivaine hold the contract. Judge Aikens rests between Sioux Falls trains. Charles Brown builds a modern Nebraska Street home. New arrivals include E J Sparks and family at Colorado Seventh. J W Campbell buys land at Dakota and Seventh for a future grand home. Mattias Riwer and Kate Davis wed at St Williams with Fr Desmond officiating.
U G Fowler gains full control of the Fowler hardware company and will operate as U G Fowler. The move follows eighteen months of successful operations by Fowler in the hardware trade. W A Grant, in town this week promoting Grain o and Jell o, visited the editor and handed jars of lemon orange raspberry and strawberry Jell o, described as a ready to mix gelatin dessert with suggested enhancements and wine pairings.
Advertisements claim De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve cures gunshot wounds burns bruises and other skin ailments and piles. A testimonial from A S Fuller of Indiana describes a long lasting leg wound healed after using the salve. Counterfeit warnings accompany the product.
Newly elected councilmen were sworn in Friday night. Clerk Rowley Assessor Ohlwine and Treasurer Miller qualified. Mayor absent so committees not appointed. M S Hurd re-appointed marshal A W Shultner to succeed Geo Neilson as night watch Carl Peterson re-appointed water commissioner John Wood city attorney.
Chas A Ellis of Lisbon Iowa faced a dangerous flood washing a telegraph line. He stood waist deep in ice water and suffered a severe cold and cough. Doctors in Oakland Nebraska Sioux City and Omaha said he had consumption but after using Dr Kings New Discovery he was wholly cured by six bottles. Positives guaranteed for coughs colds and throat lung troubles by Holland Wheeler. Price 50 and 1.
Manager Loveland of the Huron Creamery announces a new skimming station to be built in Fairfield township. The setup includes a separator engine and boilers, with cream to be shipped to Sioux City rather than butter production locally. Local butter demand will be supplied from this smaller quantity.
Endorses Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for itching piles and various injuries. Claims it has cured thousands and is the best salve in the world. Price 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
Saturday afternoon Johnny Dinneen and two companions went to a prairie dog town with a .22 rifle. After testing the weapon, a discharge occurred injuring Johnny in the neck near the jugular, as the boys hurried back to town for help.
Dr Wood traced the ball’s path after a boy was struck and found it lodged in the neck. He did not remove it, warning of possible blood poisoning and urging caution about youths handling dangerous weapons.
Advertisement notes a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails. Box bears E. W. Grove’s signature. Price listed at 25 cents.
Adjutant General Conklin notes families and towns request Fourth of July celebrations. He cannot require companies to leave their towns and says encampment dates cannot include the Fourth. He ponders rescheduling to late June or mid July and will discuss in person on return.
A spring health notice urges treating coughs and colds promptly with One Minute Cough Cure. It claims rapid, safe relief for coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and other throat and lung troubles. Postmaster O Dawson of Barr Illinois endorses it as the best medicine and a saver of sickness. Children favor it.
A mother reads a tale about a boy who aids his mother after his father falls ill and dies. The boy reluctantly questions why they should work if they have a house and pantry, suggesting a new husband for mother to supply support. The story ends with the mother conceding defeat.
Hartford man J W Sullivan recalls a rusted wire scratch that led to inflammation and pain for two years. He credits Electric Bitters and Bucklen s Arnica Salve, used as directed, with restoring his leg to health.
James P. Davis offers 250 bushels of Siberian millet seed for sale at a farm near Lake Byron. Samples available at F. R. Bramwell's in town or at Union Land and Loan Co. office in Huron.
Four hundred ewes with lambs in first class condition and a heavy wool crop. Also five Ramboulet bucks. Will sell on part time with good security if desired. Contact John H. Miller.
Asner F. Pay seeks re election to the office of clerk of courts per the will of Republican voters in Beadle County at the primary.
Huron South Dakota advertises Dr Doran to diagnose and treat wide range of illnesses with a money back claim. He offers a $50 verdict on any undiagnosed case within five minutes and advertises injections and treatments for numerous conditions including cancer tumors and sexual health issues. Consultation costs $1 and he lists Minneapolis Minnesota and Boston MpAlot as locations.
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