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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1893
Page
3
A jumble of items includes a banker in town, a birth, a transfer to the Consolidated Land and Irrigation company, and multiple health product pitches. Also mentions surveyor general Sullivan visiting Aberdeen, and several residents traveling to Colorado or Brookings.
The text notes a shift from old time herbs and draughts to the syrup of figs as a preferred laxative, urging consumers to buy only California Fig Syrup Co. products. It also mentions two weather flags hoisted over the government weather bureau on Monday, showing a drooping, bashful forecast as officials doubted the predicted weather.
A dialogue mentions Kemp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds as Aunt Mary’s remedy. Kerr recovers from a mild illness confinement. George believes Doctor Moody’s skill could help him over a suspected Asiatic cholera attack.
Miles Nerve and Liver Pills advertise a new principle to regulate liver and nerves claiming cures for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation. The weak trial dose is 60 doses for 26 cents with free samples at D K Bryant's Col Bullard described marching west among buffalo berries along the big muddy gumbo flat near the city.
A family advisory ad promotes Kemp’s Balsam as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds asthma croup and throat and lung troubles. It offers a free sample bottle from any druggist and a large bottle for 50 cents or one dollar.
Pupils of Mrs. B Burtt assisted by Mrs. B F Hood will give a recital at the Congregational church on Friday evening April 28. Admission is 15 cents.
A reader recounts a four year battle with a widespread skin eruption described as eczema while in U S Army service in Texas. After using Brandreth’s Pills for about three months he states the disease was completely cured and has not returned. The note also mentions A E Burrows visiting his home, taking a break from preaching.
A doctor from Uriea offers a “positive remedy” for deranged female organs and promises to send two doses free to any woman who writes with her address. The letter urged readers to contact Dr. B. D. Marchisi for the remedy.
The Grand Army Post of Huron purchased the old Armory building on 3rd Street and is fitting the upper rooms and lower floor for public use as a hall and meeting space.
Among cures praised for Dr Miles New Heart Cure are Nathan Allisons of Glen Rock Pennsylvania who recovered after one bottle and one box of Nerve and Liver Pills. Peter Jacquet of Salem New Jersey, after twenty years with heart disease and near death, improved after use and can sleep through the night. Free book and medicine sold by local agents. Also a note on Lew Burrows recounting heavy snow from St Paul to Aberdeen with a legendary hunger.
The piece notes New York Daily endorsement of Dr Miles as an entertaining and educating author with appeals to Nervine trials via D K Bryant. It also highlights Fred E Grant court activity and Henry W Ash Prairie Queen nursery West Union Iowa offering discounted fruit trees and catalog titled Silent Salesman.
A Reading native Mr. King died less than 30 minutes after an attack at his new WBE near Sixth Street. Born Sept 10 in Reading Pennsylvania, he emigrated to Dakota with his family and lived on a Beadle County farm. He was a carpenter with seven children. Funeral Sunday at 3 o clock conducted by Rev. Dr. Bell’s absence due to no local minister. Interment at Riverside.
Brief notes from the Australian Joint Stock Bank and others mention a catfire in Keokuk and a man killed by lightning in Pipestond Minn. The house at Es terville Tay is referenced along with the Crest Gazette being sold to McKean & Co of The Atlantic Telegraph.
An article argues springtime fatigue affects all social groups and praises Peruna as a universal remedy. It describes widespread tiredness, advises a lecture and free copy of The Family Physician No. 3, and cites The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company of Columbus, Ohio.
The Chicago and North Western Railway issues the North Western Home Seeker detailing South Dakota resources. Readers are asked to send names and addresses of friends in other states to receive copies free of charge via W A Thrall, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago.
Burton, general agent, 950 3d Street, Huron, invites farmers to call and view the Handy All Steel Light Weight Header model.
Lands for rent and sale offered with special inducements. Listings include lands described in the list below. Office over First National Bank Harum South Dakota Joux L Pyre and Jony H Millier.
Local business listings show several small farm loan options offered by community lenders. Residents inquire about terms, interest rates, and repayment plans as farmers seek capital to support seasonal operations and equipment upgrades.
Twenty head of good horses and mares for sale. A fine black Pereberen Stallion Style winner of first premiums at Minnesota and Dakota State Fairs. Also standing one of the best Standard-bred Stallions in the state during the season at barns on 3d Street.
Drs Barker and Tait dentists renew their practice with a thoroughly renovated office at the corner of Third street and Dakota avenue, equipped with modern appliances for patient comfort. One partner will be at the office to assist callers and seek public patronage.
Four horses found at a residence eight miles southeast of Huron on the James River are now in possession. Descriptions include a bay about three years old with one white hind foot, a dark horse about three, a grey three with one white hind foot, and a grey four-year-old.
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