30 Apr 1891
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1891
Page
1
A Huron Dakota dry goods and millinery shop at 953 West Third St promotes stylish hats and trims, offering untrimmed hats from 25c to 2.50 and trimmed hats from 1.50 to 25, emphasizing artistry and value across dress goods, silks, and accessories with strong local price leadership. It also notes broader regional news items in the same column.
The Dakota Irrigation Co of Aberdeen wins the contract to sink an artesian well at De Smet. The job to 1,500 feet if no flow is struck, at 3.50 per foot for the first 1,000 feet and 0.25 per foot for each 100 feet thereafter, with work to start within 60 days.
The Minneapolis audience will hear musket bearing artist on the spot Private Onessey recount his experience at Chickamauga. He will describe what he saw using Cressey’s descriptive powers and carry the audience with vivid battle impressions. Creasey and the canteen will enhance the talk and draw interest.
No measurements have been taken of the Risdon well flow or pressure. All is guess work, but appearances suggest predicting anything about the river tied to the eight inch pipe would require an enthusiast. Huron now claims the belt and challenges the wide world.
A newly drilled well ends a months long drought impact as it draws water to restore supply. Officials report steady flow and gauge readings showing improved pressure across the system. Residents anticipate stabilized service and resumed normal usage.
Assurant Tom Biscoe lauds a private letter speaker for revealing Civil War ground actions without aids. Willow Lakes News-Rustler ends with Gro H Onasz goodbye as Fred Peck assumes printing and management duties. The editorial praise for Mr Chase’s field work stands, and best wishes go to the new manager.
Horatio P. Van Curve died in Minneapolis last Saturday. He was the first colonel of the Second Minnesota Infantry, a regiment noted for suffering the heaviest percentage of losses at Chickamauga. A West Pointer, he was praised as cool headed, conscientious, fearless, and held in the highest respect by his men.
Hirrne of the Parkston Advance calls a Hutchinson county lake story notable. He notes a bullhead fish tale and seven acres left in the field, described as shocked but not husked, reflecting his concise truth-telling style.
Gen Harrison Auten, once of Dakota, says in Washington that Senator Casey of North Dakota will surely be defeated at the next election. He notes the prophecy will be fulfilled well in advance as the legislature won’t be chosen until a year from next fall and will meet after the state voices a sweeping Republican victory.
Tom Eisner of the Volga Tribune and Mac of the De Smet News clashed after miswording a moving bicycle. The quarrel appears light, with critics noting the writers understand little of the vehicle’s motive power.
The Indians urge the government to supply rations at their homes citing the burden of traveling to the agency as too heavy. Officials face requests to reconsider distribution logistics.
Medical notice reports heart disease as the leading cause of sudden death with two in four cases unsuspected. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, back pain, chest distress, and swelling. The text promotes Dr Miles' New Heart Care and Nervine as cures for headaches sleeplessness and intoxication effects, noting it contains no opiates.
The Daily Monkton Press and Dakotan, renowned as the state’s oldest daily, is celebrated for its long standing contribution to Dakota. The piece lauds continued excellence and faithful reporting across decades.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Miles' Pills claiming to treat liver torpor bad taste piles and stomach issues. Samples offered at D K Bryant's as part of the sales pitch.
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