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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1904
Page
6
Huron items report residents traveling to Wessington and Yankton, marriages, seasonable illnesses, a steam heating upgrade, and a new Elk home interior. A wave of social outings includes a boat ride on the Jim River and a Broadland dance. The North Western line brings Austrian workers and a large dormitory project nears completion.
An old advertisement warns that minor cuts burns and boils can be fatal, urging readers to keep Bucklen's Arnica Salve on hand. It claims the salve prevents mortality when burns sores ulcers or fires threaten and cites Holland Keeler's drug store selling it for 25 cents.
Mr and Mrs S Cool have traveled from Albion Michigan where they visited Cool's mother, who had been in frail health. A dispatch Sunday morning announced her death, and he left Sunday evening to attend the funeral on Wednesday.
Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana endorses De Witt's Little Early Risers pills as a painless cure that cleanses the system and cures headaches. The advertisement claims the pills remove bile clear the complexion and leave a good taste. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
A prominent traveling man based in Huron was confronted on a Northwest train after leaving Redfield Thursday morning. He had just started reading a newspaper when the conductor tapped him and asked for his ticket amid reports of a tough elements encounter.
Clarence Allison a brakeman on the Watertown passenger sustained a bruised left side and a severe shaking up after falling from a vestibule step when the train struck the coal house at the junction. He was found unconscious near the brookings junction and placed under care. he returned to duty after recovery.
An old ad claims a summer cold leads to pneumonia if untreated and promotes One Minute Cough Cure to clear phlegm ease inflammation and strengthen lungs. It touts suitability for children and notes it is pleasant tasting and harmless. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
The Y M C A announces the lecture course will not be sold for one dollar. Insufficient sales to cover expenses forced reconsideration. An expanded canvass will push subscriptions at a price higher than one dollar but below last season, to preserve a valuable program. COMMITTEE.
An advertisement urges buyers to seek DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve with the DEWITT name on every box. It claims pure witch hazel is used and touts cures for cuts burns bruises boils eczema and piles while warning of counterfeit products bearing rival names. The genuine salve is from EC DeWitt & Co Chicago and sold by Holland Wheeler.
D O Root W L Miner Jen sen and HURONITE reporter began a Sunday trip moving from Wolsey to Mr Miner's location with plans for the day.
Travelers noted oats in shock and corn tasseling along a farm route eleven miles southwest of Wolsey. Wheat barley near harvest and general improvements along roadsides reflect a prosperous county, with farmers praising crop conditions and South Dakota’s continued resemblance to Iowa.
An ad features Mrs. Mary S. Crick of White Plains Kentucky praising Kodol Despepsia Cure for indigestion and stomach disorders. It claims the product digests foods and restores health and weight, with a testimonial of rapid improvement after use. Sold by Holland eeler.
William Fisher from St Paul, with his wife and four month old baby, left Huron Sunday night after mopping the cigar store floor. When the cash drawer was found open he called Sauer for instructions on the seven dollars in change. He left a note saying he had laid the change away, but the money is missing. The couple appeared happy though briefly tense.
In a small town the Fisher couple lived above the cigar factory. On Sunday evening they were seen together as usual. Around eight Mrs. Fisher went to the post office and Mr. Fisher fled aboard the evening eastbound train. His whereabouts after that are unknown, likely toward St. Paul. Fisher left about $860 in bills around town. Locals suspect mental distress. Mrs. Fisher and the baby may join him in St. Paul after receiving a ticket from her father last week.
An 1880s advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for an incurable case. It lists F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo as creditors, plus endorsements from West & Travers and Walfording & Marvin. Claims internal cure and blood action, testimonials free, price five cents, sold by all druggists.
Special low fares will operate August 14 to 19 on the North Western line from western and northwestern points to Boston with through car service from many west area points. Connections via Chicago join with all eastern lines. Buy from Chicago and North Western ticket agents for full details and arrangements.
Nickel Plate offers a round trip to Boston from Chicago at 17.75 with travel on August 12 13 14 and a special Chicago departure August 13. Return by September 30. Also 20.70 round trip via New York and boat with stopovers at Niagara Falls and Cha utauqua Lake. Three daily trains with sleeping cars. Details at 112 Adams St Chicago or John Calahan 113 Adams St room 298 for berths and reservations.
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