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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
6
In a detailed letter Gro. E. McEathron argues that the Central Fair Association overreached by pressing the Huron band to perform for minimal pay. He notes last year’s loss, the current demand for two dollars per member per afternoon, and the decision to cut evening concerts to avoid depleting home funds. He cites outside bands’ proposed payments and rail excursions to explain why the association must hire nonlocal acts to cover costs.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims to soothe gums ease pain cure wind colic and treat diarrhoea at twenty five cents per bottle.
McEathron answers a hostile letter about the Central South Dakota Fair. He explains why the Huron band was not hired to play at the event and details an offered plan to perform for two pieces on street and two in the grandstand for one day with the association paying for the remaining three afternoons.
W. S. Philpot of Albury Georgia reports a bilious attack relief after taking one Little Early Risers pill. He says the small pill outperformed calomel and blue mass and was pleasant in effect. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
Huron team won the Pierre invitation golf meet by six points over Pierre. William Finch led individual scoring with 84 while Huron claimed several prizes including H R Sanborn for putting and Col R W Stewart for longest drive. Mrs E E Vance won the ladies approaching contest. An elegant banquet followed the victory.
Miss Lillian Schmidt of Chicago died suddenly from a lung hemorrhage while visiting in this city. She had pneumonia and was improving after coming with her mother to stay with L. H. Deeters. Funeral services were held at Deeters and the remains sent to Chicago for burial.
The advertisement urges buyers to seek DeWitt’s name on every box of Witch Hazel Salve. It claims pure witch hazel makes the best salve for cuts burns bruises boils eczema and piles and warns counterfeits while noting E. C. DeWitt Chicago is the genuine owner. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
Excursion tickets to Faulkton M D for carnival and races will be sold at reduced rates September 2 to 5 with return allowed until September 6. Apply to agents of Chicago and North Western Railway.
Tickets sold at one fare for the round trip for travel September 28 29 and 30 with return option valid until October 2. Inquiries and tickets available from Chicago North Western Railway agents.
A Lancet essay notes the masticatory instinct in humans from infancy through adulthood. It traces thumb sucking, gnawing objects, bone and pencil biting, and gum chewing across cultures from primitive peoples to modern Americans and distant tribes.
A set of traditional sayings highlighting patience preparation resilience and adaptability. Expressions compare lessons from nature and life, advising readiness discipline perseverance and moral behavior while noting status and social regard. Continuous emphasis on self improvement through trials and prudent actions.
A brief survey traces mirrors from brass in Moses era through polished stones used by natives in South America. By the 15th century Germany produced glass mirrors by blowpipe, convex in form, and Venice established the first saleable glass mirror works in the early 1500s. In James I's reign spectacles and mirrors became common adornments for men and women.
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