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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
3
Local officials condemn old east Dakota avenue walk and order cement sidewalks from North Western depot to Fifth street. Alderman Van Dalsem praised for pushing improvements. critic notes high value, broad impact on city life.
Data cover twenty years from September to May with mean temperature 61 degrees. Warmest month 1897 at 69 degrees, coldest 1881 at 57. Highest 103 degrees on 11, lowest 18 on 27 in 1893 and 1899. First killing frost Sept 19, last frost May 12. Precipitation averages 1.44 inches per month, max 3.89 in 1889, min 0.15 in 1887. 14 clear, 11 partly cloudy, 5 cloudy days. Southeast winds. peak wind 63 mph Sept 29, 1891. Station Huron SD. Date August 10.
The doll department offers prizes in classes A to E during the College Fair September 4 through 6. Prizes include items donated by local merchants for best outfit, most unique doll, prettiest dressed doll, best character doll, and largest doll collection. Entries encouraged for sale and loan displays with owner names and histories. Information from Mrs Bayard Beach, department manager.
An elder church member since 1892 died after a three week illness. He was beloved by many in city and country, noted for warm friendships and faithful service, and died peacefully trusting in Christ. Interment was at Riverside cemetery.
Scory of a Slave. To be bound hand and foot for years by the chains of disease is the worst form of slavery. George D. Williams, of Manchester, Michigan, says his wife has been helpless for five years but after two bottles of Electric Bitters she is able to do her own work. This remedy for female diseases cures nervousness sleeplessness fainting and dizzy spells. Cure guaranteed. Only 50c. Sold by Holland Wheeler, druggist.
Twenty nine front line officers and men report Bucklen’s Arnica Salve best for scratches bruises cuts wounds sore feet and stiff joints. It also helps burns skin eruptions and piles with a 25 cent per box price and cure guaranteed.
Chairman Lapier calls a Democratic mass convention in this city on August 31 to elect delegates to the Aberdeen Judicial convention. The delegation will support Thomas H. Null of this city for judge of the Fifth circuit.
Engineer Robert Lowry is in town after returning from Aberdeen Saturday. H. E. Cutting of Pierre was a visitor, and the note mentions G. W. Abell returning from Aberdeen Saturday.
Labor Day falls Monday causing Yankton city schools to reopen Tuesday Sept 3. Ex congressman Pickler handles land office business while artesian wells at the cemetery yield a strong flow. Coal contracts set Huron schools prices at hard coal 10.45 soft 35.25. Miss Blanche Davenport hosts lawn tea with friends. Coe I Crawford booked for Yankton college Opening Day Address Sept 17 as purses of 1200 are predicted for Ward race-track event.
Mrs. George Long of New Straitsville Ohio credits Dr King s New Discovery for curing a nightly coughing illness that kept her awake and for curing Mr Long of a severe pneumonia attack The advertisement touts the medicine as a cure for throat chest and lung troubles and offers 50c and 1 00 bottles with a free trial at Holland Wheeler s drug store.
Arrangements are underway for a three day racing meeting to be held here September 24 25 26 immediately after the Aberdeen races. A meeting will be held this evening to finalize the program and details for the event.
Advert says the pills banish throbbing headaches and restore health by purifying blood. Claims thousands of users prove their merit for sick and nervous headaches. Price listed as 25 cents with money back guarantee if not cured.
Tickets on sale daily via the Nickel Plate Road with return valid ten days from sale. Special low rates for 15 and 30 day limits from Chicago to Buffalo and return. Tickets to all eastern points at low rates. John Y. Calahan general agent 111 Adams St Chicago city ticket office 111 Adams St.
C. V. Booth reads a 1880 Pantagraph note about advertising success. He learns his son in law, Carl Anderson, has a baby girl born to Visa Booth, now Mrs. Anderson. Visa Booth travels to Huron to visit the newborn, while Booth muses on past ads and family joy across seventeen states.
Cascarine advertised for biliousness constipation and dyspepsia. Price fifty cents. Free sample and diet booklet offered. From Rea Bros Co Minneapolis.
The message from chairman F. HW. Kent encourages participation as last year's success inspires turning the parade into a leading feature. Citizens are urged to prepare their carriages and floats for the forthcoming event.
Nickel Plate Railroad sells tickets to Buffalo at exceptionally low round trip rates valid for 1, 15, or 30 days. For details and Pan American folder, contact John Y. Calahan, general agent, 111 Adams St., Chicago. City ticket office 111 Adams St.
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