South Dakota land boom attracts big buyers and agents
A South Dakota real estate surge draws crowds to Huron and Faulkton area on weekly excursion nights. Land agents lead groups of investors from Minnesota Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin chasing prairie acreage with Meehan paying 15 per acre for large holdings totaling 76800 as Conway notes rapid growth and prosperity across the state.
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South Dakota
Huron
Nake
James Meehan
Minneapolis
Meehan
Faulk
Hand
The
Minneapolis Tribune
Conway
Faulkton
Courses of Instruction in Rural Schools Change Planned
Rural schools will shift from traditional studies to agricultural focused curricula. Superintendent L S DuBois proposes practical farming subjects and a contest awarding a gold watch to the student who raises the best acre of corn. He also distributes government study pamphlets on tree planting and youth farming clubs.
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L. S. DuBois
DuBois
Association of
Brocings
du Bois
Government Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Corning resident hosts Ecker as South Dakota crops face hail
C W Ecker of Corning New York visits E H Wemple a local farmer while J C Kiemme reports hail damage in South Dakota. J W Butterfield and Viola Cook wed at the Ray home with plans to live at 605 Beach street after September 1. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for cuts burns and skin diseases.
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C. W. Ecker
Corping
New York
E. H. Wemple
South Dakota
J. C. Kiemme
Yankton
Mitchell
J. W. Butterfield
Viola Cook
Asher F.'Ray
F. W. Long
Pierre
Mr. Butterfield
Beach Street
de Witt
Holland Wheeler
H. Longstaff
Witt
C. H. Longstaff
Haron
A Touching Story of a Baby Girl Saved by Dr King’s Discovery
Geo A Eyler of Cumberland Maryland recounts his 11 month old daughter’s grave throat illness. With two doctors giving up, a trial of Dr King’s New Discovery brought relief after four bottles, leaving her cured and healthy. Available at Holland Wheeler’s drug store with a guaranteed 50 cent and 1 dollar price and a free trial bottle.
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Geo. A. Eyler
Cumberland
Dr. King
Holland Wheeler's
City Council Proceedings Abate Taxes and Expand Water and Sewers
The city council met at city hall with most members present. Aldermen Bryant and Miller were away. A petition by D E Jeffries to abate taxes on city lots was referred to the finance committee. A cement walk along Ohio Street was approved. Water main extension south along Illinois Street was granted with adjoining property owners paying the cost. A resolution for a new sewer along Ohio Street between Fifth and Seventh Streets was adopted after a majority of property owners petitioned.
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Bryant
Miller
D. E. Jeffries
Finance Committee
Ohio Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Seventh Street
Illinois Street
Fifth
Seventh Streets
Cuticura Remedies Promoted for Female Ailments
An advertisement extols Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills for antiseptic cleansing of mucous surfaces blood and circulatory fluids and for treating weakening ulcers inflammations itching irritations and female-specific conditions. It claims cures for anemia chlorosis hysteria and nervousness with emphasis on purity safety and immediate relief.
Cuticura Heals Itching Household Remedy Report
A reader recounts relief from years of itching after using Cuticura Ointment with immediate improvement. The claim cites medical advice and family insistence as key factors in seeking treatment.
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Remedy For Women Sufferers
A nineteenth century account credits Dr R V Pierce with discovering cures for female weaknesses after observing mistreatment. It describes his non alcoholic glyceric methods using Lady’s Slipper Black Cohosh Unicorn Blue Cohosh and Golden Seal roots to create a remedy claimed to help women, warning of doctors and self care.
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R. V. Pierce
Nervous Dyspepsia Disorder Described in Health Column
A health feature explains nervous dyspepsia as a disease that robs sufferers of pleasure, leaving them hungry yet unable to eat. It notes resulting mood changes including nervousness, moroseness, irritability, and despondency.
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Promoted With Patient Testimony
An advertisement extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for nervous stomach distress caused by overwork worry and irregular digestion. A testimonial from Mrs James H Titus of Warren Pennsylvania claims the pills resolved twelve years of digestive and dizziness issues after trying other remedies. Available 50 cents a box from dealers and C H Longstaff Ph D Pharmacist in Huron South Dakota.
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Nature
A. W. Chase
James H. Titus
Clinton St Warren, Pa
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N. Y
M. D
C. H. Longstaff
Huron
South Dakota
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Setiens
National Tool
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August Baum
Cavour
Huror
C. H. French
Huron College
French
Alva E. Taylor
Mans Avenue
Hawley Allison
Chero
Miss Ohlman
Miss Boote
Jandhton
William Ohlman
Amie
Marie Ohlman
Lorena King
Parker
Renville
Hawarden
de Smet
Royal
C. R. Huntley
M. Rowley
Dr. Eagle
Sandy McRostie
J. A. Sauer
Jaim Roberts and Son
Don Medberry
Charles Young
James Scott
DeSmet
Wheeler
H. Longs
U. C. T. Lodge
Watertown
Watertown Lodge
C. E. Barrows
George
H. J. McGarvey
Florence
Edith
B. Hawes
A. J. Woodland
Lake Kampeska
Richardson
Cheyene Agency
J. P. Anderson
Michigan Central
Chicago
Detroit
Niagara Falls
Boston
East
Michigan
L. Wyand, N. W
P. A. St. Paul
Edla Story
Clifton Township
County Board of Insanity
Sheriff Young
Sory
City Council Proceedings
T. J. Harvey's
C. F. Hager
East Third St
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