Huron College Receives Major Gifts For Dormitory Endowment
President French announces two Christmas gifts boosting Huron College. Ralph Voorhees of New Jersey pledges 15 000 to 5 000 on April 1 and remainder May 15 to complete the Elizabeth R Voorhees Dormitory for Girls. John H Converse of Philadelphia gives 2 000 for endowment.
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Dr. French
Elizabeth R. Voorhees
Ralph Voorhees
Mr. Voorhees
French
John H. Converse
Philadelphia
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Endorsements Highlight Edwards Wood & Co Reputation
Strong testimonials from Clarkfield Minnesota to Artas South Dakota praise Edwards Wood & Co for reliability fairness and prompt returns. Clients including Anton Dahl Isaac Spreecher and E J Hogenson vouch for top service and safe, reasonable returns on grain shipments.
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Wood & Company
Northwest
Edwards, Wood & Co
State Grain and Warehouse Commission
Clarkfield Produce Company
Clarkfield, Minn
Anton Dahl
West
E. J. Hogenson
Grafton, N. D
A Costly Mistake Ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills
An old advertisement warns that blunders cost dearly yet promises relief from dyspepsia dizziness headache liver or bowel trouble with Dr King’s New Life Pills. The ad notes the remedy is gentle thorough and priced at 25 cents at Wheeler’s drug store.
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Dr. King
Wheeler's
Mrs Mary J Baldwin Robins Dies In Huron
Mrs Robins born May 11 1831 Ithaca New York maiden name Baldwin married 1849 to Millard V Robins lived near Ithaca Vermillion County Illinois then Huron seven miles south. She suffered paralysis last January and died Saturday December 19 at 4 30 pm. Survived by daughter Mrs T J Harvey and son J J Robins. Services held at the Harvey residence Monday at 2 pm with Rev Hill officiating.
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Mrs. Robins
Ithaca
N. Y
Mary J. Baldwin
Millard V. Robins
Vermillion County
Ill
Huron
Harvey
Rev. Hill
Card of Thanks to Friends and Neighbors
To the kind friends and neighbors who assisted us in our sad bereavement we extend our heartfelt thanks. Mr and Mrs J J Rosins Mr and Mrs T J Harvey.
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J. J. Rosins
T. J. Harvey
One Minute Cough Cure touted as fast relief
A patent medicine ad claims the One Minute Cough Cure relieves coughing croup and grippe by acting at the lungs rather than the stomach. It supposedly draws out inflammation heals and soothes and enables the lungs to supply oxygen to blood and tissues. Dr Armstrong of Della Texas endorses it as best and Holland Wheeler sells it.
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Armstrong
Della, Tex
Holland Wheeler
Hyomei Portable Climate Cure for Catarrh
The ad warns against stomach dosing and promotes Hyomei as a self treatment for catarrh. It touts a vest pocket inhaler, dropper, and bottle selling for $1 with refills at 50 cents. The seller guarantees refunds if Hyomei fails to cure.
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C. H. Longstaff
Bank Robbers Active in Iowa Cities Across Northwest
Reports describe a spate of bank robberies in northwestern Iowa with loot ranging from fifty to four thousand dollars. Prominent robbers have evaded capture as post office stamps were the only items taken in Paullina during a related break in that night.
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Iowa
Paullina
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy Ad
A vintage ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims the product soothes the child, softens gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and treats diarrhea. Sold in a 3 bottle set for twenty five cents.
Bank of Quimby Bank Robbery Report
The Bank of Quimby, Iowa was entered, the safe blown open and 3500 dollars stolen. Two suspicious men were followed from Paullina the next day by the sheriff and others. They discarded items as deputies closed in and 1400 dollars was recovered. The pair were captured and jailed amid regional theft activity over two years.
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Quimby
Lowa
Paullina
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Gov Atkinson
The ad promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it digests all foods, strengthens the stomach, cures indigestion and stomach troubles, and purifies the blood. Gov G W Atkinson of West Virginia says he used many bottles and found it effective and powerful, recommending it to friends. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
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G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Holland Wheeler
Foley
L. M. Ruggles
Reasoner
Iowa
Also Mentioned on This Page
Huron College
Clinton
N. J
All Huron
Edwards
Consignees
Isaac & Sprecher
Artas
Waterman Ideal
Baker’s Jewelry Store
Oak. Ave
Alist
Heidelberg Medical Institute,” Or. Filth and Robert Sts., St. Paul, Ming
C. BH. Longstaff
South Dakota
Edler Bros.’ Poultry Food
Cach
Edler Bro.s Market
Third Street
Huron, South Dakota
School of Mines
Black Hills
President School OF Mines
Rapid City, S. D
the Agricultural College
Brookings, South Dakota
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