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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
3
Sioux City lawyer F. M. Dean visits Huron as Judge Smith of Mitchell dines at Kent's. Numerous locals travel or pass through, noting a heavy snowfall and many political and business movements. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve is advertised and Rocky Mountain Tea is hawked by brokers and druggists.
In Pierre January 10 the Huron Daily notes growing expectation the coming Senate will pick its own committees while the House organization stalls and leaders debate potential chairmanships. King is ousted as insurance commissioner and new circuits may place Huron at the district center in a looming judicial reorganization.
F M Ross of Winfield Tennessee credits his wife for urging Dr King's New Discovery which he says cured his bad cough after doctors failed. The medicine claims to treat coughs colds bronchitis laryngitis pneumonia asthma hay fever and other chest throat and lung ailments. 50c and 1 guaranteed with a free trial bottle at Holland Wheeler's drug store.
Disease scare grips Winona Tracy and surrounding areas as scarlet fever diphtheria outbreaks prompt health authorities to enforce sanitation and fumigation. A Koerner child dies of diphtheria amid family illness. another daughter perishes earlier. Mrs Koerner remains gravely ill. One new diphtheria case reported in Mrs Given area with quarantine.
Vermontville editor J. Sherman credits Electric Bitters with easing nerves sleeplessness indigestion heart trouble and rheumatism. He says the tonic gently stimulates the kidneys tones the stomach aids digestion and boosts appetite benefiting his wife and him. Sold at Holland Wheeler's drug store for 50 cents.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a personal remedy for catarrh with a testimonial from Ella J. White of Ennis Texas praising improved appetite and throat relief after using the product. The copy stresses supporting the body's defenses and soothing inflamed membranes while addressing the disease's cause.
In Hamilton Hall Hattie Rose Laubie delivered a polished address to a stormbound audience of San Francisco visitors. She wore pink silk and diamonds, earning praise for magnetism and eloquence as a bouquet was presented and congratulatory remarks flowed.
D. H. Turner of Dempseytown Pa reports remarkable results using one of Dr King’s New Life Pills nightly for two weeks. He claims the product restores youthful vitality, improves liver stomach and bowels, and causes no griping. Available for 25c at Helland Wheeler's.
Cora Risdon daughter of George and Mary Risdon died at their home from typhoid fever after four weeks of illness. The family lived on a Lake Byron area farm before moving to Huron six years ago. A devout Presbyterian, she was quiet and well liked. Funeral from the Wisconsin and Ninth home Sunday at 2 PM with Rev Van der officiating.
The Webster World opposes a temporary Pierre capital and supports a permanent state capital near populous areas with a grand capitol building. The Volga Tribune agrees the World hits the nail on the head and argues against a mobile capital or a temporary seat, urging a creditworthy capital within reach of most residents.
The Board of Health orders closing city public schools for the present amid a few diphtheria cases. It advises no cause for alarm, cites physician care and precautions, and warns of strict burial methods. Sunday schools are also suspended until further notice.
The Board of Health reports only three diphtheria cases in the week, with eight deaths since November across eight quarantined families. Five deaths occurred in two families, blamed on delayed physician calls and special conditions. Officials deny exaggerated rumors and urge prompt medical attention. public events to be canceled for a few days.
Special to the Huronite from Pierre reports senate and house committees and chairmanships. Vance heads senate journal with other committee roles. Wilmarth leads judiciary in the house with railroads and journal corrections. Davis sits on appropriations penal institutions and insurance. Two candidates vie for penitentiary warden in Sioux Falls, Dixon and O S Swenson. Joe McCloud again pushes a board and care bill for men and horses during the 1893 uprising, seeking about 5000 dollars. Gov Lee’s last act names Ren C Ash as a National Stockbreeders convention delegate. Attorney General Pyle questions recent board of charities and corrections appointments legality.
The advertisement promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe for children and adults, claiming it treats coughs colds croup and whooping cough. It emphasizes absence of opium or harmful drugs and notes sale by Holland Wheeler.
The Gayville Register reports the editor is unavailable following an incident described as downing drinks and ending in a ditch. The paper notes the up and down state of the local Republican scene in Dakota.
A Washington D C woman recounts severe sciatic rheumatism and failure of a doctor’s prescribed treatment. After trying S S S Swift's Specific she recovered enough to walk without crutches and credits the remedy with curing her. The ad touts Swift's Specific as a safe vegetable tonic and offers a free medical booklet and free physician advice.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago and vice president of the Illinois Woman's Alliance testifies to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She describes severe cold turning toward pneumonia, says the remedy relieved stomach upset, tasted pleasant, and led to full recovery and avoiding a doctor’s bill. Sold at Keeler's drug store.
A scare at the Locke hotel in Pierre during a reception for Governor Herreid spread as plaster cracked in the billiard room. George W. Iyres from Deadwood alerted organizers and people moved calmly to safety, preventing a panic and potential injuries on the narrow stairways.
A prominent editor and Mexican war veteran recalls suffering Mexican diarrhoea in 1847 and credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with preventing a pension increase. He says a dose on every renewal keeps him well and urges its use, noting it is quick acting, pleasant, and safe. For sale by Holland Wheeler.
Centerville Journal preview on a short legislative session notes expectations of a sixty day limit and argues that anyone predicting less is a chump or a tenderfoot.
World wide fame for miraculous cures. It surpasses other salves for cuts burns boils sores and skin conditions. Cure guaranteed. Only 25 cents at Holland Wheeler's.
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