Huronite notes from a Dakota county visit and rail talks
Miss Annie O Neal visits Sioux Falls. E L Davenport starts as Western Union operator in Huron from Minneapolis. Mail service begins on the Manitoba between Huron and Watertown. Officials, rail prospects, and local appointments dominate the page with bank officers and civic notes.
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Annie O'Neal
Sioux Falls
Harley Black
Bro. Adams
the Reporter and Farmer
Webster
Way County
E. L. Davenport
Western Union
Minneapolis
Manitoba
Huron
Watertown
N. West
T. Gray
Agnes Woodford
Shannon
Ill
Board of Commissioners
W. B. Sterling
United States
Chicago
South Carolina
Haron
C. W. Gulick
Western Union Telegraph Company
Third Street
Dakota Avenue
A. J. Edgerton
Pierre
Depot Hotel
District of South Dakota
E. B. Dodd
Dakota House
St. Paul
Miller
Otto Kruger
Eugene Kelley
Justice Grant
Grant
Kelley
D. W. Diggs
Milbank
Eeeeeen Cerry
Avoid All Imitations Warns Officials
Public notices urge caution as authorities warn that imitation products pose safety risks. Officials call on consumers to verify authenticity and report suspected counterfeit items to authorities. Local agencies partner with consumer protection groups to monitor markets and protect shoppers.
Pond's Extract Promoted Against Imitations And Wide Use
A Providence Journal piece highlights Pond's Extract as the most universally used remedy, warning of imitators and urging broader use for its wide applicability. The article includes a stray tale of a monkey thief and a ring, illustrating dangers of allowing monkeys to roam, with a focus on public caution and consumer trust.
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Providence Journal
Thanks for kindness during illness and death of Ralph S. Cossun
The family and I express public thanks to friends for many acts of kindness shown during his illness and at the time of his death. J. Cossun & Wire
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Ralphs. Cossun
J. Cossun & Wire
Unclaimed Letters in Huron Dakota Ice Week Ending Jan 18 1890
List shows letters remaining unclaimed including Mrs Thos Carroll John Curley Zetta Goowinn Frank Russel Clark Wesley Spaulding Wm Turner M. Parties must respond by stating advertised in the Huron ITE and provide publication date, paying one cent at the stamp window. Joan LONesTAFF P. M.
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Huron, Dakota
Ice
Carroll
Thos SH Curley
John
Imuait
Zetta Goowinn
Frank ’ Russel, Clark
Wesley Spaulding
Ww Turner
Huron- Ite
Joan Lonestaff
P. M
Gilchrist Wins Fort Madison and Northwestern Narrow Gauge
Telegram from Burlington Iowa dated the 17th reports Gen Charles A Gilchrist of Ft Madison purchased the Fort Madison and Northwestern narrow gauge railway at Fort Madison for 27900 with assumption of unadjusted claims totaling 15000. Sale subject to court confirmation and interest surrounds his plan.
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Burlington
Iowa
Ft. Madison & Northwestern
Chas. A. Gilchrist
Ft. Madison
Potter County
Gilchrist
Fort Madison
Northwestern
Charles A. Gilchrist
E. H. Skinner
Fort Madison, Birmingham and Western Syndicate
Judge Love
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cures Sick Headache and Aids Digestion
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla quickly relieves headache and stomach distress. It asserts the tonic tones the digestion and stimulates appetite, presenting the product as a health cure.
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Hood
Mystery of crowded procession confounds onlookers
A bustling procession draws large crowds and lively speculation as observers struggle to track the order and participants. Officials note complexity in maintaining pace and safety amid the dense line of marchers.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Cure and Endorsers
In an old advertisement the catalog promises one hundred dollars reward for an uncured case of catarrh. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Endorsers include West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin and Toledo National Bank. The cure is described as internal and blood level acting. Price is 15 cents per bottle.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Ohio
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
E. H. van Hoesen
Toledo National Bank
England’s coast figures show 126000 in “funny tribes” hunt
A report notes that along England’s shores a large number, about 126000 people, are involved in capturing what are described as “the funny tribes.” The phrase suggests a reading of peculiar or comic groups encountered during coastal activities.
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England
Abietine Ointment Offered in Two-Ounce Tin Boxes
The original Abietine Ointment is sold in large two ounce tin boxes. It claims to cure sores burns wood skin eruptions and all kinds of piles. Available from J C Donaldson & Co at 26 cents per box or 30 cents by mail.
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J. C. Donaldson & Co
Henry M. Stanley Native of Wales Dies at 49
Henry M. Stanley, the African explorer, died at age 49. He was born near Denbigh, Wales.
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Henry M. Stanley
Denbigh
Wales
Advert for Mother’s Friend product claims ease of confinement
Dock Miles of Lincoln Parish Louisiana praises Mother’s Friend saying it saved hundreds of dollars and reduced labor pains before her third confinement. The ad invites requests for particulars from The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta. A separate testimonial from Terence emphasizes not becoming too attached to one thing.
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Dock Miles
Lincoln Parish
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
C. C. Durand
Tren
Terence
Syrup of Figs Advertisement Claims Gentle Cleansing
Describes Syrup of Figs as a laxative made from California figs and medicinal plants. It claims to act gently on the kidneys liver and bowels to cleanse the system dispel headaches and cure habitual constipation.
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California
Politicians Weigh Railroads Amid Road Voter Labor Factor
Politicians face pressure as rail lines draw interest while roads support about 750000 jobs. The balance of transportation policy draws scrutiny from lawmakers and labor groups alike.
Dr King’s New Discovery Backed by Safe Investment Claim
A vintage advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery guarantees relief for throat and lung issues including bronchitis asthma and whooping cough. It promotes a risk free purchase with a refund of the purchase price and offers free trials at J Donaldson’s drug store.
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Dr. King
Donaldson
Thoughtful speech advice echoes through cautious dialogue
A maxim on speech urges careful thinking before speaking. It emphasizes weighing words to avoid rash or harmful statements.
Orange Blossoms in Bridal Fashion Through History
The article traces orange blossoms as a modern wedding emblem tied to fertility and luxury, noting their medieval spread from Spain to England and possible earlier origins in India. It also describes the adoption pattern, cost, and symbolic ties to brides. The piece then surveys ant life and behavior in a separate note, likening insect farming and complex nest construction to organized colonies.
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England
Walter Raleigh
India
Far East
Spain
France
Bibota
Lippincott’s
Brains and discipline in early journalism lessons
The piece argues that entering journalism requires more than brains and training. It recounts an editor's witty test with a would be writer and notes that lead writing and other journalism tasks demand a rare mix of skills beyond intellect.
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Uis
Salisbury
Anad
Artificial Whalebone: A New Substitute Market Ready
The New York Telegram reports a cheap artificial whalebone as a perfect substitute. The recipe mixes India rubber, shellac, magnesia and brimstone, heated to 120 to 150 Celsius to yield market ready material.
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New York Telegram
The Science of Popcorn Popping Process
A. Doty explains the internal starch of popcorn grains reaching a plastic state as heat turns moisture to steam. The starch expands into vesicles and loses moisture, then becomes firm and brittle as it pops, linking kitchen starch behavior to popcorn physics.
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A. Doty
St. Nicholas
The Mad King of Bavaria at Dinner
The article describes King Otto of Bavaria during a dinner at which he sits apart from his court. He largely ignores others, demands champagne and beer, and exhibits sudden bursts when doors are closed. He resists baths and carriages, showing hydrophobic behavior and violent reactions to blocked doors.
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Bavaria
Otto
Aorecath
Bennet
New York
A Judicious 3 Year Old
A fragmented reminiscence describes a talkative child in early years and a puzzling instance of a reader seeking to puzzle. The text references a small maiden and a beated acta, with a brief note on a person named HH. E. W. in Babyhood.
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Regen
Argentina’s Sheep Population Surpasses All Other Nations
The Argen tine epublic reportedly hosts the world’s largest sheep flock totaling about 90. The estimate underscores Argentina’s dominant sheep industry and pastoral landscape.
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F. P. Addy
Clara Abel
Guy
Church
Dakotas
Wm. Wilson
Broadland
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Beadle County
South Dakota
Times
D. L Stick
Daniel Stick
Maris Taylor
D. L. Stick
H. A. Maxfield
F. Bramwell
Wm. H. Voss
Joe P. Davis
J. A. Kemp
Wm. B. Sterling
District of
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Rice
Dinneen
Holton
Wusthoff
Jeffria
Cameron
Heinaman
Rowley
J. B. Hughes
Ramsell
N.T. Smith
Finance Committee
H. J. Green
N. Olson
Mit
G. W. van Dusen
JOY Brees Fae
Burns
Pond's
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