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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
3
Huron residents attend visits and travels, with Beadle county officials in Yankton and Pierre. Community events include suppers, bowling talk, birthday celebrations, arrivals of a baby girl, a hospital operation, and Y W C A talks. Local business promotes January sales at Cory’s store on Third street.
An advertisement touts Hyomei as a preventive and remedy for catarrh and related air passage illnesses. It describes using 20 drops in the pocket inhaler four times daily, claiming the treatment purges germs, soothes the mucous membrane, and ozone-energizes the blood for lasting relief. The outfit costs $1 with refills 50 cents, and the inhaler lasts a lifetime.
An advertisement promotes a purification service aimed at cleansing skin and scalp of torture scars and hair loss claims. It asserts removal of disfigurement and aimed at restoring appearance through a cleansing program.
Advertising copy touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as instant relief for itching burning and disfiguring skin conditions including eczema and rashes. It boasts numerous cures, outlines a three product regimen and lists depots in London Paris Boston with pricing for Resolvent pills and other forms.
An anti indigestion advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests all foods and strengthens the stomach. Gov G W Atkinson of West Virginia endorses its effectiveness for stomach ailments and recommends it to friends. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
A warrant is sworn for Hattie Pilcher on charges of complicity in attempting to rob Collins' drug store and harming clerk Wilbur Quirk. Pilcher was arrested by the sheriff and held in the county jail. She led authorities to the revolver found near Water's farm, linked to Clint Crabtree, and a preliminary hearing was postponed at her request. Wilbur Quirk has recovered and is back at work.
Mrs M L Bobbitt of Bargerton Tennessee faced consumption with no hope as physicians failed. A bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery brought immediate relief and continued use cured her. It is claimed the most certain cure for all chest and lung troubles. Bottles cost 50 cents and one dollar, trial bottle free at Holland Wheeler’s drug store.
M. D. Whisman of this city becomes chief clerk for John H. King's Land and Loan Agency. He will aid Mr. King and help keep a desirable family in Turon. Whisman and his wife are prominent Congregational church members and he will also manage the agency's insurance branch.
Grand master workman of the A O U W T M Simmons arrives from Huron and greets friends in Pierre He meets with the Blunt on lodge this afternoon and will return tomorrow to meet the lodge here then head to Ft Pierre Saturday night The community notes his advancement and local support.
Exchange argues that local merchants provide the same goods and service as distant firms like Marshal Field & Co, promising to make right any wrong and stressing homely care over city storefronts.
A lighthearted ad notes no domestic ruptures and credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with easing stomach and liver troubles. It claims the pills not only relieve but cure, priced at 25 cents at Wheeler’s drug store.
It keeps the feet warm and dry with Allen's Foot-Ease powder. It cures corns, calluses, swollen feet and sweating. Available at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
A Burlington locomotive fireman, C. W. Bellamy, describes severe pain and weakness before taking Electric Bitters. After using the tonic he regained strength and health, praising its effects and noting a satisfaction guarantee by Holland Wheeler. Price 50 cents.
Mr. Ralph Voorhees pledges 15000 toward finishing the girls dormitory at Huron college. Beadle county aims to raise 1000 with 400 received and 500 in pledges. Funds must be in hand before the contract closes. Pledges unpaid or new donors should send funds to First National Bank in Huron. Mrs. Joan L Pye and Mrs C H French chair.
Wonderful Nerve helps men endure injuries with cuts wounds bruises burns and sore joints. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures pain and treats piles too. Sold by Flolland Wheeler druggist for 25 cents.
We express heartfelt thanks to the many kind friends who assisted and comforted us during the recent bereavement of Mr. and Mrs. Cuas Bauman.
Dr J L Foxton reports delayed travel from Merlin Ontario and plans to return early next week. His elderly mother died at her home in Chatham Ontario Monday night January 25th. he attended the bedside and will stay for the funeral returning to Huron February 1st.
Cure feverishness teething disorders and bowel issues with Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children used by a New York nurse at the Children's Home. Over 80,000 testimonials claim reliability. 25c with sample free. Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy NY.
A public appeal contrasts local merchants with national firms like Sears Roebuck Co and Montgomery Ward Co as questions arise about who supported families during illness and job loss. It asks who paid for sidewalks and a minister’s salary and who sat up with the sick, naming local firms including Chas A Stevens Co.
Elmer Danning Abner Hicks John Wicks and Chas White known as the four Quimby Jr robbers are safely jailed in Anamosa. The Cherokee county sheriff said they plotted to pick their handcuffs escape with a key hidden on a cigarette, a chicken breast delivery, and to dig out with files and saws, all thwarted. Wicks, about to wed Mrs Bowers, could not prove his name due to many aliases.
Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates to the Northwest West and Southwest territories via the Chicago and North-Western Railway. Standard and tourist sleeping cars, free reclining chair cars and the best of everything. For dates and full details contact Chicago and North-Western agents.
List of uncalled letters remaining at the Huron postoffice for the week ending Saturday January 23 1904 includes Brandville Willie Denye Birt Elf T Gilbert Wil Jack Edward Little Edward E Love John J Nubling E W Russell Mrs Samuel Stockton Frank R Swords Frank Mrs Nellie Thomas Mrs Nellie Westrum Johnny Williams Tal C N Cooper Postmaster.
A vintage advertisement pitches a $100 reward for an incurable catarrh cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. It touts firm honesty over 15 years and lists wholesale druggists Walding Kinnan & Marvin and West & Traux. Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials offered free. price 75 cents.
Low fares offered for Mardi Gras trips to New Orleans Mobile and Pensacola from Feb 9 to 14 with return by Feb 16 noon and stopovers. Also reduced rate excursions to major U S winter resorts daily. For full details contact Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
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