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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1889
Page
3
Impoverished individuals harmed by unskilled pretenders selling harmful compounds are urged to apply immediately for relief and remedy. The notice stresses ongoing health damage from trifirm monthly usage and seeks prompt action.
Rev J H Pomersy notes rapid Black Hills growth with new church use since January and coal prospects near Belle Fourche. Reports lines from Mandan to the Hills and Deadwood reduction works may boost population. Weather is mild. Harrison inauguration looms.
Witnesses recall a large valise carried by a person impersonating Governor Church during the city jubilee procession after the November election. C N W agents report freight without way bills in cars. Telegram from Gettysburg notes an old sole-leather grip marked L K C and Sackville West. Dispatchers ask Gettysburg to prepay charges via American Express to G Cleveland in Buffalo.
The drug promotes sleep and eases teething pain for infants. It claims to calm distress, soothe gums, and is priced at 2½ cents per bottle. A jumble of unrelated political references follows about governors and states in the Minneapolis Tribune.
Fragmentary quotation extols a clear conscience and reliable bowels as blessings. The garbled text mentions St Patrick and a figure D. K. Brysut, suggesting a marginal note or joke in a historic publication.
Transfers occur across Sterling's second and Whipple Place additions with prices from 1000 to 1500 dollars. Cash and agency dealings include W M Cash and P B Lyons in Howard County with multiple lots and quarters changing hands. A separate notice extols Dr King s New Discovery with sample bottles offered. Charles N Cooper and Emma K Stobbs wed at the bride s parents home near Wessington with relatives in attendance.
The piece notes January 24 as the 250th anniversary of Windsor Hartford and Wethersfield adopting a united constitution. It contrasts progress with Hartford issuing insurance, Wethersfield onion farming, and Windsor tobacco. It also promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for digestion liver and kidney issues, sold by Durand's drug store.
In Dakota coverage, Mr. Lanbe of Huron who owns seventeen patents on straw burner improvements believes Huron will secure a factory for these stoves next spring, reflecting broad farmer experience with the devices.
Advertisements urge readers to buy Santa Abie from J. C. Donaldson & Co for consumption asthma bronchitis coughs and croup cures priced at $1.00 or 3 for $2.50 California Catarrh Cure promises immediate relief and six months treatment by mail Iroquois Cutter notes Fidelity Insurance Co of Huron reporting year losses of $34 928.26 and gross premiums over $100 000 on $3.5 million in policies, praising management in its two year existence.
The Breeders Gazette notes Foster & Thompson of Huron Dak purchased ten high quality cattle from Forbes Bros of Henry Ill. The lot includes young reds ages one to five, calved to Lord Lancaster 5th, imported Julius lineage, with Thompson aiming to build a premier herd across three states. Hoop's Sarsaparilla advertisement warns against inferior imitations and promotes Hood's.
The Catholic fair ended Saturday evening with strong finances and social success. Receipts were satisfactory and the gold watch prize went to Donovan of this city.
List of letters remaining unclaimed at the Huron Dakota post office for the week ending January 26 1889. Names include A W Boyer Charles Miles James Cowell Lillie Marsha M H Flashem Wm Reynolds Annie Geer Mary E Rose A C Johnston Alvin Scott Chas Leissler Snook Gust Lyon W E Skiner Arthur Orrison F W Wood E L Monroe and others. Advertisers must say advertised in the HURONITE and pay one cent at the stamp window. Gero J Love P M.
The original Abietine Ointment is sold in two ounce tins and claimed to cure old sores burns wounds and skin eruptions. It allegedly cures all kinds of piles. Available from J C Donaldson & Co at 25 cents per box or 30 cents by mail.
The excerpt discusses L. H. Starkey's inquiry about selling a quarter section of land in the county. It notes the eastern interest in Huron, the writer's intent not to sell now, and the belief in Huron's bright future. It mentions Shiloh’s Cure and South Dakota Firemen's Association officials returning from Yankton for a board of control meeting. The next annual tournament is set for Yankton June 18 to 21.
A bottle of Ballard’s Horehound Syrup promises quick relief and prevents serious sickness. It claims to cure consumption and treats coughs colds sore throat croup whooping cough sore chest and hemorrhages with remarkable effects and a guarantee by agent C. C. Durand.
Saturday visitors included Attorney-general Skinner of Deadwood, Hartley and Rerrick of Miller, Sherman of De Smet, Whitecher of Highmore, Horner Faucett and Holmes of Pierre, and Gaffey of Blunt. All were disappointed as his honor failed to arrive.
The ad touts Pond's Extract as a remedy for rheumatic pains during bad weather. It claims benefits for acute and inflammatory rheumatism, easing pain lameness and soreness and shortening the illness. Warns to buy only the genuine product everywhere.
Carpenters and contractors predict a large amount of construction in the city next summer as many parties already plan for new business blocks and private residences.
F S Woodward clerk of 0 N W shops leaves on a northern Minnesota journey visiting St Paul Duluth and nearby iron mines. Friends in the city wish him a pleasant and safe voyage.
Public expression of gratitude to friends for aid during illness and death of a husband and brother. Includes promotion of Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with a money back guarantee. Also reports Edward Thompson’s observations on Walsh county settlers and winter conditions.
A 25 dollar reward is offered for evidence of Ballards Snow Liniment benefiting rheumatism. The ad claims complete pain relief and healing for humans and animals, priced at 50 cents, with agent C. C. Durand. Capt. H A Humphrey of the Faulkton Times visits and promotes Dakota statehood via the quickest route.
An array of 19th century patent medicine ads promote Bucklen Arnica salve for bruises sores and eruptions Fer sarsa and Ayer s Cherry Pectoral are pitched as cures with prices and claims. Local notes mention F F Smith and gunp ick depart for Faulkton and a court term in Bead county beginning November 26 with multiple cases including a murder case.
A fragment reports a claimed positive cure for a hare's diphtheria mouth ailment. The garbled text shows confusion and lacks verifiable details or sources.
From his Indiana trip the Bee Hive buyer spent several days in Chicago selecting a line of new goods. The store promises fresh merchandise soon.
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