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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
3
Local notes from Huron South Dakota report visitors such as Dr Corson and wife and banker C C Bennett en route to Chicago. Tax lists, Masury Paints promotions, and DeWitt’s medicines are mentioned alongside a land sale near Sioux Falls and a quip about Tams the furniture man.
Marion Stuart of Muncie reports Mrs Rena J Stout, once 90 pounds and near death from Consumption in Cammack, Indiana, used Dr King’s New Discovery and gained 37 pounds, claiming a complete cure. The ad touts thousands cured and guarantees to cure throat chest and lung diseases with 50c and 1 trial at Holland Wheeler’s drug store.
Passengers report a cloudburst at Harrold Wednesday night with over four inches of rain in ten minutes. The town flooded and C N W tracks were damaged. Sheep were drowned and livestock losses occurred as horses and cattle fled the downpour. The storm lasted about ten minutes with no wind or hail.
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a running leg sore. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it in five days. It also helps ulcers wounds and piles. Price 25 cents. Sold by Holland Wheeler druggist.
An interview reveals G W Kittredge has resigned as attorney for the Milwaukee and Great Northern railroads after accepting Gov Herreid’s appointment. He will not take new cases and will focus on serving South Dakota’s people as senator, completing ongoing litigation only. The piece also notes local society events and minor notices from Friday’s Dals y.
Lexing ton Kentucky resident M A Hogarty turned yellow with jaundice and suffered greatly before doctors offered no relief. After two bottles of Electric Bitters he was cured and praises the remedy for stomach liver and kidney troubles. Sold by Holland Wheeler druggist for 50 cents.
Clare R. Tinan recounts a three week trip east covering nearly 3000 miles marked by extreme humidity and heat. The piece notes not only travel weariness but humorous incidents and a sharp aside about a $5 bill torn in half to pay $2.50, amid stories of heat related strain and oddities.
Cham berlain's Pain Balm speeds healing of cuts and bruises by one third due to antiseptic action that prevents maturation of tissue. Sold by all druggists.
Jno A Sauer received a letter from the Sioux Falls manager requesting a purse for a planned game in Huron between the Aberdeen club and the Canaries of Sioux Falls. Sauer and Fullenweider seek guarantees. proposed date is Monday the 29th with 25 cent admission on Capital Hill grounds. Estimated expenses 200 dollars require 800 paid admissions. Chicago and North Western to be approached for favorable rates to attract regional spectators.
A basketball clash at De Smet drew more than 2,000 spectators, highlighting strong local interest in the matchup and boosting attendance for the season.
An advertisement for Cascarine offered by Rea Bros. & Co. of Minneapolis sells the remedy at 50 cents. It claims to cure biliousness constipation and dyspepsia and includes a free sample and a book on diet and cure mailed to customers.
A consignment of 1500 fish arrived Friday to stock the Jim river. The lot includes 900 embryo black bass and 600 crappies shipped from the United States Fish Commission car at Sioux Falls. C F Koepp and Wm Rogers moved the fish to feeding grounds three miles north. Black bass reach three inches in two years and pan fish will follow. trout in Pearl creek are also noted for future fishing if streams are properly stocked and laws enforced.
An ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as restoring appetite digestion and regularity. It promises health and energy and notes the product costs 25 cents at Holland Wheeler's drug store.
Fire discovered at 1 30 PM in the rear of Wheeler's Drug Store. Three water streams fought the flames and the blaze was quickly controlled. Originated from a burning paper pile in the alley with an approximate loss of $1000.
An advertisement claims dyspepsia cannot be cured by dieting and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. It asserts the product contains natural digestants that enable digestion of all foods, aiding nourishment, tissue replacement, energy, blood quality, and appetite. Endorsements mention Holland, P. H. Dunning, and A. J. Bick & Co.
Dr. Foxton’s spirited horses became frightened while he was driving home from a country patient visit Thursday evening. They threw the doctor out and carried on for a couple of miles, finally slowing in Plummer’s yard at Fifth street and Dakota avenue. He was shaken but not seriously injured.
Sample treatment for piles and fistula cures offered by Rea Bros & Co Dept X Minneapolis Minnesota along with a book on piles sent free to any address.
The executive committee of the Huron College Fair association designated departments of exhibit and appointed committees to manage them. The work is not yet finished, but the group reports strong countywide encouragement as meetings continue.
Arthur Joy visits Iowa friends. Col Bullard of Pierre visits Saturday. Rev Thrall travels south. Maris Taylor returns from Aberdeen. Silsby National Bank Examiner from Mitchell in city yesterday. Militia company organizing in Huron progresses. J P Cooper of Wessington handles real estate today. Mayor Allbright of Pierre passes through Huron en route to Chicago. Ed Murraine completes 350 feet of cement walk on Dakota avenue east side. Hard Trust Co of Huron invites land loans and farm transactions.
The edition notes varied items including retail ad lines for bathing suits and a spring tonic, irrigation effects on farms near Huron, and a road change to Odd Fellows Cemetery. It also reports travel plans of A J Bick and Mrs Booth, a frost remark from Harry Thoman, dinner hosting by Willus C Jones, and a promotion for DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve with a brief supplier list.
The Chicago and North-Western plans a modern coal house at the site of recent fire damage. Roadmaster Parke with 75 men cleared the ruins to start construction. Assistant Superintendent Stewart says work begins immediately and the new building will be up to date, costing about $5000.
One of the season's society events was a Thursday morning breakfast hosted by Mrs. Andrew Riegel for ten guests. Miss Leonard and Miss Riegel provided the invitations and the dining room featured green garlands with violet and gold ribbons, yellow and violet candles, and pansies. Mrs. Willus C. Jones gave a toast with a witty parody of a well known poem, and guests departed charmed by the entertainment.
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