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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
6
Fragmentary ad copy describes a product claiming blood-purifying tonic effects and overall health benefits. It touts radical remedies and vigor boosting, aiming to relieve fatigue and rebuild the system. The text reads as promotional medical rhetoric with vague claims.
An 19th century testimonial extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the sole remedy with real, substantial benefit and low cost. It claims scrofula and vision impairment were cured after consuming two to eight bottles, restoring sight and strength. Susie A Harrigan of Withers North Carolina is named as a supporting user.
A crowded list of visitors and locals in Huron includes Ira Hatch of Cheyenne and many professional and civic figures like Judge Whiting and Hon. John Sutherland. Parties travel between Huron, Deadwood, Pierre, and nearby towns, with meetings, relaxations, and social events noted all week.
Advertisement touts Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy for nervous debility and sleeplessness, claiming it rebuilds blood and strengthens the nervous system. Testimony from Mrs. Mary M. Myers of Baltimore credits it with curing eight years of nervous prostration and debility, urging mothers to use it for their children.
E. C. DeWitt & Co. offers genuine Witch Hazel Salve claimed to heal without scar. The salve treats piles burns eczema and skin ailments and is sold by Holland Wheeler.
City Council met with Mayor Cleaver presiding. License applications from Breen, Dukes, Blume Brewing Co., and W. D. Miller were deferred three weeks. Cement walk ordered for C N Cooper corner Fifth and Utah. Hay market moved to north side of Dakota avenue. New arc light ordered at Second street and Illinois. Billiard hall and bowling alley licenses set at 150 each. May treasurer’s report given showing June balance.
The city saw the largest excursion train depart Saturday on the Chicago and North Western. About 200 Masons and guests travel to Deadwood where the Grand Lodge meets Tuesday. The train was assembled locally and consisted of four Pullman cars and additional cars.
The 1902 Woonsocket News reports an engineers party from the Great Northern traveled from Huron through Jerauld and Buffalo counties to the Missouri river and later south through Beadle and Sanborn counties near Woonsocket. A telephone from Huron says the party has returned east.
On June 4 at the Broadland home of W. D. Johnson Miss Rose Johnson married James Kingdon of Pleasant View. Rev. O. A. Phillips officiated before many relatives and friends. A wedding supper followed. The couple will start housekeeping on Kingdon’s Pleasant View farm. The Havronite congratulates them.
Ladies and children urged to try the Little Early Risers laxative pills said to be gentle and non purging. Endorsements from W H Howell of Houston and Bob Moore of Lafayette praise their easy action for constipation and headaches. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
Mayor Cleaver told Huronite reporters that a Masonic Temple will be built this season with an up to date opera house and ample seating for large audiences. The project aims for a roof this fall, though final designs are not yet decided as several options are under review.
Gollmar Bros railroad show arrived in Huron on Thursday morning and pitched east of the Utah street school. The 10 a.m parade drew thousands as the first local appearance exceeded expectations. The 2 p.m. matinee packed the big tent with a modern program and new features.
The eye followed feats of the rope and trapeze as the elet family led acrobats, Troh contortionists, and Adair high line artists performed in a two ring circus. A $20,000 hippopotamus drew crowds, with trained elephants and a cakewalking horse completing the act by Golltar Bros in a high quality display.
Kodol strengthens digestive organs to digest assimilate and transform wholesome food into nourishing blood for nerves tissues and muscles. The product relieves indigestion and stomach disorders and is sold by Holland Wheeler.
A lyrical homage to a graduating girl highlighting grace and charm. The poem praises her innocence, wit, and demeanor while noting the world’s quiet appreciation and the lasting impact of her graduation moment. It celebrates beauty, essays, and memories the time of graduation evokes.
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