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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
9
A lecturer extols salesmanship as a fourfold science with the salesman the customer the goods and the sale. He urges character building and ethics, stressing honesty, enthusiasm, loyalty and study to improve selling points and customer relations.
The Costain Bros piano contest closed after contestants wrote the phrase Costain Bros sell the Old Reliable Kingsbury piano on postal cards. First prize went to Mrs. C. H. Bell of Bell bakery for 1379 writings, Floyd Myers and Ruth Tomlinson claimed second and third prizes. Several entries were invalid due to ink blur, with judges Hon. E. L. Abel Clyde Slane and L. H. Jones presiding. Cards came from Minnesota Town Illinois Washington Canada and Dakota.
An advertisement touts a home remedy to relieve rheumatism by shaking a mixture of liquid dandelion extract compound argon compound syrup saraparilla and warns of relief after initial doses. It claims the formula cleanses the blood of uric acid and toxins, predicting prevention of kidney or urinary disorders with regular use. It also notes sale of farm mages and horses by J G Venables and R W Clarke in the city.
The hardware dealers convention set attendance records with about 150 dealers present, similar to last year’s figure. Members praised Huron for central location and hospitality, and resolutions opposed parcels post while urging support for regional hardware mutual fire insurance and reputable journals serving legitimate trade.
The legislature enacts a state game warden system with resident hunter license at one dollar and non resident fees of fifteen dollars for chickens or grouse and twenty five dollars for large game. Grouse and prairie chicken closed until September 10, 1911 with annual one month open seasons after. Aquatic fowl open from September 10 to April 10. Trout season runs April 1 to October 1 and non resident fishing license is two dollars.
The state board of agriculture accepted appropriations for the biennial period with only a 2000 cut on premiums. Funds cover planning and operations including budgets for planning, secretary expenses, custodial salary, policing, and building improvements at the fairgrounds. Leaders J W Campbell and C N Mellvaine receive thanks for steering the effort to support state fair development.
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania recalls a near fatal lung illness and multiple doctors declaring incurable until Dr King s New Discovery cured her. She praises its effectiveness for coughs colds and bronchial issues and reports lasting relief for twelve years with a one dollar trial bottle offered by H Wheelsr.
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