State Geologist warns against artesian well misuse
Huronite reports farmers optimistic on crops despite late spring. State Geologist J E Topp cautions South Dakotans that federal arid land funds are not for experimental irrigation and that artesian wells cannot reliably fill large basins. recommends economical water use and dam/ drainage solutions.
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Huronite
South Dakota
Missouri River
Missouri
Washington
F. H. Newell
U.S. Geological Survey
Secretary of the Interior
J.E. Topp
Coe
Highest Honors at World's Fair Move by Government Chemists
U S Gov t chemists win top honors at the World s Fair as the price Baking Powder Company of Chicago showcases its product. The event highlights government scientists and industry support for food safety and quality in a global exhibition setting.
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U. S. Gov’t Chemists
Faith in Huron Capitalists Ike South Dakota Growth Faithful
Faith in Huron as a developing region is voiced by Webb Vincent and I S Ringland of Fort Dodge Iowa. They note quieter conditions in 1903, fewer immigrants, and ongoing bank and land development while predicting substantial growth for Huron and Davison County amid weather woes and frosts. The piece discusses local political factionalism in the Independent Order of Odd Fellows with Lavin favoring his candidacy, and forecasts Lavin’s likely victory backed by lodge support.
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Huron
Webb Vincent
I. S. Ringland
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Standard Savings Bank
Hitchcock State Bank
State Bank
Miller
Ution
M Capital
Vincent
Fortige
Dakota
Internal dispute heats up A O U W leadership race
As the grand lodge election nears for Ancient Order of United Workmen officers, factional tensions rise with Grand Master Smith allied to Lavin supporters. Lavin, longtime grand recorder, seeks another term amid past court battles and ongoing intra-jurisdictional maneuvers.
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Grand Lodge
Smith
Grand Order
Ger
Work- Smith
Hav
Reed
Lavin’s
Sunday Baptist Services With Sermon On Mine and Thine
Sunday May 10 services at the Baptist church led by Rev F H Richardson include 11 15 morning worship with an address by T H Hagen 12 15 Sunday school 3 30 Junior B Y P U 7 00 B Y P U meeting and 8 00 evening worship with a sermon by the pastor on The Words Mine and Thine in the Right Place The public is invited Also advertise Allen's Foot Ease 25c sold at druggists and shoe stores clarifying swollen sore feet and bunions.
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F. H. Richardson
The
Baptist Church
T. H. Hagen
Allen
Mothers Powders for Children Seemingly Cure Ailments
An 19th century advertisement touts Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children claiming to cure stomach headaches and constipation while removing worms. The brief promo notes the product is sold by druggists for 25 cents and offers a free sample by mail to Allen 8 Olmsted NY.
Ten Days Extra Special Sale at Gehman and Lee
An advertising notice proclaims a ten day sale at Gehman and Lee Department Store offering extra Fancy Patent Flour with a free silver spoon in each sack and a full money back guarantee if not satisfied. Prices shown as 00c with unclear OCR rendering.
Athletic Meet Lodging Appeal Urges City Homes
Notice to residents asks them to host visitors during the upcoming Athletic Meet on May 21 and 22. The Athletic Association stresses rapid, ample lodging as the committee begins calls to every home for a hearty response.
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Will. Athletic Association
Picture of proposed Huron College girls dormitory
The College Association urges Beadle county residents to donate toward the new dormitory. They note many have already given and others plan to, including working women and farmers wives using due bills. Stone and sand gifts are offered to aid completion.
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Huron College
C. H. Longstaff
College Association
Beadle County
Examination for Post Office Clerks and Carriers Held
H T Millan secretary of the local civil service board conducted exams for clerks and carriers in the United States post office department. Six applied for clerks and seven for carriers. Clerks: Lena C Shepherd Marian Blount Lina Demaree Catharine Wilson Myrtle Mills Clara Rollins. Carriers: Frank Junek E W Cotton Neil Finch Julius Lillick J M Carter John P Waldron John Johnson.
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H. T. Millan
Board of Civil Service Examiners
United States Post Office Department
Lena C. Shepherd
Marian Blount
Lina Demaree
Catharine Wilson
Myrtle Mills
Clara Rollins
Frank Junek
E W. Cotton
Neil Finch
Julius Lillick
J. M. Carter
John P. Waldron
John Johnson
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Women's Health Boost
An article touts Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for exhausted nervous weak sickly women. It recounts Mrs. Stephen Smith of St. Paul crediting the product with restoring appetite energy and strength after a severe bout of illness and near death.
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Earth
Paine
Stephen Smith
St. Paul
Examination in Huron Office Prompted by New Clerk Social
The article notes that papers are sealed by the secretary and mentions a new clerk appointed in the Huron office starting July 1 at a salary of 50 dollars per month, leading to many applicants for examination.
Real Estate Transfers Placed on Record Week Ending May 5
Transfers filed with Beadle Ave Abstract Co show numerous warranty and quit claim deeds in Huron and related areas. Notable entries include McIntosh to Clara Hughey lot 14 block 25 Third Railway Addition, and Henry Armstrong transfers to RB Trembower and Alexander M to Armstrong for lots in the Sixth Railway addition. Values range from 60 to 2,400 dollars with several parcels described in NW and NE quarters and sections 2 4 6 7 11 14 28 21.
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Office of the Register of Deeds
Beadleave Abstract Co
McIntosh
Clara Hughey
Huron
R. F. Chenoworth
Ada
Lena E. Hartzell
Warran
Rich Bards
Cook
Preack L. Rydl
Weananty
Grace M. Richa
Oks
Laura H. Eee
Herbert H
Lote
Tre Slack Railway
Peter Kiene
L Ls. Kaump
William R. W
Harvey Hurst
Nee Hurst
William E . Wing
cHalsey
Mary Rive
Joseph Cook
Ary L
Henry Dd. ‘Armstrong
RB. F. Trembower
Alexander M. A
Harry D Armstrong
Memorial Day Plan Under Way by Local Committees
A citizens and G A R committee plan Memorial Day exercises with Reverend H S Wilkinson to preach the memorial sermon on May 24 and Reverend H D Wiard delivering the annual Memorial Day address at Daum's opera house. Full program to be published when finalized.
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Citizens’ Committee
H.S. Wilkinson
H. D. Wiard
Daum
Opera House
Pasture Notice Near Huron for Cattle and Horses
Jonn E Ward announces pasture use for cattle and horses adjoining Huron at $1 per month per head. He will not move stock or be liable for loss or damage but will care for them as his own in the same pasture.
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City of
Huron
Jonn
E. Ward
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