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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1890
Page
1
A fragmented clipping touts Hood s Sarsaparilla as a spring health booster purifying blood and restoring appetite. Mentions a Texas woman s case and a Georgia firm advert for more details. Ends with a remark about a man lacking clothes to cover himself.
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a pleasant tasting remedy that restores health and energy. It mentions other products like Syrup of Figs and notes Bulgarian rail investments, claiming many letters praise Hood's for revitalizing overworked and weary individuals.
Senator Moody has received 1000 pounds of tin ore from Harney Peak mines and 100 pounds of black tin to display in the finance committee room. He will push amendments to the McKinley bill to protect tin and mount a strong fight for duty protection. The report also notes the obsequies for Senator Beck in the senate chamber and corrections on who would deliver the oration.
Cucago May 5 ex Governor Andrew Shuman died suddenly tonight of apoplexy. He had a long career in politics and newspaper work in this state. He was editor and part proprietor of the Chicago Evening Journal for many years.
By May 1 a colony of about 100 families has settled on reservations in the Chamberlain land district. Dr Henry dispatched 500 head of cattle to his ranch roughly ninety miles west of Chamberlain on White river.
In Walmeron D C on May 3 Senator Pettigrew introduced bills to raise the salaries of the commissioner of Indian affairs his assistant and financial clerk to 5000 4000 and 2500 dollars respectively He also proposed a librarian salary of 1800 dollars for the senate. Death of Hon C F Clarkson in Des Moines May 6 Clarkson aged about 86 had long Iowa ties and was an editor with the State Register for twenty years.
Two candidates Arthur Elisha Towne and Arthur David Faller sat for naval cadetship exams before the examining committee Daton Cory and Dr Baecom. Towne, a Redfield student, won and will be recommended. Fuller from Broadland, Beadle County, is named as alternate.
Examinations of nine applicants for the Anchapelis position resulted in the selection of Harold P. Beckwith of Mitchell as the appointee with Edward A. Powers of Ipswich named as alternate.
Maj. F. F. B. Coffin, state engineer from Huron, arrived tonight to take measurements of Aberdeen’s artesian well and gather data. He will submit the information to the United States commissioners for inclusion in the Aberdeen report.
The notes report the Mississippi rising again and varied political rumors. Democrats carried Sir Paul Tuesday while the Chicago carpenters strike is said to be ended.
Hon C T McCoy of Aberdeen chairs a gathering of Republican state central committee members in Aberdeen. Members arrive Thursday to discuss convention hosts and city allocations while city ball is arranged for committee use.
The Wessington Times reports a visit to Harrison Day farm 10 miles southwest of the state capital where a new artesian well irrigation system irrigates over 1000 acres. The 560 foot well delivers 600 gallons per minute with 120 pounds to the inch pressure and water described as soft and warm like rainfall.
The passage lists census questions covering names, birthplaces, years in the United States, naturalization, occupation, schooling, attendance, literacy, abilities, health, disability, living conditions, and farm ownership. It warns of penalties for deception and urges readers to prepare genealogy and financial details.
Visitors from Huron examined the Day Harrison farm irrigation project two and a half miles southeast of town. The well produces a steady stream, flooding parts of a rough quarter section as workers build ditches to spread water for crops. The test aims to gauge how much land a single well can irrigate and if water can be stored to meet sudden demand. The observers foresee a promising result and foresee a hearty celebration if successful.
In Watertown Public Opinion May 1 issue a dialogue hints at Pierre seeking to influence Watertown voters about the South Dakota capital race. The piece notes Pierre would gain votes if Watertown competes, while Watertown would see no direct benefit. Also in the issue a weather recap from May 2 reports varied moisture levels across North and South Dakota with widespread rain needed for grain, and a Beadle County accident near Wessington injuring Lon Martin during a college baseball game.
The piece argues advertising drives business success and that liberal, direct, honest ads pay off. It notes many prosperous businessmen advertise, while skeptics waste money unless they gain patronage from newspapers. Advertising should be brief and act as a direct index to a business.
Wu. H. Raxpant announces tank wagons for oil and gasoline in Dakota with wholesale or retail service. The Capital City Oil Co. is preparing to supply heat quality fuel. Farmers can receive fuel from wagons or Joseph at 222 Dakota Avenue.
The census shows the United States adds about 150 000 new farms annually. The influx explains why manufacturers like Deering Co of Chicago ship thousands of self binders mowers reapers and attachments yearly, creating vast product flows to new farms.
Advertises Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer to cleanse the scalp from scarf and dandruff, aiming to keep hair soft and a natural color. The copy emphasizes a restorative effect and natural ingredients for hair care.
All water bills remaining elected after May 6, 1890 must be to the firm now known as Hane ene as I have sold my business ee t C. W. Hares.
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