Huron Items Highlight Local Moves And Marriages
Huron residents travel for business and pleasure with visits to Pierre and Sioux Falls. Improvements abound as local figures like J. W. Campbell and Chas. B. Ambrose plan ventures. A May wedding unites Theron R. May and Gaskey M. Johnson, and Theodore Roosevelt seeks help from Kentucky fox rider Roger Williams for a cavalry troop.
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W.F. van Arsdel
Indiana
Helm
C. A. Blake
Spain
Blake
Dewey
Baptist Parsonage
G. H. Starling
Theron R. May
Gaskey M. Johnson
Huron
May
Theodore Roosevelt
Roger Williams
Kentucky
Fox Riders of
Williams
Roosevelt
A Word of Advice for Klondike Miners and Traders
This excerpt urges careful provisioning for Alaska and the Yukon, stressing healthful, concentrated foods and dependable staples like flour and sweet bacon. It recommends Royal Baking Powder products and a two ounce recipe book published by the Royal Baking Powder Company of New York, offered free to miners who request it.
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Alaska
Klondike
Yukon
Dominion
Royal Baking Powder Company of
New York
The
Royal Baking Powder Co
Sioux Falls Excursion Draws Large Trainload to Camp Dewey
Sioux Falls excursion trains ran Sunday from Huron to Camp Dewey. Near 1,000 passengers rode three trains meeting at Salem with a Mitchell and Howarden train. Huron reports over 5,000 excursionists traveling to Camp Dewey and crews remain upbeat despite weather. Regimental medical exams, not yet completed, leave many hopeful for front duty.
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Sioux Falls
Huron
Salem
Mitchell
Howarden
Camp Dewey
Huron Company
Electric Bitters Promised Relief for Grippe Sufferers
The ad touts Electric Bitters as a fast, direct remedy for liver stomach and kidney issues from grippe with promises of prompt relief or money back. Also notes recruits can enlist in the national reserve with no charge for oath administration at J C Klemmer and blanks at his office.
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Holand Wheeler’s
National Reserve
J. C. Klemmer
The Best Salve For All Skin Ailments Guaranteed
A historical advertisement touts a salve claiming to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter and chapped hands with money back if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by Holland.
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Holland
Epworth League Convention Opens with Sessions and Reports
The Epworth League convention met with an opening prayer led by Rev. S. F. McGuire. Papers on league life, Bible study, church service, and the Dakota University were presented. Delegates from numerous leagues reported 22 leagues with 707 members, followed by afternoon and evening sessions and the election of officers.
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League
S. F. McGuire
Wessington
A. S. Hannehill
Epworth League
Hannehill
Epworth
Lord Jesus Christ
Pierce O. Bunt
Bunt
Frank Baker
Iroquois
Dakota University
Mitchell
Baker
Ruth Hutchins
Willard
Committee On Credentials
Miller
W M Stover
Fred Sweetland
Ada Davis
Conquillette
Wheeler
Bessie Cox
Warren
Carrie Moore
S C Morris
Gillis
Mary Fechtelkotter
Oscar Youngberg
Highmore
Rev
Mrs Thurston
S. C. Morris
Redfield
W. H. Corry
de Smet
Chas. Wilcox
Barker
A. W. Thurston
Committee On Nominations
S. D. Cooley
Edna Peterson
Victoria O’laughlin
Anna Hannabeth
Wessington Springs
Correy
Alpena
Miss Stevens
Cain Creek
H. S. Coon
Committee On
Huron
Epworth Herald
South Dakota
Simmons
Many Cubans Enlisting in Tampa Regiments
Cuban enlistment in Tampa regiments grows large with over 500 applications on Tuesday. Native Cubans and many young Americans join Gomez’s service. Two Cuban companies form camp in West Tampa, arming and uniforming quickly. Mascotte brings 130 Cubans from Key West, joining organization efforts, followed by 40 more from Jacksonville armed and uniformed.
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Tampa
Fla
Gomez
Key West
Jacksonville
China Proclaims Neutrality Closing Asiatic War Vessels Access
Washington May 5 China issued a neutrality proclamation ending free use of the Asiatic coast by warships of Spain or the United States. It marks the first such action by China and comes after China was informed the Americans had secured a base in the Philippine Islands.
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Washington
China
Spain
United States
Philippine Islands
Two Foes Chosen for Volunteer Army Concentration
Washington May 6 Volunteers will concentrate at Chickamauga and Washington as fixed points. Additional centers will be selected, likely in New York or Pennsylvania, with at least one more center to be chosen.
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Chickamauga
Washington
New York
Pennsylvania
A Narrow Escape From Consumption Miracle Cure
Hart of Groton South Dakota writes of a grave illness that progressed to consumption after four doctors declared no hope. She credits salvation and Dr King's New Discovery, taking eight bottles to recover. Free trial bottles at Holland Wheeler's drug store, regular 50 cents and one dollar, guaranteed improved.
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Adam. Hart
Groton
S. D
Dr. King
Holland Wheeler’s
Wade to Lead American Soldiers in Cuba Dispatch
Wade takes command of American troops in Cuba as embarkation arrangements are being pressed with utmost vigor. Rumors of large forces and rapid deployment circulate among military leaders and officials.
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Huron Gun Club
Cubans Enlisting for Liberty as U S Troops Prepare
Tampa May 5 Brigadier General Wade is poised to command active U S troops in Cuba with Generals Wade and Shafter likely to join the expedition. Embarkation is under vigorous preparation as ships Florida Olivette Mascotte ready transports and camps receive inspections for rapid breaking. It may be early next week before forces depart with four transports on hand and others expected.
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Tampa
Fla
Wade
United States
Cuba
Shafter
Queen Regent Not Abdicating Denied by Spanish Embassy
London May 9 officials at the Spanish embassy categorically deny circulating reports that the queen regent intends to abdicate the throne of Spain. The denial aims to quell rumors spreading in London and other cities.
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London
Spain
Ex Congressmen Lynch Dead at Pelican Lake
Word came of former congressman Thomas Lynch's death at his summer home on Pelican Lake Antico Wisconsin May 6. Lynch served two terms in Congress from 1885 to 1892.
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H. S. Mouser
Wessington
G. A. Fessenden
T. H. Null
Sioux Falls
D. W. Wilmarth
A. W. Wilmarth
de Smet
M. L. Tobin
General Morris
Tripp
Lynch
Antico
Wis
Thomas Lynch
Pelican Lake
Congress
Swift's Specific Promoted as Spring Health Restore
Advertisement urges readers to use Swift's Specific as a purifying and strengthening tonic during spring to prevent breakdowns and maintain health through summer. It stresses the season's severe changes and recommends a thorough course for all.
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Swift
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Carthage
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Depot Hotel
J. W. Campbell
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California Street
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