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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1893
Page
8
M West, attorney from Huron South Dakotas, references the First National Bank of Huron in connection with an 8. D. matter.
Sheriff Longstaff heals from neck trouble as state auditor J E Hipple visits. A new baby born to Carl and Mrs Barrett. Delegations to Sioux Falls Odd Fellows meeting. Various residents travel to the World’s Fair and to Salem for widows and orphans. School board reemploys teachers except Miss Reynolds. Matilda Fletcher lectured on Man is an Angel. Tan-Kee to perform June fifth under Grace church. Local infrastructure projects advance with two new iron bridges. Sioux Indians attend Congregational Association meeting. Baccalaureate sermon praised. Local business and education news note resignations and appointments.
8S. D. Cooley, who left Billings after learning his brother was shot, returns home. The murder occurred near Mussel Shell river north of Custer during a dispute over driving a Missouri ranchman H. B. Barney’s flock through lambing grounds. The victim, a 7000 head sheep rancher, died minutes after being shot twice, and the killing was not yet pursued by officers. The deceased was a married man whose wife was visiting Washington.
The piece argues against deceptive sales tricks and notes every article is priced at straightforward, honest figures without hidden costs or clever schemes. It emphasizes transparency in discounts and values.
A New York retailer advertises lace curtains lace bed settees pillow shams counterpanes pillow cases and sheets with savings from one third to one half year money.
Local ad copy touts shoes for men women and children at the New York Racket Store with bold promises of value and decoration day supplies including straw hats and flags. A narrative about Ed Miller a First National Bank assistant cashier ends with a missing Shetland pony and a search across his neighborhood.
A fragmented clipping cites Hood claiming cures are miraculous and announces a lone physician’s efforts. The text is garbled but implies extraordinary claims about healing and the public’s response to the remedies.
Reporters drive through farms near Huron to assess spring conditions. Despite a backward season, most fields now show wheat and oats planted, corn breaks forming, and rye appearing promising. Early signs point to a potentially bountiful yield if conditions continue favorable.
Advertisement notice seeks owners of unclaimed letters in South Dakota. Names include Prof. A R McVangary Francie Rea Chas 8 avia wits Rhodem Fred Vo weney waren. Publication in the Huron ITE. Return letters at stamp window with fee. John Lonestar P M.
Advertises sale of pure Early Ohio seed potatoes priced per bushel with inquiries directed to Foster and Thompson in Huron. Also notes Mr and Mrs J S Taylor of Wessington appearing before the U.S. Land Office to prove title to six hundred forty acres of federal land, timber culture rights pending.
We display a fine selection of chevrons stripes and plaids at 18c. New 36 wide fabrics priced at 35c. Storm Serge colors offered at 57c valued at 75c. All Wool Henrietta in new colors at 60c. French patterns and travel dress suitings plus a full line of colored and black silks in stylish shades.
The advertisement touts a wide assortment of parasols in Navy Cardinal Brown and Slate Silk with low prices claimed as the cheapest in South Dakota. It promotes Dr Warner’s Corsets Rib Hosiery Laces Gloves and Ladies wear plus capes jackets hats curtains carpets and fabrics with bold pricing and latest designs including Gloria Latine shades and novelities.
The store displays Ready Made Dresses in Outings Ginghams and Calicos priced from 1.25 to 3.00. Jackets with capes are offered from 6.50 to 10.00, valued 2.00 to 4.00 ore, plus all wool Blazer Suits from 4.00 to 7.00.
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