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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1895
Page
3
W W Girtoo of Howard visits. Van B Davis named county fish commissioner. Senator Kyle and Rev George Ide visit. many residents travel to Yankton, Mitchell, Aberdeen, and Pierre. local developments include property purchases and improvements. updates on sports, schools, and community events.
The article details two cold weekend nights with temperatures near 26 and 24 degrees above zero. It notes limited crop damage, with corn potatoes and early flax harmed but mostly recoverable, while fruit and exposed garden plants suffered more. It cites weather bureau bulletins and historical last frost dates.
The article notes a shift from herbs pills and draughts to the popular liquid laxative Syrup of Figs. It warns buyers to obtain the remedy from the California Fig Syrup Co. only and to seek it at leading druggists.
Mrs Abigail B Yarwood mother of Mrs J E Baker of this city died in Elgin Illinois May 2. She was born April 10 1814 in Massachusetts came to Elgin fifty years ago and lived with her daughter Mrs William Hart at 638 Douglas Ave. She leaves three children Mrs Julius E Baker Mrs F S Buttles and Mark L Yarwood. Funeral to be quiet per her wish and line poem by a daughter was printed.
Frep M Wilcox advertises multiple houses for rent at prices described as surprising. Call for details and viewing opportunities.
The Odd Fellows parties helping establish La Dell Lodge No. 132 returned Sunday. Delegations from Doland Aberdeen and Hitchcock greeted them. Officers elected include N G Jay Blythe W G John Hoy Secretary H H Bird Treasurer John Hogan Warden M Hoy and others. At dawn Sunday they toured a water trough and goats before departing. Also a warning against mercury ointments and a brief ad for Hall's Catarrh Cure.
An editorial from the St. Louis Journal of Agriculture praises No-To-Bac as a tobacco habit cure. It cites a prominent St. Louis architect who quit after using two boxes and notes the product is sold by Holland Wheeler with a no cure no pay guarantee and a free book.
Announcement that Suannon & Lonastarr hold the contract to print the Session Laws of 1895 for South Dakota. Orders accepted for delivery within sixty days after adjournment. Price set at 3.50 per copy. Only edition authorized by the legislature.
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