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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
7
The Huronite announces a popular voting contest with diamonds as prizes and a $25 incentive for lodge members aiding their candidate. Nominations remain open, with standings showing numerous local figures and businesses in the running, while changes in positions are anticipated as readers submit coupons and support grows. A testimonial touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve, claiming fifteen years of proven cures.
A vintage ad extols Doan's Kidney Pills for rheumatic aches by claiming uric acid in blood signals inactive kidneys. It cites Mrs. Clarissa Sontag of Huron, S. D., praising the remedy after taking one box at A. J. Bick's drug store. FosterMilburn Co. advertises Doan's as sole US agents priced at 50 cents.
Secretary of State Happy Wipf arrived in Huron and will attend the state canvass in Pierre. He praised the party’s unity, noting Hutchinson county’s decisive Republican majority and a likely county option victory, with Vessey behind Taft by about 15,000.
Board members from Alexandria Groton Vermillion Faulkton attend Huron meeting to clear slate for the 1008 fair. Governor Vessey will appoint at least three, possibly four, with resignations expected from Robinson Faulkner and Campbell, leaving Hill as lone veteran of the new board. The secretaryship is set for change, stirring concern over loss of experienced leadership.
The United Commercial Travelers of Huron issue invitations to a Thanksgiving ball at the Royal on Wednesday evening November 25. It starts a series of dances by Huron’s traveling men and marks the third season of the events, expected to be as popular as before. Edward Ashley named Grand Chaplain of the Masonic order for the year, succeeding the late Rev. John H. Babcock. Ashley is a longtime clergyman and Indian missionary with Aberdeen chapter.
Unclear results on the divorce law local option and Sunday observance measures prompt steady counting. South Dakota Retail Liquor Dealers Association leader John L. Breen foresees defeat of local option by about 5600, while Anti Saloon League president Grafton reports a pro local option majority. County commissioners prepare official canvass and counts will be sent to Pierre for state canvass.
A promotional appeal touts Texas Gulf Coast farming advantages with perpetual growing seasons and high rainfall, inviting readers to attend an excursion on Thursday November 17 offering maps and country literature. It includes testimonials about Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung issues, advertised as a reliable medicine with a trial bottle offer from H Wheeler drug store and a subscription pitch for The Huronite.
An advertised remedy claims a simple compound mixture can restore kidney function and relieve backache rheumatism and urinary difficulties. It lists fluids extracts and syrups to be mixed and taken in dosage schedules after meals and at night. The claim cites an eminent authority and local druggist endorsements.
In an order by Commander-in-Chief P. J. H. Farrell Col. Alfred S. Frost of Evanston Illinois was named adjutant-general. Major Chas A. Howard of Aberdeen is listed among the aides de camp. The group consists of veterans of the Spanish American War who helped quell the Filipino rebellion.
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