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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
6
In Beadle County a dispute at the Glad Hand saloon ends with two men fined five dollars and costs each. The colored head of the cuspidors, and Martin Baum the settler, exchanged words and blows, leading to legal action and the arrest of Baum after the initial judgment.
A traveling book agent with charm and a fine voice holds auctions that draw crowds in Huron. Shoppers buy books they may never read at prices higher than at stores, prompting reflection on consumer gullibility and the lure of entertaining sellers.
A full opera house heard the Huron College music faculty recital led by President French. Miss Little impressed with soprano voice and encore contributions, Prof Voigt delivered a masterful violin solo, and Prof Taillandier showcased Chopin Beethoven and Mendelssohn pieces with skill and applause.
The ad claims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is the only pure witch hazel salve and the best for cuts burns bruises teeters bleeding itching and piles. It warns counterfeits and notes Holland & Wheeler sell the product.
Adjutant General Conklin arrived in this city from Sioux City after visiting the Black Hills country. He organized four new companies, creating the Black Hills as a separate military department. Next year two encampments will be held in the Black Hills and Watertown to reduce troop transport costs. Conklin also went to Pierre Thursday evening.
Tickets offered via the North Western line at reduced rates for four Tuesdays September 1 8 15 and October 6 with return within 30 days from sale. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents for territory limits and other details.
A testimonial from Mrs. W. W. Saylor of Hillard Pa claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cured her worst dyspepsia. The ad asserts loss of appetite nausea and indigestion improve rapidly and promotes Kodol as the digestive juices plus tonic and restorative properties, sold by Holland & Wheeler.
The O E S held a Monday evening farewell for Mr and Mrs D W Smith and their mother with about fifty guests. Mrs Walter Bandy and Miss Ethel Hawley provided music, a souvenir spoon was presented to the Smiths and a token to the mother. Mayor Cleaver made the speech.
W D Johnson of Broadland reports twenty one year production on a forty acre tract kept in wheat and corn on alternate years. After seed, harvest, threshing and marketing costs the net profit is 2366 19 or 9 16 per acre. Johnson says wealth comes from farming.
Doane Robinson, state historian, in Huron estimates wheat yield for South Dakota near 50,000,000 bushels amid data gathering. Beadle County corn put at 126,000 bushels on 63,000 acres. Multiple legal notices follow, including mortgage foreclosure in Beadle County and a sale of real estate to settle debts with details of parcels and dates, plus a small justice court summons for George A. Barden and S. A. Hurd for 40.48 dollars.
City council approves new cow licensing rule requiring licenses at 1.00 and bonds of 250 with two or more sureties. Violation carries fines from 500 to 25.00. Also notices in Beadle County Court seek administration for Clarissa Squires with hearing set for October 10 1903 before Judge L C Kemp.
N C Shober, secretary and manager of the Publishers' Mutual Insurance association, stayed in Huron to finalize startup plans. The company has secured $200000 in potential insurance, aims to establish offices locally, and seeks immediate insurance subscriptions. $100000 pledged by Longstaff to host headquarters remains partly unsubscribed.
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