Dalswinton Experiment Marks 100th Engine Anniversary
The engine reaches a century since its first experiments at Dalswinton water in 1788, marking a milestone in early naval engineering history.
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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1888
Page
3
The engine reaches a century since its first experiments at Dalswinton water in 1788, marking a milestone in early naval engineering history.
The snippet advertises Ballard's Horehound for throat and chest ailments and mentions a doctor bill and a urine excuse. It references C. O. Durand as agent and notes a promotional claim about a bottle and a remedy.
J A Mayer division superintendent and B Fleck division road master arrived by special car on the Manitoba to map sites for a passenger depot freight depot coal sheds and stock yards. Passenger and freight depots will be separate with the passenger building about 40 rods north of the current depot near Third street. The freight depot and warehouse will wait for other officers to inspect the ground within two weeks. Two coal sheds are planned for Toucey and Bramwell & Co. Frank A Elson announces his marriage to Olive Shaw on Oct 2 1888 in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
An exposé links neglect of small warning signs to vast factory and health failures, comparing a tiny wheel or dust to systemic breakdown. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery to purify blood and treat liver disease, and Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy for permanent nasal relief, priced at 60 cents.
An executive committee listed Lakeside B F Hannay Hitchcock Fassett Wolsey and others to plan campaign. A resolution passed endorsing two Republican nominees and pledging support at a Saturday afternoon gathering.
Real amounts of political engineering will be done by fiends of can dates to secure for their man the first place on the ticket. Electric Bitters has been put to the front and its merits have been indorsed. It is presented as a remedy for kidney, liver, and stomach issues and guaranteed as a safe investment. Price 50c and 1.00 at Durand's Drug Store.
A reader notice proclaims a cure for consumption by sending two free bottles of a remedy to those with the disease, requesting only an express and post office address. The note is attributed to T A Stocum of New York and references a Santa Fe Daily Herald paragraph about Masons in Huron and Dekotalane card stylings during an absence.
Advice to mothers endorses Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. Readers are urged to apply the preparation when teeth cut, promising relief and calmer behavior. The piece reflects common 19th century child care norms and market-pacified remedies.
On September 27 1888 J H Sutphen of the Dakota division OC N W Ry and Miss Gracie Lyon were married at W L Jones residence Fifth and Utah streets Rev E English officiated A wedding breakfast followed and the couple left by early train for Mitchell and other places to travel about a month Sutphen is among the oldest employees on this division of the North Western.
Mr. Cressey spoke at the G A R hall Friday night recounting his Columbus trip as a delegate to the encampment. He described a 75 000 veteran parade and 75 000 spectators, Cleveland letters, officer elections, and Columbus preparations for visitors. He urged attendance at Milwaukee next September for the following encampment.
A dated 1885 testimonial from L. T. Hanzzoeron of Marvitts New York endorses Allcock’s Porous Plasters. He claims personal experience with rheumatism backache and bronchitis shows rapid cures and high value, confirming the product’s usefulness.
The Laube company drew big crowds with straw and bay boring stoves. Mr Laube received 476 orders for tubular base heaters and 36 for the iron frame direct heaters, plus 252 for his combination cook stove. The stove is hailed as a revolution for prairie homes.
Their business booms as crowds gather at Y. Durand’s drug store for free trial bottles of Dr. King’s New Discovery. The promotion aims to boost trade and lure customers with samples for coughs consumption and general remedies.
The last regular city council session in September addressed honoring a $59.05 payment to Gutta Percha and Manufacturing, a special tax levy, and certification of a state list to the city treasurer within 30 days. Petitions and personnel changes were noted including a water motor privilege request referred to the water committee and a marshal appointment for a temporary absence.
The readable text suggests discomfort from dyspepsia affects many people, outlining common digestive issues and their blotting effect on routine. Specific names or places are not provided, leaving a general health advisory tone.
A fragmented list of tariff and protection pamphlets aims to persuade varied voters including farmers and workers. It catalogs authors and topics such as The Farmer and Tariff, Workingmen and the Tariff, and The Wool Interest, with pricing for postal orders and notices from Henry M. Hoyt, General Secretary of the American Sective Tariff.
A historical advertisement notes a festive remedy promoted to cleanse the system and relieve headaches colds and fevers. It references Biligus or Costive as conditions and lists D K Bryant & Co as the seller. The exact product name and origins are ambiguous in the fragment.
The Rev J M McCaban of Faulkton preached two sermons in the city on Sunday first at the Presbyterian Church in the morning then at the Congregational Church in the evening Local readers note lively parish activity and remarks on religious life.
A farmer near Lake Madison harvested 12 bushels of rye from one acre that he had never sown. He cannot explain the unexpected crop while a local dispute over debts to Blifkins in Philadelphia reveals itself in a marital quarrel over pew rents.
Readers are invited to join C N W rail line excursions with special low rates from Lee to the East. Full information is available from E P Wilson, Gen Passenger Agent C N W Chicago. The page also includes a collage of quirky snippets from various papers with jokes, misprints, and small town notices.
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