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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1886
Page
8
Weather notes and general notices appear in the Daily Huronite with temperature and forecast snippets for readers. The compact item preserves the period voice and local update style.
A crowded scene gathers Dakotan readers as fair week advances in Huron and surrounding towns. Notables from De Smet to Pierre attend, with volunteers from Wessington, Wolsey, and Mitchell arriving. Local editors and merchants report lively interest, trips to the fair, and preparations for crowds.
A major performance drew at least 1300 attendees with hundreds more in a spirited crowd. Cast members Harry Plunkett as Julie and Thos yp the chinaman drew roaring laughter, while John Cope as Nevada and Geo. Scott with Hattie Stephens delivered familiar roles. The Danites received repeated applause as the audience enjoyed the show until a westbound train arrived after the performance.
The piece notes John J. Kleiner, U.S. Representative for Indiana's First District, visiting Evansville. It recalls his background including birth in 1845, Civil War service, Evansville mayoralty, and his role in Congress. It also mentions local notices, school progress, and county fair preparations.
Fragmentary note appears to reference Dunlap and a general’s housework with unclear context and missing details. The readable portions mention Polack and a request to sleep at an unspecified location, but the intended subject remains obscured.
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