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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
6
An advertising claim urges readers to treat suspected consumption with Scott’s Emulsion, asserting the disease is curable when caught early and that neglect leads to incurable illness. It promotes free samples and lists Scott & Bowne as the chemist sources in New York.
The North Western yards use a new automatic coaling shed for the first time. Old method coalings took 20 to 25 minutes per engine, now the largest engine coals in two minutes. A. B. Adams timed one chute with three tons emptied in fifteen seconds. Three cars of coal daily feed the elevated structure with thirty automatic chutes.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers purgative pills cleanse the liver and rid the system of bile without gripe or weakness. They strengthen tissues and organs. Houston, Texas resident W. H. Howell praises them for constipation and sick headache. Sold by Holand Wheeler.
Jessie Redfields Court Gladstone owned by Jesse Sherwood of Chicago won first place in the Derby stake for puppies on Wednesday. Speckle Jingo Boy owned by Mr. Thomas of Ohio took second with Copper Coin and Lad's Mealy following. Cash prizes totaling about $900 will be divided among the two stakes winners, funded by entry fees. A beach show scheduled for noon at the Dakota House was postponed to Friday to let dog lovers inspect local thoroughbreds. Ten brace of all-age dogs competed in the first series. winners should be picked by Friday afternoon.
Judge W. T. Holland of Greensburg Louisiana reports two years of indigestion with post meal distress and restless nights. After using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure he says his digestion is perfect and sleep is now restful. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
At a special meeting the Huron board of education resolves to relocate a model school room to the Huron College building. Prof Manuel will arrange space for up to 36 pupils from first to fourth grade, prioritizing residents within the district between First and Fifth streets, Dakota Avenue, and Kansas Street, due to crowded public schools and distance from Utah Street School.
A proposal outlines selecting pupils whose parents approve the arrangement to place them in a school supervised by the public school system, aiming to integrate with existing educational administration. The note suggests oversight to ensure proper governance and accountability within the public framework.
Oil flowing from a courthouse area well in Huron as contractors drill reached 900 feet. Water carries oil onto surface forming bluish black pockets. oil is odorless and ignites slowly when lit. Local interest grows as experts determine if the quantity is payable.
Advertisement states Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food and cures indigestion and stomach ailments. It claims meals taste better and nutrients are assimilated by blood and tissues. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
The all age stake Friday finals end the Minnesota North Dakota field trials with officers judges owners and handlers satisfied. Winners include Alford s John first McKinley second Lad of Jingo third Alpine Lad last place Alpine Lad noted in bench show McKinley top setter and Alpine Lad top pointer.
W S Ledbetter of Shreveport La reports that after trying many remedies he found one box of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve effective, highlighting its superiority over counterfeits. Sold by Holland.
Daum's Grand Opera House is rapidly nearing completion with opening night of the King Ping Pong company in sight. The interior features pink side walls blue and white ceiling white embossed boxes and proscenium arch. Parquet seats 340 with plush leather chairs balcony 240 gallery 350 and 24 boxes. The house will be fully lighted with electric power.
Tricity prepares a grand opening for a metropolitan stage with 150 lights. Jess Cox Scenic Co. supplies forty five pieces of scenery across four complete sets. Drops are rigged in lofts, flats are lashed, and interiors are fully enclosed. Proscenium opening 28 by 20 feet. stage 27 by 50. Seven dressing rooms and a large property room. John Tobin serves as stage manager and electrician. Tickets for King Ping Pong are selling fast, signaling a social opening night.
Marion b owned by James Stewart claimed first money in the three minute trot. William Gertz owned by A W Stewart won the 2:30 pace. Too Apt owned by R A Tait placed in both the 2:30 and 2:40 events, earning second and third money. Owners seek strong showings at the Central South Dakota Fair.
Teething remedy promoted as effective for infants with claims to soothe gums ease pain cure wind colic and treat diarrhea. Bottles sell for twenty five cents, touting the product as the best remedy for teething discomfort.
Sheriff George Kerr after a five day pursuit tracked Dawson Burgess alias Burt Dawson to within seventy miles of the Canadian boundary but halted the manhunt due to lack of extradition papers. Dawson, in the same outfit he used from Wessington, remained ahead and is believed in Canada with his latest wife. Half rates to Chicago Centen nial offered by the North Western Line with excursion tickets for Sept 26 27 and 28 and return by Oct 5.
The Chicago and North Western Railway offers excursion tickets via the North Western line at reduced rates on four Tuesdays September 1 8 15 and October 6 with return within 30 days. For details on eligible territory and sale, contact local agents.
The Grand Opera House in Huron opens this evening with Ping Pong. Tickets are on sale at Longstaff's drug store. Mr. Daum furnished an opera house "second to none" in the state and a benefit sale of tickets will honor his efforts to provide an up to date playhouse for the city.
Round trip valid September 28 29 and 3u limited to return by October 2 inclusive. For further particulars apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry.
Through the North Western lines excursion tickets go on sale September 17 18 and 19 with favorable return limits for the annual meeting of the I O O F Grand Lodge. Apply to Chicago North Western Ry agents.
Reduced rate excursion tickets to the Central South Dakota Fair in Huron available via the North Western Line on September 7 to 11 with return until September 12. Apply at Chicago and North Western offices.
Will be in effect from all points on the Chicago and North Western Railway for the occasions named. Deadwood Lead 8 D Sept 9 to 11 International Mining Congress Ogden Salt Lake City Sept 15 to 18 National Irrigation Congress Baltimore Sept 21 to 26 Sovereign Grand Lodge I O O F Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Oct 7 to 11 Brotherhood of St Andrew Detroit Oct 16 to 22 Christian Church national conventions San Francisco Los Angeles Oct 20 to 23 American Bankers Convention For information call ticket agent of the North Western line.
Round trip from Sept 12 to 18 with return by Sept 19 offered to travelers via Chicago and North Western Railway agents. Travel to Yankton for the State Fair with reduced passenger fares and limited return window.
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