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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1905
Page
6
In Bw Fork Sept 11 an Elevated train derailed this morning after a switch fault. Eight people died and thirty were injured as three cars left the track with one overturning in the street. The switchman responsible has disappeared.
Secretary Wilson of Washington D C Gov Elrod United States Senator Kitredge Congressmen Sarke and others visited the Depot hotel in Huron last night. Rain from the east brought visitors including R H Aishton W I Conutillon R O Neal F In Man and A C Johnson who stayed overnight and toured the state fair Tuesday. Chicago North Western officials expressed surprise at South Dakota farm exhibits and were highly pleased.
Excursion tickets via the Chicago and North Western Railway at one fare for round trip from September 25 to 30 with return until October 2, included. Apply to agents of the Chicago North Western Rly.
Months before the advent of illness many women suffer anxiety with weak health. Dr Place promotes a remedy from Black Cohosh and herbs said to restore vigor after decades of use. The treatment claims a long history and a high cure rate with Dr Pierce’s formula highlighted.
The Pioneer Town Site Company plans a fast expanding town in Fremont County Wyoming near the Wind River country and the Shoshone Indian Reservation. Land is opening June 1 1906 with lot sales during the Wyoming State Fair at Douglas October 3 4 5 and 6 1905. Whitney town site agent will be in Douglas with maps prices and details.
A Sandy Level Virginia resident, W C Barber, credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing chest trouble caused by smoke and coal dust after other remedies failed. Holland Wheeler sells the medicine at 50 cents and 1 dollar with a guaranteed trial bottle free.
A reader asks whether a man running around a tree goes before or behind himself. The editor debates chasing, catching up, and passing, concluding that in one case the man is even with himself, and the editor adds that beside himself is possible.
St Paul Minn Sept 12 Special The battleship Mikasa flagship of Admiral To go in the sea battle of Japan was destroyed by fire and explosion this morning with 699 lives lost. Rescue attempts by sailors from other ships also cost many lives as the fire reached the aft magazine and the ship sank.
Historical text links dangerous vertigo and dizziness with fullness dull head pain and nervous sick headache as indicators of impending stroke or paralysis. It frames these symptoms as warnings requiring caution.
Public notice promotes Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for vertigo headaches and nervous disorders. Claims include restoring blood and nerve energy with endorsements from E Smith of Troy New York and lists dealers in Buffalo and Huron South Dakota.
An old advertisement touts S S S as the greatest blood purifier and tonic. It claims to cleanse diseased blood causing Rheumatism Skin Diseases Catarrh Old Sores Malaria and Blood Poison and asserts cures across conditions. The copy emphasizes long service in the field and offers free medical advice from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
Patent medicine style copy promoting Allen’s Foot Base Powder for corns bunions and foot discomfort sold at druggists and shoe stores. Describes quick relief from pain smarting and swollen feet with a mentioning tone of medicines available widely.
County commissioners met this week to approve the 1905 levy. The schedule lists 4.0 mills for county, 14.0 for bridges, 30 for insane hospital support, and 5 for bonded indebtedness, totaling 18.5 mills.
The notice promotes Scott's Emulsion as a quick builder for tired and weak digestions. A fifty cent size is advertised as sufficient to benefit in a day, and a free sample is offered on request.
Friends honor Hon. E. L. Abel with a gold headed cane at his Bridgewater home. Rev. A. C. McCauley delivered the tribute. Abel thanks them and the Abels later depart for their new home in Huron. The Presbyterian ladies also presented Mrs Abel a cut glass fruit dish.
Advertisement claims deafness cannot be cured by local means, urging constitutional treatment to heal the Eustachian tube and catarrh. Offers $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A humorous ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a quick pleasant cure for headache and constipation. It claims the remedy restores health after indigestion and promises guaranteed results for 25 cents at Holland Wheelers drag store.
Crowds filled the fair grounds on opening day to view exhibits and enjoy attractions. Gov. Elrod and U S Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson spoke to a massive gathering after a morning ball game between Brookings and the Crow Creek Indians. Clark County bands performed as departments awarded livestock premiums and farmers heard praises of South Dakota’s schools and farming potential.
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