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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1907
Page
8
The article reports a train arriving ten hours late from the feast, plus Tuesday windfall events. It mentions visits by Bartlett of Sioux Falls and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Putman of Salem, plus Mrs. James Richardson's guests returning home after the fair.
The South Dakota Equal Suffrage Association holds its annual convention in Pierre on September 17 and 18 in the state house hall of representatives. The event is open to the public with Miss Gregg delivering a keynote address and Miss Laura Bower assisting with entertainment and sessions.
An old advertisement claims Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup cures chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels and restoring normal bowel action. It states the product does not nauseate or gripe and is mild and pleasant to take. Refuse substitutes Holland Wheeler.
Pierre announces full preparations to house and feed visitors as the Gas Belt Exposition begins. A large crowd is noted as attendance exceeded expectations, with extensive regional draw from the country west of Pierre and strong Black Hills connections boosting the event’s reach.
A southbound train arrived at 7 35 p m three hours late causing a flood of travelers at the North Western depot. About a thousand passengers disembarked as land seekers and Gas Belt Exposition visitors rushed through. Crowded platforms and limited depot space prompt Mr Johnson to urge immediate expansion to double depot room.
An advertisement asserts a remedy called Kidney Cure can cure any case of eye or bladder trouble not beyond medicine, attributed to Holland Wheeler. The claim emphasizes broad efficacy and positions the product as superior to other medicines.
A huge midweek turnout surpasses previous records with over 15 000 attendees. Regular and special trains from Watertown Madison and Sioux Falls brought thousands, the Madison band performing to cheering crowds as visitors flooded the fair grounds despite variable morning weather.
The article extols Professor Todd, a leading authority on South Dakota geology, who has traced glacial courses across the state and produced practical maps and publications. It notes his work before railroads reached the region and urges public schools and libraries to carry his maps and writings.
A young lady was attacked on California Street early last night but escaped with timely help. Residents urge brighter lighting at Sixth and California to deter crime and at Seventh and Dakota, plus trimming trees, as college enrollment grows People fear future incidents without improved police-safety measures.
Announcement that 56 560 acres of farming and grazing lands on the Lower Brule Indian reservation will be opened for homestead settlement. Registration at Pierre land office Oct 7 to 12, entries from Oct 20 to Dec 20. Lands appraised and offered at 1 25 to 2 50 per acre with staged payments. Special low rate tickets to Pierre.
Longstaff’s is described as the town’s coolest spot for ice cream sodas. Two farms are for sale: one with good buildings and 85 acres under cultivation, the other 40 acres new ae oy.
Dick Woods of Sioux Falls travels to Pierre for the Gas Belt Exposition and denounces a Sioux Falls Press interview with H. H. Keith as fake. He commends Huron for ample lodging and meals, credits local citizens for strong accommodations and suggests the Press uses sensationalism to shape political views.
The Touch That Heals describes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the happiest combination of Arnica for relief and healing. It promotes comfort for minor injuries and sore muscles in a concise testimonial style.
The fall term of Huron college began with all dorm rooms taken by 10 AM as girls hurried to register. Men faced crowded housing. total attendance at noon reached 150, more than double last year's first day. President French called the outlook bright and delighted.
Harold MacGrath reports from Europe that Maxim Gorky and Mme Andrieva the woman who accompanied him to America have married. MacGrath, returning via the steamer Finland, says the couple wed after summering on Capri near Gorky’s current residence.
Washington September 18 An important complaint alleges discrimination by nearly sixty leading railroads and steamship lines. The Forest City freight bureau of Cleveland filed the charge with the Interstate Commerce Commission naming lines including the Pennsylvania New York Central Baltimore and Ohio Boston and Maine and Southern among others.
Samuel L. Clemens also known as Mark Twain was the guest of Henry H. Rogers at Rogers summer residence in Fair Haven Massachusetts. Clemens arrived from New York on the New Bedford line steamer and joined Rogers for a forenoon automobile ride with Rogers serving as chauffeur.
A flood at the Kosakabi mine near Kotaru after a reservoir broke drowns thirty and burns about 100 houses as a fire rages in the mine. Many women and children among the victims.
Police report thousands of dollars in baggage stolen over three months at the Cunard line pier on North River. Thieves allegedly swap owners labels for junk dealer labels. Three arrests by Jersey City and local police are claimed to bear on the case.
The criminal branch of the New York supreme court will hear the Thaw case next month. Martin W. Littleton, leading defense counsel, will demand an immediate trial for Harry K. Thaw. District Attorney Jerome likely opposes an immediate hearing and may push for a December date.
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