Fair Day Three Brings Crowds Despite Cold Weather
On the third day of the fair large crowds from towns and local residents attended despite chilly conditions. Arie Edna Russell won the 2:25 pace after six heats, with Prairie Queen and others contending. Ostrich racing and other exhibitions drew interest as Capital Day celebrated with bands from Mitchell Pierre Watertown and many towns represented.
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Huron
Colored Company
Minneapolis
Arie Edna Russell
Prairie Queen
Seward Graves
Charming Prince
Strange Waive
Grace Highland
Lizzie Mix
Little Joe Clatter
Indian Boy
South Dakota Fair Returns with Mixed Weather and Races
The Central South Dakota Fair concluded Friday with exhibits and stock moved to inspection grounds. Despite rain limiting attendance, the day yielded good racing action led by Too Apt of Huron in the 2:30 trot and a Greenwich novelty win. The Ostrich race drew notable amusement as crowds gathered on a sunlit afternoon.
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South Dakota Fair Ass Station
Fair Association
Apt
Huron
Jimmy H
Marona B
Grace Highland
Woonsocket
Greenwich
Letcher
Uarrie Nation
Cubit
Boy's Wild Ride For Life To Get Dr King's Discovery
A Leesville Indiana man endured death's agonies from asthma while his family feared he would die. He traveled 18 miles to obtain Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. He reports instant relief and sound sleep. The medicine is advertised as a cure for throat and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles of 50 cents and one dollar from Holland Wheeler's drug re.
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Holland Wheeler
Burned to Death of A W May in Bakery Accident
A W May a 28 year old baker at City Bakery was badly burned when a pan of boiling lard spilled onto him as a gasoline stove tipped over. He died about an hour later at his Illinois street home. May and his wife had moved to Huron from Minneapolis last June.
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A. W. May
City Bakery
Bobh Denning
Mr. Robbins
Mr. May
Dr. Smith
May
Illinois Street
Scott's Emulsion Advertising Passages
An advertisement describes Scott's Emulsion as a fertilizer for children, claiming it helps growth in flesh strength blood and mind. It equates caring for children with feeding them nutrients and portrays the product as essential for healthy development.
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Scott
Bell Coffees Promoted Amid Mixed Consumer Claims
A quirky note asks customers to demand quality from a firm promising contents align with the bean. It mentions a guarantee to be fine in favor and dust and smell proof, while urging readers to ask for and drink Bell Coffees.
Pierre Bands Entertain In Seven Coach Westward Visit
A morning arrival from the west brought seven coach loads to town with about 300 from Pierre and more from along the line. A parade formed at the depot led by Pierre band and firemen, followed by about 400 from Watertown. The day featured street performances by the Pierre, Watertown, and Huron bands, a large crowd at the fair grounds, and lively ostrich races amid fine but unsettled weather.
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Pierre
Watertown
Huron
Fair Grounds
De Witt’s Little Early Risers Praised by Albany Reader
A reader from Albany Georgia reports a bilious attack relief after taking one De Witt’s Little Early Risers pill. The brief praise notes the pill’s small size and pleasant effect, claiming it outperformed calomel and blue mass. Sold by Holland Wheeler.
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de Witt
Phil
Pot
Albany, Ga
Holland Wheeler
May Flower Wins Premium for Huron Milling Flour
The Huron Milling Company's May Flower flour earned a first premium at the Elroy Wis fair in a contest with 17 flour brands. Hart & Hart of Elroy sent a car load to the mill and, impressed by the quality, ordered another car load.
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The
Huron Milling Company
Hart & Hart
Elroy Wis
Elroy Fair
Jell Uo Ice Cream Powder Advertises Four Flavors
This ad touts JELL UO ICE CREAM POWDER as a complete ice cream mix promising delicious taste in hot weather. It notes availability at grocers and offers mail order for 25 cents for two packages from The Genesee Pure Food Co. LeRoy New York with four flavors listed.
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Genesee Pure Food Co
LeRoy
N. Y
Thousands Eat at Fair as Eberhart Co Feeds 4000
At the fair crowds filled hotels and restaurants while Eberhart & Co served over 4000 meals in three days. Thursday marked the peak with 1700 meals, and The Owl reported heavy business daily in Huron.
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Eberhart & Co
Owl
Huron
Fearful Odds Against Him.
Bedridden old soldier J J Havens of Versailles O suffered kidney disease until Electric Bitters revived him. He says he is on the road to complete recovery. The remedy claims help for liver and kidney troubles and stomach and bowel complaints. 50 cents guaranteed by Hulland Wheeler druggists.
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J.J. Havens
Versailles
Hulland Wheeler
Local Register of Names and Officials
The list includes Graham, Reare of P S Burtrand Camp No. 8 Lavery, Miss Agnes B Lucas, Jesse Madison, Godtfred McCarty, Mrs. M F McCoy, W S Mooney, Ed Sciller, Sam Phorn, G L Western Supply Company Williams, Ed (care) Zellhofer, W JOHN Lonastarr, Postmaster.
Bucklin's Arnica Salve World Fame for Cures
Arnica salve touted as superior to all salves for cuts corns burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands and skin eruptions. Cure guaranteed. Available for 25 cents at Holland Wheeler, druggist.
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Holland Wheeler
Raid on Gambler Jim Love House Leads to Fines
Sunday night raid at Jim Love gambling house results in eight victims plus Love’s arrest. All pleaded guilty and faced fines. Love fined 25 dollars plus costs, others 10 dollars with costs, all discharged.
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Jim Love
Jim
Cleaver
Love
Seamless Waist Cutting System Comes to Huron
Mrs. Viola Cook of Modeste announces sole agency for a new dress cutting method touted as simple for home sewers. The system promises a truly seamless waist in any style, marketed as a 20th century progress breakthrough and invites customers to see it demonstrated before buying patterns.
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Huron
Viola Cook
Modeste
Honor For Coe I Crawford
Hon Coe I Crawford is in Iowa on legal business and will travel to St Louis next week for the Universal Congress of Lawyers and Jurists. The body has about 100 members worldwide and Crawford is the only representative from the Northwest. He will remain for the entire session.
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Coe I. Crawford
Iowa
St. Louis
Universal Congress of Lawyers and Jurists
Crawford
Northwest
Colonist Low One Way Second Class Rates
Colonist low one way second class rates to Oklahoma and Indian Territories via the North Western Line will be in effect on Tuesdays September 20 October 4 and 18. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago and North Western Ry.
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Chicago & North-Western R’y
Lutheran Ladies Aid Fair Nets Strong Proceeds
The Lutheran church fair closed last Friday evening with high marks for effort and results. The Ladies' Aid society extends thanks to all who assisted. Miss Lena Kettleson won the gold watch with 627 votes.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Lena Kettleson
Lutheran Ladies’ Aid Society
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