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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1886
Page
6
Hyde county and vicinity report county caucus results and candidate prospects. Updates cover sheriff and county official races, local delegates, and political maneuvering amid a busy campaign period in Wellington and surrounding townships.
A Blunt Advocate item notes small baskets of assorted fruit sold at the Huron Fair for 25 cents per basket. Some Blunt boys bought a basket on the cars for as much as a dollar, reflecting varied prices and casual commerce surrounding the event.
Moody County short horn cattle led the awards with Seaman and Major winning first premiums at Mitchell and Bismarck taking top calf honors. At Huron George’s Nares and Seaman gained top placings in Clydesdales and stallions, Bold Buccleugh earning best four year old to share Grand Sweepstakes honors. About 500 cattle and 400 horses competed, mostly full-bloods, enhancing the event’s prestige.
Maj F P B Coffin of Huron impressed attendees at the Huron fair. The farmer and nurseryman showcased agricultural highlights and lingered long at his exhibit as evening activities wrapped up. Congress may address agricultural matters when convened next.
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