Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 92, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1898 — Destructive Hailstorm. [ARTICLE]

Destructive Hailstorm.

Huron, S. D., July 25.—The most destructive hailstorm in the history of Beadle county occurred Friday, cutting paths over a mile wide and 15 miles long, destroying 1,500 acres of wheat and small grain. Some farmers lose their entire crop. Many cattle were killed by lightning.