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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1893
Page
10
Knowledge promotes Syrup of Figs as a pure laxative improving health by cleansing the system and aiding kidneys liver and bowels. It claims popular use, medical approval, and absence of objectionable substances. Sold by druggists in 50c and 1 bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on the package.
The Pioneer Press reports that of 80 million bushels available, about 28 million remain unsold as of mid November 1893. Northwe st markets, stores, and farmers show heavy movement, with 52.15 million bushels already moved or stored. Causes include farmer debts and sustained prices forcing early sales. domestic needs, milling demand, and likely no export revival until prices rebalance.
Lonxpon reports that Brazilian revolutionary leaders decided to hoist the imperial flag to restore the monarchy after a conference. A Montevideo dispatch and Rio de Janeiro source claim Admiral Mello has no plan to restore the monarchy even if the revolt succeeds.
The Fall River county community protests a mass deer and antelope slaughter by Indians on agency passes. About 200 Indians passed Edgemont returning from mountains boasting of fatally killing 700 deer and antelope, while white settlers face limits on deer for themselves.
Sketch of a planned train wreck near St Paul involving 10 spikes drawn from the Omaha line to derail a train from Sioux City. A Worthington man, owed $350, was assaulted by the robbers who seized his cash before reporting the incident to the station. Authorities investigated the down grade embankment site but found no trace of the gang. Separate notices cover land cases in South Dakota and local reports from Mitchell, Woonsocket, Chamberlain, and a new Indian agent appointment for Uncle Peter Couchman.
Andrew Johnson, jailed on a charge of killing William Sullivan near Shell Lake on November 4, was found hanged and dead in his cell. The coroner ruled no inquest was necessary.
E P Barnard an 80 year old Kansas man shot and killed his wife 63 and his daughter 36 then killed himself leaving a note claiming he had outlived his usefulness. A separate report from Cleveland notes a double murder attempt on Davenport Street with Michael McNamara wounding Mrs Ellen Sweeney and daughter Mary then shooting himself, condition uncertain. Paris report says Eiffel and Ferdinand de Lesseps were expelled from the Legion of Honor per La Gazette de France with President Carnot not in favor.
Madrid reports from The Standard correspondent Senor Gamazo describe extensive damage in Sant Ander after the disaster. Public offices including the governor and taxes offices were destroyed along with the custom house, courts, milling department, prisons, and private property valued at £500,000. Officials say 250 killed and 400 wounded with many missing.
A sixteen line advertisement proclaims a fifteen year focus on catarrh chronic and private diseases and diseases of women. It touts exclusive remedies and mail diagnosis with free consultations and reduced terms. It lists symptom blanks for men women and skin diseases and provides contact at Dr. Hathaway & Co Sioux City Ta Nebraska.
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