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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1897
Page
7
The passage extols Syrup of Figs as a universal laxative that cleanses internally without weakening organs. It emphasizes genuine product from California Fig Syrup Co and urges purchase only from reputable druggists. It argues health stability reduces need for laxatives and urges consulting physicians for actual disease.
The New York Tribune notes that rocking and monotone movements like patting or walking induce sleep through hypnotic processes. Lullabies, running water, and even a preacher's voice can be hypnotic. Most neurotics are susceptible, but many young children are included. some children, however, are not soothed by rocking.
The excerpt urges women to cook scientifically and hygienically to ensure beauty and a happy family. It emphasizes beauty as tied to proper diet, pure blood, vitality, and trained muscles, presenting a prescriptive view from Jenness Miller.
Cushions for long hatpins are formed from tall slender glass or silver vases with a stuffed cushion of curled hair powdered cork or sawdust. They are covered with colored silk and a plush cover. Bud vases for this use cost 25 to 50 cents, with green and gold or white and gold variants priced higher.
The article observes Japanese garments with multiple pockets holding prayer amulets on rice paper. It notes that believers swallow these prayers as a pill during distress and suggests American interest in a similar practice for convenient devotion.
Advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming to cure a cold in one day with all druggists refunding the price if it fails. Item priced at 25 cents.
At Malaxa the insurgents blew up the blockhouse with dynamite at 8 o clock, reducing the structure to ruins. Turkish warships fired 90 shells, with four landing inside. Of a 64 man garrison, 1 escaped to Nerokhuri and 18 fled to Suda. others are believed dead.
News from Crete reports the Malaxa blockhouse dynamited after fierce fighting and a siege. Insurgents pursued evacuees, then occupied the position amid naval shellfire from Turkish ships in Suda bay. Prime Minister Deiyannis and the minister of war met the king after the report.
Athens reports the Greek government will deliver a brief protest to foreign ambassadors regarding the blockade. The note stresses that the blockade would starve innocent Crete. A deputation met M Delyannis seeking explanation and the premier invited deputies to share views on possible Bosnia and Herzegovina like treatment if opposition to union persists.
Satonica March 27 reported an imminent advance with fresh divisions mobilizing at Prevesa and Katrina. Reinforcements arrive as over 70,000 men stand on the frontier. A thousand horses with provisions and ambulances go forward. Siege artillery sent but hindered by draft horse shortage. Ten thousand Martini rifles dispatched to Janina. A hospital with 1,000 beds is set up at Satonica and field hospitals at Elasona Jenina and other points.
Constantinople dispatch to The Times reports that Mohammedan leaders in Crete have lodged a formal protest against any autonomy for Crete. They demand the sultan's sovereign authority be maintained and seek the cooperative backing of the Great Powers.
Constantinople reports 700 killed in Tokat massacre, including Greeks. The Porte has arrested 80 Armenian suspects amid fear of unrest in the capital.
Athens March 27 Crown Prince Constantine will depart for the Greek camp at Larissa at 4 o clock to avoid a popular demonstration. The move signals readiness to join the forces in the field.
Constantinople reports the Turkish squadron has left the Dardanelles with ships steering toward Stayrna and the rest toward Salonica.
Lansing reports say the Michigan Senate denounced Governor Pingree as a demagogue during a dispute over a bill forcing the governor to appoint during legislative sessions for senate approval. Covel and Moore sparred as the measure passed committee and moved toward enactment despite Pingree’s objections. Separate Jacksonville item notes steamer Three Friends seized by U S court with bond canceled and a deputy marshal placed in charge.
In Friedrichsruhe on March 27 Prince Bismarck remains confined to his residence due to nervous low mood and a gastric disorder. He sees few visitors, and his condition is not considered serious.
W H Quarlis a noted pitcher dies suddenly in Petersburg Va from a surgical operation. Frank W Dunn Sullivan trainer posts 1000 with temporary stakeholder to bind a match with Bob Fitzsimmons. Friends urge President McKinley to appoint Herbert W Bowen consul general at Barcelona as minister to Spain.
Milwaukee March 25 market note lists flour steady wheat prices with 2 spring and No 1 Northern at 73 4 cents May 73 4 cents corn No 4 at 21 4 cents 22e barley No 4 31 1 4 cents with sample on track 25 3lc and No 2 white cats at 18 1?4 cents.
Market notices show No 1 hard wheat trading at 7 4 4 g c in DuLuTH, No 1 Northern at 72 4 c, and other grades quoted with May July and September futures. Minneapolis reports May wheat at 70 ¾ cents, July at 67 ¾, and on track No 1 hard 73 ¾, No 1 Northern 71 ¾, No 2 Northern 70 cents.
Dressed poultry steady with turkeys at 13c, chickens 7 7/8c, ducks 11 1/2c. Butter and dairy prices firm with creamery butter at 10 18c and dairy at 9g. Eggs steady for fresh lots at 9c.
At Sovuta St Paul hogs were firm with good demand and mixed prices from .70 to 4.00. Cattle held firm with strong demand and mixed ranges from 3.00 to 3.50 for stockers and heifers, and 3.00 to 3.15 for cows. Sheep and lambs showed solid demand with lambs near 4.75 and mutton around 3.75, receipts listed. Chicago market opened weak for hogs with light and mixed classes showing 2.90 to 4.25, cattle steady with beef at 5.70 to 5.55 and cows 2.00 to 4.40, sheep higher with natives near 4.75 and westerns around 3.70 to 4.50. receipts noted. Closing Chicago prices for wheat at March 7.10 and May 7.25, corn around 23 to 24 cents, oats 16 to 18 cents, and pork around 8.69 for March.
Harper's Magazine 1897 highlights include The Martian a new Du Paurier novel with October issue illustrations. Also Frank R Stockton Howells Mark Twain Wilson Bigelow Smith Williams Lummis and Davis among others present stories, papers on science psychology and Africa with illustrated pieces. Postage free to U S Canada Mexico.
The North Western Line now runs personally conducted excursions to San Francisco and Los Angeles every Thursday. The route offers scenic views and modern tourist sleeping cars with full comfort. Excursions are guided by experienced conductors for attentive service. Daily sleeping car service runs between Council Bluffs and California. For rates and details contact Chicago & North Western railway agents.
Harper's Bazar enters its thirtieth volume in 1897 offering Paris fashion letters by Katharine De Forest and New York fashions with pattern sheets. It showcases serials The Red Bridge Neighborhood and Father Quinnallion, plus stories by Wilkins Spofford Harland McEnery Stewart and others, with sections on outdoor life music etiquette and embroidery.
Harper's Weekly marks forty years of editorial zeal shaping national events and culture. The 1897 program promises cartoons, new serials by Wilkins Benson Bangs, and ongoing departments like This Busy World and Amateur Sport, with comprehensive world news for Americans. Address HARPER B BROTHERs P.O. Box 959, N. Y. C.
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