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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1894
Page
7
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing the system and aiding kidneys liver and bowels. It touts universal medical approval and appeals to comfort and thrift, noting 50c and 1 bottles sold by druggists and manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co with the product name on every package.
Reports from travelers and railway officials describe widespread crop devastation in Nebraska and Kansas due to hot winds from Texas. Nebraskans face corn shortages, with millions of bushels at risk and possible imports to sustain farmers. Railroads fear long lasting damage, prairie fires, and economic strain across Colorado and surrounding states.
Dutouts reports local lumbermen sold over 12 million feet of lumber in recent days at prices near early spring levels with discounts on the rest. In the current week more than 6 million feet have been shipped to the East.
Representative McCleary reported a bill from the house committee uniting the McCleary and Boen measures for Minnesota and Red river improvements. The proposal carries an appropriation of 20000 dollars.
A prairie fire swept the land between the lower Brule agency and White River west of the Missouri burning hay and causing damage over a wide stretch.
A heavy overnight雨 drenched Bismarck on July 30 marking the first rainfall in a month. Weather may be too late for grain but corn and late potatoes gain from the moisture.
CuicaGo reports the Seventh Infantry of the national guard, about 400 strong, has been relieved from strike duty leaving three infantry regiments on duty.
Colvin Louisiana December 2 1886 notice promotes Mothers Friend for third confinement with a testimonial. Includes Dock Mills price one dollar fifty cents per bottle and Bradfield Regulator Co sale by all druggists Atlanta Georgia.
The 20 round welterweight world championship bout in Minneapolis saw Mysterious Billy Smith of Boston and Tommy Ryan of Chicago fight before nearly 4000 spectators at the Twin City Athletic club. Referee Joe Choynski oversaw the match with both camps naming seconds. Ryan held a slight edge on points after the final bell as Smith suffered a broken nose.
Farmers flee into Prentice Wisconsin as forest fires rage from Worcester area. No one can save property worth a dollar. rain must come within 12 hours. Clif ford on the Soo road faces likely destruction with bridges burned and trains halted.
A petition by J. E. Barnard receiver of the Omaha and St. Louis railroad seeks a federal court order to cut wages across the line. The motion is argued at the federal building before master in chancery L. W. Ross.
St Paul July 28 Governor Nelson appoints ex Governor L F Hubbard of Red Wing to the soldiers home board succeeding Lucius A Hancock who has removed from the state.
HOGS show strength up to five cents higher with price range 4.82 to 4.05. CATTLE demand quiet with primes at 1.00 to 3.52 for steers and 2.00 to 2.75 for prime cows. SHEEP demand steady for good muttons and lambs, common stock hard to move. Receipts: hogs 70, cattle 50, calves 3, sheep 125.
A brisk July session shows Apple stock at 189k with July 28 activity. Wheat futures open 5454, trade around 543 to 544 1/2, with September 14c, December mixing 2c up or down and closing around 3 4c. Track No.1 lists Northern and other identifiers such as S640 and No. Northern 55.
The market reports No. 1 hard wheat cash 57 and 4, No. 1 Northern cash 55 4, No. 2 Northern 52 4, No. 3 50 4, with rejected 41 4 and arrival quotes for No. 1 Northern and Sg.
Chicago market report notes cattle active with best grades up 5 cents and hog quality fair with best grades 5 cents higher. Sales ranged from common to good light 4.75 to 5.59, rough pack 1.75 to 5.09, mixed 4.91 to 5.20, pigs 4.20. Sheep and lambs market slow but steady with cattle receipts around 1,500 and sheep around 1,500.
The Chicago market news shows wheat easing with July and September bids noted for 513g2 1258gc and 572c while corn rises with No 2 cash at 443 cents and July 44 cents oats ease with various July and September quotes including 315g and 12 62 to 12 75 short ribs ease at 6 75 for July and September lard holds steady around 96 97 to 0 97 for July and September
A large meteor dropped southeast of Lodi at 7 30 p m the flash and sound lasting minutes. The fireball traced a clear path across the sky for about ten minutes after impact.
OKEs North Dakota July 30 fire destroys Noel Bros livery stable and 20 valuable horses. Loss estimated at 20000 dollars with 1500 dollars covered by insurance.
A drought of one month endures in Chillicothe Missouri and surrounding North Missouri areas seriously affecting the corn crop.
BRAINERD Minn July 30 Kosh ko wa bie an Indian from Leech lake was sentenced to 60 days in jail for killing a deer out of season. The prisoner is regarded as one of the most expert deer hunters in Northern Minnesota.
Deputy Collector Love with Inspectors O Grady and McQuin seized clothing from smugglers who bought the goods at Emerson Manitoba Manitoba.
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