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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1894
Page
7
A vintage promotional note extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing the system without weakening kidneys liver or bowels. It claims medical approval and widespread satisfaction, produced by the California Fig Syrup Co, with bottles in 50c and $1 sizes and cautions buyers to insist on the genuine label.
A deadly cyclone swept the Sea of Azov causing massive destruction from Nogaisk to Temrink. Reports warn at least 1,000 deaths across Marinopel, Dolga points, Berdiansk, Efisk, and Achaev with ships sunk and families lost. American tourists feared among the missing. Telecommunication to the district is down.
Sm a Aug 28 report describes Gohna lake dam failure sending a torrent down the valley. Thousands of tons of water, boulders, and uprooted trees devastated villages instantly. Government preemptively evacuated locals via rail and telegraph to safety.
WeymMovTH Aug 28 Captain Carter of the Britannia received a telegram from the Prince of Wales instructing him not to race Britannia again this season. The instruction follows the Saturday accident in which Chief Officer Simons, Caterer Roper of the Britannia and Engineer Brookman of the steam yacht Tabura drowned.
J J McNamee a prosperous Topeka commission merchant ended his life by leaping into the lake on the 15th. His body washed ashore at Minnesota point after his disappearance had been considered a town departure. He had come here from Minneapolis seeking his health.
An earthquake was felt at 8 o clock in Athens and also in Corinth Vastiaza Zante Thebes Chalcis and Atalanta. Residents rushed to open spaces fearing a repeat of a recent disaster. No fatalities reported to date.
Fire at the Paepeke-Leicht Lumber company yard at the foot of Illinois street destroys lumber valued at 15000 dollars and 27 horses valued at 7000 dollars. The fire occurred in Cuicaso on August 28.
Arvanta Ga product listing notes that the Bradford Regulator Company item is available at druggists across the area with Arvanta Georgia as a location reference.
Heavy fires in Alcona county threaten lumber mills standing timber and settlers homes. Campbell's mill near West Harrisville loses 100 cords of hemlock bark 100000 feet of lumber and 2000 cedar ties as trains are delayed. Seven farmers lose homes and Kingston family suffers serious burns amid drought and dry tinder conditions.
The Central Labor union committee reported to the union and recommended inviting all city labor groups to attend a joint convention with the People's party on September 10 to discuss joining on political lines.
A Petoskey report states Wetzell village on the Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad burned Sunday, destroying a large wooden ware factory and causing about $50,000 in losses.
Representative Wilson departs Sept. 5 for Europe to be away six weeks. Senator Gorman advised to seek German baths for health. Tommy Ryan signs to fight Billy Layton at St. Joseph Athletic Club. Judiciary subcommittee delays Judge Ricks probe until after elections. Chicago incident: C&E Illinois train collision injures fireman and passengers near Thirty-seventh Street.
Milwauk e r August 27 1894 Wheat firm No 2 spring 52 No 1 Northern 56 December 56 Corn steady No 3 55 1/2 Oats lower No white 38 44 to No 3 white 32 34 34 Barley quiet and steady No 2 52 3/4 sample 49 4c Rye steady No 1 51 2c
HOGS firm active with prices from 5.20 to 5.50. CATTLE steady with fat butcher demand. Prime steers 3.50, good steers 2.75 to 3.25, prime cows 2.0 to 2.75, good cows 2.0 to 2.75, veal calves 3.0 to 3.75, heavy calves 3, bulls 1.25. SHEEP dull with glut and weak demand. Muttons 1.50 to 2.25, lambs 2.00 to 3.00. Receipts hogs 700, cattle 200.
Wheat futures data for August through December delivery shows August closed 54 5?. September opened 5? and 58?. December opening 5?. price ranges for No. 1 hard old and new and No. 1 Northern grades listed with various highs and lows.
Chicago on August 27, 1894 reports cattle steady with natives at 2.16 to 2.50, westerns 1.50 to 1.60, Texans around 2.00 to 2.80, extra natives near 5.65 and best westerns 4.00 to 4.65. Hogs up 2 to 10 cents with light 5.25 to 5.80, rough packers 5.00 to 6.25, mixed 5.15 to 5.80, heavy 4.75 to 6.00, and pigs 3.25. Receipts: cattle 18,500. hogs 27,000. sheep and lambs unspecified.
Wheat eased with August at 54 54.5c, September 54 5 6c, December 57 4 57 3 4c. Corn higher with August 47c, September 5 3 4c, October 54 4 4c, May 58c. Oats steady casy priced at 2c. August 30c, September 30 4 c, May 54c. Pork steady September 3.50, January 13.60. Lard firmer September 7.75, January 7.65. Short ribs steady September 7.37 4, January 6.97.
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