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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1893
Page
7
An old advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant liquid laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds fevers and constipation. It claims to act on the kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them and notes the product is sold by druggists in 50 cent and one dollar bottles, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
Treasurer Wilder explains the Santa Fe railway receivership as a protective measure during financial strain. He argues earnings were solid, bondholders may wait on interest, and management will be reappointed by stockholders once conditions improve.
Joseph C. Wilson of Topeka who was appointed by Judge H C Caldwell as one of the receivers of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway is clerk of the United States supreme court for the district of Kansas. It is said he will resign the clerkship.
A summary note on cod liver oil enhanced with phosphites of lime and soda to improve digestibility taste and effectiveness. Prepared by Scott and Bowne New York. All drageates.
The passage discusses palmistry lines such as the life line and health implications, praising Demorest's Family Magazine for its wide content. It advertises 1894 issues with art, fashions, household topics, and patterns, promoting a two dollar subscription with claimed value over twenty five dollars. It mentions astrology and planetary influences and urges readers to subscribe.
Northern Pacific operators refuse to join the employes federation in a dispute with the American Railway union. Delegates to St Paul weigh whether to align with other unions or stand apart, a move that could trigger a wage cut and weaken federation plans.
A quiet movement in this county aims to nominate Professor S A Danford, principal of the Minot public school, for state superintendent on the Republican ticket at the next election. The county was not represented on the last state ticket and local support may help his bid.
The Detroit Lansing and Northern and Chicago and West Michigan systems will resume the old wage scale January 1 after a general reduction last August. The general manager says business does not warrant the move, but the roads hope higher activity and renewed effort will make it permanent.
The Century Magazine begins a new volume with the November issue featuring a Mark Twain serial novel Padd'nhead Wilson set on a Mississippi steamboat town. The issue promises superb engravings of Old Dutch masters and articles on hunting, travel adventures, art, and music, including pieces by American artists and composers.
Eight desperadoes robbed a Missouri Pacific Express train No 22 at Seminole in the Indian Territory. They raided the mail car and express car on the Little Rock bound train, rifling pouches and taking valuables from passengers with no reported resistance or precise loss estimate.
Vinita Indian Territory December 26 report says five or six young train robbers led by Charley Wooten dressed as cowboys robbed the Kansas and Arkansas Valley south bound express and passenger trains at Seminole station nine miles south of Coffeyville Kansas. The gang, active in the Indian Territory for a year, terrorized the area. one member was killed last July and another is in the penitentiary for a prior crime.
A telegram from Marshall Texas reports at 8 a m Pacific Express Messenger McCulloch was assaulted on the station platform by a Black man who took a pouch containing between 5000 and 8000 dollars. The robber fled the scene with no identified clue.
Miss Lottie Daniels and Joseph Dean were halted by three men who demanded money. Daniels offered 97 cents. after debate, robbers released her to fetch $5. She returned with funds but the robbers fled when chased by police. Caught were John McNally Patrick Daniel Peterson Jr all of New Brighton. Peterson confessed and implicated others.
Indianapolis police released bloodhounds to track a murderer of John Waterson, a colored merchants' policeman, near Ninth and Tennessee streets. The fugitive was wounded in the struggle. dogs followed tracks through alleys and asphalt streets as hundreds chased. Conflicting reports said a capture had occurred but were unconfirmed.
Charles Johnson a captain on the retired army list died in New York. He enlisted April 20, 1861 as a private in the First Wisconsin Infantry and served throughout the Civil War in Wisconsin regiments. He was mustered out in 1865 as a lieutenant of the Fifty third Wisconsin Infantry. He later entered the US Army and held a rank on the reserve list.
A reader testimonial from Solomon Yeowell of Marion Indiana endorses Dr Miles Nervine Heart Ours and Nerve and Liver Pills. The letter claims these remedies boost health, energy, and tone, praising their safety and effectiveness. Ads note availability from druggists or direct purchase from Dr Miles Medical Co with promised rapid relief.
A private London cable reports Delfin Sanchez has secured a 3 million pound loan to complete the line to Acapulco, creating a Mexico transcontinental route from Vera Cruz to the Pacific. Major lines and expansions are under way with the Tehuantepec, Mexico Cuernavaca and Pacific, Mexican National Construction, and Valley railroad interests all pushing to extend toward or around Mexico City.
Washington December 26. Arguments concluded in the district supreme court on Judge Long of Michigan seeking a mandamus to compel the pension commissioner to restore his former pension rating.
Hood's and Only Hood's Hood's Sarsaparilla is prepared from sarsaparilla dandelion mandrake dock pipsissewa juniper berries and other remedies by a peculiar combination and process. It is claimed to have curative powers not possessed by other medicines and to effect remarkable cures when other preparations fail.
A nostalgic rhyme recalls giving Castoria through stages of childhood from illness to adulthood and motherhood, highlighting its use for children and babies and its legacy in early medicinal advertising.
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