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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
7
An advertisement extols Scrap of Pigs as a gentle laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims it cleanses internally without weakening the system and is trusted by millions for mild ailments. It warns buyers to purchase genuine article from reputable druggists for effective results.
Reports include Rev Father Mark S Gross of Washington dead at 53, 6000 tons of Duluth steel rails en route to Japan, Bank of Fisher cashier Martin Sanaker suicide, French mint favors nickel issue, Dingley bill possible next session, lumber tariff convention in Cincinnati December 15, and Chicago murder case. Also judge appointment John H Rogers, Portugal wheat import, executions in Tennessee, Kentucky McKinley lead, Gould death, Matilde Blind’s passing, Chicago lake vessels contracts, and rail freight car orders pending.
Advertisement promises a one pay cure for a cold with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Druggists refund the money if it fails to cure, priced at 5 cents.
The second day of debate on the Pacific railroads funding bill featured Rep. Johnson of California delivering a vituperative attack on Editor Hearst and the San Francisco Examiner. Rep. Cooper denounced the remarks as disgraceful and cowardly, while others voiced support or opposition to the funding measure. Harrison announced a substitute plan to set up a commission to negotiate the debt settlement.
Canterbury ceremony marks the enthronement of Frederick Temple D D as archbishop and primate of all England. The ceremony features the patriarchal throne, Latin installation, and support from Canterbury canons and clergy. Temple, born 1821, is described as liberal and evolutionist. In Trenton, Amos Rasie sues the National Exhibition Company of New Jersey to void his 1897 team reservation with the New York club.
New York representatives for the Astor family deny a Sedalia Missouri report that Miss L Drayton Astor, a hotel chambermaid, inherits an annuity of 5000 dollars annually from John Jacob Astor's estate. The estate confirms no such person.
It is estimated that of the 19,000,000 bushels of wheat in this section at the beginning of the season about 2,600,000 bushels still remain in the hands of farmers west of Winnipeg, either in granaries or elevators. This wheat is being held for better prices.
Unseasonable weather ruins Ohio crops while public funds are directed to famine relief. Future plans for Vice President Stevenson after his term include fruit growing. Henry Stone, 65, a Merchants Exchange figure, died by self-inflicted death in St. Louis. Ensign N T Coleman faces court martial for neglect of duty at Harrisburg. Simon Cooper killed a family near Lynchburg DC after resisting a posse, then was shot dead. Mike Egan of Jersey City won the national handball title in Jersey City defeating Napoleon Lavoie and W Schmidt.
Market notes from Milwaukee show wheat at 77 cents for No 2 spring and No 1 Northern 81/2 to 87 cents. Corn No 2 at 20 cents and No 2 white oats at 18 1/2 to 19 1/2 cents. Barley No 2 around 54 cents with a sample on track at 25 to 26 cents.
Delegates from glass and pottery trades testifying before the Ways and Means Committee report wage cuts shorter hours and distress under the Wilson tariff. Philadelphia glass maker F. L. Bodine and Ohio congressman Taylor cite ruinous Japanese competition while marble interests present a joint schedule.
DuLuta on January 8 reports cash wheat prices including No 1 Northern at 73 to 78 cents, No 2 Northern around 75 to 78 cents, No 8 spring at 71 to 72 cents, with various rejected and arriving lots and May contracts noted.
Minneapolis market report shows January wheat at 7 1/2 cents, May at 7 3/4 cents. Further details list No 1 hard and Northern varieties trading within small ranges.
South St. Paul market shows hog prices from 2.85 to 4.15 with quality good. Cattle remains strong with 1,000 stockers and feeders needed daily. cows 2.75 to 5.75, stockers 3.40 to 3.75, steers 3.75 to 5.25. Sheep steady with fat lamb and mutton demand strong. lambs 4.25, muttons 2.50 to 4.50. Receipts hogs 1,000 cattle 150 sheep 8 calves 5.
Chicago market report shows hog prices down 5 cents from prior open and ranges from light at 25.38 to 8.00 for heavy stock. Cattle soften with beeves around 1.50 to 2.0 cash, cows and heifers 1.75 to 4.20, Texas steers 5.00 to 4.25, stockers 3.10 to 4.20. Sheep ease about 2 from yesterday. Receipts: hogs 30,000. cattle 6,000. sheep 11,000.
Wasa Hindon Jan 11 reports Attorney Boutelle of Minneapolis arrives to press an amendment to the Pacific railroad funding bill. The measure would require a St Paul and Minneapolis connection per prior acts and land grant terms, originally proposed by Senator Davis in a former Congress.
Bismarck January 11 Democrats have formed a steering committee and will support John Burke the party’s recent congressional nominee for the senate. He will also receive support from the Populists.
Wheat futures show January 79 47 cents, May 30 percent ble, July 76 5? 74 %c. Oats trade January 15 cents, May 13 4 190. Pork futures January 7.70, May 8 95.
A summary of Harper's Magazine contents for October 1896 including fiction by Du Maurier Stockton Howells Twain Page Davis Wilkin and others and features on science Mexico and Africa plus illustrations and notes on recent coronation coverage and author portraits.
A compact catalog listing books for ledgers records and pass books across all kinds. Includes practical references for keeping financial and organizational records organized and accessible.
Personally conducted trips to San Francisco and Los Angeles depart Thursdays with modern sleeping cars and expert conductors. Daily tourist sleeping cars run between Council Bluffs and California. For rates and info, contact Chicago & North Western railway agents. Bring magazines to bind at low prices.
Harper's Bazar promotes 1897 issues with Paris fashion letters from Katharine De Forest and New York fashions. It outlines patterns, designs, and serials by Maria Louise Pool and Octave Thanet, with stories by Wilkins, Spofford, Harland and others. It highlights features on outdoor life, music, embroidery, etiquette, and household topics. Subscriptions offer one year for 1.00 with free postage in the US Canada and Mexico.
Harper's Weekly marks forty years of coverage in 1897 and pledges to continue its zeal for politics science arts and manners. The issue previews new serials including A New England Story by Mary E Wilkins a Greek uprising tale by E F Benson and Bangs House Boat sequel with Newell illustrations. Departments promise Life and Letters Amateur Sport and world news with an aim to advance literary artistic feature quality and illustrated journalism for the United States Canada and Mexico.
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