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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1897
Page
3
The text touts Syrup of Figs as a gentle, effective laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims constipated systems cause many illnesses and that the remedy cleanses internally without weakening organs. It warns buyers to ensure they get the genuine product from reputable druggists.
The crown prince of Japan is not dead as rumored. Mr. Cecil Rhodes begins return to South Africa. Johannes Brahms dies at 67. Lady Lascelles wife of Sir Franklin D Lascelles British ambassador to Germany dies. An iron ore pool formed for Gogebic ranges but Mesaba not included.
United States Consul Little reports from Tegucigalpa that a revolution has broken out in Honduras and the republic is now under martial law, with a fac simile signature referenced in dispatches.
A. B. Evans, who served as register of the land office at Des Moines, has resigned his post and will resume practice at law. High water on parts of the Missouri River has mysteriously vanished, with scientists attributing the loss to transfer into the great artesian basin.
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinuine Tablets cure colds in one day with a money back offer from druggists. Sold for 5 cents.
A devastating cyclone hit Lyte Minnesota on June 12 around 7 pm, killing Henry C. Hanson and injuring 14 others in town. Country losses and property damage reach 40000 to 75000 dollars with cattle swept away in the path. reports warn of possible higher fatalities. Doctors from nearby towns aided the wounded, who are expected to recover.
Chicago merchants pressed a plan to run excursions to the city but Western Passenger Association jobbers responded with widespread letters and threats of boycotts. Railroads initially favored broad access but recalculated to avoid concentrating excursion traffic in Chicago, likely leaving business houses to cope as before.
The Porter torpedo boat clocked a mile in under two minutes and completed a Long Island circuit faster than any in class. An inspecting board landed at 6 45 p m after a 300 mile test run, 12 hours 35 minutes from the start, marking a record performance.
Charles N. Cunningham was found guilty in Cleveland criminal court of forging the name of Judge E. T. Hamilton to a $75,000 check. Attempts to prove insanity failed. he already served time for a Yonkers swindle.
Northwestern Miller reports last week at necessity mills produced 262 025 barrels, up from 252 855 the prior week and 208 550 in 1896. Superior and Duluth mills ground 45 965 barrels, down from 72 145 the week before but above 43 270 in 1896, with overall business improving chiefly in domestic trade.
The Grand Lodge of the I O O F at Minneapolis opened its annual meeting with 400 delegates from 233 lodges. 300 candidates were initiated, the largest class in the order’s history, while Rebekah lodges added 1 500 members. The group expects to select a site for the L O O F home once 25 000 is on hand, with about 18 000 in the fund and 700 in pledges.
Baseball results from Grand Rapids Milwaukee Indianapolis Detroit Columbus St Paul and other NL games. Team standings show St Paul and Columbus leading in their leagues with several clubs posting .682 .650 and .625 records. Other results include Baltimore over Cleveland and Philadelphia over Chicago in NL play.
News briefs note Governor Budd of California grants a reprieve for Durrant until July 9. Other items include the Lutheran Church of America biennial session opening at Mansfield and Chicago lines advertising a 30.50 round trip fare to seaboard points for teachers. A Chicago elevator fire at Rock Island junction causes about 125000 in losses. The czarina bears a daughter, their first child, born November 3, 1895, named Grand Duchess Olga.
Milwaukee grain notes show steady flour market. Wheat prices quoted for No. 2 spring at 72 cents and No. 1 Northern at 75 4 cents, with July at 60 cents. Corn No. 3 at 24 4 cents. Oats No. 2 white at 21 54 to 22 1/2 cents. Barley No. 2 at 82 cents with track sample at 26 1/4 to 32 cents.
June 10 report lists cash No 1 hard at 72 3 4 cents and No 1 Northern at 72 cents. No 2 Northern 69 1 2 cents and No 3 spring 64 54 65 2 3 cents, with some figures noted as rejected. Arrivals forecast for No 1 hard 72 3 4 cents and No 1 Northern 7 3 4 cents with July and September No 1 Northern at 7 1 4 4 cents and 6 6 9 cents.
Minneapolis market report shows June wheat trading at Tle with July at 69 4 but stuck amid small gains. Track markets list No 1 hard at 73 4c, No 1 Northern at 71 3 4c, and No 2 Northern at 70c, reflecting modest price shifts.
June 10 market notes show live poultry prices with turkeys at 7 8c, chickens 7sc, ducks 7 8c. Butter creameries quoted at 11 144c, dairies at 9 12c. Eggs firm with slight gains and fresh stock noted.
HOGS market eased by 5 cents in Chicago with prices from 2.90 to 3.25. CATTLE market firm with butcher stockers feeders slow and weak. stockers 2.70 to 4.70. heifers 2.39 to 3.85. calves 4.50 to 5.00. steers 4.00 to 4.25. SHEEP market slow. muttons 3.50 to 4.00. lambs 4.10. Receipts hogs 1,400 cattle 200 sheep 50 calves 10.
Hogs sold actively with light, mixed, heavy, and rough classifications priced from 3.10 to 3.524 dollars per hundredweight. Cattle market quiet with beeves at 4.00, cows and heifers 2.00, Texas steers 3.20, stockers and feeders 3.60. Sheep and lambs steady with native sheep 2.50, Westerns 3.40, lambs 3.50. Receipts: hogs 28,000. cattle 9,500. sheep 10,000. Wheat futures ranged June 704c, July 69 cents, September 614c, December new 665c, old 66c. Corn June 2034, July 25%c, September 26%c. Oats June 1774c, July 18%c, September 18c. Pork June 7.4234, July 7.474, September 7.35.
Harper's Magazine presents fiction and articles from 1896 1897 including The Martian by Du Maurier A Pair of Patient Lovers by William Dean Howells and stories by Twain Stockton Page Davis and others Features cover science Mexico East Africa and Western politics with illustrations by notable artists Subscriptions offered at four dollars for one year with free postage in the United States Canada and Mexico.
The North Western Line runs personally conducted excursions to San Francisco and Los Angeles every Thursday with modern sleeping cars and attentive conductors. Daily tourist sleeping cars operate between Council Bluffs and California. Fall rates and details are available from Chicago and North Western railway agents.
Harper's Bazar presents Paris fashions weekly and New York patterns for gowns wraps and children's wear. The 1897 serials include The Red Bridge Neighborhood and Father Quinnallion. Contributors include Pool Spofford Harland Stewart and Briscoe with sections on health sports music etiquette correspondence and embroidery. Subscriptions cost four dollars for one year.
Harper's Weekly reflects on its forty year history and its role in politics science arts and manners. It outlines future content for 1897 including new serials by Mary E Wilkins and E F Benson a sequel to The House Boat on the Styx and feature departments by W D Howell E S Martin Amateur Sport and other illustrated journalism. Subscriptions will include postage free in the United States Canada and Mexico through Harper Brothers.
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