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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1897
Page
7
Text extols Syrup of Figs as a trusted remedy for constipation and internal cleansing. It claims the California Fig Syrup Co manufactures the genuine article, warns buyers to ensure authenticity, and notes physicians for disease but promotes the laxative for regular health use.
The New York Tribune notes that rocking patting and steady walking may induce sleep via a hypnotic process. Lullabies running water and monotone preaching can also be hypnotic. It cites that only some so called neurotics are highly susceptible while most young children may be included. Some children resist being soothed by rocking.
A wartime era uplift citing Jenness Miller urges women to care for the stomach with scientific, hygienic cooking to gain beauty, vitality, and domestic harmony. It promotes clean blood, strong muscles, and a fit body as the path to lasting happiness and a virtuous home life.
Cushions for long hatpins are made from tall glass or silver vases filled with curled hair powdered cork or sawdust and covered with colored silk Then the vase opening is capped with colored plush The bud vases used for this purpose sell for 25 to 50 cents with green and gold or white and gold styles commanding higher prices.
The text describes Japanese garments with six to eight pockets used to carry articles including prayer amulets written on rice paper. It notes believers swallowing the prayers as a remedy for distress and suggests U S readers might welcome a similar practice for convenience, imagining devotions swallowed as pills.
An advertisement touts a one day cure for colds using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It promises a refund from all druggists if the remedy fails to cure, priced at 25 cents.
Helena Montana February 27 Governor Smith asked the house of representatives to set aside aspirations and get to work. He insists measures be acted on with few speeches and warns they will be judged by results, not by oratorical effect on the floor. The message drew applause from members.
The Olivette passenger reports Dr. Ruiz was visited in his Guanabacoa jail cell by Governor Fonsdeivala who insulted him. An angered Ruiz reportedly drew away and was struck on the head with a club, allegedly causing his death.
Stamcorp Conn Feb 27 Mrs Henry Ward Beecher remains weak and not suffering though judged hopeless by friends. Rev Samuel Scoville son in law says death may come in two or three days.
PittspurG Feb 27 report says high water delayed actions but the strike has started with the expectation of a general stoppage along the Monongahela valley. About 7,000 miners could be involved if the strike widens.
The Franklin group of mines in Virnainta Minnesota has shut down, leaving about 150 workers unemployed. Officials cite the ore pool’s failure to reach an agreement as the cause.
The Times reports Major John L. Bittinger editor of the St. Joseph Herald has been chosen to replace John L. Peak as minister to Switzerland, with the announcement coming from Kansas City.
The meeting of the National Base Ball League magnates is under way in Baltimore. The Hocking Valley road has fallen to a receiver under a Central Trust Company of New York filing. Englishman Arthur G. Wright, noted for education and wealth, died by his own hand in Minneapolis.
Latest market report from Milwaukee dated February 25 shows flour steady. Wheat quotes include No 2 Spring 74 cents, No 1 Northern 78 2, May 74 4 cents. Corn No 3 19, Oats No 2 white 18 18 cents, Barley No 2 20 with sample on track 235 2Ke.
Chicago wholesale prices show dressed poultry and dairy items with turkeys at ten to ten and a half cents per pound, chicks at six to seven cents, ducks at ten to eleven cents, butter at 14 to 18 cents, creamery dairy at 9 to 16 cents, and eggs steady at 15 cents per dozen.
DuLutha list shows cash bids for Wheat with grades No 1 hard at 75 4 to 75 4 cents No 1 Northern at 73 1 3 to 74 4 cents No 2 Northern at 7 cents No 3 spring at 67 4 to 74 4 cents rejected 50 4 65% ec to arrive No 1 hard 75 0 cents No 1 Northern 73 1 6 cents May No 1 hard 73 0 73 4 cents No 1 Northern 74 0 74 4 cents
Wheat prices in Minneapolis on February 25 closed steady with February at 72 1/2 cents, May at 72 1/2, and July at 73 1/2. Track No 1 hard was quoted at 7.52, No 1 Northern at 70, and No 2 Northern at 71 1/2 cents.
Sou th St Paul hogs active and higher by 5 to 10 cents with fair quality. Cattle slow with light demand and mixed receipts. Chicago Union Stockyards hogs active with higher quotes and beans. Cattle firmer on beeves and Texas steers. Sheep steady to strong with lambs higher. Closing prices for wheat and corn noted. Receipts listed for hogs cattle calves sheep across markets.
In Washington on February 27 the Senate delivered a passionate Cuban debate with dramatic gallery scenes. The day featured stirring pleas for Julio Sanguilly’s immediate release, intense exchanges over Spain’s conduct, and a motion by Mr. Allen to advance the Sanguilly resolution, ending in a 40 to 27 roll call and a prolonged evening session.
Harper's Magazine highlights new novels and short stories by du Maurier Stockton Howells Twain Page Davis and others. It lists science and psychology essays by Williams Wilson and Wilson plus illustrated series on Mexico Africa and Eastern Siberia with portraits and coronation coverage. Subscriptions offered by Harper & Brothers with postage to the United States Canada and Mexico.
The Foreign Affairs Committee held a lively morning session on the Sanguilly case, the Spanish pardon of the American citizen imprisoned in Cuba for two years, held up in Madrid until Sanguilly agrees not to pursue damage actions. Chairman Hitt urged readiness to meet at a moment’s notice as he proposed to continue hearings.
A telegram from Council Bluffs Iowa reports a fine baby boy born to Harold F McCormick and Edith Rockefeller, daughter of John D Rockefeller, following their marriage on November 26 1895 Brigham for Assistant Secretary Washington February 27 1900 Brigham of Delta Ohio has accepted the role of assistant secretary of agriculture succeeding C W Dabney of Tennessee
The North-Western Line offers weekly excursions to San Francisco and Los Angeles every Thursday with scenic routes. Tourist sleeping cars are well appointed and guided by experienced conductors ensuring comfort and care. Daily service runs between Connor Bluffs and California with rate details forthcoming.
Harper's Bazar presents current fashions from Paris New York and patterns for gowns and children's wear Sandoz Baude and Chapin provide designs serials include The Red Bridge Neighborhood and Father Quinnallion Mary E Wilkins and others contribute short stories What Women are Doing in various regions and features on outdoor life music etiquette and embroidery Readers receive answers to correspondence and household tips The Bazar remains an All Round Woman's Paper with subscription options and free postage in the United States Canada and Mexico
The piece marks Harper's Weekly forty years of publication and outlines plans for 1897 including new serials by Miss Mary E. Wilkins and E. F. Benson, a sequel by John Kendrick Bangs, and ongoing features like This Busy World Amateur Sport and Life and Letters. It pledges continued coverage of world news, science, arts, and letters with an emphasis on illustrated journalism.
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