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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
8
Sadie B Finckh offers electric facial massage facial treatment facial development with claims to stop hair loss cure dandruff and leave hair silky. Services include manicuring nail biting habit cure superfluous hair removal without a needle with office hours 9 to 11 am and 1 to 6 pm at Wisconsin Street.
Paris reports the arrest of the Countess of Monteil in Nice after a decade of mysterious Riviera hotel robberies. The elegant burglar carried intricate tools hidden in her clothing and targeted rooms of wealthy American travelers, with doors locked and windows secured. Detectives caught her midcrime in a luxurious cloak bent over a wealthy tourist’s door.
T. B. Westgate of American Oil Works Titusville Pa testifies in the government case against Standard Oil. He asserts he could compete if given same freight rate privileges and rights, notes credit due to Standard Oil for industry growth, and says rate reductions were promised by railroads but not enacted until the government suit began.
The document urges Congress to limit anti trust suits to unfair contracts and to recognize the legal rights of labor unions. It calls for protections for strikes and peaceful union activity while opposing illegal boycotts or blacklists. It argues for tariff changes to support forest protection and pulp and paper industry costs.
In New Orleans on March 25 Judge King of the civil district court ruled Louisiana state primary election laws unconstitutional null and void. The decision followed a suit by a candidate whose papers were rejected by the secretary of state for alleged nonconformity with the primary laws.
State senator Franchot of Niagara Falls is dead in Montreal. U S Senator Penrose is reportedly improving at home in Philadelphia. Dr Charles A Baird of Youngstown Ohio dies after being crushed in an elevator at the Wick Bank building. Missouri Kansas Texas railroad shops at Sedalia plan to shut April 1 affecting 500 workers.
Minneapolis wheat quotes for March 24 show May at 1.064 dollars per bushel and July at 1.03 dollars. Track No 1 hard listed at 1.10 and 0.0? No 1 Northern 1.08, No 2 Northern 1.06, No Northern 0.99 to 1.03 range.
In Duluth on March 24, wheat and flax prices show futures on track. Hard red No 1 sells around $1.08 and No 1 Northern about $1.06 for May and July at $1.04, while flax futures quote $1.16 for May and $1.18 for July.
Cattle good to choice steers 5.25 to 6.00, fair to good 4.25 to 5.00, cows and heifers 3.50 to 4.75, veals 3.75 to 5.00. Hogs 4.60 to 4.90. Sheep wethers 5.50 to 6.00, good to choice lambs 6.50 to 7.00.
Cattle prices for various categories listed in Chicago with ranges for cows and heifers Texans calves Western cattle stockers and feeders and hogs with light mixed heavy rough and pig categories. Sheep and lamb prices shown for yearlings and lambs.
Chicago markets show Wheat May 954 and July 89 with September at 8714. Corn May 67 and July 64 with miscellaneous July at 63. Oats May old 54. Market notes indicate price quotations for futures contracts.
The article argues that financial legislation must be acted on before session close. It urges establishing postal savings banks to aid wage workers and people of modest means and to support the broader financial system.
A historic call for tariff revision emphasizes Congress as the initiator and house leadership's role in origin and decision. The speaker urges careful investigation before action and notes the president's limited province in initiating tariff changes.
President Roosevelt urges Congress to begin actual waterways work and stronger conservation controls. He criticizes bills granting water power rights on navigable streams without time limits or charges, threatening to veto such bills lacking clear limits and fair charges. March 26 1908.
The Indiana Harbor council approves a 500000 project to build a reinforced concrete sewer that will divert sewage from Lake Michigan to the Grand Calumet river near Hammond. The plan shifts dumping away from the lake, making Whiting the sole northern Indiana city still discharging to the lake. It mirrors Grand Rapids Michigan design and drains six square miles.
The era of efficient marine engines has reduced coal consumption on large liners. Comparisons show newer ships burn far less fuel per ton and per voyage, despite greater speeds. A 20,000-ton vessel today crosses the Atlantic at 23 mph on 3,000 tons of coal, versus 550 tons for a 2,000-ton ship at nine mph.
A geological map by Dr Thoroddsen offers fresh details on Iceland, a remote island with active volcanoes. The article notes ice fields hiding eruptions and floods from melting snow, illustrating Iceland's striking yet perilous landscape.
The tama ape man fossil, titeled as erectus, was discovered by Dr. Eugene Dubois sixteen years ago along the Bengawan river near Triil Japan. New explorations by Dr. J Elberts a German geologist suggest Java housed earlier fire builders and cooks in primitive communities.
A Commercial Club meeting Tuesday night lacked a quorum. A petition signed by Huron business men was sent to the Great Northern company to preserve the current daily and alternate freight service.
Superintendent Sloan of Huron public schools announces a new class to start April 6 for children who will be six by June 1. He notes no advantage in starting before September 1 due to crowded primary rooms.
An anecdotal advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and urinary ills. Clausen W. Downey of Mitchell South Dakota credits relief from kidney complaints to the pills after trying many remedies. He notes lasting pain relief and urges others to use the product sold by Foster Milburn Co New York sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Dan W Sniper announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Beadle County Sheriff for the term starting January 1 1909. He notes fifteen years in Beadle County and pledges to serve without fear or favor, seeking fair primaries in June and appreciation for voter support.
The collection presents a complete variety of fabrics and styles to suit every figure and taste. The Worth Skirt, priced at ten dollars, features a 17 gore, inverted watteau plaits, and narrow straps from hips to hem in blue, brown, or grey chiffon panama, designed to add length.
A local candidate, D. Lows, announces a sheriff bid for Beadle County subject to general support. He extends thanks in advance and signs as Tower.
Joan W Borzs announces candidacy for Beadle County sheriff on the Republican ticket and asks supporters to back her at the June 9 1908 primaries.
The article explains removing a soft wood stump by boring a large hole, about one inch in diameter, to facilitate extraction. It emphasizes a simple, practical approach for clearing stump remnants.
A reward is offered for information locating J Frank Mc Clure who lived near Virgil from 1887 to 1893. Contact 107 So Grange Ave Sioux Falls for details.
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