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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1893
Page
7
Advertises Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative improving health by cleansing the system. Claims benefits for kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them, with universal medical approval and wide consumer satisfaction. Sold by druggists in 50c and $1 bottles, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co with their name on every package.
Fire at the Newton Kansas register of deeds destroyed records after intruders entered through a wall. Oil saturated the books and the volumes were set ablaze causing an estimated loss of 100000 dollars.
A mysterious blaze in Milwaukee causes extensive property loss as the deeds vault is broken open. The two foot brick wall was breached with a pick, records saturated with kerosene then burned. Loss estimated at no less than $100,000 with no suspects identified.
Milwacker March 25 A. Menecke & Son warehouse on East Water street suffered a major blaze of unknown origin at 11 45 am. The fire, fueled by a gale, caused near total loss of building and stock valued around 25 000 dollars. In 15 minutes another alarm reported 20 000 dollars damage to Imbush Bros Hadley Gerber Co grocers. By 2 pm fire under control. City zinc underwriters puzzled by spike in fires over recent days.
In Toledo Ohio report dated March 25 sensational details emerge about a derailment attempt on the Ann Arbor train carrying General Manager Ashley. The incident occurred one mile north of Owosso Michigan and the train barely avoided a trestle plunge. The company offers a $1,000 reward for the perpetrators.
Manitowoc March 25 John Necker aged 70 died in George Meisner s barn after a fire started by a pipe while he slept amid suspected intoxication. The blaze consumed the barn with the man inside.
Grand Rapids march 26. E R Teeple postmaster at Lake Odessa Wisconsin has been brought here by United States Marshal Flack charged with defaulting one thousand six hundred dollars.
Minneapolis March 25 fire damages the Hennepin County Barrel Company plant and stock during the afternoon. Details on extent and cause were not immediately available.
New York March 27 Colonel Eliott F. Shepard editor of the New York Mail and Express died after ether was used for a surgical operation. Edema of the lungs caused by ether was cited as the cause. Doctors testified to attempts at artificial respiration and oxygen, with no recovery. Also noted is a clothing cutters lockout affecting 500 workers and potential broader action by garment workers.
The ad advises users that skin blemishes from Pears Soap are largely voluntary and that pores cannot be opened quickly. It recommends using only Pears Soap with no alkali, applying ample soap and time, and notes the product is sold widely by various stores and druggists.
Laborers in New Orleans have not yielded to trouble over the electric railroad. So far the strikers remain orderly. Reports say they may try to force engineers, firemen, and other motor house workers to quit to cripple the company.
A writ of expulsion was served on Herr Brandez, Paris correspondent of Breliner Tageblatt, author of a quoted article in the Eclair, alleging Earnest, son of President Carnot, received a share of the Panama bribery money.
United States marshal departs Tacoma for Detroit with four counterfeiters, sentenced to six and eight years in prison, to be confined in the penitentiary.
Charles Boerschert a traveling salesman from Milwaukee fell ill on Main Street Burrao and died en route to the hospital. He was about 45 and staying at the Iroquois.
Washington March 27 A rumor in the treasury department says the president will appoint E O Graves to be United States treasurer Graves formerly led the bureau of engraving and printing under Cleveland and served as treasurer under Arthur He is noted for his New York and Washington background and current treasury association
Reports from Seattle claim E C Graves president of the W National Bank is the rumored choice for U S treasurer. No private dispatches supported the rumor and Graves says he knows nothing beyond what papers report.
Richard Graham and Charles Wilson, English coaching whips, have arrived in Chicago to finalize plans for starting several coach lines from the city to the fair grounds.
Columbus Ohio March 27 Shortly after 1 am three prisoners escaped from the insane asylum at the penitentiary during a guard's temporary absence.
John Kiesel a porter at the Clifton hotel fell from the fifth story while washing windows and died shortly after impact. The accident occurred on March 27 in Str. Pau.
Charles Virginia report states Thomas Nelson former mayor of Carpe has been convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to two years in the penitentiary. Separate notes mention United States treasury officials offering to exchange gold for notes in San Francisco and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific declaring a quarterly dividend of 1 percent payable in May.
A nostalgic ad slogan repeats Castoria product usage across life stages from baby to miss to adult, referencing childhood remedies and ongoing reliance on Castoria. The catchy lines trace a marketing campaign used to position Castoria as a trusted remedy through generations.
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