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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1894
Page
7
Advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and eases colds headaches and fevers. It claims universal medical approval, gentle action on kidneys liver and bowels, and warns buyers to purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on every package.
The U S consul at Zurich reports a push by Swiss farmers and authorities to import American cattle. A Hamburg journal notes a July voyage of 250 head of live beeves and 150 carcasses, with hopes to restore supply for poorer consumers while citing American meat quality and healthier cattle.
Kristian Kortgaard president of the defunct state bank goes on trial in Minneapolis district court as charges of grand larceny totaling $100,662 and fraud are pursued. Indictments allege multiple thefts from 1893 and false solvency claims to attract deposits, with bail set at $13,000.
The steamer Falcon under Captain Henry Bartlett arrived at St Johns Newfoundland with the Peary expedition party from last year. All members except Lieutenant Peary, Hugh Lee, and Matthew Penson proceed to Bowdoin Bay to continue the unfulfilled work of the expedition.
The central labor union of Boston denounces the A P A as unworthy of organized labor support. They say the group aims to spark a religious war among workers to lure them into the hands of capitalists.
Civil engineer J W Stanegela shot and killed Mrs Mabel Colvin on a Portland street and then shot himself. Colvin, a handsome brunette who had lived in the city about two years since moving from Woolwich Massachusetts, had recently filed for divorce from her husband.
In New York on September 18 a platform at the cornerstone ceremony for Saint Augustine church on One Hundred Sixty seventh Street and Fulton Avenue collapsed, sending about 80 people into the basement fourteen feet below. Fourteen suffered injuries of varying severity.
A company camp report from Wilkes Barre says many members of Company H Ninth Regiment National Guard of Pennsylvania at Gettysburg are down with typhoid fever in its worst form. Kate Earlson died Saturday night and Privates Siles and Herbey are not expected to live until morning.
Colvin Louisiana December 2 1886 advertisement describes Mothers' Friend used before confinement and praises its value. Mentions Bradfield Regulator Co and price of 1.50 dollars with availability through druggists in Atlanta Georgia.
The Russian thistle has invaded farming lands across eastern Colorado, prompting action by farmers county authorities and railways. Counties most affected include Prowers Weld Bent and Kit Carson with Rock Island road crews ordered to exterminate along tracks. Origin in Colorado traced to seed oats from Dakota. spread aided by irrigation ditches wind and trains.
Walter Wellman leader of the American Arctic expedition says the season has been especially difficult. After the sinking of the Ragnvald Jarl his plans to reach the far North were dashed and he will sail from Southampton to New York on the Spree with American party members. He notes Lieutenant Peary also faced unusual hardships this year.
West Superior Wisconsin September 18 Major Mahoney sent by Governor Peck to assess fire damage in the burned district rests at the West Superior hotel. He will pass Phillips to check on earlier refugees and says the situation is less distressing than anticipated and needs only stores for Baronne tte Cumberland refugees.
Reno jury finds Mrs Alice Hartley guilty of murder in the second degree in the case against State Senator M D Foley and recommends mercy of the court.
Jacob Schlie of Nicolett Minnesota fell from a hay load and broke his neck. At Eldora Iowa Peter Hansen section foreman was cut into by a switch engine. Roddy Larson was found guilty of cattle rustling in Stanley County South Dakota court and faces a long sentence. A Lima Peru dispatch reports Cerro Pasco and Port Casm seized by rebels. Secretary Gresham returns to Washington after visits to Chicago and Indiana farm.
Milwaukee reports steady flour and firm oats with slight wheat weakness and lower barley. Prices for No 1 Northern and No 2 white oats noted alongside December and May futures in Minneapolis grain notes.
Cattle prices range from 1.25 to 3.49 with prime steers at 3.25 to 3.49 and prime cows at 2.20 to 2.55. Sheep steady at 1.85 to 2.50. lambs 1.59 to 2.75. Receipts show hogs 500 cattle 50 calves 15 sheep 25.
The DuLutTA market lists cash wheat prices with No. 1 hard at 5744 to 574c, No. 1 Northern 553 to 554c, No. 2 Northern 6334c, rejected 4714c, and September through May futures quotes including 174c for September and 60igc for May.
The report from September 1 1894 lists cattle prices in Chicago with active trading and higher quotes for natives westerns and Texans. Natives bring around 1.25 to 3.59 dollars, westerns 4.50 to 4.75, Texans 1.50 to 3.25, with extras noted near 5.65 for extra natives and best westerns at 4.00 to 4.65 dollars.
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