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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
4
A guide advises mothers to help daughters showing sluggish thoughts head aches dizziness and fatigue. It recommends Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as vital aid to nature during the coming change and notes it has helped three generations transition from girlhood to womanhood.
A letter from Mrs. Pinkham claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured Miss Ebien M Olson of backache sideache and restored her menstrual regularity after doctors suggested surgery. The ad promotes the remedy as a 30 year standard for female ills and invites sick women to write for advice from Lynn Mass.
Chief Justice Hunter of British Columbia's supreme court ruled the Natal act inoperative for Japanese subjects though not for all. The ruling came on habeas corpus for two Japanese arrested at Blaine Washington while entering BC. He ordered their release and suggested a possible right of action for damages. The case faces appeal to the full BC court and then the Privy Council in England.
Washington reports show Secretary Metcalf releasing word of Australian interest in inviting the American battleship fleet to call at Australian ports. Secretary Root says movements after San Francisco are not fixed with possible return via Suez or a port call in Australia. Alfred Deakin’s letter urged a formal invitation to the president and emphasized strong allied ties and mutual naval display.
Ottawa reports the B C chief justice ruled the Natal act illegal and beyond provincial power and freed the imprisoned Japanese. The decision was expected and is believed to be upheld by higher courts.
American fleet sailors roam Lima on shore leave, mingling with Peruvians in the Plaza de Armas and other districts. Admiral Thomas and several officers meet with President Pardo as the visiting squadron tours the capital after arriving from Callao.
Packie Mc Farland of Chicago defeats Freddie Welsh of England in ten rounds at the Badger Athletic Club Milwaukee fight. Welsh’s defense and footwork shine but McFarland’s pressure secures the decision amid crowd unrest. Malachy Hogan refereed.
Crosby Stuart Noyes aged eighty three died in Pasadena California at the Hotel Raymond surrounded by family He spent over sixty years in journalism shaping Washington Star reporting from 1855 through Civil War years and opposing sensationalism He advocated clean facts and influenced U S relations with Japan China and Hawaii.
Senator Perkins of California urged the senate to justify expenditures for up building the American navy and sending the fleet into the Pacific Ocean. He cited navy achievements and said it remains the most popular branch of government service. The senate adopted the Tillman resolution authorizing the attorney general to prosecute transportation companies of Oregon for land grant violations.
Berkeley reports the Hercules powder plant disaster at Pinole leaves thirty dead including four white men and twenty six Chinese. Foreman Stilwell the only body recovered, workers in packing house and train crew perished. Six girls and four men injured expect recovery. plant to be rebuilt at once after $10,000 in damage.
In two separate crashes on Lake Calhoun near Minneapolis, four ice boats were wrecked at about thirty miles per hour. Six people were hurt, including Verna Stanchfield a high school girl in danger of death, and five others: George Frakell Ray Camp Fred Burton Mrs Charles Alstrom and Mike De Frees.
Mennonite Bishop John Monk aged 62 died at his home near Medway. Ten thousand people crowded Springfield Arsenal to hear William J. Bryan discuss current issues. Wilhelm Hildebrand, a leading civil engineer, died in New York City. Carmisa, owned by Napa Stock Farm, set a world record for three and a half furlongs at Emoryville California in 40 2/5 seconds.
A rumor in Rome on February 22 claims Bulgaria is mobilizing troops but there is no confirmation available.
Minneapolis wheat quotes show May at 1.01 to 1.02 dollars and July near 1.01. On track prices list No 1 hard at 1.07 to 1.97 and Northern types ranging from 41.94 to 1.64 dollars. No 2 Northern 1.02 to 1.92 and No 3 Northern around 0.97 to 0.40 dollars.
Wheat futures show on track arrivals with No 1 hard at 1.0 and 1/4 percent, No 1 Northern at 1.04, No 2 Northern at 1.02, May at 1.02 and July at 1.62. Flax futures on track with May at 1.15 and July at 1.18, and May flax at 1.16.
St Paul market notes on Feb 2 show cattle with good to choice steers 4.75 to 5.46, fair to good 4.00 to 4.75, cows and heifers 3.25 to 4.25, veal 2.75 to 5.25. Hogs at 4.15 to 4.30. Sheep wethers 4.78 to 5.15, lambs 6.25 to 6.50.
A Chicago market listing shows cattle and livestock prices including cows heifers calves and Western cattle with ranges from 1.75 to 7.00 for various classes. Pigs, sheep and yearlings are quoted with prices and percent changes across several categories.
Chicago market notes show Wheat May Sige July S and Sept at $5%c. Corn May 60% July 584, Sept 57%c¢. Oats May old 52%c July 42% 42%c July old 44%c Sept 374%¢. Pork May $11.22% July $11.60. Butter Creameries 21 32c, dairies 29 7 28c. Eggs 20 2ic. Poultry turkeys chickens and springs 2%c.
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