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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1908
Page
4
A reader is urged to confide private health concerns to Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. The article promotes her years of correspondence with sick women and the guidance she provides, claiming letters from grateful readers prove the method's effectiveness.
Mrs Norman R Barnett of Allentown Pa credits Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with curing her organ disorder and female weakness after a nurse advised and she followed directions. The ad claims the remedy has served for thirty years as a standard treatment for displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and related symptoms.
New York reports that Melvin Shepard the athlete who won both the 1500 and 800 meters at the London Olympics will become a customs inspector. President Roosevelt has unofficially signaled support for an appointment likely in Philadelphia.
Market quotations from Minneapolis show wheat futures and spot quotes for December and May delivery. Prices listed include hard, northern, and standard grades with varying cent-per-bushel figures and percentages.
St Paul markets show cattle prices with good to choice steers at 6.00 to 6.75, cows and heifers 4.00 to 5.00, veals 3.75 to 6.00. Hogs range 5.00 to 5.60. Sheep include wethers 4.00 to 4.25, yearlings 4.25 to 7.74, and spring lambs 4.50 to 5.00.
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 hard at 1.04144 dollars, No 1 Northern 1.02 and 1.02 percent, Dec 1.01, May 1.05, Oct 1.0414, Nov 1.03. Flax to arrive and on track with Oct 1.21, Nov 1.211 percent, Dec 1.20, May 1.24.
Chicago markets show Wheat Dec 1.00 per bushel May 1.03 July 0.98 Oct 0.71c Dec 0.68c May 0.62c Oats Dec 0.48 May 0.50 July 0.46 Pork Oct 13.55 Dec 13.50 Jan 15.10 May 14.95 Butter Creameries 20.4c Dairy 18c Eggs 23c Poultry Turkeys 15c Chickens 9c Springs 10c
In Chicago on Oct 16 cattle and hogs showed mixed prices across categories. Cattle and beef values ranged with Western cattle from 3.10 to 5.75 per unit, cows and heifers 1.60 to 5.30, calves 6.00 to 8.50, hogs from 5.25 to 6.50 across light to heavy grades, porkers and pigs 3.00 to 5.00, and sheep and lambs yielding 2.50 to 6.00 with yearlings at 4.40 to 5.00.
Sofia reports the Bulgarian cabinet will not pay indemnity to Turkey as a condition for recognizing independence. It only agrees to negotiate for purchase rights of the Oriental Railroad, invites lease surrender terms, and plans no troop mobilization for now.
Democratic presidential candidate William J. Bryan visited Denver and received a cordial welcome. A large parade through city streets featured marching clubs, pyrotechnics, and a dead elephant effigy labeled with Democratic arguments amid a storm-threatened, rousing rally at the Auditorium.
In the government suit to dissolve Standard Oil, cross examination of traffic expert W. D. Hurlbut sparked clashes between government and Standard Oil counsel. Judge Ferris dismissed a bid to curb Kellogg’s conduct. Hurlbut described 18 and 13 cent through rates over Whiting to Evansville and said railroads used local rates before the Hepburn act.
The Grain Dealers' National Association met in St. Louis and began drafting a uniform grain grading system to be used by state inspectors and boards of trade nationwide. The proposed rules eliminate vague terms and set definite weights per bushel and impurity percentages for each grade. Rules for all grains except corn and barley were approved.
Bradstreet's weekly trade review reports unseasonably warm weather and looming national election slowing distribution of seasonal goods and delaying new investments. Industry shows cautious activity with iron and related sectors rising, while drought and low water reduce coke and paper mill output. Railway tonnage remains heavy and earnings declines shrink, suggesting stronger expansion after year end.
Charles V. Mobery assistant county treasurer until July committed death by his own action by jumping from a Mounds Park Sanitarium window. He struck his head and died instantly. He lived at 711 Bedford Street where his sister was found dead in a bath tub last spring. The tragedy left him despondent and led to his resignation due to failing health.
Washington October 17. The War Department heard charges against Lt Col George W Geethals in a dispute over crane contracts for the Isthmian canal. William F Brothers of Balanced Crane Cable Co alleged unfair methods and a 10 per cent commission offer to a government officer. Inspector General Garlington presided.
Vice President Fairbanks spoke at multiple rallies in New York City drawing thousands. He outlined Republican achievements and tied them to policies under formulation and execution in the current campaign.
Titusville Pennsylvania October 17 A forest fire near Lincolnville is burning out of control. Firefighters from surrounding areas have been summoned as several homes are reported already burned and hope to save remaining structures fades.
Dallas South Dakota October 17 registration for the Rosebud land lottery has practically ended but will stay open one more day for latecomers. The Dallas Gregory total reaches 103 664 and other towns push the grand total toward 150 000.
Prairie fires raging for two days threaten hundreds of acres north west and south of Duquoin. Farmers struggle to check the flames with little success as vegetation is cleared in multiple areas.
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