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Newspaper
Hamilton Democrat Sun
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
6
Market listings show little change from Tuesday with only two stands open near court house square. Prices cover vegetables fruits nuts and seasonal items including Cauliflower 15 25c Cabbage 8 10c a head Potatoes 90c home grown 1.00 Tomatoes not listed noted Christmas trees 50c to 2 and assorted nuts and fruits with varied per unit pricing.
December 19 at 1 p m quoted by Chamberlin Bros. & Co. lists Wheat and Corn prices across Hamilton and nearby towns. Prices show Middletown 43 to 46 cents, Miamisburg 40 to 46 cents, Somerville 47 cents, Oxford 40 cents, Franklin 40 to 42 cents.
Chicago market report dated December 19 shows open high low and close figures for wheat, with quotation by Chamberlin Bros 76, ton brokers, at the Rentschler Building in Chicago. The brief item notes available price movement and trading activity on the commodity market.
Cincinnati December 19 wheat prices rise with No 2 red at 11.01 No 3 96 Use No 4 84 94e corn values firm with No 2 white 56e No 3 white 56e No 2 yellow 77e No 3 yellow 56e oats steady demand No 2 white 54 2e No 3 50 4 51e hay fair demand prices fall timothy No 3 12 clover mixed No 1 13 50 No 2 12 50 No 1 clover 16 No 3 15 barley No 3 1.08 1.13 No 4 1.06 1.08 No 3 spring extra 1.13 LW
Dozen demand for strictly fresh stock remained urgent with moderate resistance. Country held stock improved slightly but not enough to push prices higher. Fresh quote at 29 cents per dozen. country held price softer. Rabbits priced at 1.50 to 1.60 per dozen.
Cattle dull and weak with lower prices across categories including butchers and cows. Hogs open lower but close firmer with selective heavies at 4.50 and packers bids around 4.40 to 4.45. Calves and sheep show varied declines, lambs easing and extras near 6.75 while overall market sentiment remains soft.
The Kentucky Court of Appeals reversed the Jefferson circuit court ruling in the Hertle versus Riddle Hansbrough case. It orders removal of a dog’s body buried months earlier on a Cave Hill cemetery lot adjoining Hertle’s family plot. The decision notes a lot owner may bury a horse or donkey if disposed.
Paul Keller a 77 year old carpenter at the Cincinnati Brewing Co was found unconscious at the plant early Thursday. Dr G A Hermann attended and Keller was moved to Mercy hospital in critical condition after an apparent heart disease attack. He has worked for Mr Schwab for nearly 50 years and resides at 623 South Fourth Street.
A local assessment praises the Democrat as the premier advertising medium in Butler county, highlighting reach and influence for community notices and campaigns.
Mary Minton Pierson of New York has returned home and will reside with family. Neighbors of Mr. and Mrs. John Haiber hosted a farewell serenade Wednesday night. The next day Haiber moved to a new home west of Millville with local help. John and Marie Witte and Clayton and Anna Huffman visited Heitzman residents in Darr town on Sunday. Heitzman school plans a Christmas entertainment next Monday night. Mr. Simpson of Sassafras Ridge will move into the Haiber house.
Wallace Porter of 167 North Monument Avenue sustained a deep cut to his left hand between the thumb and first finger this morning at the Sanitary Manufacturing Co. plant. Medical attention was administered on site.
Butter prices listed with ranges and dairy quotes appear alongside poultry figures. The market notes heavy arrivals with overall weakness in demand, showing lower poultry prices for young chickens ducks and turkeys, with geese at around 4.50. The text cites various regional items including New York and Ohio entries.
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