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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1895
Page
4
News notes from Crawfordsville to Madison report new efforts in public works and entertainment. Plans include electric light inspection, theater contracts, saloon closings, and a proposed newspaper and electric plant in Clay County, with various local incidents and community events referenced.
The advertisement lists Prince Albert Coats and various fur items priced well below usual values. Deals include Reefers and Coats at 4.98, Prince Albert Coats at 9.75, Beaver Cloths, Lathe Jackets, and many mink, astrakhan, and seal pieces with prices ranging from 1.19 to 129.00, all marked for Monday sale.
The YMCA reports rising gymnasium interest with business men using noon hours for handball and a basketball team that has won all season games. Rural notes describe hunting at Chas Duckworth and Wm Cain farms, with large rabbit and quail take and favorable farmer hospitality. Also noted are cockfighting plans near the city, billiard matches in New York, and livestock market reports from Indianapolis stockyards, including prices for cattle and hogs and a pond becoming a skating rink.
Markets by Tetegraph from Chicago notes opening prices for wheat at Dec 48 1/2 cents and May 57 1/2 cents, corn at Dec 45 1/2 cents and May 48 cents, oats at Dec 28 1/2 cents and May 31 1/2 cents, with pork, lard, and short ribs futures for Jan and May.
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