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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1890
Page
4
A sprawling Indiana era roundup notes a surge of tramp and swindler activity in Logansport and Kentland, with robberies and moral reforms. Peruvian and Clinton plant moves, deaths, lawsuits, bank and railway disputes, and social shifts ripple through Madison and neighboring counties as towns grapple with crime, industry relocations, and civic projects.
The text notes calls to arbitrate Behring Sea issues and describes disability pension filings totaling 245,000 since June 27. It mentions Senate actions on an election bill and a request to limit Congressional Record publication to actual proceedings, with related tariff and finance committee discussions.
July 23 to August 1 includes Acton Camp Meeting low daily rates and special Sun trains on July 27 August 8 and 10 from Indianapolis at 9 30 pm and 2 30 pm. Terre Haute Schwaben Society excursion with a 7 pm return from Terre Route 1 50 round trip valid two days. August 3 Louisville excursion for Independent Sons and Daughters of Honor via North Vernon train from Indianapolis 1 am and return from Louisville 11 55 pm 2 60 round trip valid two days. August 1 Mexinkuckee Paul Boynton aquatic show with Wallace Ross Joan Largon single scull purse 600. Morning halt train return next day. August 2 8 and 4 Chicago Patriarchs Militant encampment round trip plus six admissions return until August 11. August 5 and 6 Chicago Patriarchs Militant encampment 4 70 round trip including six admissions return until August 11.
Market notes list a wide array of groceries and meats with altered prices and measurements, followed by a detailed Indianapolis stockyards roundup. The list includes provisions such as smoked meats, lard, canned goods, oysters, cheese, butter, produce, and seeds. It notes week-specific prices and market activity, with shipping and cattle figures for Saturday.
July 26 market notes show sheep and hog markets steady to fair with mixed quality. Bids for cattle and hogs remained steady amid receipts of hogs 18,000 and cattle 4,600. City grain reports list wheat oats hay and various No. grades with bid ranges and merchantable statuses. Local dealers quote Timothy and prairie hay prices for old and new stock, with regional market activity damped by general market trends.
July 26 price table for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard Short ribs and other grains showing bids and closings. Included are July August September December and May futures with cents and fractions across Wheat Corn Oats and livestock products in Chicago and New York market reports.
We announce a grand demonstration of towels napkins lawns batlates Charlies prints embroideries sateens muslin Shirtings and more all offered at 50 percent wholesale prices. Stock must be closed out with many lines priced far below wholesale. Open until 11 tonight and Monday night.
118 W. Wash. St. opposite State House invites patrons to view the “Bird.” Repairs are offered nightly with prompt service and reasonable prices.
The article describes current hair fashion with knots at the crown forming a double Grecian or Alsatian bow. It notes fringe styling with tiny pins, praises its suitability for small faces, and mentions genuine Indian hair tresses while advertising dry goods and price competitiveness.
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