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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
11
Receipts and prices for cattle hogs and sheep vary across Kansas City and Chicago. Beef prices ranged 6.40 to 6.90 with some fat steers at 6.80, hogs steady to lower, and veal calves steady. grain futures show mixed moves while wheat and corn quotes hover near prior levels.
Observations for the twenty four hours ending 8 a m Washington time show Kansas City minimum 52 and maximum 68. Stations report varied readings from Abilene Texas 54 to Concordia 46 in the morning and Huron 42 to New Orleans 68 in the evening. Precipitation was minimal with traces in Little Rock and none elsewhere. Forecast for Kansas City and vicinity calls for mild temperatures and cloudy, with scattered light showers possible later.
Continued dry weather across Kansas and Nebraska plus light demand pushed speculative wheat higher. May wheat in Chicago reached 92 4/3 cents, with July at 86 3/4 cents, but fluctuated and closed mixed. Minneapolis showed stronger futures, while rain remained scarce in the winter wheat belt. World markets moved, with Liverpool steady and Berlin higher, and corn prices also advancing in Chicago before retreating.
The market shows strength in berries with Arkansas and Texas stock trading at the same prices as prior. Egg and butter prices edge lower while creamery and packing stock dip. poultry demand remains light and receipts stay slim.
An article describes a bowling scene with a high school boy impressing in a spare amid a crowd in the men's alley while the women’s alley draws little attention. A visitor pausing before the women’s alley notes two girls and a boy as contestants, with vivid details of a girl described by distinctive features.
In a two trial match a blonde toppled all ten pins with a browner ball while a rival boy used a large cannon ball and cleared the alley. The duo traded boasts and playful banter as a local bowling feature drew cheers from Manual rooters.
A high school bowling scene features a player striking six pins and two more as spectators discuss the sport's benefits. Separately in New York Cotton futures fall below nine cents for the first time since 1906, with May delivery at 8.96 and spot prices down.
A Washington Evening Star piece quotes Mr Sirius Barker on work and happiness, noting the tension between personal contentment and affecting others. The dialogue centers on a man who whistles at his work and the narrator’s critique of those who cannot be happy without impacting others.
French observers note the death of Toffa II of Porto Novo and the enthronement of his son Adjiki-Toffa as king. The ceremony, largely native, occurred amid suspicions of French complicity, with turmoil kept at bay as the new ruler wears native dress after a burial mishap.
A new establishment by Peter Knight opens near Ivar Street and Henson area at 6th and 7th Streets. It offers milk and beans to start the day with drinks for visitors. Caps and mosquito bars appear at night for night crowds.
The London Standard reports a shadowy fifteenth century mural discovered on Babraham church north wall. Damp plaster exposed a bearded figure with crown headwear and wand, open ermine robe, possible likeness to Edward the Confessor or Henry VI.
The Aldrich currency bill is opposed by clearing houses and national banks in most cities, with only a few major institutions supporting it. A canvass of 421 banks across 37 cities shows 410 against, 11 in favor, as bankers debate the act’s potential to curb a panic and its overall usefulness.
A detached building stands stalled west of St. Louis and is described as erected by the Government with walls of brick and stone four and a half feet thick.
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