Man of Mystery May Command Army
General Homer Lea, dubbed the Man of Mystery, has left for Europe on a mission. Reports hint he will go to China to aid in a crisis where the Wo Wong Wovey society seeks to overthrow the dynasty. Lea appears closely tied to the revolutionary movement, though his exact influence remains unclear.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Homer Lea
Europe
China
Great
Wo Wong Wovey Society
Lea
Water rules strict enforcement by city board of public works
The Board of Public Works announces night and day patrols to catch water rule violators. No sprinkling without a nozzle, meters restricts times, and violators face immediate shutoff and fines up to 25 dollars plus meter installation. The board urges citizen support to curb water waste.
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Board of Public Works
Notice to Contractors for Erection of Banking Room
Bids due by July 3 1911 for a one story brick banking room 20 by 40 feet. Plans at Blashek's store Stoddard Wisconsin. Right to reject any and all bids reserved. Farmers and Merchants State Bank Stoddard Wis.
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Blashek
Stoddard
Wis
Farmers & Merchants State Bank
Paper board trust officials indicted in fatal conspiracy case
Federal grand jury indicts officers agents and members of Eastern Box board club in conspiracy to restrain trade. Most defendants linked to Fibre and Manila association once fined $88,000 in 1910 for Sherman Act violations.
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New York
Paper Board Manufacturing
Eastern Box Board Club
Federal Grand Jury
Paper Board Trust
Fibre and Manila Association
Engaged girl flaunts ring more than fiancé
Observers note a cheeky habit where an engaged woman appears more impressed by the diamond ring than by the man who gave it. The piece reflects on societal focus on jewelry over relationships and the temptations to indulge in improper actions.
Daily Markets Flash Higher Prices Across Grains and Produce
Market notes show flour up 20c a barrel and live hogs rising. Lists multiple fruit,vegetable, dairy and livestock prices from oranges to onions, pineapples and butter. Quoted by various firms including Listman Milling Co Hawley M Co and J A Goesrich.
County officials plan big picnic at Dakota Park
Committees organize the county picnic to be held at Dakota Park on Thursday. The highlight is a baseball game between the courthouse officers and the county board of supervisors with about a hundred attendees. The crew will depart Singer's boat ferry at 8:30 a.m. in several launches.
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Dakota Park
Court House
County Board of Supervisors
Chris Burns
Singer’s Boat Ferry
Market opens strong but ends irregular in New York trade
The New York stock market started with broad gains on June 26 with many issues up from Saturday's close. By 11 am profit taking trimmed gains, governments and bonds held firm. Noon saw a point back then a steadier tone, and by 2 pm the session finished irregular as railroads recovered some losses while industrials and miscellaneous issues failed to rally.
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New York
New York Money Rates and Silver Prices Report
NEW YORK June 26 Money on call 2 3 8e. Time money 3 1 4e t for 6 mo. Bar Silver London 24 3 8d New York 52 3 4e. Demand sterling 4 85 90 4 85 95.
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New York
London
Kansas City Market Roundup Cattle Hogs Sheep Prices
Cattle receipts 7 000 market steady to strong steers 4 80 to 6 50 cows and heifers 2 25 to 6 10 calves 4 00 to 7 25. Hogs receipts 11 000 market steady bulk 6 20 to 6 30 heavy 6 15 to 6 25 medium 6 20 to 6 32 light 6 20 to 6 30. Sheep receipts 8 000 market steady lambs 5 50 to 6 75 ewes 2 50 to 3 50 wethers and yearlings 2 60 to 4 75.
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Kansas City
Chicago Livestock Market Summary at Union Stock Yards
On June 26 hogs receipts reached 40 000 with a market steady to shade lower and prices from 5.65 to 6.55 per cwt for various grades. Cattle receipts 26 000 with markets steady. beeves 4.75 to 6.65, cows and heifers 2.25 to 5.75, stockers and feeders 3.15 to 5.35, Texans 4.40 to 5.90, calves 5.75 to 8.00. Sheep receipts 25 000 with market weak to lower. natives 2.25 to 4.40, westerns 2.50 to 4.50, lambs 3.75 to 6.75, western lambs 4.00 to 6.85.
Chicago Produce Prices Across Dairy Poultry and Produce
Chicago market report lists butter extras 22c firsts 20c dairy extras 21c firsts 19c eyes prime firsts 14c firsts 13c cheese twins 11 1-4 to 11 1-2c Young Americas 12 1-4 to 12 1-2c potatoes new 2.10 to 2.15 old 1.00 to 1.10 live poultry fowls 12 to 12 1-2c ducks 12 to 12 1-2c geese 7 to 8c. Broilers 1 to 1 Ibs 18 to 20c broilers 1 3-4 to 3 Ibs 22 to 23c.
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Vaif
Thomas Phalan Co
Hawley m. Co
Ice Cream & Butter Co
Americas
Bermuda
Ncadsadveser Deceus
la Crosse Fur & Hide
Pega
Chicago
Chicago grain prices steady across wheat corn and oats
Chicago markets report mixed bid levels for wheat corn and oats with varying No 2 and No 3 grades. Wheat bids range from 87 to 95 cents with several red and hard types quoted. Corn bids run from 53 1/2 to 56 1/4 cents across white yellow and standard grades. Oats quotes span 40 1/2 to 42 1/4 cents for white and standard grades.
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Chicago Cash Grain
Chicago
Wheat and corn futures mixed as rains aid crop outlook
Commodities opened bearish with abrupt price swings in wheat and corn futures. Oversold conditions prompted buying orders from commission houses, while oats eased before recovering to near prior levels. Heavy rains across the corn belt boosted crop prospects, though traders expect smaller yields than last year. Provisions opened quiet but rallied later as hog demand shifted with grain markets.
Livestock Prices at Union Stock Yards June 21
Hogs receipts 10 000 market shade lower mixed and butchers 6 15 to 6 60 good heavy 6 20 to 6 55 rough heavy 6 10 to 6 20 light 6 15 to 6 60 pigs 5 55 to 6 35 Cattle receipts 206 market steady beeves 4 25 to 6 775 cows and heifers 2 40 to 5 55 stockers and feeders 3 25 to 5 40 Texans 4 45 to 6 00 calves 5 75 to s Sheep receipts 4 000 market steady native 2 75 to 4 15 western 2 50 to 4 15 lambs 3 75 to 6 20 western 4 00 to 6 20
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Chicago Livestock Union
Union Stock Yards
Western
Livestock Prices At Union Stock Yards June 17
Hogs receipts 7000 with market 5 cents higher. mixed and butchers 5.95 to 6.35. heavy types 6.00 to 6.32. pigs 6.15 to 6.20. Cattle receipts 4000 with market steady. beeves 4.90 to 6.55. cows and heifers 2.50 to 5.90. stockers 3.70 to 5.70. Texans 4.60 to 5.80. calves 6.00 to 8.00. Sheep receipts 6000 with steady market. natives 2.50 to 4.35. westerns 2.75 to 4.40. lambs 4.00 to 6.40. western lambs 4.50 to 6.75.
Quote on choosing lesser evil among two options
A succinct aphorism notes that when faced with two evils, the natural choice is the one least likely to be discovered. The line frames moral calculus as avoidance of exposure.
Advertisers Claim Heat Will Seal With Undergarment Trend
An advertising push for underwear floods magazines as men may drop other clothing in hot weather. The campaign suggests underwear becomes essential and widely worn during the season.
Dog Days Not Suited For A Pets Comfort
A light note recalls the dog’s dislike of hot days and the discomfort of canine summer heat. The remark conveys a humorous observation about animal endurance in warm weather.
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