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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
6
National League results include New York, Cincinnati and Boston games with varied runs and hits. American League reports Chicago vs Boston and Cleveland vs Washington. other leagues show Indianapolis, Columbus, Toledo, South Bend and Evansville matchups with mixed outcomes.
Winnipeg August 5 The Canadian Pacific railroad mechanical department will strike Wednesday at ten o clock with workers ordered to quit at the whistle signal. The walkout threatens delays on lines and maintenance crews will not report for duty.
Chicago markets show flour and wheat futures steady with spring wheat at high levels and export options. Oats, rye, and creamery product prices noted. New York rye futures mix with spot prices for No 2 red and No 1 northern at Duluth and Manitoba values. Turkeys, chickens, and ducks listed for poultry markets with assorted regional price ranges.
Omaha Nebraska August 4 cattle market slow and lower with native steers 4.25 to 7.25, western and Texas feeders mixed. Cows and heifers 2.50 to 4.50, cann ers 2.00 to 2.95, bulls 3.50 to 5.00, calves 4.50 to 9.50, bulk sales around 6.25 to 6.60.
An incident described as dynamite exploding in an Ohio thrasher caused a shockwave affecting nearby wheat fields. No injuries reported. Authorities investigate possible causes and safety lapses.
A renowned English scientist argues overpopulation poses a graver future threat than water scarcity. He warns wheat shortages could arise in five to six generations, urging concern for future descendants and citing potential global food crises.
J J Hayes tells a London paper his own Marathon story. He says he saved himself for the last miles, faced hot asphalt, and surged past rivals with cheering crowds near Shepherds Bush. He credits trainer Mike Murphy and friends Cameron and Henry for behind the scenes guidance.
A U S Weather Bureau scientist warns that a comet impact could vaporize a large hydrocarbon comet and release deadly gases that would vitiate Earth's atmosphere. Even without a direct collision, drifting gases could render the planet unfit for breathing and threaten all life.
John H. Zirkle of Philippi West Virginia reports his father endured eighteen months of constant diarrhoea before trying Cham berlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after seeing it advertised in the Philippi Republican. One bottle cured him and he can now work as a man half his age. Sold by W H Porter druggist.
Corrected market listing shows Beyer Bros prices for butter eggs turkeys spring chickens and assorted grains. It notes per pound and per dozen pricing for dairy and eggs and provides price ranges for meat and poultry with partial entries for wheat and flour products.
Corrected daily figures list cattle and livestock prices per hundredweight and per pound. Heifers calves cows and old sheep show varied ranges from six to seven dollars per cwt for heifers and cows, with calves and sheep priced lower. Anomalous text at the end reads evscee SC.
Hogs range from 6.25 to 6.65 per pound with mixed, medium to heavy types, calves priced from 3.00 to 5.59, and beef cattle categories noted as common to fair. Prices reflect daily quotations from Logansport Union Stock Yards.
Market brief notes prices on hides and wool daily updated by B V Cook Co. Report mentions varying rates and corrected figures though legible details are limited. Trade terms and local barter context implied for merchants and buyers in the regional market.
Frank Arellanes, born in Santa Cruz and 24 years old, is noted as the only man of Spanish descent with a salary in the major leagues. He began in 1902 with Santa Cruz, later pitched for California teams, signed with New York, faced contract disputes, and spent spring with San Francisco before joining the Boston Americans briefly, with limited major league action so far.
The Commoner notes a rapid outlay of funds by Congress outpacing the mint’s ability to stamp the motto on coins. The remark suggests scrutiny of government spending and production delays affecting coinage symbolism.
Descriptions from Hindu belief depict an elephant resting on a vast tortoise that bears the earth. The myth presents a cosmic foundation idea and reflects ancient cosmology.
Atlantic ocean steam ship passengers are granted twenty cubic feet of baggage free. The policy outlines included limits and exemptions for trunks and suitcases carried aboard, affecting travel planning and packing decisions for voyagers.
A spirited claim suggests the average man speaks up when given a chance and provides valuable insights. Advocates note the trend boosts community dialogue and reveals practical viewpoints from everyday participants.
Columbia Brewing Co advertises its family run brewery with the slogan A beer that has no peer and a telephone listing No 40 inviting inquiries into making or purchasing the beer.
Local retailer Merrill and Son at 432 High Street promotes coal oil at 10 cents and gasoline at 14 cents with a note they are not part of any trust and inviting trial orders.
Co L Dilley & Co at 515 Market street offers high grade coal horse feed lime meat and sewer pipe with telephone contact 87. The ad promotes a general hardware and supply business serving local customers.
Peek and Kandier advertise carriage and wagon building, painting and repairing. They offer general blacksmithing and good work at reasonable prices. Located at 114 North Street with phone 573.
Dilley & Co. operates a flour feed and hay business at 515 Market Street with telephone number 87.
Merrill and Son at 432 High Street advertise high test gasoline and coal oil that does not gum stoves. They claim not to be in the trust and price gasoline at 14 cents and coal oil at 10 cents. Readers are invited to drop a card for a trial order.
Ed Osborne successor to John M. Thompson offers expert horseshoeing at 122 Sixth Street with prompt and satisfactory work guaranteed.
Kr Weber offers clothing cleaning, repair, and pressing services at 319 Pearl Street with tailoring available.
Local advertisement for F M Bozer a dentist located at the corner of Fourth and Broadway over City National Bank. Office phone 363 residence 1463.
Detail listing for BD E Delzeli with office at 404 Market Street stairway east of Ray's Grocery and residence at 1918 North Street. Phone numbers 253 and 632 noted for contact and satisfaction offered.
Local merchants Young and Custer advertise two stores parting with honest goods. The 310 Fifth Street location lists phone 729 while the 318 Market Street shop shows phone 048.
George H. Gise advertises 5 percent money and insurance services. Corner room over Bowen bank offers loans and various insurance policies with contact phones 482 and residence 238.
Parker Johnston are specialists in interior finishing and store fixtures. They operate a yard mill and office at the corner of Spencer and Berkley Streets and can be reached by telephone 72.
Reporter Office advertises all kinds of job printing from letter heads to invitations. A phone call brings a representative with samples for immediate service.
H. Weber offers tailor and merchant services at 310 Pearl Street. Spring and summer patterns are ready for inspection. Suit prices start at 16 dollars, trousers from 4 dollars and up.
H J Trah offers slate tin and metal roofing guttering spouting flue tops furnace repair and general repair. Located at 2311 Fifth Street. Phone 802. All work in best possible manner.
John Mehaffie at 218 Fifth Street offers galvanized iron roofing and repair services. He lists skylights tin and slate roofing spouting and general tin and iron work. Telephone 59.
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