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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
6
California Missouri August 11 Robert Kenney 19 admits murder of his father Colemar B Kenney near Luphs on July 20 according to the prosecuting attorney.
Chicago and New York reports show flour markets firm and lower wheat notes. Butter eggs and live poultry prices listed with multiple grades and regional variations.
Omaha Nebraska cattle market moves steady to strong with native steers at 4.95 to 7.25 and western and Texas offerings ranging up to 4.90 for steer lots. Cows and heifers bring 2.70 to 4.75, stockers 2.75 to 4.4, calves 4.50 to 6.50, and bulls 2.25 to 3.25. Hogs mixed 6.50 to 6.75, sows and boars weaker, and sheep and lambs at 5.60 to 6.00 for lambs
The question explores a mother’s feelings about daughters who stay unmarried at home, presenting social expectations and personal sentiment as the core issue. It examines cultural norms and possible pride or pressure tied to family status.
Special to the Reporter from Tampico August 11 The Ozulu ma petroleum fields burn on for weeks destroying millions of barrels of oil. The fire is the largest in history with flames hundreds of feet high and a 200 mile sea reflection. Efforts to smother it have failed and engineers from Mexico City have begun constructing a giant iron cone to cap the burning well while oil men in the United States offer ideas. Some fear the drainage may extend toward Texas and Louisiana.
The article argues against blaming umpires for team failures, noting top pitchers Adie Joss Cy Young and Hill Donovan faced no favoritism and that umpires rarely decide games. It defends officials as impartial and emphasizes players should accept errors as part of the sport.
The piece argues against harsh umpire criticism and calls for freedom in pitching with new deliveries. It urges neglect of foul strike penalties for foul territory home runs and ends with a vignette about THE LITTLE OLD MAN at the Home of the Daughters of Jacob.
The text argues against more batting to boost crowds, noting 1 to 0 pitcher battles draw bigger next day audiences. Tim Hurst says only batting by the home team is popular, casting doubt on the belief that higher scoring games always attract more fans.
Beyer Bros supplies correction notes for the day in a market report featuring ducks trading near 66 and 65 in local market activity.
New York August 11 Mrs Esther Davis has sworn off all wines and sweets for future birthday celebrations on her 114th birthday. She laughed at the remark but meant what she said.
Columbia Brewing Co makers of the Columbia beer declare the beer has no peer and solicit family trade inquiries. Telephone number listed as 40.
C. L. Dilley & Co operates a flour and feed business at 515 Market Street offering flour hay and feed with telephone service via number 87.
A compact 432 High street ad proclaims best coal oil at 10c and best gasoline at 14c. The firm asserts independence from any trust and invites trial orders from customers.
C L Dilley and Co at 5115 Market Street offers high grade coal and a range of accessories including horse feed mine cement and sewer pipe supported by telephone service at line 87 with a focus on durable building and farm products.
Hogs mixed at 6.20 to 6.59 per pound with whree sail 6.20 to 6.40. Hogs medium to heavy range 6.40 to 6.60. Calves from 3.00 to 5.59. Market daily quotes provided by Loganport Union Stock Yards.
Incomplete text indicates a market update or commodity note on hides and wool compiled by B V Cook & Co. The fragment mentions corrections and pricing references likely for wool and hides as part of a daily listing. Further readable items are not preserved.
Peek and Kandler offer building painting and repairing of carriages and wagons. They provide general blacksmithing with good workmanship and reasonable prices. Located at 514 North Street, phone 573.
Merrill and Son advertise high test gasoline and coal oil that doesn’t gum stoves. They claim not to be in the trust and offer best gasoline at 14 cents and best 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.
H Weber offers clothing cleaning, repair, pressing, and tailoring services at 310 Pearl Street. The shop advertises professional garment care and alterations.
Address listed at Fourth and Broadway over City National Bank with telephone Ice 363 and residence 1463.
An old classified snippet lists D E Delzell with office at 404 Market Street stairway east of Ray's grocery and residence at 1918 North Street. It includes phone numbers 253 and 623 and the phrase Entire satisfaction.
An old reliable dealer offers honest goods at reasonable prices on Fifth Street and Market Street with contact numbers 729 and 318.
George H. Gise announces 5 percent money loans and a full range of insurance services. Contact his office at 482 or residence at 238.
Interior finishing and store fixtures specialists Parker and Johnston advertise high grade workmanship. Yard mill and office located at corner Spencer street and Berkley streets. Telephone 174.
Eureka Novelty Works operates Carl Nickum proprietor at 313 Sixth Street offering nickle plating oxidizing bicycle and general machine shop repairs along with model and novelty work in wood and metal patterns.
H Weber at 310 Pearl Street offers tailoring and repair services with spring and summer patterns ready for inspection. Suits start at 15 dollars and trousers at 4 dollars and up. Come see.
Practical timer. 311 Fifth street. Slate tin and metal roofing guttering spouting flue tops furnace repairing and general repairing. All work done in best possible manner.
Fragmentary notice listing John Mehane at 21S Fifth Street offering galvanised iron cogs skylights tin iron slate booting and spouting. Service items appear partial with missing details.
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