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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
6
Mrs Wardwell the quarantined leper widow of Gen Wardwell escaped her quarters about midnight Tuesday and is believed to have boarded a Southern Pacific train bound for California. Authorities warn residents and issue alerts as the search begins.
Chicago and New York markets display firmer corn and oats, with wheat edging higher in Chicago. Prices list precise figures for flour, wheat, corn, oats, butter, eggs, cheese, poultry, and potatoes, noting export bags and regional price spreads.
Cattle market steady natives at 80 to 87 dollars per head with western and Texas steers also listed. Hogs trend lower with heavy types around 6.20 to 6.50 and light pigs near 5.0 to 6.0. Sheep show steady to stronger demand with yearlings and lambs in the 5.75 to 6.25 range. Location noted as South Omaha Nebraska with various grades and weights.
The 1907 deficit of the Post Office Department totaled 6 093 233 dollars. The report cites a shortfall across services and regions, highlighting financial strain on mail delivery and administration.
Chicago August 20 The football season in the west looks bright as the three-year rule is lapsing. Preliminary practice has begun in the Big Eight with adjustments to the forward pass and a stronger pool of material. Coach A A Stagg returns to lead early drills at the University of Chicago with Leo De Tray assisting.
Local elevator firm Bishop Elevator Co. lists mixed and white corn in stock with yellow corn available. Several 6 cent and 12 cent price markers appear amid partial OCR text.
The report lists hog prices from $6.10 to $6.45 for light hogs and $5.95 to $6.15 for heavy hogs. Medium to heavy hogs run $6.15 to $6.35. Calves are quoted from $3.00 to $5.50, with common to fair quality noted.
Market notice showing updated prices for hides and wool as reported by B. V. Cook and Company. Include ranges and daily adjustments for buyers and sellers.
A dialogue line notes a brother's success as a detective and confirms his method includes wearing a policeman's uniform as a disguise.
F. L. K. Holmes, manager of a Jackson automobile company, says the auto business is prosperous because farmers are buying vehicles. He adds that the farmer is the boy with the roll these days.
Logansport residents may take a round trip excursion to Indianapolis via I U T company trains next Sunday. Round trip fare is $1.25 with special tickets valid on trains leaving Logansport at 6 00, 5 45 and 9 00 a m.
The article describes a dangerous no rules auto race proposed for Latonia Kentucky or nearby sites in September. Drivers Barney Oldfield and Jack Ryan, plus another entrant, race on three mile heats with a $2500 side bet. No protests or cautionary rules will apply after start.
The piece probes whether a muffed fly by an outfielder can count as a sacrifice hit. It notes a 1908 rule defines a sacrifice hit as a caught fly that allows a run, but a muffed play in Detroit prompted the official scorer to grant credit, raising questions about how long a muff must be to qualify and how to judge fast runners versus slow runners in various fly ball outcomes.
The passage questions whether a muffed fly should count as a sacrifice or spoil the sacrifice in baseball scoring. It notes confusion for scorers and suggests the rules committee must clarify next winter after a loophole left last February.
In Pittsburg on August 20 William R Klein aged 40 of Allegheny will race W Lictus to decide if he should continue pursuing Marie 18 daughter of Lictus. If Klein loses the 200 yard race he quits as suitor, if Klein wins Lictus withdraws objections. Marie aids Klein by hoping for his victory.
Billy Murray, who left mining two seasons ago to manage the Philadelphia National League club, has transformed the Phillies into a strong contender. They have risen to near the top behind Pittsburg New York and Chicago, with a 15 of 19 road trip and significant gains from young and veteran players. Murray’s quiet leadership and player development have boosted several stars, and rumors of his dismissal have been denied, with potential interest from the New York Highlanders noted.
Virgil portrays Camilla of the Vesseians as an extraordinary runner who could cross a cornfield unbent blades or traverse the sea without wetting her feet in vivid mythic detail.
Columbia Brewing Co makers of the famous Columbia beer advertises for family trade. The message notes telephone number 40 for contact.
Merrill and Son offer test oil at 10 cents and best gasoline at 14 cents in a gas and coal ad. They claim to be a trusted local supplier and invite customers to place trial orders.
Dilley and Company operates flour feed and hay business at 515 Market Street with telephone number 87 offering supplies to local customers.
C. L. Dilley & Co advertises the highest grade coal horse feed lime cement and sewer pipe at 615 Market Street with telephones listed as No 87 for inquiries and orders.
Peek and Kandier advertise carriage and wagon building painting repairing and general blacksmithing at 514 North Street with reasonable prices and phone number 573 offering good work.
Merrill and Son advertise high test gasoline and coal oil that won’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. They invite readers to send a trial order by card.
H. Weber offers cleaning repaired pressed clothing services at 3116 Pearl Street with tailoring available.
Mr A Robinson of Drumquin Ontario recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as the best medicine for indigestion. The tablets are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price 25c with free samples at W H Porter's drug store.
F M Bozer D D runs dental parlors at the corner of Fourth and Broadway opposite City National Bank. Office phone 363, residence 1463.
A fragment lists D. E. Detzell with office at 404% Market Street and a stairway east of Ray's Grocery plus residence at 1918 North Street and phone numbers 253 and 622. It ends with a slogan Entire satisfaction.
Local shop advertises old reliable harnesses buggies and wagons at reasonable prices. Two downtown locations listed at 310 Fifth Street with phone 729 and 318 Market Street with phone 548.
George H. Gise offers five percent money and writes all kinds of insurance. Corner room over Bowen Bank. Office phone 482 and residence phone 228.
Parker Johnston advertise specialty interior finishing and store fixtures. They operate a yard mill and office at the corner of Boemeer and Berkley streets and can be reached by telephone 7 2.
Carl Nickum proprietor offers nickle plating oxidizing bicycle and general machine shop repairing model and novelty work wood and metal patterns located at 313 Sixth Street Eureka.
Merchant tailor announces ready spring and summer patterns. Suits start at 15 dollars and trousers at 4 dollars. Visit H Weber at Pearl Street to inspect offerings.
TINNERS. H. J. Trah Phone 802. Practical tinner. 311 Fifth street. Slate, tin and metal roofing, guttering, spouting, flue tops, furnace repairing and general repairing. All work done in best possible manner.
Classified notice for iron and slate roofing and spouting by John Mehalfie offering galvanised iron edifices skylights tin iron and slate roofing and spouting repair services at Fifth Street and Telephone 59.
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