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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
6
Hogs varied by weight with prices from 5.70 to 6.15 per pound. Calves ranged from 3.00 to 5.50 per pound, with common to fair grades shown.
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Markets show dull or firm tones across flour and wheat with mixed futures. Chicago reports soft spring wheat and varied export bag prices while New York lists strong spot wheat and corn, with butter eggs and potatoes priced for retail and wholesale buyers.
Livestock quotes show cattle ranges from 1.50 to 8.00 for cows steers and feeders with beef prices steady to strong. Hogs trading 4.75 to 6.80 with market up about 18 percent on the day. Texas receipts include 4 890 head among a 7 000 total cattle tally.
London July 7 America ships its strongest Olympic team yet to London with high hopes to win fourteen of twenty two track and field events. Irish eligibility chaos could boost American chances as stars like Rector Robertson Huff Cartmell Campbell Clough prepare to contest sprints and field events.
National League games show Chicago over Brooklyn 8 to 5 and Philadelphia over Pittsburgh 6 to 2. Cincinnati defeats New York 6 to 2. American League sees Philadelphia beat New York 6 to 5. Minor leagues report varied results in the American Association Central League Three I League and Western League with multiple matchups and tallies.
Paris reports George Ellery Hale, director of the Solar Observatory at Mount Wilson, has been elected a corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences for his work with the Carnegie Institution in Washington.
A wedding trip suggested on the D and C Coast Line to Mackinac offers seclusion at low cost. Steamers are elegantly furnished with reservable staterooms or parlors. An illustrated pamphlet can be obtained by sending a two cent stamp to D. and C. Navigation Co. Detroit Michigan.
Walter Kunce, a Portland schools teacher, was badly injured when struck by a spent bullet in Dayton Ohio. The incident highlights safety concerns near the city.
A Iowa man recalls spending years and hundreds of dollars on stomach and liver remedies before giving his wife Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. He reports she improved greatly and continued using them, surpassing all prior medicines. Samples free.
In York Pennsylvania speculation swirls over Caleb Powers, recently pardoned by Gov Wilson, and Eleanor Bonham daughter of a wealthy philanthropic family. Bonham says there was no romantic affair though Powers visited her home and aided his defense funds, while York society remains skeptical.
Patrolman Thomason stopped a disruptive man named Sailors Saturday night to take him to headquarters. Sailors refused and attacked, wounding Thomason with a cut over the eye. Dr. Rubsam sewed the injury and Sailors was released. Sailors had previously routed the Walton marshal. Sailors, described as a large and highly combative intoxicated man, assaulted Thomason but was defeated.
Notice to Our Customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or other harmful drugs recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by W. H. Porter.
The D. and C. Line announces daily trips from Detroit to Mackinac with the City of St Ignace as the express boat. Three weekly trips run between Detroit Alpena and Mackinac, while City of Mackinac and City of Alpena provide daily service to northern Michigan resorts. A pamphlet with timetables fares and accommodations is available from the line at 6.
Report notes that cartridges functioned as currency in Abyssinia and that their value could be tested by blowing into the muzzle to judge authenticity or quality. The item describes a practical but unusual monetary system and a simple verification method.
A reflective verse describes the burden of public life for a candidate. The speaker laments persistent surveillance by patriots, endless banquets and tours, and sleepless vigils. It contrasts fabricated praise with damage to reputation and the isolation from family endured until election day.
A quip recalls a once famous slogan about Independence Day now reframed as a Red Cross day. The remark notes the same man remains alive and has shifted the holiday’s meaning to support for relief work.
Paul Stanton of Indianapolis was the guest of friends in the city Saturday and Sunday.
Carl J Horn office located in the Stettiner building offers carefully prepared plans and specifications. Telephone number 700 listed for contact.
C L Dilley Company at 515 Market street offers flour, feed and bay products with telephone service at number 87. The notice emphasizes their fuel and grain supplies for local customers seeking storage and livestock feed solutions.
The Columbia Brewing Co makers of the famous Columbia beer claim a beer that has no peer. The ad solicits family trade and lists telephone number 40.
An advertisement from Merrill and Son at 432 High Street promotes coal oil at 10 cents and gasoline at 14 cents, declares independence from the trust, and invites customers to place a trial order.
Co L Dilley & Co at 515 Market street advertises the highest grade coal horse feed lime cement and sewer pipe with telephone service listed as 87 for inquiries and orders.
Carriage and wagon building, painting and repairing offered by Peek and Kandler. General blacksmithing with good workmanship and reasonable prices. Contact phone 673 for service.
H Weber offers clothing cleaning repair and pressing services at 310 Pearl Street with tailoring available for alterations and wardrobe maintenance.
F M Bozer D D S operates dental offices at the corner of Fourth and Broadway above City National Bank. Office phone 363 residence 1463 serves patients in the area.
Listing shows office at 40444 Market street stairway east of Ray's grocery and residence at 1918 North street. Includes phone numbers 253 and 622 and a statement of entire satisfaction.
Merrill and Son publicize high test gasoline and coal oil at 14 and 16 cents per unit. They claim non gum stove performance and state they are not part of the trust, inviting trial orders by card.
Ad listing two merchants, Young & Custer, offering harnesses, buggies, and wagons. It notes locations at 310 Fifth Street and 318 Market Street with corresponding phone numbers 723 and 948. The tone is promotional and focused on affordable prices.
George H. Gise advertises corner room over Bowen bank offering five percent money and general insurance services with office and residence phones 482 and 238.
S Lumber Parker and Johnston advertise interior finishing and store fixtures as a specialty. They operate a yard mill and office at the corner of Spencer and Berkley streets and offer telephone service.
A note about Miss Hendersons School of Music located at 1317 Market Street lists contact details and basic offerings as part of a neighborhood notice. The item emphasizes the music instruction presence and street address for enrollment inquiries.
Reporter Office at 525 Broadway advertises printing services for letter heads envelopes statements business cards invitations and more with samples available by phone call.
H. Weber at 310 Pearl Street announces ready spring and summer patterns. Suits start at $15 and up and trousers at $4 and up. customers urged to inspect offerings.
H J Trah offers slate tin and metal roofing guttering spouting flue tops and furnace repairs at 311 Fifth Street all work in best possible manner including general repairs
John Mehaffie lists galvanized iron cornices skylights tin and iron and tin outing and spouting. All finds lead and iron repairing service at 318 Fifth Street telephone 59.
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