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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
6
Corrected daily market notes list live stock and poultry items with limited readable prices. Entries reference Gilchrims and Bishop Elevator Co. with scattered figures for butter, corn, rye, capons, turkeys, and ducks.
Daily quotes show cows priced from 4.50 to 4.75, hogs range 3.9 to 4.55 depending on weight and quality, calves selling 4.05 to 6.10, with rough packers hogs at 3.9 to 4.50 and mixed group prices noted. Buyers and sellers assess current market movement for cattle hogs and calves.
Fragmented OCR text indicates a corrected daily notice from D. Vv. Gook & Co likely related to hides and wool trade. The readable lines suggest a business notice or market update with torn wording and unclear details.
Flour markets show strength in Chicago with spring wheat and hard patents listed. Wheat and corn futures move lower and higher on May and July contracts while oats stay firm. Butter eggs and poultry prices mix across grades and regions. Potatoes range from chalice to fancy with fair to good quality notes.
An article urges drinking plenty of Budd Pure Water to improve kidney function and relieve rheumatism. It promotes a home mixture of Fluid Extract Dahlion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla with water, taken after meals and at night, emphasizing hydration and basic medicines.
Chicago market data shows CATTLE ranges from 4.00 to 7.60 with various grades and feeders listed. HOGS prices span from about 4.50 to 6.95, including sows and pig categories. Omaha reports cattle values down with native steers around 6.00 to 6.80 and hogs to follow a higher trend, with heavy and light classes noted.
Indiana railroad commission issues an opinion and order reducing express rates statewide by an average of ten to twelve percent. The new schedule must be adopted within 30 days. Annual express business totals about $1,000,000, and the reduction saves over $100,000 yearly in express charges.
Edward F. Randall, 56, an expert accountant with a Bedford section home, shot his wife and then killed himself Monday night. Mrs. Randall, 41, survived no details on her condition.
General solicitors from Missouri railroads meet to renew the battle over the two cent rate law. A Bay City real estate man Melvin A Root died by self harm after arranging cremation. A Philadelphia bank cashier Channon overdosed accidentally, while a toy line pier in East York and a nearby adioinive are noted.
Fire damaged a pier injuring several firemen and causing $150000 in losses. Gems valued at $3000 were stolen from a Fifth Avenue store owned by Dikran Kelekian, Persian consul in New York. A naval accident at Magdelena Bay damaged a gun barrel. no injuries. In Parliament, Redmond’s home rule motion passed 313 to 157 with imperial supremacy caveat.
Capt. George Worley master of the United States collier Aberanda faces federal charges of inhuman treatment of crew in a case tied to the February 20 murder of Walter Weichert chief officer at San Juan. A large portion of the crew are held as witnesses.
A poem fragment reflects on an 18 karat hunch and a brand new thought that would have made a dandy verse a jingle with rippling rhythm. The speaker sits awake in nerves on edge unable to recall the idea before dawn.
A reflective line questions the efficacy of detectives amid many investigators. The text suggests frustration with failure to uncover or confirm truth, implying overstaffing without decisive results.
Diseases of the skin cause intense itching and smarting that disrupt sleep. Quick relief comes from applying Chamberlain's Salve which nearly instantly soothes itching. Many cases have been helped by its use. For sale by W. H.
A roundup of content in The American Magazine praising Roosevelt profiles by K and Dooley on temperance, plus Baker and Steffens pieces. It highlights The Tragedy of the Mulatto, Midway On The Hill, and Easter egg symbolism in Delineator's discussion of Jewish and Christian Easter narratives.
The piece notes diverse Easter customs tied to spring and Christian belief in life victory over death. It mentions an Aryan tradition symbolizing the sun's return using golden eye objects distributed early in the season.
A report recalls William Jennings Bryan addressing a political meeting in Iowa where his oratory supposedly captivated a deaf listener who finally cried out to confirm who was speaking. The anecdote highlights the public impact of Bryan’s fiery delivery and the astonishment of those nearby.
A second man’s piercing shout repeats “William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska” while a deaf man reacts with astonishment and praise the notions, remarking that Bryan’s talking is scarcely understood but the notions are splendid.
A playful note on fashion shifts this year, highlighting bold trims and creative hats as the season's standout trend. Designers embrace quirky inspirations for spring millinery.
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds is declared not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiate or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by W. H. Porter.
Washington reports the Republican scene shows 46 delegates picked with only four for Taft, sixteen for Cannon, fourteen contested, and sixteen uninstructed. The tally, including several lily white districts and at large seats, signals Taft's waning momentum amid party infighting and contested delegations.
The report shows Taft with 130 delegates, Fairbanks 26, Cannon 22, uninstructed 32, contested 42. Opposition gains rose from 84 to 126 votes this week, signaling renewed Taft momentum and a likely Taft majority by month end.
An overheard exchange indicates Mabel and Maggie had a quarrel with reference to a mat today and an unspecified office matter.
An author discusses ballooning as a curious field, noting the average balloon is filled with gas and exploring the fascination it holds for readers of the magazine.
Colonial Country Club advertises mineral waters drawn from springs claimed to cure kidney and liver ailments, stomach complaints, and nervousness. It invites readers to mail symptoms and $2 to receive five gallons with physician guidance for home treatment.
Carl J. Horn offers plans and specifications carefully prepared from his office in the Stettiner building with telephone number 700.
The Columbia Brewing Co advertises their famous Columbia beer as peerless with a family trade pitch and a contact telephone number listed.
Ed F. Leonard at 222 Heath Street offers coal and coke with the motto The best coal for the least money and a phone number 1632. C L Dilley & Co at 515 Market Street markets high grade coal horse feed lime cement and sewer pipe with phone 87.
Co L Dilley and Co operates at 515 Market Street offering flour feed and hay with telephone service available via number 87.
Ed Osborne offers expert horseshoeing at 122 Sixth Street as successor to John M. Thompson with prompt service and guaranteed satisfaction.
The old reliable store Young and Custer announces special prices this week on blankets robes and winter goods highlighting savings for shoppers.
Knouff and Spry offer fire life accident and casualty insurance in old and tried companies. Prompt settlement of claims emphasized.
Peek and Kandler offer carriage and wagon building painting and repairing with general blacksmithing at 514 North Street. Phone 573. Promising good work and reasonable prices.
George H. Gise offers 5 percent money supply and insurance of all kinds. Corner room over Bowen bank. Office phone 482, residence phone 238.
H Weber offers cleaning, repairing, and pressing at 310 Pearl Street, with tailoring services available. Principal services include cleaning, mending, pressing, and custom alterations.
Parke and Johnston advertise a specialty in interior finishing and store fixtures. They operate a yard mill and office at the corner of Spencer and Berkley streets with telephone number 112.
Dr F M Bozer D D S lists office at parlor corner of Fourth and Broadway over City National Bank with telephone 363 and residence at 1463 in the local directory.
An advertisement lists D. E. Deizell at 494 Market Street with an office near the Ray's grocery stairway and a phone 253. A residence contact at 1918 North Street with phone 622 promotes complete satisfaction.
Philip Voorhees announces as dealer in lumber hardware and planing mill work at 490 Sycamore street urging patronage from customers and neighbors in the office and yard with Jud.
A brief local notice announces Misses Hendersons Music School located at 1217 Market Street offering music instruction.
C A Price at 315 Court Street advertises granite and marble monuments. Artistic work offered with reasonable prices and the opportunity to obtain estimates on customer needs. Contact via phone 110.
An old style printer offers all kinds of job printing from letter heads to envelopes statements and business cards done neatly and promptly. Call for samples.
G C Mathews offers new and second hand house furnishings. They buy and sell articles of every description, paying top prices for second hand goods. Available items include rockers dining chairs a cash register two incubators a tailor's and a Singer sewing machine plus many other articles. Phone 6a.
H. Weber at 210 Pearl Street announces ready spring and summer patterns. Suits start at 15 dollars and up, trousers at 4 dollars and up. Visit to inspect selections.
H J Trah offers slate tin and metal roofing guttering spouting flue tops and furnace repair. General repair work at 311 Fifth Street done in the best possible manner by a practical timer.
John Mehaffie at 218 Fifth Street offers galvanized iron roofing spouting and skylight work. Phone number 59 provided. Mention of front porch and slate roofing materials. Local ad emphasizes various metal roofing and home exterior services.
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