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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1908
Page
6
Corrected Daily by W Routh shows cattle prices with steers $5.40 to $5.50 per cwt heifers $3.00 to $4.00 calves $0.80 to $5.60 cows $2.30 to $3.50 sheep $4.00 to $4.50 per cwt with variations and illegible markings in places.
Daily market notes show hog prices ranging from 4.50 to 5.55 with hogs classified light medium heavy and rough packers. Calves quoted 4.00 to 6.09 while hides fetch No 1 at 2.25 and No 2 at 0.40 with corrections by D Cook & Co.
Chicago reports a firm flour market with mixed grades for spring and winter wheat and various export bag prices. Wheat active with May at 1.01 to 1.04 and July around 89 to 90 cents. corn buoyant with May 69 to 70 cents. oats steady to firm with May around 83 to 85 cents. New York shows flour steady, spot wheat mixed with No. 2 red at 1.10 and nearby months near 1.09, corn and oats also steady with varied bid quotes.
Market notes list cattle and hog prices by grade and weight for regions including Omaha Nebraska and surrounding areas. Cattle ranges show steers cows and heifers, calves, and stockers with values from about 1.75 to 8.75 dollars. Hogs and sheep follow with prices by class, including heavy packers and light barrows.
Italian explorer Dr Iberti plans a scientific salvage of Spanish galleons sunk in 1702 by Dutch and English ships near Vigo Bay. He estimates $240,000,000 in gold silver jewels and woods lie in the holds and aims to lift them with hydroscopes cranes and mechanical arms under Spanish guard through 1915.
Washington, May 5. Dear Dad. The writer notes T. R. may go abroad after leaving the White House and expresses regret that he hoped the former president would seek Tom Platt's Senate seat. The letter hints at political maneuvering and future plans.
A column blends political reform talk with media and corporate intrigue. It notes a book deal rumored for a foreign observer, Cannon’s Sherman act clash, Madden’s reform image and Drexel cafe stake, Lincol n Steffens’ journalism moves, and a Senate budget skirmish, ending with a jab about a doped headache cure inventor.
A reader quotes a controversial ruling where a $700 fine to Harper drew criticism. The piece mocks judge Ivy Kimball and hints at broader political tensions, featuring satirical letters about judicial leniency and governance.
Milwaukee May 5 awaiting final agreement signatures of Western Trunk Line executives these roads plan a broad freight rate rise of about ten percent across all classes from class 1 to class 6 effective July 1 with increases applied from western points and echoed from eastern points to the west.
Boston May 5 Gov Guild undertook a brief drive today the first since a severe illness. He walked from his door to the carriage with an attendant assisting.
Gardeners face ongoing theft of perennials as pests and pests’ damage prompt use of strong insecticides. Homeowners seek robust protection while preserving plant health and blooms.
The Times reports a Rome mix up where a cafe concert singer altered her name to Merry Del Val in a misprinted headline. The Vatican intercepted mail, the police intervened, and the singer gained notoriety as Cardinalessa while headlines spread through Italy.
Newport R A May 5 The women of the cottage colony vow to curb cigarette smoking among guests this summer The prior season saw younger women smoking at dinner parties prompting matrons to seek action as the custom grew in popularity and drew gossip.
Tomato growers near Columbus cover their plants with six inches of straw to protect them from cold weather.
Ottawa reports the Dominion House approves a railway to Fort Churchill on Hudson Bay, opening access to the fur trades and prairie wheat. The move challenges the Hudson Bay Company grip on the northwest, promising river and lake routes 900 miles north of Duluth and 400 miles from the nearest railhead.
Sidney Nolan of Richmond collapsed at work in Panhandle yards and died immediately due to hemorrhage.
New York May 1 authority at Horace Mann school bans Merry Widow hats and many adornments from female students. A student Erna Duien wears a diamond ring given by her father. a committee asks removal but she refuses, mother keeps the ring until after commencement.
Local directory explains that any store or business can be advertised at a moderate cost and will be listed alphabetically, with printing houses found under the P section. The notice emphasizes accessibility and uniform listing for advertisers.
Carl J. Horn offers ready plans and specifications in the Stettiner building with careful preparation. Telephone number 700 provided for inquiries.
Columbia Brewing Co makers of the famous Columbia beer advertise a family trade with telephone contact number 40. The ad claims A beer that has no peer and invites inquiries for orders or distribution.
Local dealer Merrill and Son advertises coal oil at 0 cents and gasoline at 14 cents. They pledge independence from the trust and urge readers to place trial orders.
Ed F. Leonard of 222 Heath Street advertises coal and fuel options asserting "The best coal for the least money" and notes availability of wood and coke.
Co L Dilley & Co lists high grade coal horse feed lime cement and sewer pipe at 515 Market Street with telephone contact 7. This classified item highlights building and farming supplies for customers in need of durable materials.
Carriage and wagon building painting and repairing. General blacksmithing. Good work reasonable prices at 514 North Street. Phone 573.
H Weber offers clothing cleaning, repair, pressing, and tailoring services at 310 Pearl Street. He advertises cleaning and repair options for garments and provides tailoring services for alterations.
Dentist F A Bozer D GO advertises dental parlor location at the corner of Fourth and Broadway over City National Bank with telephone number 363 and residence 1463.
Address details show 494 Market Street in the stairway east of Ray's Grocers and residence at 1915 North Street with two phone numbers 253 and 622. The note promises entire satisfaction in service.
Flour, feed and hay offered at the street location. Telephone number 87 listed for contact.
Merrill and Son advertise high test gasoline and coal oil at 14c and 10c respectively. They claim to avoid gum in stoves and not be part of a trust, inviting readers to send a trial order by card.
Ed Osborne offers expert horseshoeing and guarantees prompt, satisfactory work as successor to John M Thompson at 122 Sixth Street.
A compact old column ad for Young and Custer advertising harness buggies and wagons at reliable prices. It lists two locations at 310 Fifth Street and 318 Market Street with phone numbers 729 and 948.
An insurance agency advertisement for Fire Life Accident and Casualty coverage from Knouff located in Room 1 Spry block with phone 1240 promises prompt settlement of claims and mentions old and tried companies.
George H. Gise advertises five percent money supply and offers insurance of all kinds. Office phone 482 and residence phone 238 are listed.
S LUMBER advertises interior finishing and store fixtures by Parker and Johnston. It notes highest grade of work with a yard mill and office at the corner of Spencer and Berkeley streets and a telephone number 112.
C A Price at 315 Court Street advertises granite and marble monuments with artistic work and reasonable prices. They invite estimates for customer needs and mention a rear interurban station and phone 1106.
The Misses Henderson's School of Music located at 1317 Market Street offers instruction at a city address.
Reporter Office at 525 Broadway advertises printing of letter heads envelopes statements business cards booklets invitations and more with prompt neat service. A telephone call will bring samples and a man to your door.
1000S. D. C. Mathews offers bargains in new and second hand house furnishings and bicycles at second hand prices. Highest prices paid for second hand goods. Motto emphasizes satisfaction, many sales, and small profits. 207 Sixth Street. Phone 636.
H Weber, merchant and agent tailor at 210 Pearl Street announces spring and summer patterns ready. Suits start at 15 dollars and up, trousers at 4 dollars and up. Come and see.
H J Trah offers slate tin and metal roofing guttering spouting flue tops furnace repair and general repairs. Phone 802 211 Fifth Street in Slate. All work done in best possible manner.
John Mehaffie offers galvanized iron cornices skylights tin iron and slate repair roofing spouting and related services at 2318 Fifth Street contact telephone 59 all kinds of work catered to with prompt service.
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