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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1908
Page
6
The corrected daily market note lists chicken duck and turkey prices from Sever Bros and butter per pound. It also shows wheat corn and related grain quotes as reported by Blahop Elevator Co with daily quotations for local buyers.
Corrected daily figures show hog prices range from $5.30 to $5.35 for general hogs and $0.15 to $5.26 for light hogs, with medium and heavy hogs at $5.25 to $5.25. Calves fetch $3.90 to $5.50. Wool and other items appear with unreadable data.
Markets show firm flour and steady wheat trading with May July and September futures quoted. Corn and oats hold steady bids while butter eggs and live poultry prices reflect standard retail and wholesale levels in mid spring readings.
Chicago reports cattle prices across grades from good to fancy with steers at 4.75 to 7.00 and cows 2.25 to 5.75, hogs showing heavy packers at 5.20 to 5.45 and light barrows near 5.39 to 5.50. Omaha notes steady to higher cattle, native steers 4.75 to 7.00, cows 5.75, western and Texas steers 3.50 to 9.50, hogs mixed 4.15 to 5.15 and heavy sales around 4.12 to 5.40.
Anderson Indiana May 26 Dr Hudson Park Place Methodist church pastor told his congregation a quake will destroy the world and in the afterlife he expects to live for centuries visiting the moon Polar star and other worlds He warned against greed and souls sold for money while imagining future journeys across the stars.
Laporte Ind May 26 Dr William N Hailmann principal of City Normal school Chicago has been tendered and will accept the principal ship of Interlaken School for Boys in this city.
W H Porter announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law because it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults.
An 19th century notice promotes West Baden Springs water from Colonial Country Club Indiana. Rates range from 2.50 to 3.50 per day Ameri can plan private baths year round. Advertises mineral water shipments with physician advice for home treatment.
Special to the Reporter London May The inventor J J Welsharen tect has created an oval billiard table that heightens silence and reduces repetition. John Roberts praises its open varied play and brilliance. The design relies on arcs of two circles forming an ellipse and pockets that are cellidistant for English billiards.
A writer discusses the plight of poor rural girls seeking social advancement. They drift to cities or rely on relatives, chasing refined company and stability. Wealthy suitors lure them with promises, yet the stigma of a life earned by labor haunts the marriage, casting lasting shame on the wife and her family.
A social critique exploring the fate of a woman who seeks men of means and education, drifting from her working class circle as gossip and scorn push her toward a different social path. The article examines cultural expectations, romance, and the consequences of choices on reputation.
A fresh letter from the Tom Snell scandal reveals a bizarre exchange between the late Amorous millionaire and an unnamed Clinton woman. The note describes imagined in person and spirit meetings and a hypnotic claim, adding color to the ongoing court case.
Attorney Edward J. Sweeney reveals that writers of intimate letters influenced a will, supplying money to a peculiar old man. The letters fueled what he described as an insane and diseased mind, shaping the contest over the will.
Across the sapphire ocean the fleet will slip away into the misty west with a hero in command. The name is Sperry-suggestive, very of Perry and wherry and ferry and merry and Kerry, with rhymes abundant for it.
The report notes G. G. plans an eight an ace one event in June with emphasis on the usual activities and participants.
A notice explains the business directory lists ventures in alphabetical order at moderate cost New ad examples reference printing and blouse categories indicating accessible advertising placement for local firms.
Carl J. Horn advertises an office in the Stettiner building offering plans and specifications carefully prepared and available by telephone at 700 for inquiries and orders.
Employment agent asks about day work, applicant cites sleep issues. Ee A eager asks if applicant is used to horses and offers a night rider position, implying a workaround for insomnia. The exchange highlights a quirky job suggestion tied to overnight shifts and equine work.
The Columbia Brewing Co makers of the famous Columbia beer advertise a family trade in beer production and invite inquiries via telephone number 40.
An ad from Merrill & Son at 432 High street offers best coal oil at 10 cents and best gasoline at a reduced price. They state not being in the trust and urge readers to give a trial order.
Ed F Leonard advertises coal and wood and coke at 222 Heath Street with the motto The best coal for the least money and telephone 1632.
Co L Dilley & Co lists coal horse feed cement and sewer pipe at 515 Market Street with telephone 87 indicating a general hardware and building supply offering.
Dilley and Co operates at 515 Market Street offering flour, feed, and hay with telephone service from number 87.
Merrill and Son at 422 High Street advertise high test gasoline and coal oil that resists gum. They claim not to be in the trust and list prices 14 cents for gasoline and 10 cents for coal oil. They invite readers to drop a card for a trial order.
Ed Osborne succeeds John M. Thompson at 122 Sixth Street offering expert horseshoeing with prompt and satisfactory work guaranteed.
Peek and Kandler advertise carriage and wagon building painting and repairing services at 514 North Street. They offer general blacksmithing, good work and reasonable prices with a listed phone 573.
Classified notice advertising harnesses buggies and wagons from the firm Young & Custer with locations at 310 Fifth Street and 218 Market Street and listed phone numbers 728 and 48 for contact.
H Weber at 319 Pearl Street offers clothing cleaning repair pressing and tailoring services.
Dentist F. M. Bozer D. D. S. operates at the corner of Fourth and Broadway over City National Bank. Office phone 363. Residence number 1463.
Local insurance agency Knouff advertises fire life accident and casualty coverage. Slogan promises prompt settlement of claims and services in old and tried companies.
George H. Gise offers five percent money and supplies insurance of all kinds from an office near the Bowen bank. Contact office at 482 or residence at 238 for details.
A compact listing showing contact details for BO E Deizelli at 494% Market Street with stairway east of Ray's Grocery and phone 253, plus residence at 1918 North Street with phone 622, promising complete satisfaction.
S Lumber Parker and Johnston founded a specialty in interior finishing and store fixtures. They operate from the yard and office at corner Spencers and Berkiny streets, reachable by telephone 112.
Manufacturer of granite and marble monuments offers artistic work and reasonable prices. Estimates invited for custom designs near the interurban station at rear. Credit and service options highlighted.
The Misses Hendersons School of Music operates at 1317 Market Street offering lessons in piano and voice. Local residents can enroll now for beginner and advanced classes through the season.
Reporter Office at 525 Broadway advertises printing for letterheads envelopes statements business cards and invitations with prompt service. A phone call will bring samples to customers.
D. C. Mathews offers bargains in new and second hand house furnishings and a wide range of bicycles and sundries at second hand prices. Highest prices paid for second hand goods. Motto: Satisfaction, many sales and small profits. Phone 636.
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 up, trousers at 4 dollars and up. Come and see.
H J Trah offers slate tin and metal roofing guttering spouting and furnace repairs. located at 311 Fifth Street he promises best possible workmanship and general repair services. Phone 802 for practical timers.
Small advert lists John Mehaffie at 318 Fifth Street with telephone 59 offering galv in iron works skylights tin slate and iron repairing including roofing and spouting. Readable cue marks indicate general hardware and repair services.
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