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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1908
Page
6
Chicago hog prices edge up as speculative demand supports early trading but quality limits gains. Cattle numbers remain light at 3,500 with butchers pushing modest gains and steers steady to higher. Sheep and lambs rise as supplies stay tight, with lambs up about 13 to 25 cents and top reported near 6.85 dollars.
The page lists prices for various cattle and hog categories including medium to good steers at 5 50 to 6 40, native yearlings 5 25 to 7 15, range steers 3 50 to 6 00, cows 3 50 to 5 13, stockers 2 50 to 4 40, beef cows 3 60, bulls 3 50 to 5 60, hogs prime heavy 88 0, lambs 4 to 5 50, feeding lambs 4 0, ewes 2 0 to 4 10, pigs 3 to 4, heavy boars 3, yearlings 4, bucks and stags 3 0 to 6 60. The text resembles a livestock price listing with numeric ranges.
Bendix directors hold a meeting with J. M. McKinsey Dr. Jordan and Harry Case to discuss Bendix Automobile eatery left step afternoon.
Decreased wheat receipts in the Northwest and a 1d rise at Liverpool boosted prices in Chicago trade. Leading bulls bought, profit taking limited gains early, then shorts covered as prices climbed for the season high. Corn opened easy but firmed with wheat strength. oats held steady with cash buying, while provisions rose on hog futures.
New York reports changes in world visible grain supply. Wheat east of the Rockies up 1,882,000 bushels and Canada up 1,342,000. Europe and boats down 6,300,000 with total supply down 3,073,000. Corn up 1,535,000 while oats fall 110,000.
In Baden a village burgomaster presided over a case where a cyclist killed a goose. The owner sought 3 marks. the cyclist offered 2. The magistrate ordered both to pay and then kept the goose, saying he would eat it with the digestion of pleasing all.
Arsenic, known as a deadly poison since ancient times, was allegedly used by Nero and others. In the middle ages it circulated as a secret poison via Italian alchemists under names like widow's powders. Brandt published its properties in 1133, while asafetida’s plant hails from Persia, Afghanistan, and northern India where it is used as a spice with no offensive odor.
Fuller advises against visiting a covetous man early in the day as his greed and ill humor rise with his daily prey. He suggests delaying till afternoon to avoid costly requests when he is least inclined to help a borrower.
A reflective adage notes wealth brings misery and ruins virtue as a heavy laden tree snaps its own limbs. The image compares riches to a fruit heavy burden that weakens the bearer and invites downfall.
Receipts reach 11,500 hogs with 1,300 cattle and calves and 250 sheep as strong demand and tighter supplies push prices higher. Hogs sold 10 to 15 cents above yesterday with top at 6.15. cows, heifers, and cheap steers rise 10 to 25 cents while feeders and calves gain. Lambs reach 6.00, sheep max around 3.75, horses steady. Market reports from Loganport, Galveston, and other centers detail price levels across hogs, cattle, calves, and sheep with regional variations.
Yesterday the principal markets reported estimated receipts of livestock totaling 3,500 head. Trade officials noted steady demand with cattle and hogs leading activity across regions.
The listing shows bid ranges for Good to Choice steers 900 to 1,100 pounds at 3 73 to 4 00, 1,150 to 1,250 pounds at 4 25 to 5 00, and extra choice feed steers 900 to 1,100 pounds at 4 25 to 4 50. Heifers and cows are rated Good to Choice 4 25 to 5 00, fair to medium 3 50 to 4 00, with cows 3 25 to 4 25. Bulls and calves range from 2 50 to 7 50 for various grades, hog prices include best heavies 210 pounds and up at 9 56 to 15 00, and sheep averages span yearlings 3 75 to 4 50 and spring lambs 3 00 to 6 00 with bucks 2 50 to 3 00 per 100 pounds.
Local markets report payments for grain and live stock. Farmers weigh prices as buyers set bids and deliveries. Officials note steady demand and steady cash trades across the region.
A hunter recounts a dramatic scene where red ants defend their mound by attacking a rattlesnake. As the snake nears, a large ant bites the serpent and the colony quickly swarms the intruder. The rattler struggles, then bites itself in a final effort before dying within minutes.
A reader asks for a simple house care plan that keeps the home neat with minimal effort. The couple favors a single cozy corner, suggesting a streamlined approach to daily organization and upkeep.
Traveling men question the hotel clerk about Dodsy with a sharp inquiry. The clerk recalls Dodsy used to stay but never paid a cent for his lodging.
Fragment shows a playful exchange where one speaker greets another as a funny girl and notes familiarity. The brief lines imply an intimate, teasing tone without concrete events or context.
A dispute between the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Pennsylvania railroad, affecting lines west of Pittsburgh, prompts a strike vote. The engineers seek official recognition of their board of adjustment, while mediation talks with the Interstate Commerce Commission and labor commissioner continue after a two hour session in Washington.
The New York Central Railway donated an Eddy locomotive engine to Purdue University at Lafayette for museum purposes. Built in Springfield Massachusetts in the 1800s, the Marmosa 39 is the sole remaining example of its type. It arrived on a flat car after crossing from Worcester and traveling through Albany on the New York Central line.
A laborer named Gottlieb Ku jath was struck by a horse as a shop dray bolted away. He was thrown to the ground, the heavy vehicle passed over his trunk, and he suffered an ugly scalp wound and bruising. If no internal injuries are found, recovery is expected in a short time.
Government to investigate claims that immigrants are charged higher fares by railroads when traveling from coastal points to western destinations. Officials from the interstate commerce commission and immigration service will probe alleged overcharges and unfair practices affecting newcomers unaware of local conditions.
A fragmentary note reports a meeting of blacksmith foremen held yesterday to discuss regulation. Details are incomplete but indicate an industry gathering focused on standards and procedures.
The Pennsylvania yesterday put in service six new steel mail cars to run between New York and St Louis. Each car weighs 129 400 pounds and represents the latest build in rolling stock.
E K Kilgore improves slowly from illness while Kiesel resumes duties after Indianapolis visit. Several employees change jobs or take leaves including E B Taylor car repairman and A L Bowman laid off. Holdups, transfers, and an accident leave workers sidelined as J Hand and J Helms suffer injuries. Italians depart Chicago for Italy amid rails and shipments to Jersey City and New York City.
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