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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
6
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Indianapolis reports a day of large hog receipts totaling 10 000 along with 2 400 cattle and 1 900 sheep. Prices fell 10 to 20 cents with most hog sales between 5.15 and 5.75. Cattle and sheep also declined as demand lagged and large arrivals kept markets soft.
Northwestern receipts for wheat fell, stimulating Chicago markets. Wheat quotes rose late after initial drops, driven by dry southwest weather and light Sioux falls stocks. Corn and oats weakened on cash market declines while provisions held firm.
Chicago October 14 hog prices fell early with receipts about 25 000 that week near 58 000 in three days. Buyers failed to turn the trend with packers the sole buyers while hogs finished 10 to 20 cents lower, top around 6.05 and most hogs 5.75 to 6.00, hogs and packing hogs mixed with weaker trends, cattle and sheep mixed with some strength for choice steers and range cattle amid light demand for natives.
Estimated receipts for tomorrow include 68 cars of wheat, 126 cars of corn, 193 cars of oats, and 22 000 head of hogs. The figures reflect market expectations and supply movements for the coming day.
Wheat No. 2 spring quoted at 1.04 to 1.05 dollars, No. 3 at 0.96 to 1.04. No. 2 red at 1.00 to 1.01 dollars. Corn No. 2 about 0.74 to 0.79 dollars. Oats No. 3 white around 0.42 to 0.49 dollars. Butter Creameries at 0.27 to 0.28 dollars, dairies 0.18 to 0.24. Eggs Firsts 0.23 dollars, prime firsts 0.21 dollars.
Daily market roundup lists hay prices, grain corrections, and livestock quotes from Loganport, Royal Centre, and nearby grain firms. Hogs, steers, calves, and sheep prices vary by weight bands, with multiple outlets providing butter, eggs, lard, and potatoes pricing.
Local lodges prepare to attend the fifty third annual assembly of the grand council of Royal and Master Masons in Indianapolis starting Tuesday October 20. The sixty third annual convention of the grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Indiana will also be held at the same time.
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Pennsylvania Railroad has spent 1,000,000 dollars opening a new coal road. At least 1,200 men begin work Monday and 2,500 more will join within ten days. A major contract for 3,000,000 tons of coal yearly for five years to the M. A. Hanna Company Cleveland requires 4,000 workers.
The Indiana Union Traction Company at Anderson reports 311 cars with 81 regular employees. Shops have complete tool equipment and are illuminated by mercury vapor lamps for maximum diffusion. Nearby towns Anderson Muncie and Marion use 92 small city cars.
W E Smith, Pennsylanvia at Frankfort, passed through Logansport en route to Chicago. Various staff changes and absences noted including Jox shift to south yards, Garland replacing Jox, and Koening accident. Engine 8126 tested west-bound, new repairs on 5174 and gravel road work near station. horse shoe pitching craze at yards.
Emanuel Kortos transfers along with others to Julia Ca hill for part of lot 94 in U P City for 2350 dollars. Minerva Baker and spouse to Flora Pat ten for lot 7 Susan Thomas add city 800. Jessie H Twells to Jennie Hammond for lot 44 Unger's sub-city 200. Martha A Moorehead to Mary E Kelley for lot 22 Ex N 100 Feet lot 20 Wm Standley add city 850. Albert S Williams and spouse to Daniel Eisenbise for lot 94 Woodlawn add city 1200. Albert S Williams and spouse to Inn eeets for lot 93 Woodlawn add city 1400. Vaankeiten Lumber Co to Michael L Fansler Stevens Bligh Lumber Co property Q C D 1. Michael L Fansler Tr to Michael F Bligh same as above Q C D 1. Joseph A Roff to Henry D Howell 80 acres in section 18 Jefferson township 6000. Amanda E Fenimore and others to Emer PA and Mary M Vanata 5 acres in section 6 Adams township 300. Clark Rohrer to George T Fergus and Maria A Fergus 40 acres in section 3 Clay township 2000. Nine mortgages filed totaling 10288.0.
Library plans to buy several new books within the next month with over 100 dollars allocated for popular fiction in high demand. Librarians prepare a list prioritizing titles likely to attract readers.
The Ninth Street Christian Bible School will stage its annual rally during the usual Sunday school hour. A seasonable decor theme is planned and a souvenir will be given to attendees at the start of the program.
A reflective quote from Longfellow on drudgery as the weight behind time’s clock. When daily cares pause, the pendulum stops and the clock ceases its regular motion, revealing how routine motions sustain time.
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