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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
6
Receipts Oct 22 totaled 9 500 hogs 1 250 cattle and 500 sheep versus 7 830 hogs 1 793 cattle and 8 29 sheep the prior week and 6 808 hogs 1 851 cattle and 175 sheep a year ago.
Chicago hog market data show receipts around 22,000 hogs with higher prices and a notable surge in steers and hogs. The report notes large run figures and improved bidding activity amid the Oct 22 selling day.
Hog prices rose early with spot bids edging higher but most were tamed by midday as packers supported trades. Cattle and sheep held steady amid light supplies and uneven buying while cash wheat strength from Minneapolis to Duluth boosted grain cash markets and pressured corn later in the session.
Market totals from yesterday show city by city figures for Chicago Omaha Kansas City Sioux City St. Joseph Indianapolis Cincinnati St. Louis with values including 22 500 and 53 500 in various columns. Year ago comparisons indicate significant shifts in several markets across the region.
Feeding steers range from good to choice at 700 to 1,250 pounds with several weight bands listed. Heifers Cows Bulls calves hogs lambs and sheep prices are given by weight class and quality, including prime heavy butchers and choice light hogs.
Buffalo market report notes light cattle receipts and stronger hog trading with heavy hogs at 5.80 to 6.00, Yorkers 5.50 to 5.90, and pigs around 4.50. A total hog volume near 5,000 head is indicated.
Chicago reports Argentina news driving a strong wheat market with a sharp upturn in prices today. The gain was partially maintained by close, with prices up to 44 cents. Corn oats and provisions were easy.
Andrew Kennel, Jesse Campbell and Lou Hites tour Tennessee visiting Mr. Hornbeck in McMinnville and A. H. Mehaffie in Morrison. A band of gypsies passes through town. Fire department responds to a stove explosion at F. A. Wooley’s home with minor damage. Various residents visit relatives in Logansport and nearby towns.
Tribune announces daily market report on grain live stock and produce prices for buyers. Call the office with your price requests and needs to ensure accurate quoting and timely listing of items for sale.
Cincinnati Ohio October 22 The Latonia track faces possible end to its 24 days meeting as the governor meets the racing commission and Latonia officials tomorrow in Frankfort to decide if the session continues Old Honesty won the feature today with fast tracks and four favorites prevailing First race winner Dispute Antoinette second Dr Holzberg third Second race Sorrowful won Gilding Bell second Time 1 13 2 5 Third race Brancas won Howard Sheen second Martius third Time 1 41 15 Fourth race Old Honesty won Zenap second Torah third Time 1 46 Fifth race Heine won Lady Carol second Deauce third Time 1 27 Sixth race Mirth won Parayit second Snake Mary third Time 1 41
Empire City reports a natural meet on October twenty second with two year olds racing six furlongs Simcoe won Golden Legend second Summer Night third in 1 13 3 5. The next event for three year olds and up at one mile and seven yards saw Imitator win Poquensine second Coat of Arms third in 1 45 154. The third race for three year olds and up selling six furlongs had Woodlane first Biskra second Saracinesca third.
Shiloh members plan reroofing the church as area families share Sunday visits with neighbors including the Schreck, Neff, Light, Hardy, Bussard, and Ross households. Rev M M Wiles schedules Sunday night and Monday night services October 25 and 26 replacing the usual morning service. Other notes mention Mrs Lydia Dit and Martha Dit returning to Belvidere Nebraska, E V Bell selling his farm to Monroe Hanawalt, and Bussard beginning classes at Logansport Business College.
Eighteen damage suits filed in DeKalb circuit court by Ashley property owners against the Wabash railroad company. They seek 600 to 1500 dollars each for losses after the division point moved from Ashley to Montpelier. Allegations claim Indiana Improvement Company bought land, built Ashley, and shops and homes arose, then value fell when shops moved. Officers and directors of both companies are alleged to be the same.
Terre Haute Oct 22 The Big Four Railroad settled three more damage suits arising from the Sandford powder car explosion. Juries awarded heavy damages in trials. several cases were settled before or after trials. Lindsay Edgington estate received 1500 for 10000 claim. Vermillion 1000 for 10000. Benjamin Edgington 3000 for 25000. Also a hotel advertises a second cook position at Dunn hotel.
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