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Newspaper
Logansport Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1911
Page
10
Hog prices edged higher at the start but finished a touch slower as demand eased in late rounds. Hogs 200 to 220 lbs at 9.90 to 9.90. 160 to 200 lbs 5.60 to 5.90. 100 to 150 lbs 4.50 to 5.50. Sheep and lambs steady with wether lambs 80 to 90 lbs 4.50 to 4.75. 60 to 80 lbs 3.00 to 4.25. ewes 2.50 to 3.00. calves 6.50 to 6.75 for good calves.
New York brokers report listless trading as prices largely mirror the prior days with a heavy undertone. Active issues like Union Pacific Reading Lehigh Valley and Amalgamated Copper slip one point or more from the prior close while low priced bonds fall sharply. Total sales reach par value of 3,861,000.
Chicago December 7 Total clearances of wheat and flour reached 467661 bushels with primary receipts at 773000 bushels versus 647000 last year. Estimated tomorrow’s arrivals list 20 wheat cars 483 corn cars 153 oats cars and 22090 hogs head.
Alpine tale centers on Viollet le Duc and guide Baptiste on the Schwarzenberg glacier at 9000 feet. After Viollet le Duc falls into a crevasse and cuts the rope to save the guide, he descends but is stopped by a 30 foot ice block. Rescue arrives three hours later and he is saved despite icy injuries. The artist later sketches the novel ice scenery he observed.
A brief quoted exchange about measuring water above Niagara Falls appears in the Christian Advocate. The menacingly casual line suggests a joke or aphorism on quantities and practicality.
A reflection on how agreeing with someone today may prove grievous if one later changes stance. The author notes that good people often shift opinions, and warns against the pain of switching positions after initial assent.
Receipts tallied at major western markets show cattle and sheep totals across cities including Chicago Kansas City Omaha East St. Louis St. Joseph Sioux City South St. Paul Pittsburg and Buffalo with combined figures around 44 800 cattle and sheep overall. Totals vary by city with Chicago and Buffalo among the higher listings and smaller sums at several midwest markets.
In Indianapolis cattle receipts fell by about one thousand from the day before with a moderate weekly run. Demand remained steady across all categories and prices moved to strong to higher levels. Hog sales totaled 13 000 with outside buyers lifting prices 10 to 15 cents. typical hogs ranged from 4 50 to 6 50, most sellers at 5 95 to 6 40. Sheep and lambs were fewer, but buyers pressed prices higher with lambs 3 50 to 5 75 and sheep 1 50 to 3 25.
Prices listed for steers heifers cows and calves with weights from 90 to over 1 300 pounds. Also included are hogs pigs and lambs price ranges from light to heavy. An anecdotal testimonial for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets appears at end.
Wheat futures steadying as traders cover ahead of the government crop report. May trading ranged from 95 5/8 to 98 3/4 cents, closing near 97 1/4. Corn steadies with May between 62 7/8 and 63 1/4 cents, finishing up 1/4 cent. Hog products firm. lard up to 27 1/4 cents. Cash oats demand improves with bids at 49 cents.
St Louis cash wheat prices show No 2 red 94 to 97 cents and No 2 hard 95 cents to 1.05. Corn values range No 3 58 to 60 cents and No 3 white 61 to 61 4/6 cents. Oats No 2 49 cents and No 2 white about 49 3/4 cents. Toledo wheat opened December 96 cents and May at 1.00.
Buffalo cattle and veals steady with active trade. Hog receipts mostly lower in Buffalo. mixed classes $5.60 to $6.35. Sheep and lambs active, lambs higher. Kansas City cattle steady to higher. hogs strong with bulk $5.80 to $6.25. sheep strong with 5,000 head receipts.
The Associated Press lists cash quotations in Chicago on December 7 for commodities including flour No 2 rye at 6 214 cents, barley about 0 85 to 1.22 per unit, timothy seed 12.50 to 15.00, clover 3 13.50 to 20.25, lard per 100 pounds 0.85, and short ribs sides around 7.87.
Early 20th century claims say Dr Thomas Electric Oil eases cuts burns and bruises instantly and prevents lingering pain. Farmers mechanics and laborers reportedly rely on the product for fast relief.
The grand champion steer sold for 90 cents a pound, a top price with only one prior instance. Grand champion yearlings brought 11.75. Hog futures rose early but packers showed little buying, while steers moved up about 10 cents. Lambs and sheep remained strong as buyers favored top lots.
The Tribune presents daily price quotes from local merchants with their names at the head of each listing. Prices reflect invariable inquiry and merchant-backed quotes for the day.
Cattle values range from 4.00 to 9.25 per hundredweight with terms including good to prime beeves and fair to good, plus ranges for cows, heifers, yearlings and vealers. Pigs, sheep, lambs and poultry show varied quotes across weights and grades as buyers and sellers match supply.
An ad warns neglected coughs can lead to pneumonia and consumption and offers a home remedy. It explains dissolving sugar in water with Logos cough remedy Extract to produce syrup, claiming two dollars’ worth for 56 cents and 20 cents for ingredients, with a mail option to Logos Remedy Co. in Fort Wayne.
The Toledo seed market lists Clover seed cash and December futures at 12.55 and 12.50 for March. No. 2 ranges 12.20 to 12.30, No. 3 at 12.10 to 12.00, rejected at 11.65 to 11.90, no established grade at 9 to 11.25. Alsike cash 10.85, December 10.85, March 11.02. Timothy cash 7.40, December 7.40, March 7.50.
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