Circus Day Draws Thousands To Gentry Shows Parade
Thousands line East Second street to view the Gentry Brothers circus free street parade. The procession features gilded band wagon, monkey cages, hundreds of Shetland ponies, elephants, oriental hangings and trained dogs. Two performances set for 2 PM and 8 PM at Park Avenue and Second Street show grounds.
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East Second Street
Dad
Second Street
Great
Gentry Brothers Circus
Park Avenue
Convention opens at the Junction in Louisa County
The Louisa County Sunday school convention meets at the Columbus Junction Presbyterian church with sessions led by Rev Rich ards and talks by C A Sprague state secretary Fitch and local officials. Other items include school terms, travels, visits, and local society notes from Columbus City Letts and surrounding towns.
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Columbus Junction
Louisa County
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Richards
U. B. Church
Columbus City
C. A. Sprague
Fitch
W. H. Snyder
Letts
James Reaney
Ola Worthman
Boston
Miss Ola
Arch L. Graham
Alice
C. A
Otter
Mary Stapp
Cotter
John Layton
Washington
Margaret Brock
Verne
Harold McWilliams
Harold
Iowa City
Farmington
Iowa
Lela Weiderrecht
Grinnell College
Frank Johnston
W. P. Paugh
Burlington
Lizzie Brockway
Muscatine
W. W. Allen
Inez Weber
Cedar Falls
State Normal
Maude
Pearl Wilson
H. D. Waterhouse
Muscentine
Harold Foster
Taft Camp Booms Amid Convention Conjecture
Reports from the Taft side describe internal friction over vice presidential choices and the role of Arthur Vorys and Hitchcock. Ohio delegates and Foraker opponents are analyzed as Taft seeks a firm finish to the pre convention contests and a possible veteran ally as running mate.
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Vorys
Taft
Frank Hitchcock
Foraker
Ohio
National Committee
Hitchcock
Roosevelt
Washington
White House
Dolliver
Iowa
Mr. Vorys
Arthur Vorys
Dick Foraker
Auditorium
John F. Williams
House of Representatives
Scranton
Knox
Keystone State
Boston
Mass
U. S
Paramount
Hughes
Fairbanks
Taft running mate bets and Iowa committee talk
A political gossip sketch discusses Governor Curtis Guild as a likely Taft running mate. It notes Wade Ellis with the Taft platform, names Iowa figures Lacey and Simmons for convention committees, and hints at internal party maneuvering and possible substitutions.
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Curtis Guild
Massachusetts
Taft
Wade Ellis
Ohio
Vorys
Ellis
American Federation of Labor
John F. Lacey
Oskaloosa
Frank W. Simmons
Ottumwa
Iowa
Credentials Committee
Lacey
Lafe Young
Des Moines
Resolutions Committee
Major Lacey
Young
Auditorium
George Perkins
Bucklen's Amica Salve Heals Granular Road Rash Incident
A resident of Threet, Alabama named Ben Pool suffered severe skin injuries after being dragged over a gravel road. Bucklen's Amica Salve treated the wounds effectively, with Havercamp's Prescription Drug being noted in relation to the incident.
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Ben Pool
Bucklen
Havercamp
Great June Embroidery Sale At Leibbrand Ryans Co
Swiss flouncings 12 to 14 in wide worth at least 50c yard offered during the sale at 19¢ per yard. This limited offer highlights a drastic bargain on embroidery materials.
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Leibbrand, Ryan & CO
Iowa Delegation Prepares Chicagos 1908 convention Headquarter
The article details Iowa’s strategic stance at the Republican National Convention in Chicago 1908. It notes Lafe Young and Lafayette Young arriving early to influence Dolliver’s nomination, with Taft supporters optimistic about Iowa’s role. It describes Iowa headquarters at the Annex, layout, decor, and plans for special Iowa badges and delegate badges for the convention.
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Dolliver
Lafe Young
Taft
Iown
Chicago
Express
Lafe
Iowa
Washington
Lafayette Young
William L. Eaton
Osage
United States
Frank B. Clark
Ottumwa
Hawkeye State
Coliseum
Lowa
Iowa Capitol
Chicago Produce Market Wheat and Corn Quotes
Chicago June 12 wheat July opened 87 percent high 88 percent low 87 percent close 88 percent September 85 percent corn July opened 67 percent high 68 percent low 66 percent close 67 percent Weo
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Chicago
Commodity Price Summary From July to September Markets
Readable fragment shows grain and feed prices with monthly and July figures. Oats July opening 42 center, high 43, low 42, closing 42. September values show 66 percent and 35 54 35cc. Park-July 14.16, Lard-July 8.77, Ribs-July 7.75, Rye-Cash 78 7Sc, Barley 46 54c, Timothy Sept 3.80, Clover inactive.
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Timothy
Chicago grain prices bulletin
Chicago markets report closing grain prices for June 12 with No 2 red wheat 91 92½ cents No 3 red 89 90 cents No 2 hard 91 99 cents No 3 hard 89 96 cents Corn No 2 69 70 cents No 8 70 cents No 3 yellow 71 72 cents Oats No 3 white 50 52½ cents.
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Chicago
Chicago Live Stock Market Summary
Chicago market report for June 12 shows cattle receipts at 3 000 with Beeves 5.00 to 7.65 and cows and heifers 2.40 to 6.50, stockers 2.60 to 5.50, westerners 4.60 to 6.00. Hogs receipts 22 000 up 5 to 10 cents. prices 5.25 to 5.70, bulk 5.50 to 5.65. Sheep receipts 8 000 strong 2.40 to 4.00, lambs 4.25 to 6.78, yearlings 4.80 to 5.70.
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Chicago
Poultry Prices steady in Chicago market
Poultry prices in Chicago on June 12 held steady with turkeys at 14 cents per pound, chickens at 11 1/2 cents, and springs at 18 to 22 cents per pound depending on weight.
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Chicago
Chicago Butter and Egg Market Update
Butter and eggs prices reported with butter steady at 19 to 25 cents for creamery and 17 to 21 cents for dairies. Eggs steady with firsts at 14 and a quarter to 14 4/5 cents.
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Chicago
Wheat and Corn Prices in New York Market Declared
New York Produce Market report from New York on June 12 shows Wheat for July at 95 cents and Corn for July at 76 cents. Market pricing indicates steady commodity values in the midday trading slate.
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New York
Poultry Prices Steady As Markets Close
New York report notes alive poultry steady on June 12 with springs at 22 cents, fowls at 13 4 cents, and turkeys at tie. Dressed birds show weakness with springs 20 32 cents, turkeys 12 17 cents, fowls 12 14 cents.
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New York
New York Butter and Egg Market Report
Butter remains firm with 8 610 receipts and prices for creamery specials at 24 percent and 24 cents. Extras quoted at 24 cents and ranges for thirds to firsts from 19 to 23 1/2 cents. Dairy and process show varied cents. Eggs show irregular demand with 16 225 receipts and westerns unchanged.
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New York
St Louis Produce Market Prices Move July Wheat and Corn
St Louis reports wheat for July at 85 percent and corn for July at 67 percent with oats for July at 35 percent. Market data from St Louis on June 12 notes price levels and futures activity for nearby contracts.
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St. Louis
Peoria Produce Market Report
Peoria market note records corn price for No 3 grade at 67 4 cents per bushel in June 12 trading, reflecting local commodity movement.
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Peoria
Bt Just Made Some Splendid Biscuits Gold Flour Berrx
A brief note notes delicious biscuits made with Gold Flour from Berrx brand. No further details available.
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Traine
Gentry Bros
Presbyterian Sunday Schools
West Liberty
National Campaign Committee
Cts Yard
Miner & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
H. J Frenzel
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