Portland Livestock Market Report July 13
Portland buyers faced mixed demand with stock steers selling high despite feeding outlooks. Hog receipts were light but find buyers at strong prices, while sheep and lambs remained desired though numbers were modest. Price lines show steers around 4.25 to 4.65, hogs 5.60 to 8.25, and sheep near 5.10 to 8.25 per hundredweight, with grain and wool values listed.
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the Journal
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Quack Pots and Aztec Fools in Odd Pottery Tale
A potter extols bizarre Aztec pots that mimic sounds as water is poured, imagining a banquet where wine pours cause ducks quacking and dogs barking. The passage combines whimsical craft talk with dreams of secret techniques and lively curiosities.
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New York
How Marshall Field Made Money
Senator Ankeny recalls a Chicago financier who handed a £50,000 letter of credit and arranged a land purchase in a railroad boom. In a month, 530000 acres were bought at 82065 per acre in the agent’s name, yielding over a million dollars in profit for Marshall Field.
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Financial honesty in loan activity noted by Mr Ensigo
In a Washington Star quote, Mr Ensigo says his financial operations are more successful than usual. He clarifies he has loaned money to five friends this month, and three of them have quit speaking to him, while denying large profits.
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Chicago Tribune
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Washington Star
Notice to Builders Sealed bids for two story concrete block building
Sealed proposals due July 14 1909 at noon at T F Howard's office for a two story concrete block building with reinforced concrete basement for Damon Lodge No 4 K of P and Pendleton Lodge No 288 BP O. Bids must state per cubic yard extra concrete for basement walls. A five percent certified check accompanies each bid. The building committee may accept or reject all bids. E R Swinburn president J R Raley secretary T F Howard architect.
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Dekpath
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Pendleton Lodge
Night Riders Raid With Dr King’s New Life Pills
An old promotional note touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for colds headaches and constipation while attacking calomel croton oil and aloes pills. The ad claims relief with 25 cents at Tallman & Co and Pendleton Drug Co and ends with a weather quip from Hubbard News July 1.
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Pendleton Drug Co
Robbery Report Sparks Editor’s Skepticism
City Editor questions phrasing in a robbery story noting Brown was knocked down and relieved of a hundred dollars. A rookie reporter defends the tone, while the editor retorts that a personal robbery would not be described as relief.
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New Reporter
St. Louis Republic
Weight loss promises from Marmoaia tablets
A dated ad touts Marmoaia Prescription Tablets as a safe fast weight loss method. It claims no stomach distress and promises dramatic reductions with a single case demonstrating the result, urging readers to begin a period of reform and exercise alongside the tablets.
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Eise
His Line of Study and College Advice
A Kansas City Independent quote presents a parent and adviser discussion on choosing a college course. The exchange centers on guiding a student named Timi toward a decision, weighing whether to strengthen back muscles or increase endurance, illustrating practical counsel for undecided students.
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Kansas City Independent
Plumber Called After Diamond Ring Fell Down Bath Pipe
A London Mal column notes a servant sent for a plumber after a diamond ring slipped down the bath pipe. The mistress instructs the tiletrows to not be ridiculous and to buy another ring, while Europe experiences snow and a shift toward English as a commercial language in China.
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