Quality rules cattle and hog price differences noted
In the Portland livestock market quality drives value, not weight alone. Higher quality steers cows and hogs brought stronger prices. buyers paid more for better lots and less for poorer ones. Prizes were announced to reward top open market displays, with subsequent sale to highest bidders to maximize returns.
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Deanan
Union Stockyards
Stockdaly
Tate
Portland Livestock Exchange
Stockdale Yardy
Livestock Exchange
Ballinger Report Cont'd on Page One
Ballinger discusses remedial legislation tied to the Reclamation Service under the 1902 reclamation act. It vests the Interior secretary with wide power over irrigation works and fund disbursement. By June 20 1908 the reclamation fund receipts reached 50,661,649.27 dollars with net investment through June 30, 1909 noted.
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Carina
Congress
United States
Reclamation Service
Reclamation
Secretary of the Interior
Umbrellas Move Questioned in Boarding House Scene
A boarding house keeper asks why umbrellas are being moved and fears guests may recognize them. The hushband replies that theft is unlikely, but recognition could occur.
Edward McCaffery Plumbing School Ad
Wanted men and boys to learn plumbing. Plumbers in demand everywhere, earn 96.00 to 8.00 per day, short hours. By my methods make you a practical plumber in a few months. Edward McCaffery Plumbing School, 20 Riverside Ave., Epokine, Wash.
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Edward McCaffery
Riverside Ave
Epokine, Wash
Wheat Market in Chicago Faces December Relapse
Chicago traders report a relapse in the December wheat market as prices slide after gains earlier in the week. Analysts cite mixed demand signals and weather concerns in growing regions.
World Wheat Prices at Key Markets
Global wheat prices show varied bids and asks across centers. Portland cash $1.02 and $1.12 for bitestem, Chicago December $1.06, May $1.06, July 97 5-8, Liverpool December 8s 1 7-8d, March 7s 94 4d, May 5-8, New York December $1.14 1-2, Kansas City December $1 1-2, May $1.02, Minneapolis December $1.03 7-8, May $1.05 3-4, Duluth December $1.02 3-4 bid, May $1.05 1-2, Winnipeg December 99 7-8 bid, May $56 8c.
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Portland
Bitestem
Chicago
Liverpool
New York
Kansas City
Minneapolise
Duluth
Winnipeg
Wheat and flour price movements described in week notes
The article notes a weekly 2¢ per bushel rise in ad vance, a 30¢ flour price jump pushing total to 90c in 10 days, and an ongoing rise in wheat. It explains export flour values remain unchanged as prices are high, leaving the Orient unable to buy, causing a widening export patent flour gap.
Woman speaks in fifty four tongues in 64 languages
Chicago report notes Elizabeth S. Colton of West Hampton Mass speaks 64 languages and can express thoughts in 54 tongues. Curtis cites her as a remarkable linguist alongside Mary Montgomery, missionary daughter, now editing a dictionary in New York after study across three continents and a year and a half in India.
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Chicago
William F. Curtis
The
Record-Herald
Elizabeth S. Colton
West Hampton
Mass
America
Miss Colton
Mary Montgomery
Turkey
University of Berlin
New York
December grain futures slip as demand wanes
Chichen Nov 27 notes December wheat and corn futures easing after modest liquidation. December premium held under 12 cents as commission houses absorb orders. Trade turns moderate with liquidation pressuring December corn. oats gain slight interest amid weekend hedging by longs. Hog receipts near last year’s level.
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Chichen
He'd Had Experience. Her Reading Becomes Marriage Tale
A short domestic vignette follows a couple as they wed, the exchange hinting at ongoing troubles. The dialogue moves from a blush of pride to a sly aside, implying settled but lurking complexities in the new union.
Free sewing machine offer after damage via cyclone or accident
The seller advertises a five year free replacement program for the PRER sewing machine. It promises repair or replacement of belts needles attachments and other parts at no cost, regardless of use abuse or accidental damage. Local agent invites residents to Malin street near the bridge to see it work.
Wheat market hits new seasonal high in Northwest
Portland reports interior Oregon Washington Idaho wheat prices climbing to 1.02 dollars per bushel for bluestem wheat and indicating a 1.12 dollar track market locally. Dollar a bushel was paid for grain at several points as the week closed.
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Portland
Interior
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
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Taylor Hardware Co
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LEE CO
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