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Newspaper
Telegraph Herald
Location
Dubuque, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1909
Page
10
Estimated receipts for the day show 230 000 in stock market volume. Cattle receipts around 20 000 with steady to fair demand and prices for natives, cows and calves. Sheep receipts near 18 000 with market strong to higher and prices listed for natives yearlings and lambs.
Wheat opened weaker with later steadiness before fading again as receipts rise and Argentine demand influences supply. No. 1 northern futures sold at 2 1/4 cents over Chicago December. Cash corn strong 2 to 3 4 cents higher. oats steady but light. Provisions firm with improved demand.
Prices for wheat and corn vary by market. Minneapolis and Duluth show December and May futures with values around $1.00 to $1.03 per bushel for wheat and 57 to 61 1 2 cents for corn. St Louis Kansas City and Milwaukee list similar futures quotes with minor shifts.
Liverpool November 3 1909 market bulletin notes wheat prices opening wheat four pence lower and corn down percentage based on No 3 Red Winter wheat 190 000 bushels arriving from Chicago destined for a miller firm with deliveries at 1 20 pm at Liverpool Trade House.
Nine packers bought 11,500 hogs for the day as shippers sold 1,500 hogs with 4,500 left. Market closed steady amid the decline. Chicago receipts show Wheat 15 cars, Corn 126 cars, Oats 193 cars. Kentucky November report notes corn yield 30 bushels versus 32 last month and 35 last year.
Market prices for live stock, hay and grain, poultry, produce, dairy, and staples listed day by day. Data covers hogs, steers, heifers, cows, calves, sheep, lambs, wool, hay, straw, grains, feed, poultry, butter and eggs, nuts, canned goods, and various fruits and vegetables with unit prices. Includes figures for oranges apples grapes tea and staples like flour coffee lard and salt.
A woman missing years ago prompted relatives to publish her description noting small toes. Her mother admitted, after initial evasion, that the toes were severed to allow wearing very small shoes, a gallant but revealing defense of vanity.
A Sunday school sermon advises children to avoid actions one would be ashamed for others to see. A pupil rushes home praising a rule about not taking cold baths in chilly weather, claiming the teacher said it is wrong.
An English engineer created moving pictures in the early eighteenth century using thin wooden strips on canvas. Wires allowed the strips to move rapidly, producing a convincing illusion of action.
A global call urges individuals to pursue a noble purpose and high endeavor with a useful end in view so they become masters in their field through disciplined effort and service.
Cotton in New Orleans showed active trading and higher prices with the season’s peak reached as spot advances led the uplifts in the market.
A stuffed crocodile emblem of good luck hangs in many Cairo houses over doors and gateways. The custom mirrors a horseshoe belief, with the crocodile signifying luck.
Meandering Mike questions Pete about a petty theft claiming coercion by a sick neighbor who set a dog on him and forced him to steal and sell a puppy in self defense.
A Belgian cavalry authority estimates over 89 million horses globally with 22 million in Russia. Germany and Austria-Hungary reportedly each exceed the British Isles, which are home to about 3 million horses.
A Northampton farm laborer writes seeking a wife from the guardians list noting there are widows on the books. He suggests an outdoor relief widow would suit him, indicating a practical approach to marriage prospects within the poor relief system.
Fire broke out in a Paris shop when sunlight refracted through a burning glass in the window and fell on celluloid combs, starting the blaze. Firemen contained the flames with minor damage reported.
London police regulate public drawing, banning sketching in public places amid fears of espionage. Police warn residents and visitors to avoid on street portraits or casual observations that could aid spies.
A quip from Puck predicts practical blinds for future airship use as giant crafts become common. The witticism imagines an upstairs window blind designed to serve the needs of air travel.
Ragged Richard laments blindness while tangled in coal lumps inside a train car. He questions why the vehicle is called a certain name, expressing frustration and discomfort.
Helen Keller envisions a future country where no one lives in ease while others suffer. She asserts that in such a just society the blind will see and the deaf will hear.
In Prussia a thief was found guilty based on teeth marks left on an apple he bit during the burglary. The bite provided the sole evidence tying him to the crime.
A archival line cites Sir John Falstaff’s quip about widespread deceit as a reflection on the world. The Philadelphia Inquirer uses the remark to comment on contemporary dishonesty and public discourse.
A note describes the paradox that rainfall never occurs between the first and second cataracts of the Nile, suggesting an arid microclimate or mythic silence in that stretch of the river. The fragment highlights regional climatic anomaly within ancient geography.
A Danish aphorism notes no man is tall enough to avoid stretching and none so small to avoid stooping, reflecting on humility and effort.
Electric lights illuminate 4000 lamps along the streets of Damascus in a historic city scene. The modernization marks a milestone for urban life in the ancient capital as night becomes brighter for residents and travelers.
The ability to deploy technical terms in art and music discussions signals higher social leverage and expertise. Proficiency aids interpretation, critique, and audience engagement across cultural contexts.
A pithy saying praises a master of sugar coating, likening them to the devil for unmatched craft and craftiness. The line underscores wit and sharp persuasion in trade or speech.
Afghan soldiers are not admitted as witnesses in law courts of their own country. The rule bars service members from testifying in Afghan legal proceedings.
The trial tied up two hours in a gruelling cross inquiry as Dr A S Lewis testified to a hypothetical case about a premature birth allegedly caused by an instrument in the uterus. The prosecution rested after questioning and defense witnesses, including Mrs Davis, described an emplaced operation and ensuing illness.
Witness Mrs Georgianna Davis testifies about her journey from Indianapolis to Chicago and Creston, joining the Parker shows and the Superba tour after a criminal operation, and details the sequence leading to her stay in Dubuque, the hospital, and anesthetic procedures. Her cross examination reveals marriage to Frank Davis and life changes before the alleged crime.
Mr and Mrs C A Borth were honored guests at a farewell party given by the Busy Men's Bible class of St Luke's Methodist Church in the church parlors. About fifty attendees gathered Tuesday night as the couple prepare to move to Idaho for their future home.
Four men arrested Tuesday on a Grant county district attorney warrant remain jailed as Wisconsin officers have not arrived by noon Wednesday. They are charged with assault on the late Jacob Peryon, whose injuries led to his death.
In Canton China the tropical climate yields rare snowfall making this city the coldest spot within its latitude and one of the few tropics where snow has occurred, drawing curious residents and visitors.
Judge Buckley reports from Garryowen that the ex president, though not fully served free press notices, will return with trophy loads in several days. He writes friends in Dubuque about the anticipated homecoming and impact.
Senator Burton of Ohio leads the National Waterways Commission with Major Riche directing engineers to accompany from St Paul to St Louis with possible New Orleans extension. The Tipton steamer will begin the voyage on November 6 and pass St Paul on November 7. Public sessions planned in St Paul before departure.
Cohan and Harris bring George Evans and his Honey Boys to the Grand Thursday. The troupe of about one hundred performs a new-minstrel concept written and guided by Evans. The act has been a season hit in big cities and Dubuque audiences expect a full house.
The circle for the study of social problems will meet on Wednesday evening at the Casino and will meet regularly hereafter once a week. The first meeting will be held this Wednesday and attendance is expected to be large.
A hay and grain wagon toppled on White Street as it rounded a corner, sending hay and shavings onto the intersection of White and Seventh streets for hours. The driver, atop the load, fell to the ground uninjured after the heavily loaded wagon shifted.
A delegation of city teachers left Wednesday for Des Moines to attend the State Teachers Meeting. The session opens Thursday and runs through the week with keen interest for attendees. Officials and teachers include Supt Ohlt Principal Walsh and wife Principal Horchem Principal Jarvis and several noted staff members.
The New York Observer notes a startling statistic that 1 634 London children died in a year from open fireplace injuries and comments on a possible U S inquiry with potential results.
A well known confectioner notes many spirits are made into candy in various forms. Bonbons contain cre de menthe cognac kummel Chartreuse cherry brandy or benedictine.
The most wonderful dolls houses in the world are seen in Japan. They are completely furnished with tiny insect cages instead of birds and small book cases filled with dolls poetry books about postage stamp size.
A new mill will be established soon in Sweden to convert paper into spun yarn. The project focuses on integrating paper waste processing with textile production, signaling industrial diversification in the region.
Dialog from a stage scene shows Harold admitting unworthiness while The Fair One reassures that marriage life will be happy. The exchange hints at romantic tension and future happiness in a social drama.
Appleton Wisconsin November 3 report says United States Senator Stephenson of Marinette has offered to cover all costs to move Lawrence College to his home city if trustees approve. President Plantz refuses to comment. The college owns property valued at about 2 million dollars and the donor is prepared to back the project to that amount or more.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin November 3 the next state bowling tournament will be held here January 15 to 24 Entries close January 7 about 2000 will be awarded Arrangements completed today at a meeting of the state executive board of bowlers Evks and Imperial alleys are reserved for the tourney Plans include 15 five man teams over 200 two woman teams and about 500 individual entries of bowlers
A tour of inspection was conducted by Harriman vice president of Miipols Central along with Supt of Telegraph Gross and Mr Pheins of this city over the western lines.
Paraguay tea or versa mate is widely consumed in southern South America. It is cheap available and brewed in large amounts. Proponents claim it stimulates the stomach and whole system and provides therapeutic and comforting effects.
The text lists many forms of west such as the middle west and eastern west, western west, northern west and southern west, noting there is only one east and little of it worth trusting a Californian remarks.
Thoughtful people have doubts but doubts should not define life. Doubts are clouds that pass as sunlight returns, clearing the sky for growth and bloom. We must rise up to sunshine and let the world’s flowers find light and fame in the sky.
A medieval scholastic fragment discusses obedience modeled on Christ and relates pain to a sober, dutiful life. The terse line reflects penitential piety and doctrinal tone.
The article notes an odd fact that three major South African industries were advanced by Jewish individuals. De Pass helped develop whaling and guano. a fourth, ostrich farming, was fostered. Mosenthal contributed to wool and hide enterprises.
An old anecdote describes cleaning brass by scrubbing with armonts and a brush followed by rinsing with pure water, noting the process as a practical tip from a bygone era.
A Rustic-toned remark notes that both children and adults share a belief that Ida has the best time, contrasting generations. The line hints at a shared sentiment in a regional dialect.
A brief note highlights Ralph Waldo Emerson declaring that nothing great is achieved without enthusiasm. The line serves as an exhortation to pursue effort with energy and passion.
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