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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
7
An excerpt from Collier's Weekly describes a hen behavior observed over several days with a barnyard setting. The observer notes the hen's feeding patterns, nesting, and timing with the rising sun, suggesting a cautious but confident witness tone about animal routines and human reactions to them.
A government order announces a ban on importing arms or ammunition into Mexican states including Tebasco Chinon and territories of Honora Sinaloa and Lower California. The prohibition covers the imperialo fate the tol er of Honora and related regions following the imperial decree.
In Barcelona on April 14 Jean Mullane and accomplices were found guilty of involvement in a series of bombings and outrages across Spain. Evidence linked Bull and his associates to multiple attacks including in Huate Kink Allenkaat and Paris, with details noting their responsibility for the recent deriekings. A separate Albany report notes William Bingo shot and likely fatally wounded in Missouri, while Bevaning residents reported related injuries and hospitalizations.
The United States Consul at Milan reports a rebirth in Italian industry with cheap skilled labor and a large female workforce. Lombardy aims to be a major supplier to global markets as wages in cotton and other sectors rise, with detailed statistics on workers under 15 and monthly domestic labor costs.
At a Batterson gathering John Burns defended earning £2000 yearly, refusing to accept union pay below that rate. A heckling woman asked how he spends £2000 as the crowd roared with laughter.
A 68 foot long oak dredger, 21 feet wide and 7 feet 6 inches draft, remains in use in Dundee Harbor after more than a century at the same location. Its engine is said to have been built by James Watt.
An American actor, offended by Macready during rehearsal in Mobile, aims to “get even” by wobbling the last Hamlet scene. Macready retorts a sly rebuke as the climactic death unfolds with stage mischief and light comedy.
A fragmentary dialogue shows Clarence sparring with a presumed relative about money and status. The indulgent relative chides his reckless wage and roquetta for money, while a wary nephew replies that he is nearly out of funds and on his uppers.
Buffalo and Union Stock Yards report cattle receipts of about 1,500 at Buffalo and 2,500 at Dulon with mixed results. Hogs, sheep, and lambs show active demand in Buffalo, with prices from 4.50 to 7.50 for various classes, while Dulon quotes steadier cattle trade with prime beeves around 6.15 to 7.20 and sheep at 4.75 to 6.70 for natives and 6.0 to 7.75 for lambs. Estimated totals indicate large runs including 14,100 tomorrow at Buffalo and 31,000 at Dulon with 25,000 projected for tomorrow.
April 14 Pittsburg Pa market reports cattle receipts at 39 with doubledecks and mixed lots. Prices shown for prime and good cattle range from about 4.60 to 7.00 per unit. fat cows around 2.50 to 5.25, bulls around 5.70, sheep and lambs receipts described as fair with lighter offerings.
The Chicago grain and New York dairy markets show Wheat and Corn prices with May and July futures trading amid mixed bids. Livestock notes mention hogs and Mehit yorker pricing, while butter and cheese receipts edge higher on scarce supplies.
Corrected daily by Marion muung and Grain Go. Wheat 86 cents per bushel. Corn 60 cents per bushel. Date 50 cents per bushel. Rye ??? per bushel. Clover seed 12.00 per bushel. Timothy 2.00 per bushel. Hungarian seed per bag.
A dated list shows daily market rates treated by Chas. Turner & Co for butter onions potatoes and other staples. Prices given for butter lard eggs cheese syrup vinegar salt beans corn meal and dried fruit with varied per unit and per measure rates, some with errors or unclear units.
A blotter of flour prices shows brands and barrel counts with per barrel costs. Marlon, Clover Leaf, Monarch, Knickerbooker, Golden Flake, Gilt Edge, Gold Medal, Alladin Patent feature, ranges from $1.26 to $1.90 per barrel across various batch sizes. The note lists multiple brands and packaging terms, reflecting a market snapshot.
A fragmentary report alleges Lilley engaged in risky stock plays and gambling schemes, claiming he did not own a share in a corporation while profiting from low prices. It recounts bets and shell game accusations tied to a 1849 congressional era scene, with vague references to Tilley and the national House.
A jumble of anecdotes describes Uncle Joe Boesker Cannon as a famous cigar smoker who shares brands with fellow legislators. An awkward gift exchange with Speaker Sulzer is recounted. The piece also notes French geologist Martel's claim that earth's water supply is drying up, plus a light humor item about a man named Will and a girl he plans to marry.
Fragment reads a nonsensical line about Mrs Newel and a poisoned cake, attributed to Deaver News Limes, with unclear context and no discernible person, place, or event details.
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