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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1908
Page
7
A collage of quotations and musings batches literary reflections on writing names indelibly, hero worship, and the power of deeds. It includes poetic fragments about Abou Hen Adher and Bon Adtiem, with scattered social and cultural curiosities and occasional satirical lines.
A light dramatic scene unfolds as two young people test mind reading during a Harrisons visit. Edith Harrison, not read, is teased by a man who shifts from playful to prickly when she resists. The exchange spirals through flirtation and misread thoughts, ending as a tennis practice call interrupts. ANNA BENTLEY appears briefly as the narrative dives into social tension and vanity in a summer setting.
The University of Missouri will inaugurate a School of Journalism within its existing university structure in September, elevating the journalism department to the same status as law, medicine, and engineering. Walter Williams, longtime editor and influential figure in Missouri journalism, is highlighted as a foundational influence and organizer of the program.
Rear Admiral Arnold, chosen to command a new division of the Atlantic Fleet, recently reported to the Naval War College for special duty. The plan calls for the battleships Idaho New Hampshire and Mississippi to form the division and be sent to provide maneuvers and target practice late in September. The division will likely escort the Pacific fleet homeward and perform honors as a detached squadron. Born in New York in 1818, Arnold graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1807 and has served with distinction.
Chester Ward, an avid angler, arrives at a village by a lake to fish. He planks chalk messages on a porch board and leaves trout and berries to play a harmless prank on a housewife. A flirtatious woman reveals she and teachers occupy the cottage for vacation as Ward finally asks to join.
New York on August 14 witnessed SH0,000 traveling salesmen open the Prosperity Congress at Meschantemmoca Mon auditorium. The event drew thin attendance on the East Side where poverty and hardship were noted. Police denied a permit for a 10,000 idle men parade to the hall as the congress began.
In Cleveland on August 1 21 year old Steve Patrick attacked his wife Mar 18 then killed her and took his own life. The wife died after hospital treatment and Patrick was shot in the chest during the confrontation. The couple had a quarrel as she prepared to leave.
Verlin August 14 a new Parse val dindelbla balloon sailed over Helin today staying aloft for 23 hours in a bold second ascent. The craft differs from the Zeppelin by a sturdier body and carried five passengers aboard this flight.
Auckland crowds ready for the sailing of the American fleet bound for Sydney as crews prepare to depart at eight o clock tomorrow. The event attracts wide public attention with many residents planning to witness the departure.
Daily market report details receipts and price movements for veal, sheep, lambs, and mixed heavies. Beef and hog prices show slight gains or weakness with varying demand. Specific figures include veal receipts around 690 and 760 higher, sheep and lambs receipts about 1200 with lambs 26 higher, and overall market mixed by category.
At Union Stock Yards on August 14 the daily report lists cattle and sheep receipts with terms like cuttle-receipt piecemeal estimates for tomorrow. Market values shown include beef cattle around 4.00 to 5.00 and light stock at 6.00 to 6.60, with native sheep near 2.60 to 4.95 and other livestock pricing across categories.
Cleveland market report lists mixed receipts and lower prices for cattle, hogs, and sheep. Prices shown include ex. treme Mahl and Calven-receipts, with several lots described as steady or varying slightly.
Fragmented OCR text references trains in Chicago with unclear schedule details. Mentions months, openings and cloning times but lacks coherent events or entities to confirm a factual story.
Fragmented figures and dates describe opening and closing values across months and numbers. Readable items show ranges between 76 and 77, 64, 63, and 47 with openings and closings noted in May December and September. No coherent event identified beyond numeric listings.
A garbled OCR fragment lists various dates and codes such as September 95 84 December 6A May 1.01 id Corh-Cish September 80 1.4 December 64 1-2 May Abbed Oote-Caeh September 47 tet December 47 May 4 1-4 Rye-No 1 No 77 No 3 covered October December 70 Mure 7 Bio Wiehe 9.20 price-like values follow with unclear context.
Raw OCR fragment shows a New York produce listing with scattered product names and numbers. It references dairy tubs, creamed NY items, mystery packages, and various firsts. The text is garbled, but indicates a market note with commodity names and potential prices or lot numbers.
Local market report corrected by Marion Milling Grate Co and Chas Turner & Co lists paying prices for butter lard syrups sugars and numerous cereals seeds and beans. Includes per bushel per pound and per gallon quotes with brands and farm names such as Natal and Golden Flake noted.
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