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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
7
From a Dundee Advertiser report the piece describes the Wedighs a marginalized caste in Ceylon living apart in caves and rejected by society. It details how they avoid temples courts and contact with higher classes while still showing some members bowing to dragons of poverty and ritual purity tests.
A humor piece follows Jonen as he battles deadline pressure and a stubborn Thanksgiving turkey. While racing to finish two stories before Friday, he bungles kitchen attempts, nearly burns the feast, and ends with comic chaos as Mrs. Jones discovers the near disaster and guests arrive to witness the farcical scene.
In London the twelve cocket writers served as patent officers who certified goods entry and duties paid. Appointed for life, they earned substantial fees via commissions, prompting abuse. In 1561 the treasury moved to abolish the office, offering pensions based on self-reported emoluments, leading to a mix of understated and honest returns and long pension payments.
The text traces the dollar’s origins from Joachinstahl and the joachinsthalter thaler coined in 1519, notes the English early term dollar and its wide coinage, and links the term to Spanish dollars in British American colonies. It also includes a New York Press anecdote about an omelet misheard as eye in life. It ends with a Civilized Poverty critique of urban squalor and the gins trade.
Readable fragments reveal a school era postcard style line about happy school days. The text mentions Ippincots and a single ending note, suggesting a reminiscence or caption with personal tone.
Fragmentary puzzle lines reference a parlor clock that runs fast and coded dialogue among siblings. The verses mix misread names and playful phrases, showing a regional newspaper quip or reader puzzle style from Cleveland Leader era.
A muffled memoir recounts a tale of social mores and romance in a circus setting. A group of young women attend a tent show where a popcorn seller enchants them with lofty claims. The narrator later discovers the seller is a college student, balancing study with earnings. The anecdote ends with awkward revelations and a humorous denouement.
A convoluted tale centers on Colonel Furtado and Dona Yeubel Herrera in a South American revolt. An officer pursues a hidden fiancé, a slipper clue misleads, and a nurseful ruse unravels as the doctor saves the wounded colonel. The heroine eludes capture and vanishes with the danger unresolved.
In New Brunswick New Jersey a waiter receives a five cent tip described in a brief wartime style note. The fragment mentions Rockefeller and a Manhattan contact with a New York party, with limited readable context about a trial or personal exchange and an impression of surprise at the outcome.
Larue Ind appears to have died after a week of sleep unrest following days spent working in fields. The report notes his fatigue and a failed attempt to wake him, with doctors at Whystolne investigating the cause and circumstances surrounding the death.
A community gathering will discuss a charity plan amid feverish times. The event, hosted by MG A, aims to raise funds for winter relief work and to outline pricing for a forthcoming drive. Local residents urged to attend and support the cause.
A local option petition in Miami draws names and support from residents as proponents claim backing while opponents challenge the initiative. The vote outcome remains uncertain as debates continue over liquor laws and community impact.
Market brief notes receipts at 2,100 cattle and 8,400 hogs with mixed quality. Cattle include common to good fair value and cows, calves, and sheep showing steady to slower demand. Hog prices quoted around 5.05 to 5.25 with lower bids noted for some grades.
Receipts include hogs sheep and cattle with mixed to steady prices. Hog prices show lower trends in some lines while cattle and sheep demand remains steadier, with notable figures in prime and heavy categories and ongoing estimates for tomorrow’s totals.
Chicago grain market reports wheat futures with December trading around 100 to 102 and opening near 108, May trading near 105 to 107 7 8, with price movement and bid ranges noted, market activity described in brief.
A chaotic OCR fragment lists multiple opening dates and venues between AE and AR, with references to May events, times, and prices. Specifics include mentions of places like LAT Jely and Ainley, various codes and numbers, and partial event names. The text also cites Cori-Caeh, Ditte eel, and Dererig ny OS ete May 24, alongside other unclear identifiers such as Cori-Caeh aut Deornatien A bea May 82 ep ity a Tek.
A fragmentary New York market page lists dairy and produce items with prices for casier white cheddar, butter, and fresh items. Mentions factories and retailers, including New York producers and various refrigeration terms.
Market notes list corn at old price per bushel plus seeds and hay terms. Cloverseed quoted at 2 50 per bushel Timothy at 1 60 per bushel Hungarian seed oats per bushel. Moot we at ks Baawat tonight.
A fragmented list shows prices for butter lard cheese syrup and staples like coffee sugar tea and flour. Items include potatoes corn meal navy beans lima beans and various flours with unit prices and bulk measures, reflecting a high variety market catalog from a local produce market.
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