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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
7
In a Santa Barbara interview dated January 18 Rear Admiral McGalla criticizes the Bureau of Navy Bureau control and calls for immediate reorganization. He warns civilian leadership risks weakening the fleet stating the Navy lacks trained officers and enough ships to defend the country in any potential war.
New York June 18 R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade notes slow demand yet hints at gradual improvement in broader markets. Commercial paper and loans remain slightly above normal as inflationary pressures ease, while manufacturers plan higher production and wagon remountments spark restoration of steel plants. A notable legal ruling by a judge in Elyria addresses injunctions in divorce cases, clarifying expectations for training and prohibition of certain actions.
A long, florid piece recalls Cartwheel, the popular figure tied to Thaler’s tale, and recounts his misfortunes, banishment fears, and eventual pardon by public sentiment. It lauds his democracy, reliability, and charity, praising his steadfast loyalty to friends regardless of fortune.
A fashion feature describes girls garments including separate ball nights coats and long jackets with deep collars and embroidery. It outlines fabrics such as double faced tweed covert and velvety materials and notes sizes from under 18 months to 18 years with adjustable lengths for growth in the special Autumn Fashion number of Marpora Hagar.
The article describes a detachable wooden display with mounted letters. It explains that letters are cut to fit a backing and attached by screws. A diagram shows wood pieces and a triangular base with screws, aiming to allow easy removal or replacement if faded or damaged.
The article praises a vast selection of materials crepes de chine and lansdownes for a day dress gown. It notes stunning color options and trims at the counter with braids ornaments and embroidered details. It contrasts ready made and self embroidered gowns and prices.
A damaged OCR passage describes a pale gray summer tweed coat with blue accents. The garment features a simple gored shape with the hem turned up and decorative stitching along the right side. Silk lining and wool blend details are loosely referenced in the fragment.
A fragmentary description centers on a magical or ornamental flower named Flower Elaine Mirtini and the chimeric “party mirror.” Fragmentary names imply a green petal cultivar linked to a flower garden. The text references a natual motif and a stylized look with vivid color imagery.
Fragmentary OCR text shows commodities and livestock prices, Chicago trading terms, and grain quotes. Contains cattle, hogs, sheep arrivals, prices for prime beeves, steers, cows, calves, and mixed lots. wheat and corn futures excerpts with bid-ask ranges and closing figures.
Toledo grain market notes show wheat and corn futures with cash bids and nearby contracts. Wheat cash 4.00 14, May 1.09 28, July 09 1B, September 96 3-4. corn cash 67, May 01 1-4, September 60 1-2. oats cash 0 1-4, May 1d a4, July 49 142, September 39 7-8. Cloverseed cash and January 10,72 1-2, March 10,80, April 10.05, prime alfalike 10.20, Timothy 2.20.
New York market notes show butter receipts 4,896 packages with varied grades and prices. eggs at 20 cents per dozen. grain and seed prices listed by Marion Milling and Grain Co. Local markets include butter 28 to 30 cents per pound, eggs 20 cents, lard 12 to 20 cents, potatoes 60 cents per bushel, and assorted groceries with multiple price points. Chicago updates list keKe extras at 26 cents, butter creamery 30 cents, live poultry prices for turkey, chickens, and ducks, plus a broad slate of dried goods and baking items with quoted per unit costs.
On January 18 1808 in Marion County Ohio Probate Court an instrument purporting to be the true will of Mary Gannon deceased was filed and an application for the admittance to probate with appointment of Mary Gannon as executrix was set for February 10 1908 at 11 oclock in the morning in Marion Ohio. The notice names Sarah Hewitt of Qaiene and other parties and indicates a hearing and related probate actions.
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