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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
7
A fragmentary reflection cites Napoleon recognizing human nature and the value of common soldiers. A dispatch rider story illustrates the emperor's insistence that nothing is too grand for a soldier, inspiring energy and belief across France's ranks.
The Democratic voters of Marion County Ohio will meet at their usual voting places on Friday May 15, 1908 to elect delegates and alternates to the thirteenth congressional district convention in Tiffin Ohio on May 18 1908 The apportionment of delegates and alternates is based on votes cast for John M Pattison for governor in 1905 and fractions over fifty per precinct as specified in the notice
The Democratic Congressional Committee of the Thirteenth Ohio District calls a delegate convention in TIEN Ohio on May 15 1908 at 10 a.m. to nominate a U S Representative and a Presidential Elector, select delegates to the Denver National Convention, and handle related business with apportionment based on Pattison governor votes from 1905.
Delegates at the General Conference debate abolition laws and temperance measures, urging enactment. A resolution invites the Methodist Episcopal and Methodist Protestant churches to unite, with a deputation to the General Conference. Roosevelt and James Bryce may attend a reception for fraternal delegates from Britain, Ireland and Canada. The Nebraska delegation backs abstinence and anti liquor traffic, while debates on episcopal oversight involve Negro and Southern conferences seeking greater southern residences. Leadership among colored clergy favors Bishop candidates from within their group.
The article notes jade’s wide use in Chinese pharmacopoeia for various ailments and its perceived moist nature aiding thirst and skin conditions. It cites imperial favor in the eighth century, a jade remedy for stomach issues, and a jade water bowl with a three foot tall jade boy found in the tomb of Ta’ao Te’ao, illustrating beliefs about jade’s healing and symbolic power.
A historical note describes sawdust briquettes pressed into compact cakes used for heating in German schools. No binding agents, no smoke, and edges like polished oak reflect heavy pressure. Demand exceeded local supply, with imports from Sweden, but a factory fire halted production. A later proverb notes government misrule and misbehaving youths.
Market notes from East Buffalo and Cleveland show steady to higher openings for cattle and hogs with steady sheep demand. Receipts limit brisk activity while prices range from 4.50 to 7.25 for cattle and hogs trade around 5.00 to 6.70, with lambs 5.50 to 7.00 and mixed lots easing.
In Chicago May trading, muddy conditions marked the first half while overzealous behavior influenced later activity. Prices ranged from 8 GA to 1.04 8 with openings near 1.00 and closes around 1.00. July quotes spanned from 4.9 24 to 4b-8, highlighting volatile sessions.
The record shows futures for oats, corn, and hog products with various opening and closing prices across July September. It notes bids and sales ranges, including Provisions Park with figures for July and September and contract quotes for lard and ribs, highlighting fluctuating market activity.
Toledo market notes show wheat and oat quotes for May and July delivery with various bid and ask figures. Chicago produce prices list extras and freight rates, butter and cheese classifications, and poultry and egg figures. New York reports butter prices, creamery butter, and package receipts with unsettled white and yellow varieties.
Corrected daily by Marion Milling and Gratin Co lists wheat corn rye clover seed timothy and other seeds with prices per bushel or pound. Chas Turner and Co supplies local produce prices for butter eggs lard onions potatoes and more, with listed selling prices for flour and related items.
A large group of British shipbuilders recently employed in the Bi Heh naval dockyards is emigrating to the United States. They aim to find work amid expected expansion of the American navy.
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