Hogs shortage fuels price spike at St Louis market
Hog prices rise as St Louis market faces severe short supply. Iowa and Nebraska hogs command top bids while Chicago and Missouri river markets lag. National stock yards operations expand capacity to 30 000 hogs daily, with buyers noting scarce local hogs and ample western shipments. H F Parry reports.
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Missouri
Iowa
Chicago
Nebraska
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H, F, Parry
Mechanical talker woman toys sparks controversy
A Massachusetts inventor unveils a talking mechanical woman device described as impractical and absurd. The contraption supposedly talks when activated, with content criticized as perversity of genius and reminiscent of a mechanical whale. Critics joke about dangers and ambitions, noting mechanical failures and the oddity of such invention.
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Massachusetts
Belgian farmer announces beet flour invention
A Belgian farmer recently announced he has invented a process to grind beets into flour for horses and bread. He claims the method is a well guarded secret and could provide beet flour as an alternative ingredient.
A Confederate Tale of War and Forbidden Duty
The scene unfolds in a Confederate tent as General Lee entrusts Captain Wayne with a critical message for Longstreet. Wayne, aided by Bergtrats, infiltrates enemy lines but is captured as a spy. a Northern woman with him conceals her loyalties while aiding Wayne’s escape. Amid battles, duels, and tense reunions, Wayne's mission entwines with Edith Brennan and Celia, ending in a haunting farewell and a vow to reunite beyond the war.
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Wayne
Longstreet
Bergtrats
Atlanta
Craig
Myay
Ayne
Jed Bungay
Red Lowrie
Maj
Brennan
Edith Brennan
Edith Adieu
Bungay
Harry
Shenapdoah
Edith
Celia
Sungeon
Caton
Hadith
Sheridan
Colgate
Baltimore
Frank
My Lady of the North reveals a clandestine romance
Captain Wayne learns Mrs Brennan is Edwin Adams’s widow and Charles Brennan’s widow, not a guardian. She recounts a love with Charles, a deathbed marriage, and her bond with Major Brennan. Wayne accepts a chance for reunion, finding a shared vow beyond duty.
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Ito
Captain Wayne
Clodud
Edwin Adams
Stonington
Connecticeut
Flea
Congress
Charles Brennan
David Brennan
State Supreme Court
Houges
Charles
Major Brennan
Hartford
Frank Brennan
Brennan
Mountain View
Wayne
Paroled Hero Reunites With Caton In Reconstruction Hope
In a Civil War era exchange, Wayne and Caton reconnect after parole as Caton offers帮助 and reflects on the war’s costly sacrifices. Wayne contemplates returning home to rebuild, while praising the resilience of fighting soldiers and the need to lay foundations for a new nation. The scene blends camaraderie with the grim toll of conflict and uncertain futures.
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Caton
Jove
Wayne
Holmes
Myra
Brenan
Per
New Zealand Chief Claims Tile in Land Dispute
A French paper reports New Zealand's chief recently asserted ownership of a land parcel by stating he has a title to the property and that he evicted the preceding owner, amid a contested claim.
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New Zealand
Re Doctors Failed to Help in Covington and Brownsville
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by a Brownsville woman for easing a serious female condition after doctors urged surgery. She notes prior weakness, inability to stop bleeding, and eventual improvement after using the product, with others recommending it.
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Brownsville
Lydia E. Pinkham
Adda
Main‘St
Ind
Great Northern Rail fare cuts in promotion for colonist travel
Advertises a limited Great Northern Rail fare from St Paul and nearby cities to many western points including Duluth Kalispell Spokane Seattle and Portland. Quoted price starts around 33 dollars with travel through Montana Idaho Washington and British Columbia. Encourages purchase via Colonist Folder and through tickets from local towns.
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Duluth
Bredar
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