Market Outlook and Farm Prosperity Amid Grain Shifts
The report notes steady building activity and easy money despite storms. Rail stocks climb while coal and fuel constraints stress iron and steel. July oats surpass corn as leading speculative cereal, with grain shipments up 25 percent for July and overall trade optimistic though fuel shortages loom. Grain markets show no major disturbance, with bumper corn expected and widespread prosperity in transportation and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Dun & Co
Iron and Steel
Pew
Northwest
Chicago
America
Granger
Market Prices for Cattle Hogs Sheep and Grains in U S Cities
Across Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Milwaukee Toledo New York Buffalo and more the report lists bid ranges for cattle hogs sheep and various grains. Prices span sharp highs and lows with No 2 wheats and corns cited, butter and eggs also shown.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Ste
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
New York
Deegga
Elk Hart Romance and Distant Warnings From Elkhart
Record of the week highlights an Elkhart engagement between Miss Ruby Olives and Hoy Dilley of Nebraska after a stray Hikray cartridge found in Elkhart sparked correspondence and a planned marriage. Chief Henke orders a Bransville sect to halt worship within city limits amid clashes with local Baptists. Obscure legal and accident briefs follow, including lightning shocks, drownings, and minor crimes across Indiana towns with scattered names and figures.
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Elkhart
Eraseville
Misa
Ruby Olives
Hoy Dilley
Nebraska
Dilley
Philippines
Buffalo
Gat
Fred Henke
Holy Ghostites
Bransville
Seernl
Baptistown
One ASE One ASE A Good Word for the Spider
A nature study essay extols the spider seen as beneficial, aiding trees by devouring caterpillars and other pests. It argues spiders help fruit and shade trees survive webs that protect worm colonies, and reflects on perspective toward nature and human understanding. It also mentions Lord Kitchener and a brief note on potatoes in the Americas.
Rainy Day Makes Friends From Folded Paper
A child recalls a rainy day spent with folded paper friends made by mother. The paper figures become a cozy company, with pretend play marching from a boat to a tree, games, and tea, easing the rain’s gloom and ending with a hopeful wish for another rainy day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma
Harlequin paper and patriotic songs in school
A fragment from a 19th century page discusses imported invitation paper with novelty designs including children fencing and a yacht scene, a harlequin elephant motif, and patriotic songs. It notes English schoolchildren reciting Rule Britannia with garbled lines and mock verses about Britain ruling the way.
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Belle
America
England
Brighton
The
London Chronicle
Roys
Rure
Gifts to Uncle Sam Across Wars and Generosities
The article notes donations to the U S government from individuals at home and abroad inspired by loyalty and wartime needs. It highlights gifts from Gen Nathanael Lyon’s era, Helen Gould, a New York donor, an English clergy man, and two Minnesota girls, among others. It emphasizes small amounts collectively aiding public service.
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Uncle Sam
Nathomer Lyon
Wilson's Creek
United States
Helen Gould
Spain
New York
Secret Service
Ord
Detective Corps
Englishmoan
St Paul
Washington
Treasury
The Long Forgiven Debt at Dresden Inn Century
An old debt is settled at the Steiger Inn near Dresden. In May 1813 a rebel fled through the forest and later returned as Richard Wagoner to settle the breakfast bill dated long past. The tale reflects memory and moral credit across fourteen years.
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Bio
Freiburg
Richard Wagoner
Frauds on Kings Reveal Royal Money Missteps
An article notes royal fam ily financial troubles across Europe. It recalls German princes and the Kaiser bailing relatives after a banker vanished and died, Spain enforcing strict royal cost rules, and Italy’s King of Rome paying for a cradle gift after Rome officials covered most costs.
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Edward
Stalger
Bia
Prince Henry
Kaiser
Spain
Russia
Turkey
Yolande
Italy
Rome
London
Dodd's Kidney Pills Said To Cure Kidney Trouble
In St. Aubert Missouri on August 4 Mr E R Langendocfer describes a severe kidney trouble that baffled local doctors. After two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills he says he was completely cured with no return symptoms. He states surrounding physicians did no good until the pills provided satisfactory relief.
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St. Aubert
E. R. Langendocfer
Dodd
Kidne
Moving as Often as I Have Provokes War On the Road
A wry exchange between two wives in Chicago hints at a running joke about frequent moving. The wife of the Methodist preacher remarks that constant relocating would exhaust anyone, while the wife of the book agent counters that frequent moves blunt the impact. The line ends with a playful question: which party has moved the offender?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Future Unveiled
Fragmentary OCR shows a humorous exchange about a package and admission to heaven with St Peter and a new arrival. Mentions price 75 cents and a Chicago Daily News flavor. Includes names Morgan and urban setting.
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Hall
St. Peter
Mr. Morgan
Chicago Daily News
Excursion Tickets to Chicago Sold Sundays Fort Wayne
Nickel Plate Road announces summer excursion tickets from Fort Wayne to Chicago and return for $2.00. Tickets valid on train No. 6 both ways the same day. Inquiries at ticket agents, A Asterlin TPA Fort Wayne Ind. No 126. Joshua dialogue from Washington Star follows.
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Chicago
Nickel Plate Road
Fort Wayne
A. Asterlin
Ind
Rubber stampe and ink products advert in Fort Wayne
An assorted ad notes rubber stamps and ink pads made to order with a catalogue available in Fort Wayne Indiana. The brief exchange includes a quote from Puck about sowing and reaping as a satirical aside in a suburbanite conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Pythias Biennial Meeting Notice in San Francisco
The Knights of Pythias announce a biennial meeting in San Francisco from August 1 to 22, 1902. Secure low rates and stop-over privileges via the Nickel Plate Road. Tickets on sale August 1 to 10. Full particulars from nearest agent or C. A. Asterlin in Fort Wayne or R. J. Hamilton, Fort Wayne, Ind.
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Nighte of
Pythias
San Francisco
Nickel Plate Road
C. A. Aaterlin
T. Fort Wayne
Ind
R. J. Hamilton
Fort Wayne Ind
Niagara
Toronto
Thousand Islands
Montreal
C. A. Asterlin
T. P
A. Fort Wayne
Anon
Fort Wayne
Grand Lodge
Salt Lake City
Utah
Prison Orchestra Brings Harmony to Massachusetts Jail
An in-cell orchestra at a Massachusetts state prison performs for visitors and during Sunday Gospel services. The group, praised by the Boston Globe, includes skilled inmates from diverse backgrounds who practice Wednesday and Friday afternoons in the main corridor. Officials note music aids discipline and morale among prisoners.
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Massachusetta State Prison
Boston Globe
Allen
2Hc
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
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