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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1908
Page
9
A vintage ad urges owners to rent safe deposit boxes at $2.00 per year to protect deeds mortgages securities and abstracts from loss by fire or thieves, inviting readers to call and visit the vault to stop worrying about theft or damage.
A historical note lists officer positions at First National Bank including J A Bass as President C H Worden and Hy A Keplinger as Vice Presidents H R Freeman as Cashier and J H Orr as Assistant Cashier.
The New York coffee futures market closed steady with small gains cited, with 2,250 bags traded and December to July contracts quoted at various levels around 5.00 to 5.40. Spot prices for Rio No. 7 and other coffees were quiet, while the dry goods market showed a slight firming on widecloths and fine whites as buyers anticipate spring purchases and an auction of cotton goods midweek.
Elizabeth Norton notes smart lingerie gowns seen at a summer resort, highlighting Grecian modes with eyelet embroidery, Valenciennes, and empire backs. She discusses combs with ribbon, muslin frocks, and practical linen fabrics, plus tips on shoes, hats, and cost-effective wardrobe planning for August.
The Modern Miller reports winter wheat yield estimates per acre from milling correspondents. Principal central and southwestern states show varied output with Indiana Ohio Illinois Missouri and Michigan among listed totals. Quality is irregular but test weight high in Indiana Ohio Michigan. smut and heat limited in Tennessee and Missouri. Texas shows hold of winter wheat.
Washington August 8 The crop reporting board of the Bureau of Statistics, Department of Agriculture, issued a bulletin with August 1 corn condition at 74 percent of normal. States listed include Illinois 77, Iowa 83, Texas 86, Missouri 74, Nebraska 86, Kansas 74, Oklahoma 80, Indiana 74, Georgia 89, Ohio 84, Kentucky 83, Tennessee 45, Alabama 87, North Carolina 91, Arkansas 79, Mississippi 56. Division figures show North Atlantic 88.4 and South Atlantic 89. North Central and East of are mentioned.
A weekly bill at Robison Park Theater features Frances Hoyt and company in a comedy sketch An Eventful Honeymoon with Miss Hoyt Brooks Price and Richmond Hutching The program also showcases The Roaiese tight wire act Lazar and Lazar Pederson Brothers European comedy act and The Mosts singing and dancing team The show promises broad humor and lively vaudeville variety with a full lineup at Luna Park Pittsburg.
New York stocks steadied with a sobering tone after yesterday’s sharp decline. Gains were led by American Smelting and National Leather amid steady bonds and firmer bank cash, while concerns over stock collateral and a large milling firm in receivership influenced the market.
Preliminary crop estimates show winter wheat at about 15 bushels per acre totaling 40,000 bushels with 14.6 and 442,000 last year’s figures. Oat and barley conditions are near normal with various state figures cited, while hay acreage is projected 1.2 percent higher at 44,558,000 acres. Our store closes tomorrow for a big sale beginning Tuesday. Journal-Gazette Want Ads.
Elizabeth Norton notes that summer styles near end, autumn and winter wardrobes loom. Skirts will be close fitting with tie backs likely, sleeves smaller, coats longer. mountain wear coats and tweed suits trend. Brides and buyers urged to pace purchases, favor quality, and tailor fits. avoid overbuying before decisions finalize.
The Raucher lawn east of Albion Ind hosted Miss Leila Letta of Ligonier and about thirty guests including Oliver Reese of Toledo Edson Roy Hardy Frederick Kenneth Hall and Helen Huff from nearby cities. Games music a gypsy booth and refreshments were featured during the evening hosted by Miss Kate and Miss Sarah Raucher with Miss Augusta Raucher and Miss Myrtie Dammer serving.
Avilla Indiana Aug Friday evening a trolley party from Avilla went to Garrett where they dined at Mrs Henry Feltys hosted by Miss Mary Jenningsner. The group included Mesdames Belle Stewart Jesta Stanley Belle Roos Ida Knauer Lida Williams Elizabeth Carver Dora Yeiser and Miss Radia Dolan with Mrs John Crone Kendallville. Omorrow to allow us to arrange for our great half price sale that begins Tuesday morning.
Culver Military Academy has again been named among eight top U S military schools after a War Department inspection. Cadet E M Balcom of Nashua New Hampshire was designated for an honor appointment as second lieutenant. Captain M J Lenihan led the inspection and praised Culver for producing graduates with strong minds and bodies ready for volunteer officer duties.
The health board and city meat and dairy inspector Dr George Giltie inspected the Leikauf packing plant yesterday morning. The firm currently lacks a business license but is allegedly operating. The city's nuisance case against the company is ongoing in Adams County circuit court, with City Attorney Guy Colerick involved.
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