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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement promotes a vault service offering safe storage for deeds mortgages accuracies and stock certificates at $2.00 per year to protect against loss from fire theft or burglary. It invites readers to call and inspect the vault and rent a box to avoid costs of replacement papers.
JH Bass presides with C HB Worden and H A Keplinger as vice presidents. H A Freeman serves as cashier with J HK Orr as assistant cashier. The list reflects executive and financial staff at the bank.
The Chicago grain market shows higher prices for wheat corn and oats with September futures leading futures strength. Reports note brisk cash demand and improving export prospects, while near term contracts firm on reduced supplies and strong buying by packers.
Eerie mixed notices detail a permit issued yesterday for a dwelling erection by Vesey and an affiliated party. Attorneys Hibner and Lindeman feature in court actions, with references to local residents O Myers and Paul Noor visiting.
Wall Street opened with little movement and a narrow trading day, as buyers and sellers held a cautious stance amid subdued news and a tepid outlook. A late bear attack pushed prices lower across active issues while New York Central led losses.
Fragmentary text shows a dry goods market note with garbled names and places. It mentions wholesalers, retailers, and fashion goods, suggesting trading activity disrupted by unclear details. No clear dates, prices, or outcomes are readable.
In a volatile session, corn weakened as wheat showed strength on cash trading. Reports from Chicago and local exchanges described September opening firm, later slipping, with prices varying across months and contracts. Elevators remained firm on some lines while overall activity showed mixed demand and shifting futures.
Market report from Fort Wayne and surrounding area lists wholesale and retail prices for groceries and farm goods. Quoted items include butter, dairy products, onions, apples, peas, and various meats, with price ranges and vendor names such as Wellco & Co and Eskart Packing Go, reflecting a dense catalog of daily commodity quotations and street market stalls. Excerpt notes include poultry, eggs, beef, hogs, wool, and hardware items, with multiple brands, street names, and local shop references.
A mixed livestock market update covers cattle and hog prices, receipts, and demand in Chicago. The piece includes a brief domestic injury note about Mrs. Alva Nichols who sprained an ankle and torn ligaments after a yard accident at Market Street, with her husband discovering her and medical care provided.
A county institute drew many applicants with sixteen teachers and more in attendance. Trustee Davis faced political pressure and finally chose Bart Trench, a university man and football player, as a top educational pick despite controversy.
The New York market reports show steady oil and coffee activity with August and September futures listed. Prices for coffee include August at 9.7, September at 10, December at 5.5646.60, February at 3.9, March at 5.6085.05 and July at 6.70, while inflation and loan negotiations are noted in the financial commentary.
An old clipped receipt style ad notes a 60-foot corner lot for sale at the intersection of Vine and St, priced at $2,700. The listing appears alongside stray garbled text and a fashion ad at Bell on East Columbia Street for a half-price coat.
Fragmentary local notice describes a contentious post office issue in Bluffton with unclear details, mentions agendas, and references individuals and places in a garbled OCR segment. The item indicates public interest and ongoing discussion around a civic matter.
Four men named Price Pat Turuun Wicleher are linked to a local police matter in California. The item appears in a brief law enforcement note from an early 20th century newspaper.
Decatur Indiana school board met after resignations to assign posts. El Cramer was eyed for principal, sent to South ward. John Parrish assigned Capital principal. Wohlman to West ward. Grace Walters appointed to grade duties. Mrs Schrock chosen for inscribed tasks. Schrock noted as accomplished, training via Thomas Training School Delattle.
Frank Purcell Livery and Cab Line advertises safe horse services with a focus on gentle handling for women customers and invites inquiries via journal gazette want ads, offering reliable transport and stable care.
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