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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1908
Page
3
The First National Bank offers to the public a wide range of trusted banking services with experienced officers and a strong local reputation. It promises confident service across every department of its business and facilities designed to meet public needs.
In Bluffton Indiana a suit filed by Anna Effinger and others accuses Jahane Heating Company of installing heating apparatus in a building now owned by the defendants and seeks payment of 3413.18 claimed due. The case lists Z V Hoffinac of the city as attorney for the plaintiffs and notes the matter is before the local court.
Chicago wheat futures eased into a weak close as the market stalled near the session low. Prices eased about one cent with shipments and daily receipts noted, while oats and other grains moved in sympathy. Provisions held firm as the market noted improved demand signals against broader grain weakness.
A fragmented OCR note from New York’s dry goods trade describes prices and goods for the day. It mentions textiles like yarns remaining steady and buyers seeking better value amid cautious demand.
The fragment references global coffee market activity and price signals. It mentions September market factors, currency effects, and supplier dynamics. Names and specifics are unclear, but it implies fluctuating demand, production issues, and potential price shifts affecting traders and retailers.
Fragmented OCR text references wool market terms and incomplete names. The garbled lines mention various entities and possible people, places, and dates but lack coherent events or outcomes to confirm a clear report or summary.
A Journal-Gazette want ad promotes Try Admiral coffee claiming rich aroma and smooth taste. The short notice urges readers to visit participating retailers for a fresh brew experience and highlights limited time offers.
An Auburn Indiana market report lists wholesale prices for meats dairy and produce, including fancy comb honey, apples, tomatoes, eggs, butter, and various grains. The lengthy catalog notes per-pound and per-bushel rates, with regional suppliers and a detailed price spread across wholesale to retail levels.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss household expenses and frugal living, mentioning small costs and daily purchases. It hints at price awareness for items and suggests budgeting tactics. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or named entities.
The market shows wheat prices up while clover seed slips, with futures for September and December contracts moving higher. Reports note flour and oats activity, strong weather impact, and traders adjusting positions as delivery dates near.
The Wagoner family second annual reunion was held Thursday on Ben Norrigan farm two and a half miles south of Hamilton Indiana. Many relatives attended as older members greeted each other and younger ones played ball and enjoyed music. A potluck dinner was served under trees with long tables groaning under food. Monroe Wagoner presided and a program of recitations and instrumental pieces followed. Officers chosen were Monroe Wagoner president Zenie Wagoner secretary and Henry Heard treasurer. The next reunion is planned for late August 1909 near Summit.
Kendallville, Ind. blanked the Toledo Crescents in a fast game as Montlam scored once in the seventh and added another run later. Romaine and Baer led at bat with solid contact while the crowd enjoyed a lively afternoon. Umpire Merstein presided as the hosts posted a decisive victory.
New York readers recall a pop culture moment fifty years ago when a Bible related work was priced at 75 000 and became a bestseller. The piece notes the Miracle of the Seventy and the Bible’s complex linguistic history, highlighting debates on translation and meaning across editions and eras.
The article traces the Bible’s long transmission from early Hebrew and Greek sources through the Septuagint and Latin influences to the King James Version. It explains covenants rather than testaments, the role of translators, and the apocrypha, highlighting scholarly debates and the complex pedigree of this foundational text.
Auburn Indiana August 30 President Hugh Culbertson of the Free Fall Festival association and his committee are preparing for the third annual event to be held in downtown Auburn Center 3 and 3. Last year’s success hints a bright outlook as local business leaders offer luxurious premiums. Top judges from the county will ensure fair, honest award decisions. Secretary BL Batjang is actively engaging DeKalb County communities in support of the festival.
The passage urges advertisers to align ads with reader expectations to preserve impact. It stresses that failing to engage the reader diminishes the value of prior advertising efforts and undermines eventual results.
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