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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
3
Described weeklong trading in corn, wheat, and provisions with may futures at 61 cents and spot prices fluctuating. Reports note heavy receipts, weak port conditions in wheat, and broad shifts in futures. prices closed mostly higher for some contracts while December lagged, reflecting a slow market with varied demand.
Corrected price lists from Fort Wayne market show cereals and hay valued per bushel or ton, with wheat, oats, corn and barley priced by grade and delivery. Livestock tables from Leiknut Packing Company and local commission house include steers, heifers, cows, calves, hogs, and poultry, with prices by weight or head and noted standards.
In Toledo and New York markets, wheat prices eased as Argentina reported favorable harvest conditions. Cash and December futures declined, with December at about 1.20 and July around 1.01, amid light trade and ongoing strike news. Corn also softened on better weather expectations and selling pressure, while receipts and demand showed weakness across the board.
Kendallville resident Drew Rossen Brown fictionally recalls a night in California, praising a scent and the evening glow. He recounts a vivid, poetic scene and the sensory impression of moonlight and air.
Special to the Journal-Gazette Toledo December market notes show hogs at higher trade with gains around 5 cents from yesterday. Prices list ranges for heavy, light, and mixed hogs, plus steer cow and calf values and standards across the yarded offerings.
Fort Wayne wholesale market shows steady trade across staples as dealers anticipate heavy holiday business. Prices vary by item with eggs and butter stable or rising, potatoes onions and greens in light demand, and overall receipts large yet prices poised for modest shifts as weather stays cool. George H. Crouse notes strong anticipations and capacity to handle increased volume through the period.
Special to Lac Journel Gazette Pittsburg December 3 Arrivals of hay for the week have been 186 carloads, ample for present needs, with a healthy tone and slight price advances across all grades. No reason seen for rapid change in next days, shipments urged. Clover and clover mixed hay demand much better. prairie hay quoted higher. Straw market solid for oak and wheat straw, rye straw not as strong. Receipts inadequate relative to demand. arrivals not too weak for current demand.
Boston wool market shows slow activity with carded wools and terry caps moving at steady prices. Demand grows for new cross bred wools while Boston shipments to December 2 reach 248,410,203 pounds, up from last year. comp records also rise. In Warsaw Indiana reports expect a bumper wheat crop next season as corn supplies swell and weather remains favorable for farmers.
Stork A M Releholdertor returned from a store trip to Maysville and praised the town’s progressive spirit. Grading work for Fort Wayne Bryan Telefin transit advances, with erasures ordered for delivery in the coming weeks. Expected updates from Fennis promoter and from Lark within days to outline project progress.
A brisk week in livestock markets shows strong hog prices with gains in choice cattle. Open-market steers hit a record top near 9.30 while prime cattle and sheep demand rose, though overall receipts remained high and some grades softened.
A Fort Wayne audience enjoyed a robust Majestic Theater program led by The District Leader with Tincores and Sen-Sen. Cupid and the Dollar a Charles Jeffrey comedy features Tim Murphy as David Stratton, with Dorothy Sharrod and a strong supporting cast. Richard Carle returns next week with Mary's Lamb stars and a updated cast.
Willard Holcomb has secured exclusive rights to stage St Elmo the story many recall from childhood. Vaughan Glaser directs the Majestic production with rich period costuming and original models. The show follows Holcomb’s earlier successes in Richmond Cleveland and Detroit and aims to become a standard attraction across major circuits. The play is paired with Thee Tins a musical comedy featuring large scale electrical stage effects.
Majestic theater promotes Miss Dunbar in Ingomar the Barbarian as Parthenia with Sr Preston presenting on Thursday December 1. The elaborate production features Brickett as Timareh and a cast including Mr Jones Mr Terris and Miss Gav. Preston hails Dunbar as a leading lady in a classic mythological drama about Jove's power and Parthenia's rescue of her father.
The Temple Theater presents the Agahi troupe of mysterious vaudeville with Dooley and the Diamond and Eddie Girard Jessie Gardiner in a new Zar deal. Also featuring Helen operatic act the Three Flying Valentines and Earl Girdella plus Bud Farnum musical comedy and new Temple motion pictures.
The bi weekly Men s Conference at the Congregational church will feature a talk on American business men by Eurane and a general discussion on Man s Right to Believe. A Crescent and Philo hall program followed a Christmas tree event with Santa. Aucther Carpenter sold houses on the public square while Jr. Jarnd plans a move to Montpelier for new work.
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