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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
5
The report details depressed wheat and corn prices with bearish sentiment amid ample receipts. Prices closed near session lows with December futures around 1.44 and 2nd month near 1.40, while western delivery and live cattle provisions show softer demand and steady to weaker activity.
Indianapolis market page lists grain and poultry pricing with mixed futures and recent quotes from New York. Western poultry and fowl quotes appear, with notes on dressed turkeys and local chicken prices, reflecting a volatile commodity snapshot.
Market listing from Fort Wayne showing corrected prices for cereals grains hay feeds and livestock. Entries include corn oats wheat rye and barley per bushel or ton, dairy and poultry items with price quotes for cows calves hogs and sheep, plus miscellaneous farm produce and butter prices.
Chicago market reports show cattle prices down as large receipts and slow demand push hog and lamb values lower. Hogs fell about 28 cents from the high, with scarce good stock and buyers keeping bids down. sheep and calves faced weaker quotes as shipping demand faltered and railroad delays disrupted movements.
Buffalo live stock listings from Pubstown area show prices and lots for pigs sheep and cattle. Notable items include veal and lamb offerings with varied bids, buyers seeking specific breeds, and reference to a local auctioneer listing costs around 3.50 per dozen eggs alongside other livestock notes.
Toledo market reports a ten cent drop in hog prices with moderate receipts, while cattle and sheep quotations remain steady. Toledo closing quotes show hogs, cattle, and sheep prices across heavies, sows, bulls, calves, and feeders, reflecting mixed demand and varying weights.
A Perry town farmer sold twenty three turkeys to Grocer Lars C Langard of Columbia street weighing 284 pounds at 15 cents a pound live weight for 76.90 dollars. Another farmer received 400 or sixteen lurkers. Kuhne & Co promotes real estate loans. Paltorson-Mletcher Co advertises prizes. Al Ackerman and Sam Murburger set to duel at Saengerbund hall on Thursday Dec 23.
Fragmented notes report Myers signing as manager of the Quincy Illinois Central association team. mentions Bade Myera Tarmertyanager of Casina Central league club. talks of possible Fort Wayne manager candidate. a busy, uncertain scene with Christmas market notices and unrelated items about cigars and a Chinese statesman farewell.
Toledo reports weakness in northwest dealings with wheat declines from two to three cents and mixed cash closings. May and July futures soften while receipts, weather signals, and bearish sentiment weigh on prices. Cash wheat near $1.22 to $1.25 1/4, and local market activity mixed amid shipping and Hamburg letters.
On December 23 1909 the market showed a waiting mood amid year end pressures with call money trading near year highs and large sums placed at higher rates The tone was hesitant as speculation shifted among groups led by United States Steel and notable figures like E H Harriman The day closed heavy with irregular bonds and total sales around 2 489 000 dollars, reflecting a cautious sentiment across major rails and industrials.
A Chicago steel trust releases earnings figures including a Ray 810,000 amount and a 40 percent employee bonus announcement. It notes a total bonus of 7,040,000 impacting Charmann Gary, with further final determination pending. Over 2,000,000 distributed in 90 equal parts, paid as ten percent and one cent, plus preferred stock preferences. The annual opportunity invites subscription for 10 shares of the offering under stated conditions.
Dr. and Mrs. 5. A. Philips and Mrs. Lydia Murray plan Christmas stay in Findli Os as guests of Prof. Sunday and Caniry. Allen county orphans from the county home will be brought to the city this afternoon by the institution's superintendent and will stay with Stender at Semple the ater, who annually entertains the home residents with a free meal.
INDIANAPOLIS Ind blow over the eye received during pranks on an automobile is reported by the supervising physician of a private hospital to have caused the death of Dr Reginald Garstang a prominent physician and son of William Garstane superintendent of motive power for the Big Four lines New York Central railway Dr Garstang died last night after a brief illness of only a few days.
All meat markets will be closed Saturday for Christmas with Friday night hours in place. plus a Christmas sale: Pattersub Mloteher Co. offers garters suspenders arm bands and garters in a festive display for a small price.
Philadelphia article reports Mrs. Sarah Enners used gas in her kitchen to end her life rather than face Christmas morning for her six children without presents or funds. She was found hours later but died. Frank Jenters, former employee, remains unable to regain his position after a three month loss.
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