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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
3
An advertising notice emphasizes helpful banking service and credit use to aid patrons, inviting large checking accounts and welcoming young entrepreneurs starting in business. It invites readers to have a talk with the bank.
Report from Warsaw Indiana predicts an arrest of former County Treasurer James J. Babcock over a shortage exceeding 1600 dollars. The case alleges other former treasurers may have turned over county funds. experts note partial proof and the scrutiny broadens. The treasurer formerly denied knowledge of the deficit until it was revealed. A cloud hangs over Loy Mer Warstwin in Indianapolis.
An Indianopolis milk station, run by the Rescue Mission with two physicians, begins operations to provide pure milk for babies at the same price as ordinary milk. Early tests raised concerns as some infants died or slept poorly after consumption, but one infant gained weight in the first week. The program is operated by the Children’s Aid Association with Dr. Buchter as health chair.
The Journal Gazette features Wani ads priced at two cents per word, offering low cost classified space for readers. The notice explains the rate and how to place advertisements, signaling an affordable option for small listings and notices.
Wheat futures rose on strong demand and hot northwest weather while cash and feed markets showed firmness. Weekly receipts were below last year and corn stayed active on supportive funds. hogs and lard edged higher as wholesale markets stayed firm.
In a day of erratic activity Hot weather and demand kept wheat near firm levels while oats and corn moved differently. Prices for July and September futures fluctuated with limited overall change, Liverpool and London reports noting higher closes for some contracts. It was a day of cautious trading as markets closed with modest gains in several grain categories.
Pittsburg July reports hay receipts are light with little demand. Farmers and shippers seek to clean up stocks as prices rise slowly. avoid new hay in July. Prairie hay not wanted. green clover or old clover in good quality may bring fair prices. Timothy and clover prices listed. rye straw offerings exist but no clear price rise.
Fort Wayne market quotations show a crowded, noisy listing of dairy butter eggs beans and potatoes with many figures for market items and wholesale prices. Several named products appear with per pound per bushel quotes and notes on fresh arrivals including Elgin creamery butter potatoes and various grains.
A dense market summary notes hogs advancing with top bids near six seventy five, cattle and sheep active, and loads from California and Northwest ranges arriving. It cites rising prices, supply shifts, and near term cattle and hog expectations, with details on steers, cows, calves, hog weights, and regional shipments.
The Minnesota Republican convention at St Paul nominated Jacob Jacobson for governor, replacing John Johnson after a hard fought race. The piece notes Taft's popularity aiding the republicans and suggests strong Swedish presence in Minnesota politics.
Cattle and hog receipts listed from Yorks and New York markets show steady to higher demand. Hog prices range around 7.10 to 7.60, pigs near 4.00, with calves at 0.50 to 8. Sheep and lambs command 5.00 to 7.50, yearlings around 5.00. Calves noted around 0.50 to 28.00 in several lines.
The Commercial Bulletin of Boston reports government statistics showing a shift toward specialty wool and upward price movement with no general fall. Boston shipments to July inclusive total 24,331,522 pounds, up from 14,052,118 a year ago, while receipts to July 9 inclusive reach 9,980,005 pounds, compared with 13,7?0 pounds last year.
Advance guard prepares Cedar Point trip for Thursday’s excursion to Sandusky and Cedar Point. Port Wayne team defends Knights of Columbus trophy in ring contest against May ton Cincinnati Pietspore Devenlr and Chicago. Program includes races baseball and novelty events with many local knights attending the national gathering event.
Governor issues proclamation to bar dairy and breeding cattle from states with tuberculosis. All cattle imported to Indiana must carry a certificate from the state of origin and test negative for tuberculosis and other diseases. State health officials note border counties show higher infection. localities like Worthington already pass ordinances to restrict milk from tuberculin-tested cows.
The case pits Murdochs against Like Shore in a civil action over railway tracks. Attorneys Thirraw and Worden represent the Muprepeie line as they seek to prove that altering tracks would harm customers and breach a contract with the United States government. A final bearing with the AML is set for July 12.
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