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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
4
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Apples are becoming plentiful after a poor previous year. Prices ranged from 75 cents to $1.00 per bushel for good quality fruit on Saturdays, with lower prices for lesser quality. Potatoes sold from 2 cents to $1.00 per bushel retail and turnips from 20 to 12 cents per unit.
Decatgr Wd July 2 Chalmer Schafer reports a cable from his partner Freee Sonater announcing the arrival at Rotterdam Holland. The message, sent from a distant location, outlines an itinerary including principal European cities and points of interest.
In Decatur a Fort Wayne man purchases the Preston hotel property from Bans, taking possession Monday while planning to install new furniture and run the hotel as a first class house. The deal follows years of ownership and implies a fresh operation for the establishment.
Decatur Ind report notes Mr and Mrs Reynolds and grandson depart for Oklahoma. They will purchase two farms and settle permanently. The Reynoldas, long-time residents, are seen off by friends as they leave for a new home.
An OCR readout from a local paper mentions city events and officials with unclear details. The text shows garbled names and places, hindering precise identification of people, dates, or actions.
Wheat pit activity faltered as heavy rains dampened demand and kept prices near session lows. Sept delivery slipped to 164 to 168 cents, while oats and other grains showed mixed moves amid weak receipts and scarce export demand. Local markets faced across the board pressure with minimal buy interest and ample noon-hour uncertainty lingering.
Toledo market notes from July 28 show bears pressuring wheat and clover seed prices. Wheat futures slipped while cash and nearby contracts traded lower, with July and September edges down amid ample receipts. clover seed fell slightly with October and December quotes easing.
Hay receipts are about half demand with steady but slow activity. New hay coming forward is not in high demand as feeders prefer old timothy. output will be slow to move. Market quotes for timothy and prairie grasses adjust amid cautious shipping and anticipated Cedar Point hay congress attendance.
Prices for dairy butter, eggs, potatoes, lemons, oranges, live chickens, turkeys, and other goods flood a local market report. Quoted sums include 225 pounds butter, eggs per dozen, potatoes per bushel, lemons per box, and live poultry prices. market ads list wholesale, retail rates and supplier contacts. A closing remark notes a woman's view on bargains reflecting household budgeting.
Special to the Journal Gazettes from Chicago reports a weak hog market with slow sales and a bearish Packers stance. Cattle and sheep prices show mixed shifts with higher top cattle and lower range lambs, while hog price averages fall to week lows and overall market sentiment remains cautious.
Chicago July 2. The natural care market for oats saw a sudden end to the day as July delivery prices dropped sharply amid a thin market. The slump sparked excitement due to small demand in recent weeks, with the new crop expected to move in the next few days. Opening at 50 cents, prices rose to 46 cents before weakening.
The article traces the Chinese scale pest first observed in the San Jose valley in 1870, its spread across the United States, and the damage to apples, peaches, pears, and other trees. It details the insect’s lifecycle, the protective wax covering, and transmission via nursery stock and birds. It discusses spraying methods like lime-dylphite and soap solutions, and notes that severe infestations may require removing and burning affected trees.
In Mountpelier and surrounding areas oil production remains steady despite oversupply. Indiana and Kentucky fields show mixed results with several wells dry or yielding small barrels. some regions report ample stocks while others note quiet activity. A sale of lease rights near Wells County was completed, and a local social event in Kendallville highlighted rural community life.
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