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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
19
A chaotic OCR of market listings shows items from Wall Street controls and Wall Street operations, with early May prices for vegetables, meats, and commodities. Names and figures are garbled, but references to New York trading, futures, and multiple farm produce quotes remain legible in parts.
Fragmentary notice claims dissolution of a corporation with scattered names, places, dates, and figures. The garbled text includes references to a verge of 1918 era terms, mis-spelled locations, and numeric amounts, lacking coherent detail for a full reconstruction.
A chaotic market report notes wheat futures slipping to the lowest since March as improved domestic demand forecasts contrast with cautious grain buyers. Traders cited pressure from soft agricultural reports, with prices easing amid broader market weakness and speculator caution.
Fragmented OCR notes show a Produce Market segment with references to TORK Tamales and ASRe, plus scattered prices and figures in New York. Mentions of May, rail freight, fuel notes, and a range of cents per unit appear alongside unclear company names and locations.
Legal notice for a sheriff sale in Iran County. John Doe as attorney for Fadia Tr William Br presents the case. The sale aims to satisfy a court order and lists the property and terms for bidders. Strict deadlines and local jurisdiction details are provided by the official sheriff’s office.
Heavy receipts and few changes mark Fort Wayne markets with buying interest hovering as milling and grist values fluctuate. Traders report demand for staples but prices show tentative shifts amid market activity on wheat and corn noted at multiple street quotes and local exchange displays.
May receipts at the city scales were slightly below expectations as the May totals lagged behind the previous year’s figures. City weighmaster W Skelton reported the month’s figures, noting April’s tax figures were similar, while the year’s overall revenue held steady despite the dip.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Baby Bonds as income for the aged, noting they are secured by first mortgages and involve rent and protection. It mentions inquiries to Wildwood Sales camps for further information and references to dependent individuals and long-term arrangements.
Fragmented OCR summary describes Ashley Tell Epnone operator killing st6 Attlesn Axe and a chaotic scene with references to Memorial Day plans, strikes, and social tensions. Immutable details are unclear due to garbled text. mentions of Montreal Canada and various names appear amid scattered narrative fragments.
The Phillips & Sprague Daily Market Letter reports on wheat markets with focus on crop conditions and weather. It notes mixed conditions across regions, mentions forecasts for early July, and highlights reports from key areas including Burlington and Nebraska. The letter discusses planting progress, pasture conditions, and potential production implications for the coming season.
Ware & Leland's Daily Grain Letter covers volatile wheat prices amid poor harvests and shifting weather. It notes increased competition, fluctuating futures, and early signs of market strain, with later optimism offset by persistent uncertainty. The piece references growers, traders, and regional crop conditions shaping pricing.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a lost steamer and individuals with scattered names and details. Core facts are indeterminate due to garbled wording and missing context.
A noisy auction note details sheep and cattle trades with prices, weights, and lots. It lists lambs, ewes, feeding steers, cows, and hogs with varied bids and totals, highlighting quality terms and packing descriptions across a broad livestock sale roster.
Readable details show fluctuating cattle bids with mixed demand. Notable figures include 14 000 head notes, prices around 87.00 percent, and references to steers, heifers, and ewes. Trade activity appears regional with mentions of markets and buyers, while prices show volatility across categories and species.
Fragmented OCR lists items and prices from a hay and straw market including sundry goods, cadets, Clover ev, May dates, and scattered numbers. The legible parts show prices like 178.00 and 4.50, with references to aisles, vendors, and assorted agricultural supplies.
Efforts to expand moral education in schools appear to gain momentum with discussions of federal support. The push involves a conference and a planned $1,000,000 campaign to promote ethical instruction, alongside a $5,000 prize for child welfare projects.
A rough field report notes ongoing fundraising for the MLC Fund. The executive committee stated they welcome additional contributions as they pursue a stated milestone, with leadership confident about nearing the target despite recent slow activity.
A fragmented notice describes a dancing pavilion at the Exposition with plans for evening entertainments and social gatherings. It mentions a centennial celebration, a venue at a pavilion, and related activities including music and dancing events for attendees.
Anola Ners of Angola Indiana is noted in a fragmented obituary. The piece mentions family, illness, and a recent death with references to a funeral and survivor details. The readable fragments include mentions of ward and remains, with unclear specifics about dates or services.
The county auditor invites sealed bids for groceries dry goods meats coal and other supplies for a three month period at the Allen County Poor Farm. Bids must be sealed with bidder name on outside and filed by June 20 in the auditor’s office. Open court bids by the Board of Commissioners at 10 a.m. in Winfield. The right to reject any bid is reserved. Signed G F Wildy Anifini of Slew Downey Indiana June 1 IMM.
County Board of Review will meet at the Court House in Fort Wayne to hear appeals, review, and equalize assessments for 1916. Sessions run for three days, beginning June 1, with officials Johnson Andre of Allen County overseeing proceedings and welfare provisions for attendees.
A fragmented notice directs contract bidders to follow plans and specifications for a building project. The document mentions a secretary and the opening of bids, with references to invoices, dates, and officials, but details are partially obscured by OCR errors and illegible segments.
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