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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
6
A market turnaround lifts wheat prices with cash demand and strong futures, amid firmer Liverpool exports and upbeat harvest prospects. Corn and provisions drift, while traders note improved overseas demand and weather supports as prices edge higher for wheat and mixed for other grains.
Cincinnati grain and provisions report shows mixed quotes and modest activity across corn, wheat, and soy markets. No. 2 red winter priced near prevailing futures with slight gains, while oats and lard show steady firmness. New York receipts and options trade reflect quiet conditions amid moderate demand.
Notice of an open meeting for carpenters tomorrow night with Rev. H.8. Master delivering an address on the subject Child Labor. All invited and encouraged to attend.
Corrected market listings show No. 2 red wheat at 36 cents a bushel, mixed ear corn and yellow shelled corn priced per bushel alongside hay and clover values. Hog, sheep, and steer quotes appear from Eckart Packing Co with varied weights and grades, plus wholesale and retail street market notes for butter, cheese, eggs, produce, and poultry.
The market was irregular with hogs mixed in price. Demand remained strong for slaughter hogs while yearling lambs and sheep softened. packers sought bargains but deals varied by region. California consignments in play, freight costs cited, and buyers pressed to clear heavy lots as prices moved with market sentiment.
A fragmentary note describes sheep prices around six dollars and uneven demand. It references heavy supply, high weights, and traders debating how to restore balance by adjusting sales and pricing, with mentions of regional sellers and market conditions.
Hog quotations remained steady as receipts stayed liberal, with prices listed for various hog categories. Included are bids and ongoing market notes for hogs, sows, and hog products with values around nine thousand to six thousand dollars, reflecting mixed but stable demand.
East Buffalo market reports slow cattle receipts with hogs light and prices mixed. Cleveland and Pittsburgh show firm steer and heifer entries while Buffalo notes heavy sheep arrivals and strong calf activity across several suppliers.
The notice lists field day for public schools to be held at Driving Park on Friday June 3. It includes scattered OCR junk and a stray job ad for Wayne Knitting Mills seeking girls for high wages and steady employment.
Toledo June 7 The wheat market steadies on a cold, demand-driven day with higher bid offers and modest gains. Prices closed mixed with July at 106, September at 110, and December at 85. Corn futures firm on strong export interest while oats and rye show limited activity amid fluctuating nearby prices.
A large force of workers and teams labors on South Calhoun Street for new brick pavement. Contraction units from Maeilering Construction aim to proceed with care as Canton brick works supplies bricks. Over 300 varieties of brick will be needed for the Fort Wayne project. A cottage for sale at Clear Lake is offered cheaply if taken promptly through Hitzemann at People's Trust.
New York June 1 stock prices fell due to market perception of government action against railroad freight rate increases. Industrials weakened and many rails declined five to eight points, setting the year’s low levels for major railroad stocks. Bond and cotton markets moved in varied directions as sentiment shifted around regulation and potential legal actions.
In Berlin a man hurled a jar of beans toward the Crown Prince during the royal party's review. The projectile landed harmlessly near a policeman. Investigators concluded it was a misused fruit and vegetation can and not an act of assassination. The assailant, Abraham Levies, was seized by bystanders and charged, while a store room listing appears at 405 West Jefferson Street.
The market shows weak to steady activity with oats advancing modestly and corn and wheat largely unchanged. Receipts are heavy for oats and country butter remains high due to tight supply while strawberries and other produce draw attention. Live stock trading stays quiet in Fort Wayne with hogs inactive and prices steady for lighter weights amid limited demand.
A garbled report notes yesterday's plan to allocate lands and funds under a government led program. Officials observed receipts and allocations, with several names and places distorted beyond clear reading.
Roanoke residents record a busy Tuesday with frequent travels and visits. Families such as Hartman, Smith, and Gundy hosted relatives, while others planned trips to Lincoln and Minnesota. A decoration at Fort Wayne drew attendees, and several locals announced prospective visits and recoveries.
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