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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1920
Page
14
June 4 Toledo report notes weather favorable for crop development and bears express confidence in predicting higher grain receipts next week. Early quotes show slight improvement in care. opening quotations varied, with provisions steady and river conditions unchanged. overall market mood cautious amid minor shifts.
Market notes from Cleveland on hay and straw by grade, with bids for No 1 timothy, clover, Venice ulram, and carload prices. Also reports on grain prices, bran, meal, gluten, and other commodities, including butter, cheese, eggs, poultry, and miscellaneous line items.
Fr Waynes Flower Shop at 824 Calhoun announces a Saturday sale offering roses and carnations for 75 cents per dozen. Phone number listed as 3850 for orders and inquiries.
The cattle and hog markets show weakness outside buyers with hogs selling around 104. An array of prices follows for steers, cows, bulls, and calves, led by prime export hogs and steady to lower heavy yorkers. Local and outside packers remain buyers, with mixed gains and declines across categories.
The report catalogs cattle, hogs, sheep and lamb receipts across Chicago and Pittsburgh markets with price ranges and trends. It notes steady to higher bids for steers, feeder cattle, and hogs, while lambs and clues show mixed moves, giving explicit figures like top lambs at 12.00 to 12.50 and hogs around 13.25.
Financial note from New York on January 4 describes a stock exchange day with limited price movement and a steady but cautious tone. Total shares traded around 295,900 as the market hovered near the year’s low, with certain gaps in time funds and money rates while foreign and domestic groups showed uneven gains and losses.
Having purchased the Square Deal Garage we will render first class service to four customers under supervision of a competent mechanic We carry a full line of truck parts to service Acme Federal G M C and other trucks using Continental Timken and similar units Service That Serves 1219 Pearl St Phone 1443
Chicago grain closes nervous with July wheat around 1.74 and September at 1.50. Receipts shrink and overseas demand hints raise hope for next week’s higher allocations while car shipments fall short and US and European orders influence prices amid thin arrivals.
A dense OCR snapshot lists crowding market quotes for grains, feeds, and produce with prices per bushel, ton, or dozen. Items include wheat, corn, rye, oats, barley, corn meal, and various futures, plus fruit and vegetable listings and animal products priced by unit, bag, or ton.
A cautious market bulletin notes small exchange volume and steady foreign exchange with prospects for early repeal of wartime measures. Bullish sentiment appears despite heavy tax payments this quarter, while Canada shows a boom in paper prices and grain car shortages loom. Export taxes on wheat and flour are set to $40 and $50 per ton respectively through November 29, with U.S. demand flat and cash corn advances pursued.
Market brief notes a major slump with rice dipping to 08.00 per bushel while wheat and oats show mixed declines. New York cotton and wool markets ease with quiet trading and price shifts. Local ads promote Acme varnish and Blossom's floral sale plus Geller's Milk Bread.
The letter notes weather favorable for rail outlook and disappointing U S developments. It cites high cash prices, small stocks, and cautious selling with dips attracting buyers. Provisions rally modestly but grain strength keeps prices firm. overall market remains poised with buyers having the edge amid uncertain conditions. A closing note references Songra supreme tone quality and cabinet finish.
Ten hour period ending 7 pm on the given date reports temperatures, wet bulb, and humidity at Fort Wayne Indiana. Values include highest and lowest temperatures for the period and year, plus notable extremes to date. Data appear as a fragmented OCR draft with several illegible terms and unit markers.
Court notes reveal widespread health concerns among public school children with many defects cataloged by Dr. Clarkes Th Darcer. Local divorces emerge as couples cite neglect and false accusations. several cases seek maintenance and maiden name restoration. Also listed are wills, births, and business notices amid miscellaneous ads and announcements.
Judge Wood ruled for the plaintiff Northern Wine and Company in a replevin action against Jerry Parequette over an automobile. property valuation set at 450 dollars. Proceedings initiated against Unis Tullis to protect him from self-harm while under county care. John Henry Ross granted divorce from Tears Gay Tyas. In Alvi v Pores Powell a Parker, a decree was granted for the defense.
The will contest of Nettie J. Wifi of Werren G. Hill against Emma F. Thomas and others will be tried in the Hoosier circuit court after a venue change. Defendants include trustees of Elkhart Congregational and Episcopal churches that benefited from the will. Plaintiff claims her husband was of sound mind when the will was made. Other notes mention Mrs. Max Fries ill near Lm, a rent suit by Emma Green for $190 plus $100 alleged, and brief family trips and visits involving Phil Banks, Marjorie Banks, and Mildred Gardner with Chicago and Detroit connections. A Roseiusko event at Winona Lake draws a free crowd. Milford Sextet to furnish music.
An assortment of small ads including auto painting with Acme Quality Motor Car Finish, a rug cleaning demonstration in the basement this week, a Grand Leader promotion, and a girls wanted listing for telephone operating at The Home Telephone and Telegraph Co.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Martin Banisse and the city mandir with partial references to stinder and Maudeth Howrines. The readable portion hints at a local notice or directive but lacks coherent details, names, dates, or actions to confirm a specific event or outcome.
June 4 edition reports Deila Yaken plans for a sunnier term at school and mentions Mrs Mio Welty and family, Wayne travel, and local residents visiting New York City and Indianapolis events. Also notes Coburn kin from Red Willow Nebraska visiting, and local meet participants from Hicksville joining the Indianapolis event.
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