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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1911
Page
5
Chicago reports a savage selling wave hitting wheat with July contracts dropping over a cent per bushel and prices sliding from the day's highs. Corn holds firm amid limited offers while broader grain trade shows nervous activity with cash markets and futures reflecting a tight supply outlook and cautious demand.
Market telegram lists varied prices for poultry including western broilers, turkeys and fowls with fractions and percent figures, dairy items such as creamery products, butter and milk varieties, and cheese. Chicago figures show receipt totals and prices for creamery products, poultry, cheese and dairy items with ranges and firsts seconds and thirds.
Toledo Ohio June 12 report lists credit balances of 1.50 and runs 3 age. Totals show 126442 barrels shipped B1484 barrels and an average 187090 barrels across regions North Tama Kin South Lima Tadiana Tic City. Distinct figures include Lead price and date entries for June 12 in various locales.
A corrected Fort Wayne market update lists grain and hay prices with wheat, corn, oats, barley, and rye quotes, plus oats and barley futures. It includes prices for butter, eggs, vegetables, fruits, poultry, and meats, with references to local merchants and stock quotes. The document is a dense, OCR heavy compilation of commodity rates, groceries, and farm goods from a regional market page.
Chicago stockyards report June 12 13 cattle prices strong for good beef with mixed grades and heavy animals selling around 6.25 to 6.50 while prime heifers and bulls held steady. Hogs mostly steady with heavy weights near 6.53 and lighter pigs weaker. sheep market varied with some dry fed lambs steady at 6.50 to 6.75 and yearlings around 5.50 to 5.60.
Market notes from Chicago detail hay and straw prices for multiple regions including Kansas, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Nebraska, North and South Dakota, Indiana, Wisconsin, and nearby towns. The report lists No 1 and mixed hay prices, prairie hay loads, packing hay, straw, and related transport totals with figures such as 2334 and 1625.50, noting regional variations and commodities traded.
Wheat futures slipped two cents as market activity surged on a volatile trading day. Prices ranged from 18 to 35 cents a bushel, with millers buying at 45 cents a ton and futures feature prospects of earlier harvest due to matured heads. Oats and corn advance after replanting due to army worm damage, while hay prices trend downward and a lighter crop forecast emerges for the season.
Prices for hogs show slight declines as receipts remain ample at Toledotion Stockyards. Heavy hogs bring around 6.20 to 6.25, with lighter stock trading near 6.00. Cattle prices vary by grade from prime steers at 5.75 to 6.25 to cows around 3.50 to 4.50, while calves and sheep also move with mixed demand across several regions.
ELGIN BUTTER MARKET New York June 12 The cotton market opened quiet with prices falling. Wolton yarns were quiet There was slightly better demand for staple dress goods or imitation textiles. Raw silk buyers are cautious and trade remains hand to mouth as production is restricted at Micvley, keeping prices subdued.
Wheat futures and cash wheat show declines and mixed moves as weather shifts temper demand. Toledo cash wheat opens weak with July at 18, September at 86, December 2129, while corn and oats trade with firm to mixed tones. Nearby futures slide on early selling, then some rebounding as longs cover. reports cite favorable crop views and limited disease risk. Kansas City notes the first wheat sale of the new crop at 60 cents per bushel from Wagganey Oklahoma.
Market notes show no change in St. Louis wool prices with medium grades steady and washed tubes and fine lines represented. Listings include various qualities such as camblig era clothing and venison references, plus price figures like 17 and 140 15e for specific lots and tub washed components.
A meeting of the Wayne township advisory head will be held Thursday afternoon at Trustee Henry Bennings office to receive bids on the construction near Dew two-Toert street in district No. 7 along the Piqua road.
New York June 12 erratic early stock movements faded as strong opens gave way to broad weakness in rails and industry. United States Steel and peers showed pressure while dividend outlook and drought impact fueled volatility. Total volume reached about 3.49 million dollars with U S Government bonds steady on call. Money on call ruled 2 to 2.5 percent with various loan rates quoted.
New York stock market reports slight ease among bank and mercantile papers with Sterling exchange quoted around 4 3 4 to 4 8 5 per cent. Bay bills at 4 8 4 and demand at 4 8 5 9 5. Commercial bills at 8 3 4. Silver at 33 34. Government bonds steady, railroad bonds irregular.
Prices for fruits and vegetables surged while staples fell short in the latest market summary. Wheat oats and corn faced higher bids as farmers faced supply challenges and replanting delays, with buyers noting tighter availability and cautious demand.
Helen Rambrich wife of a rural mail carrier faced a $3 fine after a Calhoun Street raid by police at a rooming house. Her husband paid. Others from the raid earned $15 fines plus costs or forfeit money. Several couples split by the raid on Columbia Street were fined $5 each. One 17 year old arrested with two older women. Details include drunkenness charges, adulter y cases, and transfer corner scuffle. A suspect held on $2,000 bond from Alton, Illinois.
The Barber Asphalt plant, ordered two months ago, arrived yesterday and will be installed on Winter Street. The former Broadway and Wa bash Tracks site is abandoned. Major Grice said the company agreed to repair streets and lay concrete while preparation continues for the plant to operate.
Court news notes county commissioners approving plans for a new Tens aguseg avenue bridge over the St Joseph river and set bid opening for Wednesday July 12. Tollmiasiobers approve plans for new lavatories at Allen county orphanage with bids opening July 26. Numerous divorce petitions and custody requests dominate the docket, including Micnie Goodman and Edward Goodwan, Katherine Lannen and Willam P. Larimer, and Mary Brassard in separate suits.
Woodburn notes numerous Fort Wayne trips and visiting relatives. Lane Eby and Hewer Fort Wayne workers, Miss Kona Augepheer at her post, a Monroeville game defeat 6 to 12, William Keller’s Fort Wayne trip, appearances by Gerri of Chicago, Ranikeigh and others in Fort Wayne, plus several residents seen in nearby towns Friday through Sunday.
The undersigned administrator of the estate of Geores fasion, deceased, gives notice that by virtue of a court order the estate will be administered. The sale of a described parcel in Allen County is subject to court approval, with terms including cash or installments and a potential appraisal value guiding the sale price.
The Farmers' club of Washington township will hold its third annual picnic Sunday in Orkis grove, three miles west of Port Wayne on the God road. A program of music and addresses has been prepared. Refreshments will be served on grounds and a cordial invitation is extended to all who know how to attend.
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