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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1906
Page
3
Grain prices rose on strong wheat futures as dry weather in the Midwest and Plains boosted demand. July delivery climbed from opening to close with gains near a penny, while cash markets showed heavy buying from commission houses amid drought damage reports and limited rainfall.
Boston reports a modest rise in wool buyer activity last week with higher purchases, notably in Mountain Home Idaho where 455,003 pounds of poor wool were bought by Heston men. Shipments to England and western markets show variable demand, while prices for fleece drift lower and broader market figures hint at cautious trade across corn and grain futures.
The rural wholesale market reports a wide range of farm produce and livestock quotes. Wheat, corn, oats, and rye prices are listed alongside butter beef pork poultry and vegetables, with weights and unit prices. Farmers arrive in town in large numbers, affecting retail merchants as produce flows vary through the market.
A fragmented agricultural note discusses using wood ashes around apple trees to deter borers and boost yields. It also provides detailed turkey rearing tips from hatching through early growth, including care steps, feeding plans, and housing considerations for resilient poultry development.
Special to the Fourah Gazette Chicago June 1. Today’s receipts rise to 16540 head. Eastern shipping demand held firm while local buyers paid high prices. Cattle scarce, sheep and lambs advancing, with clipping and spring lambs strongest. Hog receipts near 1200, market quoted higher. Prices and supply patterns reflect weekly shifts across cattle hogs and sheep in multiple markets.
The Toledo market opened with unclear trading as bulls and bears battled near sought price levels. Traders reported mixed interest with few strong bids while weather and early orders created a cautious tone in the early hour.
City scales report strong Saturday activity with 20 loads of bay 10 of corn and 6 of oats weighed. Hay prices rise to 4 15 a ton despite abundant shipments, while oats and corn movement appears brisk. Market patterns show higher retail prices and scarce hay stock in Fort Wayne area amid wider supply increases.
Local market report notes steady Catilon market with strong demand from butchers and shopkeepers for select items. Prices for goods show variability with some dull listings, while certain staples achieve stable to firm quotes despite overall uncertain trade conditions.
Real estate sales and transfers compiled by Joie Holler list numerous parcel transactions across townships including Monroeville Beal River Aduma and Marion. buyers come from local names such as Pave GME Rohmer and M Hewson with prices around 400 dollars and various fractional lots and sections noted in the March be sale listings.
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