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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1910
Page
4
Northwest drought relief turns a rising market weak as wheat futures close near the day’s lows. Week totals show mixed gains for wheat and corn with July prices up briefly and later declines. Provisions remain firm with pork futures posting gains while lard and ribs push higher on the week.
The Toledo market opens strong but quickly turns unsteady as wheat prices fluctuated through the day. Prices edged up mid morning and then retraced, with September and December futures showing notable shifts. Oats and other grains followed the same volatile pattern while cash wheat remained near opening levels.
Prices from the Fort Wayne local market show a wide range for cereals and grain products, including No. 2 red wheat at 976 bushels and No. 4 white wheat at 1,000 bushels, with various oats and corn figures. The list extends to hay, clover, and mixed forage, plus wholesale street market quotes for butter, eggs, potatoes, chickens, and cheese, reflecting a bustling regional commodities scene.
Report outlines plans to extend yards north of the tracks near Port Wayne to serve a new electric works factory. County officials and Port Wayne Electric propose acquiring Wall Street property for a future switching yard and factory rail facilities. The project aims to support development and employment with a new spur and track improvements in the next weeks.
A Kendallville groom, Tene regle tend at the Portland hotel, was kidnapped by members of the Mystic Shrine at a temple ceremony. Noble Hardy of Indianapolis and John T. Dongutt led a posse in a daring plot. Eleven eastern temples were reportedly involved in the scheme to abduct the bride.
Our maintenance department offers free service for cleaning or adjusting gas burners. Mantles chimneys and gas burners are delivered and put in at the same regular prices, charged at the office.
A lawn fete in Decatur Ind hosted by the VoW A club honored Margaret Todd of Thufftan as guest of honor. Local residents Nave Kerry Reba Mattin Winifred Sewers Lillian Rie andrene Meyers assisted, with Japanese lanterns, streamers, and a punch table. A grand march opened the evening, flower central entertainment, fortune teller, luncheon, and note of attendees from nearby towns and visitors.
June 18 report shows slight 0G market decline at opening with scattered price quotes across livestock and farm goods. Cattle, hogs, and oats show mixed movements while futures and commodity listings fluctuate, reflecting cautious early trading in a volatile agricultural market.
Whitley County reports a local wedding as Miss Vivita Val Orsdoy and Mr Jainte Ilmack wed in a ceremony at the bride’s mother’s home officiated by Rev J F Porterfield. The couple plans a North Manchester home after a reception on Rim Street with relatives and friends. The arch and couple were greeted by Rev I Le Shaffer at the bride’s mother’s home and a post ceremony supper followed. The couple will reside on the groom’s farm in Columbia.
Announcement from Manipynia Tennessee says Milas Mantle Adama will wed B T McLaden formerly of Thle city now in Memphis. The ceremony was delayed after Mr McLaden fell ill and was taken to his father's home in this city.
Chicago market notes show choice steers firm while hog runs rise. Packers remain aggressive, lambs and sheep under pressure from abundant supplies. Prices span beef, hog, and lamb tiers with cattle up weekly and hog receipts near 727,400 for the week.
Ri ont F kite members assemble in Waterloo for their annual memorial services. They gather at the lodge hall, hear a brief address by Wylint, then march to the cemetery where music is performed by the Mistschted band.
The market reports say conditions are not encouraging with country products barely moving, butter in cold storage, and fresh receipts tight. Potatoes, eggs, and poultry show muted activity while hogs and corn face price pressure. grain futures expect declines as harvest news grows uncertain and weather remains hot.
Decatur reports Miss Bertha Helier plans two weeks visiting Ram Nug North and nearby counties. Treasurer Charley Yager announces semiannual report with over 27000 dollars to be turned over. Miss Colla Anger and Miss Mayffalinier visit Lattonn Kentucky with others. Numerous local social gatherings, visits, and family events are listed, including a gala at St. Man’s Cathedral and notes on illness and travel.
In Garrett Indiana rural area the Gideon church held Children’s Day services with a fine gathering. Sunday school members rendered pleasing exercises led by the teachers.
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