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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
7
Market notes show speculators remaining cautious amid mixed wheat signals. Weather outlooks and regional prices influenced futures, with corn and hog prices also shifting. The report highlights daily closing quotes across New York Minneapolis and Kansas City, alongside weekly wheat totals and futures positions.
Wheat prices in Toledo edged lower early, then fluctuated as market watchers weighed futures and spot bids. Reports from Chicago and New York grains markets showed scattered commissions and mixed demand, with July and other futures easing while exporters moved limited quantities amid uncertain weather prospects.
A fragmented market note lists various commodities and regional references, including navy and utility mentions, with scattered place names and dates. The text outlines shipments, receipts, and potential price movements, reflecting a noisy snapshot of late market activity and supply tensions.
Readable fragments list twelfth district grain prices, yellow corn and wheat values, bran and middlings per ton, meal and feed costs, and live stock items. Includes mixed hay, oats, barley, and rye notes with several unit prices and local market references.
A fragmented OCR note from Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction references the Wabash Valley Lines and a schedule detail with numbers and times. It mentions leaving at 7 10 and a payment of 330, but the rest is illegible and unclear.
Cattle prices show mixed, South Dakota steers at 9.50 top weekly high. cows and heifers vary with some losses. Hog and sheep trades steady with demand influenced by regional shifts. lambs and calves also traded with notable activity and daily receipts around 1,500 cattle and 3,000 sheep and lambs. Location notes include Louisville and Topeka markets, with prices quoted in dollars per hundredweight and notes on market mood and supply.
Market notes from York show hay prices firmer for high quality but easier for low grades with receipts at 38 foun and straw receipts at 10 foun. Cleveland lists ton prices for timothy and clover mixes, while cotton, wool, oats, and oil markets show mixed, largely steady movements with regional price quotes and commodity notes.
Hog receipts were heavy and the market ruled strong with bids near 7.50 to 8.00 per cwt. Cattle saw prime steers around 12.50 to 15.00, common cows 4.50 to 6.50, and heifers up to 5.50. Sheep and lamb receipts tightened and bids improved, with sheep around 4.50 to 6.00 and lambs near 6.00 to 9.00 per cwt.
Barley climbs toward $1 per bushel as dealers dispute price levels. Some say the May price may fall back soon while others expect a sustained high, with market activity sluggish and farm producers bringing more to market.
Community announcements from Plato include John Price and wife hosting a benefit event June 27 for the Plato elnarch with attendance by relatives. Other notes mention visiting relatives, meetings of the Ladive Aid society, and various travels to political conventions. In Troy, Dolly Dominick Toll’s death is reported after a street collision near a railroad crossing, with details of the foregone train incident and court timeline.
New York markets show mixed trading with a cautious tilt after political developments. Investors shifted to independent positioning amid Chicago convention news, with total sales near 2,?8,000 and government bonds steady as money and sterling rates drift.
TRUMAN DAVIS DROPPED DEAD OF APOPLEXY a local obituary notes his sudden death. Colman City dispatches report a firmer resident of Maelty Wik M ended IW Finthart for twine Hite. The deceased, born in Smith township Whiting county, married Cory Path, and is survived by a sister, Mrs Clara Grimm of Fort Wayne, and other relatives. Funeral services and burial are planned with details pending.
Pred Schneider and Georga Wojck of Union City prepare for the Elks national convention planned for Portland starting July 8. They secured meals and lodging while in town and will stay at Creeley, with visits to area residents before continuing to Portland.
Bank president Hassyr and cashier Hathley Somes certify the condition of the Farmers State Bank at Sheldon Indiana as of June 11. The report lists resources including cash on hand deposits with banks and other assets and details liabilities capital stock surplus and deposits. Notary J T Miller attests to the authenticity of the document on June 1.
Report of the condition of Hoagland State Bank at Hoagland Indiana as of the close of business December 14 1918 showing assets liabilities and equity including cash on hand current expenses interest earned and various deposits. Names of officers include President W Vuse Vice President J J Lubineun cashier and the examiner notes the statement as true.
Obituary notes the death of Jilley Mart, 41, at his father's home on South Poplar street after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon at two, to be held at the father's residence. Other items cover a union meeting for the 6th Indiana regiment reunion plans, a Fly Creek bridge project, and a Port Wayne hospital return.
The Levis family held its first annual reunion Thursday at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Schwarz, with ninety-two relatives attending. Business elected officers included Lelns of Green Center as president and George Iain as non-president. Plans were made to hold next reunion near Sixteen, Kalb County, with committees named for arrangements.
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