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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1911
Page
5
The report details grain and futures activity with prices for wheat and oats, notes a nervous session amid drought concerns in North Dakota, and shows September and July figures, with cash markets easing and futures edging down. It includes closing quotes from various exchanges and the day’s commodity prices across multiple markets.
Wheat cutting is in full swing across Allen county and surrounding areas, with early reports indicating strong harvest activity. Farmers selling fresh grain directly from machines at breading time expect favorable prices as market demand rises. Egg prices jumped to 14 cents a dozen due to strong receipts and heat, while other farm goods show varied selling points as hay, butter, and poultry hold steady or change slightly.
New York market report shows firm Plour with moderate total trade and receipts of 25 120. Wheat spot prices for No 2 red and No 1 northern mix with futures and monthly closings noted. Corn steady in spot and futures, receipts 112 500 shipments 63 723. Raw sugar and coffee prices mentioned with various quality notes and a want ad rate of one cent per word.
Corrected by Mucry and associates, the Fort Wayne wholesale and retail market lists grain, hay, and feed prices, dairy and produce items, and general groceries. It includes yellow and white corn, shelled corn, wheat, rye, oats, barley, butter, eggs, cheese, potatoes, apples, onions, berries, meats, poultry, and wholesale tallies from local firms, with extensive price figures and unit measures.
Cattle receipts in Chicago steady with prime and bullock demand around 8.60 for hogs and mixed cattle prices. Reports from Buffalo and Indianapolis show steady to lower tendencies for sheep and cattle with hogs trading around 6.50 to 6.90 and feeders weak in some districts. Prices reflect varied regional demand and weights across multiple markets.
Livestock prices rose on a busy market day with hogs advancing to top levels in weeks. Hogs were quoted with heavy and light weights, while cattle saw calf and spring lamb prices up about a dollar per hundredweight. Trade for meat parts remained dull with forecasts for steers, heifers, and cows listed as current ranges.
Receipts were mixed as local packers and shippers bought and the market closed with steady hogs. Sheep and lambs showed weakness while veal calves remained strong. Prices ranged with hogs 5.75 to 6.70, veal calves up to 7.00, and cattle varying from prime steers to common cows.
June quotations from Chicago Cleveland Toledo and New York show varied hay and straw prices. No. 1 and No. 2 mixed hay range around 17 dollars per ton in some regions, with timothy and clover varieties listed. Straw prices in New York and neighboring markets reflect a steady but subdued demand and receipts.
The report notes dry conditions hinder early wheat harvest across sections, with farmers expecting yields to exceed averages in many areas. Early price signals show futures advancing as harvest timelines shift into December and March, reflecting heightened demand and anticipated tighter supplies.
Market notes from New York listing poultry items including western spring chickens and turkeys with price ranges, butter receipts, cheese firm milks, and eyes firm checks. Details mention browns and mixed lots, lactation appears small and imperfect in OCR.
In New York on June 2 the markets show little change with steady prices for general goods. Wool is firm but quiet, while contracts show slight activity based on future intentions. robbers engage in light trade and are not purchasing ahead.
Fragmentary data from a market report showing balances, averages, and figures for multiple locations including Toledo Jena North Lima Indiana Me and Me in a June 2 posting. Numbers like 1.39, 226,097 and 269,810 appear with unclear labels and missing context.
Market summary notes a firmer tone with gains led by General Electric and other major names. Short covering supported prices, demand faded at higher levels, and Pacific markets provided a strong lift with substantial advances for several components.
A bustling Albion news item summarizes local incidents and society notes. Indisposed resident Ratuttk left for Clémeng while a concert series and community fund drive receive support. Bride-to-be Wiss Canty Trugrie marries Richard Butler of Grand Junction, Colo. Jacob Pavinger and contractor John Garwood face health and work events. Tony Dressler sustains a hand injury. Irving Gappinger suffers a farm accident. Dan Anthony Rose and Oliie Lancey encounter the barrage code. a child’s hand wound and a boot-related incident are noted amid town life.
Churybusco and nearby towns report visits among Garrett residents and relatives. Pearl Zumbruti of Exste visits for a few days with Daniel Zumbrum’s family as Mrs Bill Smith and her father-in-law monitor the situation. George B. and W. Iokinson discussed power of attorney matters related to the Johnson heirs and Ewern estate. Rebecca Medinnts of Auburn, sister of Peter Davis, is mentioned, with burial plans in the near future. Journal-Gazette invites readers to share neighborhood happenings with the local rep. Batewo of Winona faces surgery for appendicitis after hospital transfer to Fort Wayne.
The undersigned administrator of George Taylor’s estate gives notice of an Indiana probate sale on June 4 2011 at ten am in Fort Wayne Indiana. Private sale of the described real estate including west half of the south half of Section 20 Township 2 North Range East with 360.21 acres. Property subject to an appraisal and full terms of sale to be announced.
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