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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1919
Page
15
In early market notes hay prices rose to 21 loads per ton at city market with hay reaching 32 and 23 per ton in spots. Wheat values showed small gains, flour prices fell about 2.50 per barrel, corn and oats quoted at several cents per bushel.
Bombay like trading noted a broad market downturn with giants General Motors, Texaco, Mexican Petroleum, Royal Dutch, and American International slumping 9 to 9.5 percent. The session saw about 1.3 million shares changing hands with mixed bond activity and waning investor confidence as midyear settlements loom.
June market recap highlights weak ac tivity in corp stocks with ethnic sector notes and a broad decline across issues. Prices for corn and oats fell, provisions weakened, and midday trading showed broad liquidation amid a steady to lower tone.
The Wayne market reports a chaotic mix of prices for farm goods and commodities including wheat oats rye barley and corn with various per barrel and per bushel figures. It lists wholesale prices for produce futures and livestock products alongside miscellaneous items such as hides belts and garden seeds with wide-ranging quotes and corrections from J T Johnson Co. and Coiskans regionally.
A fragmented market outlook reports on money rates, European influences, and the upcoming peace talks. It notes cautious optimism, with expectations of activity in trading, copper, foods, machinery stocks, and major industrials. The piece mentions anticipated power shifts in markets and pending dividend meetings across multiple companies.
Weather dampens optimism as corn and wheat futures fall while July and September contracts retreat. Hog quotations slip, with feeding values dropping. Grain markets end lower across multiple months amid weak demand and plentiful supplies.
Market report shows hogs down and receipts light with mixed cattle and sheep trade. Prices listed for hogs, cattle, and calves indicate softer demand, with outside buyers active and a weak close overall.
Ada Britton's Exclusive Toy Shop advertises toys and games at Anthony Hotel Building Berry and Harrison Streets in Toledo. The snippet includes mixed grocery and farm product lines with prices and notices from the Journal-Gazette Want Ads, June 21, listing hay, milk, corn products, and other items along with miscellaneous repairs.
The page lists varied commodity receipts and prices with mentions of Liberty Bonds closing, seed and barley cash values, and market receipts in Toledo, East Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Chicago. It references opening dances at Moose Auditorium, grain quotes in New York, and general market activity across several cities.
Special Service Bureau notes that over two decades of filtration have reduced typhoid deaths in Lorain. Mayor Albert J. Horn and Health Officer Dr. C R B Ment cite zero typhoid deaths since 1917 and emphasize the system’s safety. Pilansenya and Tristan describe plant capacity and bacterial removal gains with the 1907 upgrade, plus costs and plans for further improvement.
An unclear mid‑summer market note discusses profit taking and stock movements. The fragment references Ware & Leland's Daily Grain Letter, Warn and Tejind, and mentions a hotel setting. The text is garbled and partially unreadable, offering only vague hints of market views and timing.
Ware and Leland's Daily Stock Letter notes hogs at 50,000 and 38,000 in merrow, with prices for hogs, cattle, and sheep across multiple categories. Entries include high and low estimates, weights, and packer demands, reflecting a busy market with fluctuating values and several terms for grades and feeds.
Lieutenant Bob Bartel is discharged after a year of service returning to civilian life. He served since 1899 including the Spanish-American War with Company G 17th Indiana Volunteer Infantry and later as first sergeant of Company E Pleat Indian Infantry. Bartel was stationed at Llano Grande Texas, promoted to first lieutenant, and discharged last Wednesday. He will resume duties at the Fort Wayne plant of General Electric.
Sam Brown has moved on his farm east of town. Mrs. Goldie Mayfield and children are visitors here. Mrs. Maudo Moera of Mishawaka visited relatives Sunday. A Government Inspector examined the steam stations last week and ordered changes to meet sanitary law, with actions beginning this week.
Cleveland market notes for grain live stock hay and produce show mixed prices across commodities. Corn oats timothy hay straw and wheat futures and spot bids appear with varied grades and delivery terms, while cattle calves hogs and sheep bring diverse returns for feeders and butchers. Local traders and brokers list bid ranges and quality distinctions amid market volatility.
Alfred Cocchi testifies in Bologna claiming his wife Ruth Cruger killed Ruth in his bicycle shop in 1917. He describes the crime to judge and jury, insisting he hid the body to protect her while denying personal guilt. The court challenges his motive and cautions about protecting the innocent.
The firm of Shoutter and Sharron Neult appears among the alien County Bar attendents during which time none members of the firm were in the military service. Shoutter as captain saw active service with American Expeditionary forces in France. Sherrod served as senior instructor in service schools at Camp Logan Houston. Ray Ditendorfer returned after one year overseas with the 345th field artillery Mexican expeditionary forces. Schieffer Auto Co seeks an expert repair man at 718 Barr Street.
Antwerp June 23 report of residents visiting relatives, travel to Fort Wayne and Toledo, arrivals from Lima and Sherwood, new home construction on Main Street, a long list of guests and dismissals, school superintendent attending a teachers convention, and local social movements including church and family updates.
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