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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
6
The Nye stock market remains steady with high demand at packing houses despite a busy farming period. Prices show nog3 up to 9.610 per hundred for 160 to 225 pound stock, while 130 to 150 pound cattle fetch 5.53, and extra heavy stock 35 to 300 pounds bring 5.30.
In Chicago today a volatile corn market showed gains on expectations of crop damage from hot winds across Run ong and Nemaske. Prices for September and nearby futures rose, while wheat remained quiet and cash sales tempered buying, with overall market strength despite some selling pressure.
Corrected daily market report from Eckert Packing Co and local traders shows wholesale and retail prices for grains meats dairy fruits and produce. Notable entries include new ear corn white and yellow corn oats wheat rye barley and various horde items with per bushel per ton and per dozen or pound rates. Also listed are hog prices and assorted groceries including butter cheese eggs and poultry with regional market notes.
Chicago area livestock market reports firm cattle values with strong hogs and rising mutton prices. Calves and sheep show gains. receipts estimated light with demand steady to high. Prime hogs and yearlings push higher. buyers focus on quality cuts while mixed feeders vary. Cattle trade described as firm with several classes trading up from last week.
Several birth notices list new daughters for families including Van Buskirk at 1855 Broadway, Connor at Welton Aventin, Lange at 420 High Street, Rohibaugh at 1207 Foree Street, and Wetzel at 1420 WelIy Street, indicating multiple newborn daughters in the city.
Hog receipts were light and the market hovered around steady after a prior shrink. Packers and local buyers split the trade with many classes of hogs and cattle listed, including heavies, good mediums, feeders, cows, and steers, with prices ranging from about 3.25 to 8.50 per hundredweight and calves showing steady demand in several markets across Buffalo and Evansville regions.
Cromwell and Garrett residents were seen visiting neighboring towns including D. Xunklmen of Ligonier and G. Brown of Nappanee. Miss Viola Long returned home, Miss Alma Ling arrived from Seattle for a visit, and Preston Ling prepared for a wedding with Miss Ling. The Roseberry berry crop is noted as promising, while Stamey Wriche was injured by a spider and is in danger. A large R of L gathering at Nacticro Beach featured Miss Orlda Allen as guest of honor.
County officials report hog cholera affecting 18 animals with anti cholera products promoted by Meyer Bros Co Drugglate offering protection and feeding guarantees amid concerns over livestock health and losses.
Toledo open and steady as wheat, corn, and oats show limited movement. Prices drift with Chicago, July corn up, September and December mixed, while coarse grains trend bullish on improving weather in the corn belt and futures holding firm. Clover and timothy seed price levels unchanged amid light trading.
The item lists hay and straw prices across grades and regions. Figures cover timothy and clover hay, mixed feeds, prairie varieties from Kansas to Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, and Dakota, with prices per ton and per bale, including wheat and rye straw. Regional headings include Cleveland and multiple prairie districts with varying quality and weight terms.
Market notes on poultry and eggs with steady to fluctuating prices and receipts. Western brokers report live chickens turkeys and fowls with tendering values while butter cheese and creamery items show mixed moves. Potatoes and eggs feature unsettled quotes and varying inventories across several firms and regions.
New York June 29 stocks rallied after a bear raid with Dealers and Hextimen Woods among leaders gaining a folst. American Tobacco securities strongest among industrials as courts mandate dissantment action. Bonds firm. totals show 34,925,000 par value traded and notable activity in 4s.
June 28 court ruling denies state interference in Robert Aunhurn Whitley county case after the minimal term of a reformatory sentence for petit larceny. Other defendants mentioned include George N. Bork of Delaware County for forgery Matthew Rankin of LaPorte County for murder in 1903 and Thomas Davidson of Whitley County for murder in 1890. Special shirt value ad accompanies.
McDaniel and Gift of Marion Indiana enlisted as apprentice seamen yesterday at the local recruitment station and will be sent to Indianapolis for final stations. Gift is noted as three eighths of an inch short of the required stature but was accepted upon application of Chief Quartermaster Gingletom. The article also notes Brookside farm’s herd growth with two newborn calves, a five deer herd, and a growing young buffalo. It mentions a West term Yellowstone trip returning home and others continuing to the Pacific coast until August. It notes colors of the United Spanish War Veterans on display and appoints Argnet Hartwiz as department adjutant and Lieutenant John C. Scheffer as department treasurer.
The Playgrounds association opens Helman street grounds to girls employed at the General Electric Lemp works for noon hour outdoor recreation. Many bring lunch and use the grounds daily from 150 to 200, with high attendance and growing popularity. The Holman and Gulchin grounds show strong use and good attendants.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned will sell the property known as The Soonelleh to the highest bidder on July 15, 1911 at 2 o'clock PM at the auctioneer's office in Fort Wayne Indiana. All liens and rights are reserved.
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