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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
3
Grain letters indicate favorable conditions for the growling wheat plant with prices expected to ease from prior high levels. Reports note cautious selling by Gamble Arman and steady demand in rye and flour trades while delivery and stock movements improve.
A fragmented list of commodity prices from a local market page shows various staples and wholesale items. Notable entries include butter, lard, eggs, poultry, potatoes, beans, apples, lemons, oranges, grapes, wheat, cornmeal, pumpernickel, oats, rye, and flour, with figures per bushel, dozen, or box, alongside branding like Fancy Creamery and Michigan potatoes.
Wheat prices surged in Chicago with May delivery close at a gain of about 2 cents as traders noted strong demand and firm corn futures. Cash market readings showed heavy activity with mixed signals across wheat, corn, and related provisions, while overall receipts and futures moved higher on the day.
March data from Boston show improved activity in wool demand with a brighter outlook. Shipments to March 12 totaled 28,838,085 pounds, while receipts to March 13 reached 49,684,077 pounds, against last year. Prices across default staples, flour, wheat, oats, and rye are listed with several grades steady to firm. butter, lard, and dairy markets also noted as steady. The report cites general market stability in wool and commodities amid ongoing trade statistics.
Oil operators east of the Indian-Minnesota line push for expanded supplies from undeveloped areas. Preparations for an active campaign in fields including Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Western Frontiers are underway as wells begin to produce. Reports list numerous wells with varying output across eastern fields, highlighting a broad push into new territories.
The funeral of Aa Bianche Hea Neds, killed by a street officer Friday, will be from 2441 John Street to the Jaramist Brotherhood church at 7 o clock. Ada Baldeck's funeral will be from 727 Tans Weiret on Wednesday after two weeks, with time unspecified.
Fragmentary notice from a newspaper page notes want ads in the Journal Gazette and mentions a small oil item and a measurement scale. Readable text is limited and unclear, but indicates classified ads section and reference to the Journal Gazette.
Mr George H Crouse of the commission firm at Howenstein Crouse said markets were light last week and better renditions expected. Cyonee’s market letter notes poultry and butter high prices, eggs uncertain, and North New York prices likely to slip. Wayne market holding steady. Potato and bean markets described as dull with firm prices for beans at 2.20 per bushel and weak butter demand. apple stocks abundant.
The New York coffee market opened quiet with slight gains as futures moved on steady overseas cues. Trade reported 3281 bags changing hands with March at 5.89, May at 35.00, and September figures noted though unclear, reflecting a tentative upswing amid limited activity.
Charles P Guelph told a Cambridge audience that, after extensive travel this year, ideal weather should drive crops to a record breaking season. He predicted high yields and many seed gardens, and endorsed the season as promising for agricultural output. Es Guslin hosted Guelph during his stay in the city.
The issue reports the death of an infant from convulsions and provides a detailed stock market summary. Hog receipts approach 68,000 head with mixed hog prices and active cattle demand. Beef steers and shipping cattle rise, while sheep and lambs show moderate gains. market optimism includes larger buyers and steady to higher prices across beef and hog classes. News includes market actions, regional reports, and price ranges across Omaha and Chicago exchanges.
Ravenswood Reward, a prize winning collie from Chicago, defeats famed collies from J Pierpont Morgan’s kennels and aristocratic English lines to claim the top prize. Owned by Mr. Be and Gardner of 380 Grace Street, Ohio, the dog is celebrated by proud owner.
New York prepares a monster pageant for April to celebrate ten years of motoring. About 12 000 autos valued at 44 million dollars fill city streets as a Mardi Gras style week of parades dances dinners and contests unfolds. A night parade of over 10 000 cars with Japanese lanterns caps the celebrations.
Mary J Larriten aged 71, mother of Preston Woods, died Sunday afternoon at residence 11% East Creishten Ave Mic Heesan. Funeral plans not disclosed. she was well known in local community circles.
Mrs. Jaarricon Taru, 71, died after measles and pneumonia. She had stayed with her son Dir. Woods and was visiting daughter Mrs. Larrison. survivors include Woods family and Mrs. Corz Mich. Funeral at home at 7:30 pm, remains shipped to Cotners, O. for burial.
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