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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
3
Journal Gazette grain letters report prices stable near 51 cents for wheat with weekly receipts tight and market sentiment bullish. Corn fluctuated around 62 cents, oats stayed near 51 to 52 cents as supply lag persisted. hogs and mill feed traded well amid strong demand.
The notice catalogs wholesale and retail prices for a wide range of groceries and farm staples in Fort Wayne. It lists butter, creamery products, lard, eggs, potatoes, apples, lemons, hay, bread, flour, meat, and various produce with per unit or per bushel prices. It also notes local brands and shops, with indications of wholesale rates and market signals from sellers.
A fragmented record lists quotations from Welurt Machine company and various vendors. Prices cover copper pries watch footwear and livestock values including horses, oxen, cattle, and timber, with ranges for draft horses and by the ton, bushel, or piece. An inserted note mentions city scales and local sale timing.
The New York coffee market opened steady and closed quietly with a five point decline due to lighter demand. Futures eased as near months rose on lower hedging activity. Sales reported at 11 50 bags with September at 3.73 and November at 9.00, bulk prices for nearby grades noted.
The Commercial Bulletin reports on Boston wool market trends through March. Supply figures show shipments of about 3,009,078 pounds year to date, with a prior year comparable. The survey notes modest changes in the menwear goods sector and slight movement in prices, with no drastic shifts expected.
Market reports show lighter receipts for hay and seeds last week with Bay and Pagnee noted. Prices ranged with suedes at $20.00 and general supply easing, as March figures hover around expectations.
Frenk Myers a 20 year old from Columbus City drank carbolic acid Friday night believing it a remedy for a severe cold. He became unconscious, later recovered briefly, but suffered severe burns to lips and stomach with lung injury. Doctors held hope for recovery despite dangerous condition as his brothers and a physician treated him for several hours. They suspect the act may have been intentional though the full motive remains unclear.
Albion Ind March 12 The Ingble County Field Meet will be held in May marking the third annual event. County Superintendent says the Grange arranged for track events including high jumping pole vaults and other features with many school boys training for the come dl.
An obituary item from Auburn notes the burial of Mrs Scattergood, described as a sad affair attended by a large number of friends and mourners. Details are fragmentary due to OCR corruption but emphasize a solemn ceremony and community turnout.
Chicago March 21 Wheat opens weak as forecasts point to continued mild weather and higher receipts in the Northwest. May wheat slides to 40% lower before closing weak at 4.4 1/2 to 4.5 1/2 cents. Corn follows with a broad selloff as bearish crop news and large deliveries prompt price declines. Oats ease alongside grain complex while hogs rise modestly on supportive cash markets.
Toledo market notes a broad decline across grain futures with May and July slipping from early gains. Prices fell on weakness in export demand and selling pressure, while nearby cash wheat closed lower and clover seed surged to a multi year high amid scattered buying interest.
Real estate transfers list multiple parcels across Wayne, Rockhill, and Cedart Creek townships, naming buyers such as J Mazar, Mollie Greensielder, H Ayort, and others. Transactions include lots in Dasselie's, Swayne's, and Loewrls additions, with prices ranging from 0 to 3500 dollars. Several entries reference Interstate Realty Co and local additions like Beck's Qj and Wm Hayden's additions.
Market reports show varied prices for cattle hogs and sheep with buyers scarce on some lots. Sluggish hog demand contrasted with steady cattle receipts and rising lambs as supplies tightened in the week. Strong indicators from buyers and sellers pointed to cautious optimism for next week’s trading, with prices uneven across categories and regional markets.
Kendallville Indiana March 22 Misses Janes Spencer Erick hosted a social at Ars Hinks residence with eight to twelve year old girls attending. The event featured games, singing, and a playtime recitation period while Ben Lester Brown and Tige led activities. An informal luncheon was served before the gathering adjourned晚
In Garrett Indiana on March 22 the Garrett public schools announced seven graduates for the year. The commencement exercises are set for Thursday the 25th. The named graduates are Chester De Brilar Curtis Maxwell Ora Boover Jay ONager Tea Hess Tavina Strouse and Georgia Jembower.
A Fort Wayne report says an Avilla woman is improving in health after earlier illness. She was moved to Fort Wayne on Friday and accompanied by a person named Yelert. The text indicates family members and travel details but remains fragmentary about the full circumstances.
A garbled passage describes the caterpillar transforming into fungoid substance named "Awneto" by Maoris. It mentions distinct animal and vegetable traits, larval moth relation, and spores produced by the plant like fungus. The text is unclear but hints at a fungus altering the caterpillar’s body and life cycle.
A suit filed in the New Kalb circuit court by Thomas Wickwire and others of Ashler Indiana seeks damages from the Wabash Railroad for alleged removal of valuables and railroad services. The case, described as a test matter, targets several property owners and witnesses in Ashley and nearby areas and will be watched closely for broader implications.
A fragmentary report notes plans for an Interurban run near Warsaw next week. The piece mentions a methodical approach with a large team and a focus on a significant victory at Senborine, though many details are unclear due to damaged text.
In Carew Inn on March 22 a terse news item notes a pontoon bridge order to span the rink near Mitford. The piece mentions a farce and a remount of a plan tied to the bridge, with annual sinking of several feet reported as part of the old issue.
Auburn March 22 The Swinefeed Lewel rented to T J Carter former portmaster by Mrs Swings ford who retires after many years of service. Carter will take possession as the new proprietor the hotel work continues with the same accommodations promised despite uncertainty about Mrs Swineford’s future plans.
A fragmentary notice describes a local effort to circulate a petition seeking funds for a concrete walk. The plan references routes from the Brubaker property to the center gate, aiming to improve public pedestrian access.
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