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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
4
The Gazette notes rising wheat prices and millers’ gratification as farmers rush to market. It reflects Mr. Frea T. Tresselt’s forecast that prices may stay firm for a time, with farmers seizing the opportunity to sell grain and support the market.
Miss Fania Beech is startled by twenty to thirty young friends at her door in Hamilton. A party ensues with popcorn apples and pears as guests mingle, and a basket is emptied amid playful antics. The event is a planned sendoff for her winter with her sisters.
Wheat prices eased amid selling pressure as traders faced continued crop doubt and weak demand. December futures fell while shorts pressured by generous supplies and mixed export data. local receipts showed steady activity with bids softer at the close.
Market notes show mixed demand for dry goods with rising and falling prices. Buyers respond to volatility as merchants report tentative shipments and varying delivery timelines amid spring demand.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate oil market figures with references to balances and averages. Specific names, dates, and complete figures are unreadable, yielding a rough outline of market activity and price movement without verifiable details.
Market reports show weak tone in wheat with clover seed values steady. Historical data list current prices and trends across months, noting wheat futures near 22 to 2754 cents per bushel while oats and malt barley show mixed shifts.
In New York trading, stocks underwent change with weakness in speculative favorites and strength in lower-grade issues. United Fruit surged to a historic 56 1/2, while major names like Union Pacific and Amalgamated Copper showed restraint as the market shifted toward profit-taking and caution. Bonds were unchanged. money market rates edged higher with mercantile paper steady.
Wholesale street markets and farm prices collected by editors Bash and Tressalt outline livestock values for hogs, sheep, and steers, plus dairy, butter, eggs, poultry, and grain rates. The report lists cows, bulls, calves, and grades with per ton, per bushel, and per dozen quotes, including regional vendors and product terms.
Reported by local merchants from Florida, oranges reached the city yesterday at about $2.02 per bushel. Commission merchants say demand remains strong and prices may fall as packing houses advance prices. Local market traders expect continued sale gains into next week with wholesale rates around $2.28 per barrel.
Fragmentary OCR reveals garbled notes about market prices and trades. Mentions like FAW and Nays aktie Gorn appear, with unclear references to sedans and tins. The fragments suggest a report on price movements but lack coherent facts or entities.
Market report notes higher hog prices with strong hog trade and steady sheep and lamb sales. Hog receipts reach about 142,250 for the week, with bids pushing to 29 for heavy hogs and 35.60 for some categories. cattle, calves, and sheep show varied activity across regions. Local packers driven buyers, U.S. markets showing mixed demand and inventories.
A scrambled market brief notes Cosine futures unchanged on New York trade with base and December prices cited. Separate items mention Premier As uk and talk of naval power, wartime tensions, and possible shifts in alliance strength amid global events.
The Journal-Gazette notes General Dodge leading the Army of Tennessee during a day of sessions. Officials include Grenville BY as secretary and Verriretod psi hit Rolemel Core els Cable. A. l. Van Eyke also mentioned in the dispatches.
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