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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1908
Page
3
The report chronicles a one cent drop in wheat as trading closed near the session low amid mixed grain receipts and futures activity. Weekly supplies show varied figures for wheat, corn, and oats with notable declines in prices across futures, while exports and refining costs exert pressure on related commodities.
The report covers an eight month period ending August. Earnings reach $74,362 with substantial gains and significant earnings in July and August. The company shows strong financial results for the period described.
A fragmented report notes debate over allowing sprinkler use during certain hours. The board weighs restrictions while a city veto challenges timing and enforcement.
The market showed broad selling with bears dominating as wheat and related futures fell. Reports mention lower EI-Clover seed and subdued demand, while brokers like Bartlett and Arnour moved positions amid a cautious tone. Prices across May, July, and December contracts slipped, with notable declines in nearby notes and sustained weakness in broader grain complex.
A historical market column notes a weakening live stock and cattle trade. Despite varied demand, top weekly figures show higher lamb prices and steady or rising sheep sales with a net increase in overall volume.
Market quotations show varied prices for hides, wool, seeds, poultry, dairy products, and grains. Prices are corrected by local merchants and include figures for butter, cheese, lard, eggs, and multiple farm staples. Notable entities include Elgin creamery, Govrie IL Crouse, and Roney Elgin, with quotations across Wheat, corn, oats, and potatoes.
The report covers varied grades and lots including yellow and mixed lots, with references to Nos 2 and 3, No 4 white, 72 white mixed, and Nos 7. It notes a table of prices and entries like 712.95 and mentions futures or delivery terms. The text also references the New York coffee market, open buying interest, and routine market updates without dramatic shifts.
A mayor council meeting is planned to discuss a $75000 street improvement package to repair CaThonn and other routes used by the Mleutrons Asptall. The board, backing by Ore hoard, may transfer $6000 to cover preliminary costs and start bids, with work possible immediately if approved. otherwise the plan waits until winter.
A Toledo chamber of commerce event plans a September commemorative ceremony honoring a lake hero prior notable deeds. Postmaster W He Torker leads organizing efforts with local business leaders and residents invited to attend.
Local chambers of commerce favor a commemorative project as organizers tout a public subscription drive to fund a Perry monument. Location eyed at Bay Park near Toledo, intended to honor the naval victory that shifted World War era tides and secured U S claims to the Northwest Territory amid Ohio Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and surrounding states.
An eleven year old girl from Washington township aided a distressed child after a buggy accident on the Fort Wayne road six miles northeast of Laud. Mrs Hasty and a neighbor helped administer aid as the girl guided the injured to a nearby farm house where she received care. Dr Ry White attended the wounded girl, who rested later that day.
A chaotic market report shows cattle values slipping with declines from prior levels as export demand wanes. Prime steers and heifers eased while calves and feeders posted modest gains, and hogs finished higher in a cautious, price-dull week with light foreign demand and mixed shipments.
George H. Crouse outlines forthcoming market trends across fruits, vegetables, dairy and poultry. He cites lean onion demand, steady pear receipts, and varied prices from 0 to 70 cents per bushel for produce, with butter near 22 to 24 cents per pound and poultry around 10 to 17 cents per pound.
Markets show light receipts for Timothy Tay and ready hay, with prices pressured by weak demand. Quotes indicate straw quality varies as poor to fair, with wheat and corn feeds selling slowly. buyers seek 12 cents per pound for certain grades while overall market remains barely steady.
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