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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
3
Rushed proposal aims to price wheat at one dollar per washer in local markets causing anxiety among farmers and middlemen. Commissions fear reduced taxes and farmers worry about prices in upcoming weeks as buyers anticipate a fall demand and potential market shifts.
The readable text shows garbled lines about reeds and vibes with scattered numbers. It mentions prices like 52 and 1 per bush. No clear event or entities are identifiable. thus the summary notes a damaged market price fragment.
Rain forecasts for the wheat belt buoy market nerves as traders weigh crop prospects and price shifts. Reports from Minneapolis, Duluth and Chicago note bear pressure offset by rainfall hopes, with oats and corn steadier and hog futures edging lower amid mixed receipts and bearish sentiment.
A fragmented obituary notes the death of a Fort Wayne woman with garbled text referencing mourners and a local context. The readable fragments mention family names, a February death, and community notices typical of a midwestern city paper.
Weather in Argentina and cooler markets weigh on wheat and clover seed prices. Daytime warmth shifts to rain prospects, traders cite profit-taking and weak demand as futures slide. Receipts for cloves seed show mixed activity while cash market stays soft.
Corrected price list from local market noting wheat corn barley oats and hay values, with animal prices for sheep and steers, cattle and bulls, and regional butcher quotations. Includes dairy butter, cheese, eggs, poultry, and various produce items with corrections by named firms and merchants.
Pittsburg market reports hay offerings more liberal yet best grades price firm. Receipts for timothy and clover varied by district, with No. 1 timothy at $12 and No. 1 clover at $11. West markets show higher bids for timothy and clover, while demand remains steady for bedding use and shavings.
Strong week for hogs with some loads at high prices. cattle steadier as feed costs rise. Sheep and lambs softening after peak demand. horse prices retreat with quiet demand. Trade leveled with U.S. markets noting varied gains and declines across livestock classes.
Oct market round up from The Majestic notes slow market activity with a few price movements. Observed slight gains in some items and general market softness across sectors as prices show modest changes.
Market notes indicate selling poultry at 12 to 24 cents per pound with cooler weather expected to lift demand for duck and goose. Egg prices hold steady in New York markets while butter prices may ease. overall market outlook remains uncertain for the coming week. The report suggests prices will stabilize but no concrete figures are given due to weather and demand fluctuations.
Market notes report steady demand at Barr Street with onions and cabbage expected firm. Farm prices show heavy losses for certain crops while peppers and turnips vary, and the week’s outlook anticipates brisk buying early with some stock movement and price ranges noted.
The Christian and Glory Quayle’s apartments receive strong audience praise at the Mirjestic theater. Miss Dunbar leads in a demanding role with notable stage presence while the ensemble delivers realistic scenery and convincing emotional scenes.
The performer captivates audiences with exacting stagecraft in a demanding part beyond her usual duties. The rest of the company is well presented and audiences fill the large venue this afternoon, tonight, and during Tuesday and Wednesday slots. The production The Christian promises artistic success compared with The Gut Left Behind Me.
The Temple show continues with strong vaudeville offerings headed by De Witt Creme's Poses Plastique. Eight Paris studio models headline alongside The Clipper Comedy Quartet and other acts.
The news program at tin Casino drew large appreciative audiences with three entertaining features including The Fisherman's Daughter and Under the Ol Ape Tree. Miss Bernice Tetoehle performs Who's Ten Marching with Georgia, while critics call the show a strong dramatic entry and side-splitting overall. Matinees run 2 to 4 and evenings 7 to 10.
The Fairy Slivo, a renowned Dandeut king, performs at the Pring theatre this week. He captivates audiences with swaying air and feats of strength using steel handcuffs and chains. Police and deputies are warned of potential demonstrations as the act unfolds, with additional notes about “The Pant 6 Poachers.”
A chaotic report describes a wave of small, crude attacks by youths wielding pea shooters and makeshift weapons across Fort Wayne streets. Victims include women and passersby as incidents multiply, including a Saturday assault near Lew and Calvaun where a woman was struck, cut, and injured, highlighting a rising local fear and calls for action.
A railway sink at Milford draws workers as tremors and quicksand hamper surface digs. A collapsed pump and missing hammer prompt a depth probe to around thirty feet while crews secure a new barrier and await safer extraction.
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