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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1908
Page
4
The bank emphasizes sound practices and a strong, well known board of directors in the community. D. H. Bass signs as Seeksent with CH Worden, H A Heplinger, W W Frman, Orr as staff, promising to serve the public across all departments.
The report notes wheat yield failing to meet expectations and prices edging upward. It details government figures on supply and stock levels, with mixed receipts and trade activity across futures and cash markets. Significant entities include Minneapolis, Duluth, Chicago markets, and various grain interests observing higher close prices.
A crowded market report notes vigor in wheat with mixed signals on Clover Seed, trifle demand, and weather effects. Traders cite early harvest activity, price shifts, and seasonal patterns as buyers in several regions adjust exposure while shipping lanes and storage concerns influence near term sentiment.
In New York on September 5, Harriman affiliated stocks boosted trading sentiment with heavy activity in the group while other sectors stayed dull. United States Steel stood out as a first class issue, but overall market movement was cautious as government crop outlooks and a fall in grain futures tempered speculation.
Reports from Pittsburgh note steady hay demand with receipts not excessive. Local prices hold as good hay and clover mix demand remains robust. rye straw markets stay healthy with shipments cautious but profitable outlooks anticipated amid favorable weather and limited tail moisture.
In a volatile market, cattle receipts remain heavy while swine supply tightens. Prices edge lower for shipping cattle with feeders steady, hogs show mixed demand and higher rates, and lambs and sheep hold near recent levels amid scarce feeding stock. Regional reports from Pittsburgh and East Buffalo note steady cattle tones and cautious hog trades as buyers seek value.
Fragmented readable phrases show names and places like CINCINNATL CL Sqn and Bury with scattered tokens such as White mixed ant io 28 and Janapous. No clear event or outcome emerges, leaving uncertain details and several garbled terms.
In a garbled note, the article mentions the dry goods market in Kew Yon with references to rot, marks, and stems of sweat. It notes goods for sale, pricing patterns, and preparation by creeks, suggesting a focus on steeled or stalled selling conditions and dull timing.
A fragmented item lists teachers in Steuren County Schools including Anna Ini. 8 and Elsie Sains with references to a new school term and personnel. The readable text shows a local education scene with personnel names and positions, but lacks clear dates or full context.
A jumble of names appears in a Journal Gazette want ad section with scattered places such as Fremont township Steuben township and Clear Lake, listing numerous individuals like Bessie Wilder Virgil Waller Grace Crain Ala duwod Grace Letrd Ethel Hammll and Pearl Williams. The readable fragments resemble a community directory or notices rather than a coherent article.
A cramped early fall fashion column notes autumn trends giving way to winter choices. It highlights sleeve changes from elbow to longer styles, the rise of the glove as a staple, and popular skirt shapes described as graceful yet practical. White waists and mixed fabrics receive advice for office wear and cost concerns.
Readable fragments show wholesale and retail price lists for dairy produce eggs poultry and fruits, with numerous animals and grains priced per pound per bushel. Amounts include creamery butter costly per pound, eggs per dozen, apples pears onions and vegetables. wheat and corn prices noted alongside livestock quotes from buyers and sellers across local mills and commissions.
Home grown beets five cents for three bunches. Wax bears and green beans priced per peck. New cabbage 35 cents per pound. Celery and cucumbers listed, peppers three for a dime. Lettuce and onions priced per head or quarter peck. Parsley two twenty a bunch. New potatoes per peck, radishes three bunches for one. Tomatoes fifteen cents to two quarters per week. Watercress a bunch. Early Warvust plants and cannaoupes offered. Peaches 1.40 to 1.15 a bushel. Watermelons and country butter priced per item. Creamery butter nine cents per pound. Spring chickens and Homer squabs priced per unit. Eggs strictly fresh two dollars a dozen.
City scales record a rough week with hay shipments and grain units tallied in messy figures. The entry notes twenty loads of hay, a ton, and various bushel measures, reflecting inconsistent measurements and possible reporting errors.
A fragmentary column discusses appropriate fabrics and colors for gowns and street wear. It suggests brown navy or green as versatile blues and blacks, noting affordable options for dresses, waistwear, and coordinated outfits. The piece hints at Parisian influence and practical styling for winter wardrobes.
The note mentions Bartains stores and ranges and lists Alex H. Staub at 172 East Columbia Street. The fragment lacks context on event or date but identifies the entities Bartains Alex H Staub and a street location.
An eight room model house in a good south side location sells for 606 dollars less than cost. It is listed under the address House Bargain care Journal-Gazette. The sale opens Thursday September 10 following an emergency shoe safe item.
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