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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1908
Page
9
An error riddled note reports a potato shortage with mis-typed lines. It says yesterday’s stock was small and insufficient to meet demand while prices at Barr Street Market climbed with fresh counters showing around 24.40 and 26 cents.
By At News Bureau Warsaw reports contractors and officials are advancing rail and road links as part of the Peru extension project. BG Black of Pettyaville and J Turner of South Bend supervise the right of way west of the city while American Budget Company workers supply materials for the unfinished structure near Mare San Amowl.
A rural community notes the Collins Post Office has ceased operations today. Local residents report the office’s closing ends decades of service and prompts residents to route mail through nearby facilities as officials confirm the shutdown.
Report outlines two Whitley County patients involved in separate hospital events. One is linked to a residence incident and the other to a surgical procedure at a local hospital. Names appear with partial references and uncertain details about timing and outcomes.
Andrew borat ched at the home of hee Prieyts Lesterday flee a fon. He underwent an uper dan ce hospital in Fort Warne but the Hheoretier mas omiteeted aund tae sterly deelped from this time to nn death-Dyinerat eerchees were held ehis siowimor from the reel ence gic and one nalf wires west of Bireh and were a charge of Caton Brot undertakers of Lae nee ee, petals us aces.
A fragmented market report describes dry goods trade and fair offerings. It mentions linen, carpets and upholstery with prices and quantities noted. The text references hay and bushels, and a sale event with multiple stalls. The passage records activity at a market day with various vendors and goods moving.
Export sales rallied while wheat and clover seed remained steady amid cautious market action. Prices fluctuated through December to February with firmness in some seed options and softer tones in others as market conditions and seasonal demand influenced trading.
A drenched market session in New York shows cautious trading as prices drift downward. Heavyweights like Great Northern and Union Pacific face mixed signals from political tensions and economic nerves, with total market value around 22.97 million dollars and grim forward-looking sentiment easing slightly after prior routs.
Market notes from Chicago to East Buffalo report rising hog numbers and steady to soft cattle demand. Cattle prices show limited top grades, with feeders and steers selling moderate to strong, while hogs command varied bids and large supply pressures. Lambs and sheep markets mirror the abundance, with buyers selective on quality and grade.
Readable fragments show wholesale market prices for produce and meat. Many items named include apples pears ducks geese turkeys corn barley butter honey and various grains with unit pricing and weights. The list also notes cattle calves sheep and hog categories with quality ranges and terms like prime choice and medium.
A list of retail price quotes for vegetables fruits and poultry items including beets beans celery lettuce radishes cucumbers tomatoes and apples with prices per peck pound and dozen. Items noted include greens onions lettuce radishes watercress and spring chickens with varying unit costs across markets.
The wool market report from Boston notes demand for territory and medium fleece wools with a favorable outlook. Quoted prices include Montana and Pennsylvania fleeces, with specific terms indicating steady to improving prospects amid the current grid.
An Old WS5th Regiment Jo reunion notice invites comrades to Leesburg Indiana for the 40th annual reunion of the 120th regiment Indian Volunteer Soters. Comrade Tremant is to report by October 1 1908 and participate in ceremonies marking the reunion.
Two Garrett lumber firms, through their attorneys, file suits in Auburn. Plaintiffs claim unpaid materials and services totaling about 100 dollars with interest bringing the claim to roughly two hundred. Other suit names Robert Hiven Lumber Company seeking about 41,994 with interest.
A curious portrait of Isaac Stephenson and Maine life shows the senator, a self made millionaire, owning multiple summer homes while living simply in a small brick house. The piece contrasts wealth with modesty, noting Stephenson’s long ascent from poverty and his brotherly ties to business success.
A large fire at the Auburn Foundry yesterday afternoon drew crowds of residents and workers as alarms sounded at one of the city’s major plants. The blaze disrupted operations, with sections of the factory damaged and workers evacuated. Fire crews remained on scene into the evening to prevent further spread and assess structural safety. Local officials urged caution as investigators began documenting the incident and its impact on nearby businesses.
Fragmentary text describes a fire near buildings with danger to workers. Mentions smoke, flames, roof damage and need for repairs. Details are incomplete and unclear due to OCR errors, but imply a fire incident with potential structural risk and personnel present.
The note argues that reading advertisements is as essential as merchants placing them, stressing mutual necessity in commerce and public notices.
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