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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1908
Page
9
A fragmented report notes that the Union Fortieth Eighth celebration was a success with attendees listed including local figures. The transcription is garbled but suggests civic or fraternal events in Covina or nearby areas with reference to a “Porky” and local participation.
An obscure report notes Contragior’s large fill project west of Warsaw with unclear details. The item references pacific operations near Rist Sows and mentions a trainer or coach figure, Cody, and a planned event or outcome tied to a date or deadline.
A garbled 19th century market report notes Chicago wheat prices and speculative activity. The text references September trade, price movements, and reports on supply and demand factors, including inputs from traders and market observers in New York and Chicago.
In Gravleton on Sept 19 a ceremonial feet washing occurred with Ret Bowe present. The event showed a figure kneeling to wash the feet of the seated person, while others watched, the scene described as a formal act.
The market opens with wheat prices easing and corn slipping as traders react to mixed signals. Reports from Chicago Board and ties show weaker opening tones and cautious sentiment as shipments and storage concerns influence futures, with lingering bears and a soft early session across grain pits.
New York trading shows stagnation with mixed relief from speculative activity. Banks face heavy losses, bond sales and telegraphic instrument costs rise amid unsettled short interest and cautious demand.
The Fort Wayne market listing details wholesale prices for dairy butter meat poultry and produce. It lists per pound per bushel and per hundredweight figures for butter beef pork and stock items, along with various farm products like corn wheat barley potatoes apples and tomatoes. The document reflects county and regional pricing, with references to buyers sellers and market terms.
A pasted market page lists wholesale prices for fruits vegetables and staples including beans, cucumbers, butter, eggs, and poultry. It notes prices per peck and per bushel, with occasional price declines and market reads, alongside a short local news line about a railroad price shift and consumer reaction.
Summary of Chicago livestock week receipts shows hogs around 9000 head and sheep about 1000, with cattle trading weak to lower after heavy feeder and western stock supplies. Hog prices varied with prime lots at around 3745 and average weights near 190 to 300 pounds, while cows and bulls moved slowly and feeder trades remained soft.
Trustea W A Hauptmeyer of Washington Township will operate the new White Rose Grist Mill in South Whitely, East Nowe, Ind. The mill has been repaired and updated with new machinery under the Arnold regime, with Varey JL. Wauptineet named as superintendent. The reopening ends a period of closure that displeased local farmers.
Three members of Company G of the 160th regiment attended the reunion held last week at Manden. They were John Pultuat and John Rip of Churudusce and Charles Terguaon, formerly of this city.
Members of the 160th regiment answered roll call 14 and the chair was enjoyed in the ceremony. The organization honors its service and hopes the annual reunion will continue this year. Next year’s reunion will be held at Ossie.
Facts regarding a secret marriage ceremony leaked from Port Wayne on September 13. The couple Vactoy Wallage and JTisa Biche Miller of Leesburg wed on September 6 at St Joseph, Michigan. Attending youths and fairgoers at Avon County Fair.
In Indianapolis on September 18 the Harrison monument in University Park north of the new federal building was chosen for unveiling. Former president Made banks and Moser Bookwalter will participate in the exercises. Includes note about Journal-Gazette want ads guidance.
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