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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1907
Page
9
Budget friendly sale offers running yard linoleum at 75c per yard and broad range of union suits, vests, and hose for men women and children with prices from 10c to $1.25 and wool blankets at 4.48 per pair. Count includes heavy fleeced underwear, wool undergarments, and comforter extras.
A long list of discounted goods including silk, linen, garments, accessories, household items, and tools is offered with prices such as 32 per yard silk, 25 to 98 cent apparel, and bulk items like 9 bars soap and 10 cent pins. The notice touts one thousand more bargains.
Washington October 29. An official says the president told Senator Bourne that third term propaganda is not well received at the White House. Bourne has urged a second elective term and offered a $1000 prize for essays. Bourne has pressed the issue despite White House disapproval.
An odd local notice from October 29 describes an interest musical sale with proceeds aiding friends and a mood of morning. The fragment mentions a rare orchestra and a moodful event, indicating a small community fundraising sale.
Fort Wayne Hotel Company directors after a three hour session late Saturday voted to reject Caldwell and Drake of Columbus to build the new hotel. They will advertise for bids from Fort Wayne contractors for the general contract. Architects Weatherhogg and Crocker were directed to prepare advertisements for the bid process. Caldwell and Drake may bid as the project proceeds.
Real estate transfers recorded including Smith to Meyer in Cedarville, Hartman to Ervin in Beaubiennes, and Wolf to Bass in Wayne. Transactions show prices from $1 to $2300 and cover numerous lots, parts of sections, and tracts in Adams, Madison, Monroe, Scipio, Perry, and Wayne townships along with associations to churches and trusts.
A seller promotes a durable hot water bottle with a money back guarantee. They claim eighty five cents is the standard price at ordinary drug stores, but their bottle will not leak, swell, crack, or tear, and will last years with proper care.
Three Meyer brothers run the Meyer Quality drug stores with outlets at 1424 Calhoun Street near Baker, 602 Calhoun Street at Columbia corner, and 902 Calhoun Street at Wayne corner. The listings emphasize multiple city locations serving customers.
Senator Albert J. Beveridge heads a meeting in Indianapolis promoting the people's lobby. He says the group will disclose how lawmakers in Washington act on measures, arguing public officials vary in honesty and knowledge and that the public deserves a lobby like other interests. James B. Reynolds and Henry B. Needham also spoke.
The Births column notes several new arrivals: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Carlet Voight of Born Fox Avenue. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Albert Tracey of Sarin Street. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs Henry Taylor of 1024 Haestis Avenue. a son to Mr. and Mrs Tracy of Baarse Street. and a son to Mr. and Mrs Otto Schlink of Peru. Mrs Schlink formerly Miss Florence Wagoner of this city.
A jury in Kewanee Illinois ordered five Bradford students to pay 14000 in damages for hazing Charles Stoner who was tied to a cemetery tombstone. Stoner escaped by pulling the stone upon himself and suffered a leg fracture and weeks in hospital. Two other defendants fled the state. conspiracies led to criminal indictments.
Exultation turns to tragedy as a 46 year old man, Aschtbald Newcomb, is found dead in his Bonte residence after a fall from stairs fracturing his skull. He lived on the second floor with two children and newborn infant in the home. The death follows a new baby’s birth and a week of feasting in the family.
A long list of marriages shows pairs including Jessie Griffiths with Abbigail Cordill and many others, detailing ages and occupations such as painter, heater, brakeman, clerk, machinist, civil engineer, fireman, and more. The notices name grooms and brides with ages, reflecting a broad provision of marriage licenses issued locally.
Chicago and Toledo grain prices show a nervous start with wheat under pressure despite Liverpool’s Penny rally. December wheat opens near 98 98% cents, corn weak after early gains, oats lag, and pork lard and ribs ease. Provisions stay steady as weather signals and short selling push prices lower.
East Buffalo New York October 29 hogs receipts 4 006 head price ranges six fifty to six sixty mixed grades six forty five to six fifty Yorkers six thirty six thirty pigs six ten sheep and lambs seven thousand head top lambs six fifty cattle market Meade receipts five thousand two hundred seventy shipments one thousand eight hundred thirty to New York official shipments yesterday six thousand five hundred sixty market closing lower Yorkers and pigs heavy and medium six sixty nine six sixty Yorkers six twenty six thirty pigs six ten four dollars to four dollars seventy five roughs five to five forty five cattle receipts two hundred seventy five head market steady to fairly active sheep and lambs receipts eight thousand head market quiet top lambs six seventy five Chicago Illinois October 29 cattle receipts six thousand five hundred head market weak to nineteen cents lower beeves three eighty six ninety cows and calves one to four ninety nine Texans five forty six four thirty westerners twelve none stockers or feeders two thirty receipts six hundred eighty head market strongest for best others weak hogs five sixty to six ten mixed five sixty to six thirty heavy five thirty six twenty roughs five thirty five forty five pigs four sixty five sixty five sheep receipts eighteen thousand head market lower natives five twenty western three fifty yearlings is none lambs four eighty to five eighty western four fifty
In Cincinnati Ohio the market for cattle and sheep remains steady with steady demand. Butchers and traders report fair to good shipments at prices ranging from 4.85 to 5.90 for cattle and 2.25 to 7.10 for lambs, while sheep hold around 2.00 to 5.00.
In Chicago on October 29 markets for butter cheese and eggs show varied tone. Butter receipts 11,348 packages with creamery specials at 27 cents and up to 27.5. state dairy, process, and western factory classes feature mixed ranges. Cheese irregular with October and September lots quoted from 14 to 16 cents for different grades. eggs firm with Pennsylvania and nearby white eggs at 32 to 42 cents for selected figures and lower for average lots. Poultry markets weak for alive birds with turkeys at 14 cents and chickens at minimal figures while springers and related poultry show modest activity.
Market brief from Toledo Ohio dated October 29 notes North Lima at four cents, South Lima and Indiana at eighty nine cents. The fragment indicates price listings for regional markets and commodities.
Market quotes list grain prices butter eggs corn and oats, with prices per bushel or dozen. Hog, sheep, and cattle values appear alongside hides wool and other commodities, reflecting a broad commodities table.
A garbled market roundup lists items such as creamery butter onions apples and chickens with scattered prices. The legible parts show few concrete figures and several unclear phrases.
A collection of historical recipes and kitchen tips featuring roast goose with apple currant sauce and stuffing, Browne Apple Cups, Biscuit Glace dessert, Gaufites, Marrow Balls, Steamed Loaf with veal and pork, Creole Salad, Spider Corn Cake, Potato Omelet, Perfection Omelet, Danish acaronic salad, and assorted garnishes and table decorations.
A printed menu offers multiple dishes including Danish Soup with bone broth and rice, Danish Pudding with lemon custard and gelatin, Kleine-Rub recipe with butter sugar eggs and vanilla, Stuffed Eyes with Tomato Sauce, Ragout of Mutton with vegetables and thickening, quince baking and fruit desserts, German Fritters, Macaroni with Meat, Grape Juice Barratt dessert, Luncheon Oysters, Prune Cake, Grape Blanc Mange, Tomato Waffles, Stewed Pruney, and wine-scented stews.
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