Berghoff Beer Ad Targets Imported Brands in 1903 Campaign
An advertisement proclaims Herman Berghoff Brewing Co. beers Dortmunder Berghoff Salvator and Doppel as pure, claiming no substitutes and inviting chemists to challenge affidavits for a $5000 reward. It touts quality, nourishment claims by physicians, and highlights wholesale dry goods sales by George DeWald & Co with a large local trade network.
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Herman Berghoff Brewing Co
Ita Dortmunder Berghoff and
Salvator
Dortmunder Berghoff
Dortmunder-Doppel
Munich
Fort Wayne’s George DeWald & Co. Open with Largest Dry Goods Stock
A longstanding Fort Wayne wholesale and retail dry goods house, George DeWald & Co., is hailed as a state leader with a vast, premier stock. The magazine describes the Calhoun and Columbia streets store as one of the largest and finest in Northern Indiana, detailing the retail floor, departments, and a 25-person sales staff in lace curtains and related lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
George DeWald & Co
Indiana
Calhoun and
Columbia Streets
A.B. McCurdy
Cure for Hernia Offered by Dr McClellan in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne readers are urged to seek permanent relief from hernia through the De Souchez Hernia Care Company method under Dr J M McClellan. The system promises cure in one to two months with no operations, no pain, and no truss use, with no charges until a cure is achieved.
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Fort Wayne
J. M. McClellan
de Souchez Hernia Care Company
United States
McClellan
New York
No. 16
Arcads
The Inventive Genius and The Home Washer Evolution
The piece extols inventive genius for enriching living standards and reducing labor, noting the persistent impact of labor saving devices on households. It discusses the long history of washers and the varied merit of designs, praising true utility and convenience in enduring articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Weibel Washers Popular in Fort Wayne Market
The Weisel washer gained rapid fame for saving labor and protecting fabric. Diether and Barrows guarantee satisfaction and offer refunds if not met, with cheaper models like the Corrugated Round and Western Standard Washer plus a Handy Folding Bench for displays and flower use. Deither & Barrows claim Fort Wayne’s largest factory devoted to wash machines.
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Diether & Barrows
Weibel
Deither & Barrows
Fort Wayne
United States
Fort Wayne Real Estate Booms as City Grows Quick
Fort Wayne's population surges toward 65 000 to 75 000 in five years with strong real estate activity. J F Curtice Real Estate and Loans advertises city and suburban properties, oil lands, ranches, farms, and investment opportunities. Loans from 100 to 100 000 offered with favorable terms and mortgage notes bought and sold. Reference White National Bank.
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Fort Wayne
Fort Warne
J. F. Curtice
White Bank
Mnd
White National Bank
Beadell & Co. Flourish as Leading Dry Goods Firm
Beadell & Co. of the People's Store in Fort Wayne has grown from a 12-person staff in 1889 to a 40-strong force. The 50 by 150 foot store features departments for dress goods, silks, linens, woolens, cloaks, and notions, with latest fashions from English, French, German and American mills. The cash-only firm buys in large quantities from New York suppliers, leveraging spot cash and one price to offer strong value to customers across Northern Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Beadell & Co
People’s Store
East Herry Street
Indiana
Dry Goods Union
New York
Store Impresses With Electric Cash Carrier System
A local store showcases an attractive interior and efficient service with an electric cash carrier system. Patrons are served promptly and with politeness, highlighting modern convenience and smooth operations.
Prosperous Institution Leading National Financial Center
A description highlighting a prominent financial institution with substantial capital and a top standing among major banks in the country, noted for its forward position in the financial sector.
White National Bank Steers Growth in Fort Wayne
The White National Bank, founded April 25, 1892, stands among the nation's great banks with capital of 200000, a 18000 surplus, and 7370.17 in undivided profits. Its Clinton and Wayne street home is fire and burglar proof with 600 safe deposit boxes and modern amenities. President John W. White presides, with Thos B. Hodekin as Vice President, Harry A. Keplinger as Cashier, and G G Detzer as Assistant Cashier.
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White National Bank
White National
Clinton and
Wayne Streets
John W. White
Fort Wayne
Thos. B. Hodekin
Harry A. Keplinger
G. G. Detzer
Fort Wayne Banister School of Music Promotes Education
The Banister School of Music established five years ago in Fort Wayne offers thorough instruction in piano and vocal and instrumental studies under Mrs. L. Webb Banister. Pupils may join anytime, exams conclude with a school diploma, yearly musicales and annual commencements at the Masonic Temple showcase progress. The next ten week term starts November 13, with information and terms available by request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Banister School of Music
Masonic Temple
Leading Northern Indiana Studio Inspires Photography Praise
The Barrows studio at Berry and Calhoun streets, now led by G. J. Parrot since September 11, gains high praise. Parrot, a Fort Wayne resident with years of practice, offers all branches of photography with neat, elegant results and strong attention to detail.
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Indiana
Berry and
Calhoun Streets
F. R. Barrows
G. J. Parrot
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Exclusive Cloak House Invites Shoppers
The Fort Wayne Exclusive Cloak House at 521 Calhoun Street showcases a vast stock of ladies cloaks wraps furs and related garments from Paris London and New York fashions. Proprietor Mr V Gutermuth and eight assistants run a centralized shop praised for quality elegance and orderly service catering to out of town shoppers.
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Fort Wayne
Calhoun Street
V. Gutermuth
London
New York
Gutermuth
Department of Trade
Measure of success advances to front position among dealers
Since commencing, the measure of success has advanced to the front position among dealers in the line. The text predicts he will remain there and welcomes all to his store whether they wish to purchase or merely inspect.
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Neg
Wagner Drug Store Promotes Trusted Remedies and Trade
H G Sommers, proprietor of Wagner Drug Store at 35 Calhoun Street, says business is strong and trade disruptions are over. He highlights Wagner’s Pectoral Balsam for throat and lung ailments and Superior Aromatic Stomach Bitters as a tonic and digestive aid, urging customers to ask their druggist or order directly.
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H. G. Sommers
Wagner Drug
Calhoun Street
Times
Wagner
Teas And Coffees Offer Purity At Fort Wayne Branch
The Union Pacific Tea Company operates a Fort Wayne branch at No 102 Calhoun street selling teas coffees spices and baking powders with guaranteed quality. Manager F G Phillips oversees operations and has earned patronage and praise in the area.
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Union Pacific Tea Company
Calhoun Street
F. G Phillips
Fort Wayne
Dr. B Gard Fort Wayne's Renowned Specialist
Fort Wayne readers hail Dr. B Gard as a leading local authority in medicine since 1862. The Cincinnati trained physician focuses on special diseases of men and women, orificial surgery, and cancer care while using electro-therapeutic baths for rheumatic and nervous conditions, drawing patients from afar and earning high community regard.
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BB. Gard
Fort Wayne
E. M. Institute
Cincinnati
Summit City
Gard
Comprehensive business training offered for youth graduates
For every Young Man and Woman Complete course of business study and practice bookkeeping. Superior shorthand type writing English drawing penmanship and correspondence. Experienced teachers, strict discipline, frequent parental reports, and unmatched help in obtaining positions. Enter now with special rates. send for catalogue from G. W. Langr, President.
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G. W. Langr
Fort Wayne Stop Delights Traveler’s Demands
A short note highlights what the traveler of today seeks and notes a Fort Wayne stop satisfies those desires with practical comforts and amenities for a busy journey.
The Wayne Hotel A Fort Wayne Historic Hostelry
Fort Wayne’s Wayne Hotel opened in 1888 on West Columbia Street near Calhoun showcases electric lights gas steam heat and an elevator. The four story building offers 100 guest rooms dining for 150 with prompt courteous service under proprietor Wm. M. McKinnie and staff L. Bonneville Geo. Jack J. W. Fahnestock.
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Fort Wayne
Hoosier
Wayne
Wm. M. McKinnie
Columbia Street
Calhoun
McKinnie
L. Bonneville
Geo. Jack
J. W. Fahnestock
the Wayne
Wayne Harness and Buggy Co Offers Rare Bargains in Fort Wayne
Readers are urged to visit the Wayne Harness and Buggy Company at 4 51 and 53 East Columbia Street Fort Wayne to inspect an immense stock of harnesses carriages buggies surveys phaetons and spring wagons at first cost. The store touts low prices on hand made oak tanned leather harness bug[y]y harness from $1 and emphasizes bulk purchasing allowing superior goods for less money with substantial stock and complete saddlery turf goods and more.
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Wayne Harness and Buggy Company
East
Columbia Street
Fort Wayne
Buckeye Bugey Company
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Herman J. J. Preset
W. Breuer
Heswax J. Wesosire Wittuw
Allen County
W. C. Butler
Daltoa
W. O. Butler
V. Linker
Justice of the Peace
GEO. Dewald & CO
Dr. DeSouchet
Wessell
People's
Boston
Wagner Drug Store
THE
Union Pacific Tea CO
B. Gard
Medical Fraternity
Fort Wayne Business College
Wayne Hotel
Wayne Harness & Buggy CO
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