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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Evening Post
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1896
Page
4
National Weather Service advises a line of strong thunderstorms sweeping across Indiana this evening followed by cooler conditions tonight into Thursday. Expect gusty winds and localized heavy rain with cooler sunshine later in the week.
Mrs Thomas Hubbard of Toledo and Mrs John Downs of Danbury Conn attend gathering. Associated Charities to discuss establishing a free kindergarten this afternoon. Rt Rev Bishop Rademacher to dedicate a new Catholic church in Fowler Ind. Muss discussion report. Homer Gorsline honored at A O U W hall. Ice company accident injures worker at Aveline house. Mary Stein and Paul Kitcher wed in Plymouth. Northern Indiana Butter and Egg association met at Aveline hotel with J E Beyers and James Swindell present. Tailor Will C Cleary advertises spring suitings. Nickel Plate railway offers reduced fare for Cleveland General Conference May 1-31 1896. tickets on sale Apr 29- May 12. Subscribe to Fort Wayne Evening Post.
A May 13 report from Omara via Elkhorn Nebraska describes a cyclone carving a funnel shaped path two miles wide. It hit the schoolhouse causing panic and injuries to several children while Farmer Carl Johnson endured a brutal ordeal as his wagon and team were hurled by the winds.
A Lincoln tornado at 4 45 pm caused widespread damage from a cloud burst rain and hail. The State Hospital for the Insane suffered major roof loss while the Kelly block and nearby structures sustained heavy damage. Injured include J L Workman A L Woodry Mrs J B Abbott Henry Meyer and J H Thorpe. Elsewhere storms near Sterling and Worthington caused property damage without major casualties.
The Cairo encampment drew thousands for the largest postwar parade with flags, portraits of Grant Logan and Lincoln, schoolchildren in color banners, and veterans singing as flowers were laid. National Commander Walker and Department Commander Powell spoke at evening campfires.
Celia Logan notes golf stockings and knitted goods drive fashion popularity in society. She traces stock ing frame history from 1589 to 1845 and describes how knitting became a refined art across Europe.
Commander Emma Booth Tucker and her husband Frederick Booth Tucker are noted Salvation Army leaders. The second daughter of General Booth, Emma led the London Women’s Training Home at her marriage in 1887. The Booth-Tuckers plan to base their home wherever possible.
The piece traces knitting from Revolutionary War needs to supply soldiers to modern golf fashion. It notes hand knitted stockings, lace for young girls, and the shift back to knitting as golf popularity rises, with critiques of imported hosiery and comfort considerations for players. It mentions Mrs. Booth-Tucker and Ballington Booth in a side note.
The article describes beautifying a baby carriage strap with white ribbon embroidered with forget me not flowers and matching the carriage robe. It details folding, feather stitching, and a small bow with long streamers to secure the strap. A red variant suits high chairs. Virginia Pope is noted as a successful show window draper and table decorator.
An excerpt promotes land purchase by installment with specific down payments and monthly rents. It lists Lakeside homes priced from $1,700 to $2,700 and monthly payments ranging from $15 to $23, noting the potential outcome of securing ownership over time.
Broad easy couches with tufted tops and spring edge on new coverings of corduroy and velvet plushes are sold at reduced prices. Upgrade your parlor with a $12 couch for $8 or a $25 couch for $18 as the largest assortment in the city goes on sale.
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