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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
7
Dreier and Bro advertise Dr Howard's specific medicine claiming to cure dyspepsia constipation and liver trouble with a money back guarantee if no improvement. They offer a discounted half price sale and a dramatic promise of rapid relief and restored vigor to entice buyers.
A burst of political notices from the Journal Gazette lists multiple figures including William Wells, H. Whitern, Robert Shirley, Annie Manning, Thomas Orcanis Le, A. Roggen, and others as candidates for Allen County state and county offices. The notices urge nomination or re-election in the Democratic primary, subject to voter decisions and party approval.
Mr. C D Emmons general manager of the Fort Wayne and Wabash Traction Company asserts the council’s accusations are unjust. He claims the firm has tried to comply with all ordinances and seeks continued cooperation with the city as dust and air regulations are applied.
Washington obituary notes the death of Taylor a founder of the Fort Wayne Journal in 1868. He served in the postal service for thirty five years and edited the weekly paper before a postal appointment. Surviving are his widow and two brothers in South Bend. Burial held in Washington.
The ad lists numerous hat styles from Stuart Tattored and Cryss Tats and a wide range of tailored suits and Panama fabrics. Prices span from about $3.38 to $40, with items in leather, silk taffeta, and striped Panama, plus new skirts and jackets.
Easter gloves in multiple styles and colors with two clasp designs and long options advertised at special Easter prices. Prices range from 25 cents to about two dollars per pair, featuring kid gloves Lisle gloves silk gloves and Kayser brand options in black white tan brown gray navy and red.
Hints of several candidates announce for the Wayne township trustee post subject to the Democratic primary on May 1 1908. J H Stellborn Henry B Granning and Jacob Wagner signaled their intent while a citywide discussion notes curb gas street work and air brakes on streetcars with Emmons commenting on enforcement and costs.
The 1967 Fort Wayne library report shows libraries activity rising with loans at 4187 and attendance figures improving across children and Sunday sessions. It notes 13,281 bottowers on January 1 and a total year attendance around 2,595 in children’s room with other metrics truncated.
Fort Wayne shop showcases grand display of White Lawn Waists with embroidery and lace trims. Easter prices from 98 cents to 3.98, featuring 4 waist styles, long and short sleeves, and a full range of patterns and sizes.
Elkhart Driving Club selected the following directors, including W Wirkwire as president and new officers Lamby, Schimilt, Wilkinson, Cromb, and Porson. The club will open with matinee races on Memorial Day and the upcoming meet will begin on duties as scheduled by the association.
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