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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1908

Page

19

France Sees Declining Births Amid Marriage Rise and Independence

A Paris report notes 1907 French births fell 19,920 short of deaths amid rising marriages and broader declines in birth rates. It argues independence and ease drive couples to limit family size, with France lagging behind other nations in population growth.

Paris Ang England Scotland Ireland Hungary Bulgaria Servia Luxemberg Germany France Connecticut Rhode Island United States Michigan New Zealand German Empire Austria-Hungary England and Wales Italy Belgium Stll Austria Holland

Taste In Small Things Nabisco Sugar Wafers

A hostess creates a favorable impression with clever menu choices noting Nabisco Sugar Wafers as the dainty staple. The article claims wafers solve refreshment dessert and after dessert planning, ensuring guests are always served a refined option.

Notice on Electric Bills Due with Evening Hours

Electric light bills are due and no discount after the 10th. Office open evenings on the 8th and 10th until 9 o'clock. Bring contract number.

Fort Wayne Elks Ball Club Heads To Bellevue Clash

The Fort Wayne Elks travel to Bellevue on Tuesday August 11 to invade Nickel Plate town with their celebrated Jal club led by Joe Hutzell who promises a win. He touts a star-studded lineup including McCriden Strode Kunkle Walsh and Eggeman supported by manager Ryan Leonard, with Goslee Hattersley and others on the bench as they seek to bring back a scalp for Fort Wayne in a lively display of Elks baseball prowess.

Bellevue Wayne Elks Nickel Plate Due Hutzell Fred Eggeman Notre Dame Purdue Jamey McCriden Guy Dickey Otto Strode Kunkle Walsh Leonard George Ryan Goslee Hattersley Fort Warne Buckeye Lodge F. G. Hilgeman Fomn Wells Hilgeman Dr. Wells Mg. Hilgeman Walnut Fort Wayne Ener L. H. Eby Dunkard Chirch L. H. Eby Gay St Anna Vonderau Jones St East Berry Street Airdome Theater

Lightning Strokes and Farm Losses Reported

Fire Insurance men estimate forty percent of barn fires stem from lightning while carelessness and overheated flues account for additional causes. A Weather Bureau report notes 1890 lightning caused 5927 strokes with 6256 buildings damaged, 3,916,520 dollars in losses, 565 deaths, 820 injured, and 4,251 live stock killed. Tall chimneys and moisture-rich barns are likelier targets.

Weather Bureau the Department of Agriculture

For Sale Ten Bull Terrier Pups Inquire at 414 East Columbia

Ten thoroughbred bull terrier pups are for sale. Inquiries should be directed to 414 East Columbia Street.

Inquire J East Columbia Street

Theatre World Braces for a Fresh Season Revival

From Our New York correspondent reports a hopeful restart after a disastrous season. Managers and actors anticipate a revival as rehearsals begin in major cities. Notables include Maude Adams, Ethel Barrymore, William Gillette, and Miss Billie Burke, with plans for new plays and tours in the coming season.

New York Dramatis Charles Frohman Maude Adams Peter Pan L’aiglon Ethel Barrymore Paris Lady Frederick William Gillette Samson Constance Collier His Majesty's Theater London Henri Bernstein Sam

Still Buying Horses Increases Foreign Demand At Sales

After recent horse sales buyers abroad remain eager, with several horses already sold to Russia and more likely soon. Foreign purchasers seek lower prices but must pay higher local rates, signaling strong American horse quality. A new baseball score column proposal from G I Moreland suggests crediting runs batted in as well as at bats to reflect true hitter value.

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Farrell loyal to Johnson in baseball politics

Outside Chisutga the American league shows no opposition to President Lian Jotuisei as Barrell of New York supports Jolson. Farrell, now a key figure in baseball politics, says New York will stay loyal to Jolson. Carpenter of the Tristate league enacts a rule fining 25 and ejecting base runners who cut bases.

New York Actors’ Fund Farrell Johnson Chisutga Comiskey White Sox American League Lian Jotuisei Barrell Clo Suis Jolson Carpenter Tristate League

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