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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1909
Page
3
Fort Wayne Journal columns critique tariff policies from 1897 to 1909. It challenges Dingley and Republican measures, cites wage versus living cost rises, and condemns perceived pro‑trust and central bank moves. It notes Secretary Wilson's farm report and exposes alleged media bias against Fort Wayne officials.
The Indianapolis Star questions the Beardsley liquor law as a bad policy driven by prohibition zeal. It argues the law targets saloons to shut them, penalizes home drinking, and curbs citizen liberty by restricting beer buys. It notes Republican leaders dodge statewide prohibition in campaigns but may concede after votes.
Mr. Gifford Pinchot chief of the United States forest service renews a challenge to Secretary Ballinger over conservation policy. He says Congress must decide if great western canfields and water power sites stay in the people’s hands or are handed to special interests. Pinchot outlines his views in a letter to Dr Layman Abnett of New York responding to questions from the national conserved policy committee.
Gloves are a great gift and our stock features Corona and Lelia gloves at $1 a pair, kid gloves from Pernn Reynier and Trefousse at $1.50, women’s street gloves at $1 to $1.50, cape gloves $1.50, men’s gloves from $1 to $2, long evening gloves, and warm mittens for all ages plus free pretty gift boxes for Christmas gloves.
A listed catalog reads like a broad commerce pallet with items such as dress goods silks cloaks furs suits hosiery gloves handkerchiefs umbrellas men s furnishings mashinery surprises underwear table linens toilet articles perfumery combs and brushes blankets comforts rugs curtains china and glassware leather novelties brass goods cut glass. The emphasis is on ready for purchase variety suitable for households and gifts, reflecting a general store or department shop display.
A catalog style notice lists items such as jewelry miscellaneous fancy goods combs fans belts silver purses pocketbooks and card cases. Also featured are traveling bags pictures art goods linens pin cushions trinket boxes jewel boxes and various cases including shaving sets handkerchief boxes and basket items Brie-a-Brac is noted among the offerings.
Large assortments and greater values mark the holiday season stock. The shop offers neckwear in nobby ilks from 25e to $1, fancy suspenders in gift boxes, shirts from $1 to $1.50, night shirts, underwear, collars, hosiery, and gloves for fathers, brothers, or other men.
Christmas demand boosts umbrella sales with a wide range of styles and handles. The store offers plain mission and fancy options for both men and women, priced from 1 to 10 dollars, including gold pearl and silver trimmed handles on select women's models.
Readers note a shipment arriving directly from Germany as locals report new goods entering the market. The report mentions items described as coming from a German home and being shown to the public.
Dainty handkerchiefs in linen and cotton announced for holiday buyers. Prices range from 5¢ to 50¢ for plain and printed borders, with women's and men's options including embroidered and lace trimmed styles from 25¢ to 3 50 each.
Lime announces farewell to tammed and untrimmed hats with remaining trimmed models in showroom at liberal reductions from early season prices. New fur turbans and hats shown, likely to interest customers.
Department showcases home beautifying items including linens embroidered lace trim pin cushions boxes hat pin holders pillows and racks. Special lot of fine etchings copies of celebrated paintings offered at half regular price three dollars each shown in the window.
A Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette letter highlights Gifford Pinchot’s warning against private control of water power and coal. It argues Congress must decide whether public ownership should stay to prevent monopolistic dominance and preserve national welfare and future prosperity. It cites dangers of ceding rights to a few and urges strong public guardian action.
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