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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1909
Page
4
The Our Carpet Department advertises Axminster Rugs suited for any room with prices around 450 dollars, Velvet Rugs at 425 dollars, carpet sweepers described as affordable for every household, and a selection of blankets in various colors and prices. The ad highlights low prices and multiple rug options with simple gift ideas.
For the early Christmas season a broad line of Silk Petticoats is offered. Designs include Dresden silks, French messaline and teffeta silk in beautiful shades to match any suit. Very special at a low price.
Sale notes on the main floor advertise discounted fabrics and linens. It highlights 100 pieces of Flannelette at 80 units, 20 yards of Serpentine Grape at 18 per yard, Bengaline Silks at a low price, 56 inch diagonal suiting at 1.75 per yard, silk scarves at 0.50 each, and a broad selection of table linens, towels, linen sets, stamped towels, and pillowcases. A handkerchief box is offered with each handkerchief.
President L D Reding of Fort Wayne Federation of Labor, serving as a AFL delegate, led a push to organize farm and rural laborers under the American Federation of Labor. He reported Toronto delegates backed unity, opposed dual organizations, and supported the AFL executive board in injunction cases.
A brief help wanted notice seeks experienced sales logic professionals for Saul's venue. The ad requests seasoned applicants with proven sales background and a readiness to work in a fast paced environment.
Washington notes report a brief exchange between Speaker Cannon and President Taft. The whisky issue dominates the talk as Taft seeks a rehearing on grain-based whisky labeling, with Commissioner General Bowers and Dr. Wiley noted in the debate. A pending congress joint committee probe into customs and sugar frauds is outlined, with Representative Campbell preparing a concurrent resolution to study alleged unlawful acts by the sugar trust and related misconduct.
Chas W Miller former United States district attorney for Indiana will leave Miller Drake Hubbell to join Henry M Dowling in a new firm Miller Dowling with offices in Indianapolis The move ends decades of Miller’s partnership history and signals a major change for Elkhart County legal circles. Also notes social items including a turkey dinner at the Hot Brau and local travel, with residents visiting relatives in Wabash county and others at Chicago events.
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