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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
8
An odd wartime era ad compares a farmer’s access to the telephone with a pleasure journey, then pivots to a medicinal pitch for Dr Nort’s Melon Seed Compound. It claims ailments like kidney and bladder issues are caused by var iying factors and promises cure and strength via the advertised product.
The city market last week centered on oats and corn with varied prices and strong receipts. Hay and oats volumes dominated the week while corn prices rose late. Sheriff Pat Metarty and Water Shire were in town for cautions about forged checks and alleged misdeeds.
Classifieds reveal abundant early 20th century employment notices. Telegraphy operators, clerks, marines, and housekeepers seek roles with pay scales from 15 to 69 monthly, live-in quarters, and training. many listings stress rapid placement, broad recruitment, and opportunities across cities like Rochester and Fort Wayne.
Lieutenant Colonel Carter reported potential thousand cases without a general vaccination order. A city vaccination drive led to about 45 000 people vaccinated, mainly children, with 15 000 arm violations noted. Only one patient remains at the isolation hospital as the outbreak is stamped out.
New Jersey congressman criticizes Aldrichism and calls for tariff reform. He argues Congress must fix rates through a commission with presidential approval, with rates delayed for 18 months to allow adjustment. He warns of a political backlash if the Republican party does not repudiate Aldrichism and adopt a permanent tariff commission. Farm loans at 5 percent and related proposals are noted.
Notice announces the administrator of the deceased Mary Ernsting will sell land in Allen County Indiana by orderly sale at Frank Belot’s law office Fort Wayne. Two thirds interest in lots in Farages Subdivision and related parcels in Hanover Township. Terms require one third cash at sale with balance in six months by promissory notes bearing 6 percent interest and mortgage. bids may be rejected.
Local Kendallville notes report visitors from Meyersdale and Pennsylvania. Mrs Leo GasWill and Miss Elsie Marsh visited Fork Warne guests. Rev A Scotten to speak to Kendallville Ministers association. Angeline Teal attended funeral in Auburn. T C will stage a benefit opera trip to Avilla. U S Express expands local office. W K Hosenbery improving at Minnesota hospital. Sinkhole near town continues to widen with trucks hauling dirt and rats. Ralph Barr returns home after visit near Cleveland. others attend Chicago state fair events.
The clippings list numerous rental ads for furnished rooms and houses with details on heat, price, and location such as 218 Washington, 119 Douglas Avenue, and 626 Lafayette Street. There are also sales notices for lots, pianos, organs, and various merchandise, plus livestock and horse listings, with contact methods like phone numbers and names. A few financial and misc. notices appear alongside.
The notice advertises multiple properties on Tey Tnadert Street Creighton and nearby streets with prices from 900 to 32 900. It mentions rent options small cash payments balance due and new houses by SUBITRBAN REALTY CO builders offering flexible terms and potential new builds on Wingble Third Sherman Hallion and Fisher Streets.
A damaged OCR fragment advertises a hazardous claim promising to kill germs, destroy disease, and grow hair on male scalps. It directs readers to a vague address 128 West Main Street for further information at Nis wonger Griz stove.
Interurban timetable notice lists schedules and routes with limited trains to Indianapolis and other connections. The fragment mentions effective date September 26, 1909, with scattered proper nouns and unclear routing details. Entities include city names and a railway company, though text is garbled.
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