11 Dec 1910
Page 1
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1910
Page
1
Local store advertises a two dollar Christmas promotion offering a special gift for shoppers. The short notice emphasizes a fixed price and seasonal appeal to attract customers during the holiday window.
A promotional classifieds notice offers a two dollar deduction on men and young men’s suits over coats and raincoats. It touts substantial price cuts across Hart Schaffner & Marx lines with many items from $5 to $75, including $2 Christmas discounts and guarantees undercutting competitors. The ad enumerates 2500 overcoats and raincots and features a wide range of apparel and accessories for all customers.
A Fort Wayne evangelistic crusade led by Dr. Chapman and Mr. Alexander fills the week with services for men women and youth. Special sessions, mixed and gender specific, are planned at multiple churches, with a Monday pastor officer meeting at Princess rink and city wide participation urged.
The Rev N C Bhirey of Richmond attends a saloon field day meeting as part of a joint city churches movement in Richmond. The piece also advertises buying Xmas presents at Sauls.
Dew Hunt ington 29k Hug beenuns ba hid Toft the farm left his home and wandered away. Roburts aged 72 years was found in the barn corridor earlier today. He had moved with his wife to Warren a few weeks ago seeking quieter life but could not adapt. Local speculation points to distress and possible self harm as an underlying cause.
Local shoppers are urged to buy at Saul's with Christmas savings on Smoking Jackets and Bath Robes. A fragment mentions Abe's afternoon event at 1 o'clock and Marion area teachers held an instate session in the Wlektron building, with Fort Wayne visitors noted.
A family scene shows Marion writing a Christmas letter to Santa Claus at the fireplace. She requests a large doll for Christmas to comfort her and reflect on friendship, while her mother Mrs Bond guides and approves. Marion mails the letter that night.
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