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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1902
Page
2
A potted selection from The Fort Wayne Journal includes editorials on national politics and finance, local industry, and health notes. It discusses President Roosevelt, Wall Street strain, and gun practice abroad, plus Indiana fertilizer use, Stoll’s South Bend remark, and breakfast habits with a call for moderation.
Popular Calence Monthly abstracts President David Starr Jordan's Los Angeles address to the Federation of Woman's clubs on women's college training. He frames three questions about girls' education, urging decisions based on individual potential and societal evolution. He argues the path should reflect the girl's character and capabilities.
The piece argues for equal access to higher education for women, noting women’s intellectual needs equal to men’s and the value of coeducation. It discusses separate colleges versus annexed or fully coeducational models, citing Dr. Jordan and the impact on men, women, and society.
Capt Whitney and Patmiman Reber proventad bad fire early Sunday in the White Fruit Hose alley from Lewis to Montgomery streets between Cathomy and Clinton. A stove overheated as flames reached blankets on the floor. officers kept back by heat, saving the room and barn. Thirteen horses in the Economy wealth stable are implied, with Patterson price notes.
Indiana reports show all principal crops higher in 1902 than 1901 with an estimated value gain of 400000 dollars, about 13 dollars per man. Corn led with double yield per acre, Benton and Tippecanoe counties produced large acreages, and Allen county posted the highest average yield at 46.54 bushels per acre. total production reached 432033 bushels.
Indiana climate section reports November weather favorable for germination and growth of small grains. Wheat stood well nationwide with occasional Hessian fly damage on early sown fields. later sown crops were strong and pastures stayed green. Corn husking progressed, dampness slowed gathering, yields were heavy but below expectations in weight and quality. livestock remained in good condition through month end.
Relatives of Miss Hanna M Neihoff of this city plan to have her remains flown from the Philippines to the United States for interment. A prior death report delay arose because she left the nurse corps and was not officially recorded as deceased. Congressman Robinson secured a communication from the Army confirming her discharge in March 1910 and noting the department cannot grant a full claim, but will transport the body to San Francisco at public expense if arrangements are made in advance to receive it upon arrival. The body may be reinterred at the National Cemetery in San Francisco if desired.
The Wabash Plaindealer reports that Guy Cockley, an agent for a St. Louis commission house, has been ordered to Fort Wayne to open a brokerage office or bucket shop. His company already operates openings in Indiana and has offices in other states.
A local retailer markets gloves as ideal presents with humorous lines about friendship. It promotes a wide range of gloves for all ages and genders, highlighting quality, fit, and value with prices from one dollar to two dollars and a half, plus free gift boxes for customers.
A catalog style notice promotes stock of decorative gifts for home beautifying. It highlights sofa pillows, tops, pin cushions trimmed with lace, lunch cloths, scarfs, doilies, and center pieces in embroidery and drawn work, flattenedberg and Irish point tray cloths, silk piano and mantel draperies, hand painted novelties, and new burnt wood articles as popular fancies for the home.
Christmas is coming and the store showcases peak holiday stocks ready for inspection. Aimed at guiding buyers, the notice urges using the shop as the base for Christmas supplies and hints at a helpful list to simplify choosing gifts.
A fragment lists offerings including cloaks and fire, hosiery, gloves, handkerchiefs, furnishings, umbrellas, stationery, perfumes, toilet articles, underwear, linens, blankets, books, Bibles, calendars, traveling bags, rugs, curtains, lace novelties, and ribbons. The item reads like a catalog or advertisement.
A local advertisement lists items including jewelry, pocket books, Cristeiaine bags, photograph frames, linens, cushions, pictures, handkerchief boxes, glove boxes, baskets, mirrors, china, bric a brac, collars and cuff boxes, ink stands, balls and toys. The ad suggests a broad selection for gift seeking shoppers.
A large display touts the most complete showing yet of popular copyrighted books. It features books for young readers, new and old fiction, handsome gift volumes in neat bindings, children’s toy books that amuse and instruct, and a selection designed to suit every taste.
A cheerful listing of toys and gift items promises joy for children and parents alike. The catalog enumerates comic and instructive toys, mechanical devices, carriages, blocks, games, trains, magic lanterns, drums, rocking horses, team sets, books, and more while declaring Santa Claus in his glory.
Advertises a wide range of handkerchiefs from 5c to 12c and up to 1.00 to 12.00 for French embroidered real lace pieces. Highlights women’s linen and pure linen hemstitched options, Swiss embroidery, Irish linen, and assorted lace editions in multiple prices.
Large assortment of men’s wear with gifts for fathers brothers or friends. Neckwear from 50c to 1.00, shirts white and fancy 80c to 1.00, night shirts 50c to 1.00, silk suspenders up to 1.00, plus bath robes and underwear at sensible prices.
Prank Ludwig, 25, of Allen county, died Sunday morning at St Rochus hospital from tuberculosis after a year as a patient. Funeral arrangements were incomplete Sunday afternoon. Also listed are funeral notices for William T Heider, Cara Turner, and Elizabeth Sehwalm with service details at local churches and residences, including St Pauls Lutheran and St Johns Lutheran in Big your area.
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