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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
3
A long U S political screed urges federal aid for river and stream improvements. Congressman Buetom of Ohio argues vast untold wealth from better water navigation, power, and transport. Proponents claim drainage, energy, and economic benefits outweigh costs while stressing neutral water policy and broad regional impact.
An obscure fragment reports on a Turkey Free event or notice with references to Batt Overcnat and French wade aid. The text mentions oil, Peter, Che Mere, Areher Ue, and Wetope Crete ty PUPS BT BIG in scattered form.
Public notice announces sale of a saloon located at 235 East Columbia Street. The fragmented text references contracting and debts, with unclear names and entities. The readable details specify the sale action and the address, though entities and terms are garbled.
A garbled OCR item mentions ministers, places in northern Indiana, and multiple personal names amid unclear events. It alludes to a December date and a local gathering or panel, with scattered references to individuals and locations, but details remain unreadable.
An advertisement seeks a bright energetic boy for a good retail drug store position in the city. Some experience required. Apply to Fort Wayne Drug Co.
The report notes that a trial in North Westerter County may lead to additional arrests. Attending the conference in Indianapolis are state attorneys and Democratic leaders to discuss aid for a banquet and the candidacy of Iris for United States senator. Senator-elect VoWening is expected to attend along with other lawmakers coordinating the meeting.
A fire swept a rural farmhouse owned by Mr. and Mrs. Swe Fewer near Columbia City. Fire from a corn belt cause damaged the roof and interior while nearby farmers and a party from Pennsylvania aided in the scene. The blaze spread quickly as grain and horses were moved away, with local residents racing to contain the flames and save livestock.
Fragmentary text describes a health or business notice with names and places, including references to a person or entity tied to a route and a store. The readable portions mention an address and possible professional titles, but the full meaning is unclear.
A fragmented report notes Allen County lawmakers and party figures headed to a Democratic conference. Names mentioned include Phademan I. and Tad Winkie along with other local representatives and supporters in a tense political scene.
A chaotic legal notice outlines a public funds deposit action involving the Board of Trustees, with references to a county or city, a court official, and a series of failed sentences. The fragment mentions a deposit action, a period of notice, and possible deadlines, but the core entities are unclear due to the garbled OCR text.
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