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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1900
Page
2
The ad asserts Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as the longtime household remedy for colds, claiming it helps the bronchitis and consumption symptoms while noting misuse of other cough syrups can upset the stomach. It emphasizes two years of trusted use.
The page notes home delivery options for The Journal Gazettet with postal card or telephone requests and urges complaints for irregular service. It covers General Harrison postponing a culturalism lecture until after an election and debates on ship subsidies, temperance records, and international drinking statistics from British Parliament reports.
Fragmentary text discusses per capita measures and taxes on spirits. Mentions districts and officials, with unclear names and dates due to OCR errors. Provides hints of fiscal policy and public opinion but lacks coherent facts.
A fragmented notice discusses Bryan planning to reenter a weekly paper called The Com in Kansas City. It outlines motives to cover social, political issues, provide income, and spend more time with family, with lectures in college towns and writing by pen or pencil under a newspaper platform.
The Chosen Friends scandal exposes fragile associates in Fort Wayne and beyond who lure members with tempting premiums then dissolve before benefits, leaving aging participants at risk. Critics note life insurance must rely on larger reserves and fresh membership to cover claims, while supporters argue the order’s rapid growth funds new entrants, a theory that fails in practice.
The commission outlines the Greytown to San Carlos canal plan with estimates of eight years for overall completion, two years prep, harbor openings, and swamp prism work. It details major engineering challenges, dam construction, harbor terminals, and a total project cost nearing 200 million dollars, adjusted for a more economical single lock system.
The article reviews Postmaster General Smith’s plan for nationwide rural free delivery. It cites 1,000,000 square miles newly served and 3,000,000 people reached daily, with revenue gains and cost reductions from route optimizations and discontinuance of obsolete lines.
Coinciding with Janice Meredith stage production, a Mary Mannering edition of the novel is announced, richly illustrated with color plates and halftone play scenes by Miss Maxnering. The piece surveys contemporary reviews and other literary items, including Van Dyck plates, Penelope novels, and works by Cable, Bartle, and Brady, noting growing sales and upcoming holiday books.
The piece records a debate about worth and conduct among the Newport society and “multis” with critics like Mr Beale arguing over unproductive spending and moral concerns. It notes responses praising Seton Thompson’s story and humor as a counterbalance to harsh judgments.
Advertisement notes winter hotel access on the Manon Route with through sleeper from Chicago. It promotes French Lick and West Baden Springs hotels and offers a book by C Halton. Also mentions Greek Candy Store and Jones Kodak Store with late hours, plus a rummage sale at Arcade benefiting night services through January 1.
Public notice urges readers to see Lolusire the fortune teller for a reading and to be convinced by his powers. Details promise past present and future insights, confidential business advice, and heart matters. Charges are five cents. limited-time appearance urged.
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