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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1902
Page
5
Contractors urge reform of street improvement statutes as lawyers draft amendments for the coming legislative session. They complain the current system delays projects and adds costs, especially for small jobs, and seek to reduce the bond requirement from double the contract price to about 73 percent.
An advert claims Botanic Blood Balm cures cancer and blood poison with botanic ingredients. It describes symptoms such as eruptions, ulcers, swollen glands, burning skin, and persistent pimples and promises complete healing of worst cases. It notes price, sample offer, and pre paid mail order from Blood Balm Co. in Detroit and Wayne, with medical advice on request.
Indianapolis December 18 At a secret meeting yesterday the state board of education sitting as a school book commission ordered the revision of four bid books for publication expiring April 1 1904 The books are geographies by Gian Co readers by Indiana School Book and writing books by Maton Co The board will not seek bids for the projects and directs publishers Silver Burdette Co Gian Co and Maton Co to proceed with revisions
Kidney trouble is linked to heart rate issues as the body overworks the heart to pump thick poisoned blood. Modern science now ties many constitutional diseases to kidney trouble, urging kidney care first. The Swamp Root remedy by Dr Kilmer claims swift relief and offers a free sample bottle and pamphlet via mail from Binghamton New York.
A state education board announced that four publishing houses will receive new five year contracts for textbooks after revising the books. The plan follows criticism of current texts and a desire to invite bids from other publishers. The expiring contracts end April 1904.
Farm seekers advertise cash for farms in northern Indiana. The Soldier Company Tankers and Theat Attate Dealers offer choicest farm properties on favorable terms. A firm member will be at Dreibelbiss' abstract office each Saturday for details, Juigonier, Ind.
The annual meeting of the stock holders will be held at the company offices on the 8th floor of the Hamilton Bank Building in Fort Wayne. The date is Monday January 5, 1903, at o'clock p.m. M. Foster will preside as president and Geo. Ft. Trier serves as secretary.
Vesey and Whaton law offices advertise lending at five percent with mortgages on Fort Wayne improved real estate. Peldman’s Umbrella bargains attract attention opposite the Cathedral.
In Huntington on December 18 the Christian Conservator announces the appointment of Rev. Dr. Kiracofe as editor. The change fills the vacancy created by the absence and recent death of Rev. Dr. H. J. Becker. Becker did not resign. the publishing board executive committee accepted his resignation and named Kiracofe to the post.
Tor Xass Candies Chocolatls and Bonhans Fancy Mixed Nuts and Pop corn tall on W. 7). Stein 127 West Main street. Estimates furnished for goods for church Sunday Beligot social entertainments.
Temple Theatre presents Tracy the Outlaw in a four act melodrama with Wells Fargo express explosion and a sledge hammer duel. Percy Williams promotes the big production with a promising, lively cast and scenic spectacle. Tracy is described as a roaming elusive hero, a loving husband, and a bold, enticing figure in a western ranch setting.
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