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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1920
Page
1
Op gun tariff debate continues in Congress as party divisions shape floor fight. Observers warn measures could affect war effort while Republicans press for broad tariff action amid economic strain. Blooming plants ad at bottom.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a hearing or testimony context with a board and divorce related phrasing. Names and places are garbled, but mentions witness, board, and national purposes. The readable fragment suggests a legal or civic proceeding with involved persons and dates not clearly captured.
An OCR text fragment presents broken phrases and unclear names. The readable parts reference a person and actions but lack coherent context or date. The item appears to be a damaged notice with missing details.
A garbled report from a historical edition notes Fred Shoaff named Red Cross chairman. The text references Mosemny Mbirtin Leieme and Doty Allen Viegittarn, with scattered names and tied to a court or meeting, but the exact actions and dates are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A brief notice announces a festive event titled Golden's Christmas Ent, featuring Fur iCaps and automobile gaunts. The item notes holiday entertainment and seasonal display at Golden's.
The Kiwanis club elected officers with Howard Fairwerther named president and Charles Newton as honorary or fellow members. Walter Lingetis and Therry Mecaner were appointed vice presidents, with Firhley Serre and Doarne serving as governors. Members discussed community betterment efforts and club growth, noting new membership and activities across the district.
A lengthy, confused OCR fragment blends mock dialogue, names, and scattered phrases about Santa, locations, and various characters. It reads like a jumbled column or parody noting places and events but contains no clear narrative, date, or concrete actions.
Disjointed OCR notes describe Christmas provisions arriving amid striker action. Names, places, and dates are garbled, but references to supplies, distribution, and a revival at a peer appear, with unclear timelines and scattered entities.
Merlers of Port Wayne provide Christmas cheer for orphans through gifts and a special visit by Saint Vincent. The effort includes supplies and treats for children, with local volunteers coordinating the charity drive and distribution at Vincente.
A corrupted page fragment outlines a major illicit booze haul with references to Beery Eater Tat and continued pane text. The garbled lines mention offices, agents, and a department, implying an investigation or seizure. No clear names or dates could be confirmed from the fragment.
A jury released three men from custody after a hearing that concluded without further charges. The names of the defendants were not fully readable in the report, but the decision marked the end of the case for those individuals.
A garbled report details a bootlegging case with a jail sentence for an individual named Melvin. The text mixes names, locations, and scattered phrases, referencing farm settings and various vendors or venues, but lacks coherent facts. The readable fragments imply legal action and punishment within a wartime or postwar period, with multiple proper nouns and places scattered throughout.
Ary Cowell, aged about 70, died early morning at Hope Hospital. Survived by widow, children, and several siblings with several relatives listed. Funeral arrangements at Lutheran Hospital with services to follow. Burial at local cemetery.
Golden's offers a festive deal on caps and automobile gear for Christmas shoppers. Store promises gift ready options, stock, and seasonal pricing to attract families and collectors during the holiday period.
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