23 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
1
Beze mah of Citieiuuat decisively defeats Jack O Leary of Milwaukee in an eight round bout before the Badger Athletic Club. Bezenah dominated each round with precise rights and lefts to the head and sharp uppercuts, establishing clear superiority.
In a tense polo match, Danville beats Fort Wayne 3 to 2 after Fred Jenns delivers a full-length goal between Suttons legs. Early periods showcase strong defense and minor mishaps from Nick McGilvray’s skating, with Danville texting the win in the third period to clinch the game.
Chicago December 22 cattle judging closed at the International Live Stock exposition with awards for senior sweep stakes bull and grand champion gilt. Indiana entry Standard Favorite a Brooksie farm Fort Wayne captured top honors in the Galloway exhibit, while Whitehall Marshall owned by I W Warding Wan Kesha Wis won the senior sweep stakes. Local hockey and football notes include Danville Fort Wayne scoreline with key goals by Campbell and Jason and a rough loganport in an unsound mind case. Anderson tops Kokomo 2 to 1 after overtime with a call for missing package.
In Sedan Mas on December 23 the oil industry is cited as stabilizing farm labor. High off field wages pulled away young men, but with oil jobs shrinking the boom ends. Farmers regain workers at higher farm wages, while drilling rigs decline and fewer outfits run.
Farmers in southern Kansas adapt to oil wealth as rents rise and board costs soar. Many leave farming for wages in oil or related trades while tenants face higher rents, though landowners gain from increased land values. Boom times hinge on oil prices, with hope for revival when prices climb. Our store will be closed all day Monday, Christmas.
Tickets go on sale December 28 1905 for travel on Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction lines with return by January 3 1906. Fares listed include Fort Wayne to Indianapolis 3 dollars Fort Wayne to Marion 1.50 Fort Wayne to Lima 2 dollars. Tickets available from Interurban Station Pearl and Harrison and at Patterson Clothing Store.
An editorial style notice promotes Peruna as the proper treatment for grip and after effects. It quotes testimonials from individuals including a Confederate Army general and a Montreal resident, claims a $10,000 bank deposit guarantees genuineness, and urges readers to ask their druggist for the 1905 Peruna Almanac despite the general medical disclaimer.
News from St Petersburg reports a railroad workers strike intensifying across lines. Trains run with military guards, many staff refuse duties, a Kursk engine engineer is fatally shot, and agitators face arrest under a strike law with fines up to 250 and three months imprisonment. Landlords nationwide ordered to organize protection of property.
A fragment describes fine meals for 15 cents at Hemnedy's Restaurant and mentions a Patterson offer with a turkey or order for one turkey with each suit sold, priced at 12 dollars or more. Also notes a large Christmas tree sale and a Fort Ward address with phone 387.
In two postponed Crone Ho alley events last night the Athletics swept three games from the Waynes. Felgen of the Waynes rolled high with 225. Team totals show Athletics 760 and 2,292 for the series with Waynes at 500 and 83?
Quick Service Automobile Co advertises year round care with day or night readiness. Railroad calls party and theater calls are listed, along with closed cars for winter service and phone contact at 211. RANDALL Motor Car Co. promotes this service in a compact city ad style.
Five cases of imported Japanese china reach The People's Store after a delayed shipment. All ads and shapes offered at reduced prices to clear late arrival stock. Public notices seek readers and shoppers through the Gazette want ads.
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