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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1900
Page
2
Fragmented record reports the Chicago grand jury returning indictments against grafters and hive keepers, while New York and Cleveland push a plan to flood public schools with extra books. Offshore boasts claim the U S leads world exports, with early 1890s figures showing Britain close behind and frequent shifts in trade leaders.
In this fragment the article discusses import and export prospects for the United States in 1900. It mentions projecting exports for December and estimating total imports for the closing year, with references to trade figures and general economic outlook. The text is partial and garbled but centers on international commerce and the annual balance.
The proposed measure regulates street railway grants by requiring city consent, public vote after ordinances, and potential municipal takeover on grant expiration. It mandates frontage thresholds, asset disclosures, and fare sufficiency to cover operating costs and bond interest, with ownership transfer to the city if municipal control is chosen.
A sweeping survey lists wars revolutions explorations and social shifts from Napoleon's era to 1900. It highlights battles, uprisings, and imperial changes, plus scientific inventions, communications advances, and humanitarian milestones shaping modern nations and societies.
Nursing mothers crave Sevres emulsion of cod liver oil to sustain pregnancy and lactation. The emulsion provides nourishment and aids digestion, boosting milk supply and quality when feeding is scanty. The piece notes discoveries by Wells and references to the Roser Stone publication from 1841.
Unusually active wheat futures push Chicago prices up two cents as Minneapolis millers lift bids by four to ten cents amid light receipts at Minneapolis Duluth and Chicago. The market surprises traders with a sharp early rise to 73 3/4 cents for May, aided by Liverpool market strength and reduced western receipts. Prominent firms Counselman Day Ware Leland Bartlett are noted among buyers and shorts covering.
A Senate military committee report outlines a naval militia plan with a 20 000 reserve cap, 600 officers, five year enlistments and pay scales for various ranks including warrants and ex naval officials. An appropriation of 1 000 is proposed. Senator Hanley discussed the army bill timing with the president, expecting no long fight and aiming to move on Thursday unless obstacles arise.
A Fort Wayne stock farm advertises thirty box stalls and superior facilities for curing, feeding, and wintering road and driving horses. They offer to receive, call for, and deliver horses, with telephone contact listed as anhona 18.
In every respect iz the man at Forburl having their clothes made by Behmdit 52 EK Harry Street Any statement would make a handsome New Year s gift
Hy Marshall Field urges young men on the edge of a business career to choose a fit path, study it thoroughly, and pursue it with diligence. He emphasizes self-knowledge, careful saving, self-control, and selecting good company to build a sterling character, warning against waste and misfit work.
The piece emphasizes character over wealth and cites a senator's will urging youths to value character, guided by the Ten Commandments and Christ's Sermon on the Mount. It analyzes failure causes such as lack of foresight, idleness, extravagance, overextension, poor judgment, and reliance on credit, advising cash-based retail and disciplined cash handling.
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills as quick energy boosters for stomach and liver health. It claims they increase strength and ambition, promising a feel of renewal with a 25 cent price, sold by Dreier & Bro Drugists.
A brief notice outlines a loan offer and rate details with reference to Bates Bloc. Readable fragments indicate terms and eligibility but lack full context or figures. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
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