16 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1914
Page
1
The Indiana state fire marshal argues prevention is the sole real fire protection while fire insurance only offers limited post loss payment. He warns insurers and the public that insurance does not prevent fires and urges stricter measures to cut premiums, citing Indiana’s annual fire costs approaching eight million dollars.
Ann Francis Lalninger returned from a short trip to Auburn where she stayed with Lrne Souder and family. Several local residents appear in this society list, including G Bollinger, G M Naber, Mrs Gail Raber, Frank Sloasman, Dan McBride, Misael Mazal, Lydia Semuman, and Miss Blanche Harshbargar, with notes on visits, illnesses, funerals, and community events.
Weather data shows colder conditions in the west with warmer air in the center. Snow persists in parts of Mississippi and surrounding areas with a mix of fair and changing conditions across the nation. Highest temperatures yesterday reached 14 degrees with strong winds reported in some locales.
A two day safety first convention will be held in Fort Wayne on Friday and Saturday February 20 and 21 to promote a nationwide public safety campaign. Principal speaker will be H. L. Brownell safety inspector for the Chicago surface lines. Meetings will be at Lyric theatre St Pauls auditorium and Fort Wayne venues with city officials and railway interests participating. Brownell will show films on daily dangers and dress contributing to accidents with plans for widespread attendance from northern Indiana and beyond.
Warsaw Indiana report says a local store proprietor on North Buffalo Street was arrested after being charged with selling liquor to Edward Mekrill. He posted bond for an appearance in the circuit court. A second man, Thomas Colling, faces public intoxication charges from a Saturday incident.
A damaged OCR passage discusses stuttering among children and its impact on schooling, noting years of struggle and attempts at remedies. It mentions a three to four year history of speech difficulty, reduced piano playing, and concerns about brain effects. A narrator claims to offer a guide to assist anxious parents, promising a free book by mail order.
Pattern notes describe waistcoat effects and crepe fabrics for girls and women, with vivid shades, new patterns, and wide crepe lengths from 2% to 4% inches. Details include No 4238 and No 6281 patterns, yardage estimates, and instructions to choose size and pattern number from the department.
Hamilton Ind February 19 The Hamilton Knights of Tythioe will celebrate the welden anniversary of the order and the home-coming of the local force next Thursday. A big dinner served from well-fired baskets will feature the day with men as hosts. An evening public entertainment is set at the M I church. A silver medal contest occurs Wednesday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church. Miss Goldie Wright has returned to Marion after staying with her sister Mrs Harry Stuller. Several locals listed as sick. Public sales and store moves are noted, with plans for farm sales and gatherings across the week. Extensions mention the American Revolution society and local business changes.
Local brief from Silver Lake notes Mrs AJM Prisar suffered a broken arm after stepping on a tee spot outside her door. Teachers in Lake Townhale host an institute with Mrs Larry Palmer visiting from Warsaw. Palmer will move to Tampa ville for work with Wig Waur road. Mrs Slater, elderly, fell near her barn and now requires care. revival services at United Brethren church attract large crowds with converts hoped for. Community social at Victoria reading club. Masons plus local residents attend events. Mrs Dave Hatterhangh shows no significant improvement after years of rheumatic illness.
School children's dancing class for beginners forms Thursday at 4 30 p m at Trier's Minuet School. The program invites young students to learn basic steps and rhythm in a friendly group setting.
A Convoy visit by Mr and Mrs 10 Diarshall and son John of Dixon plus many local residents attended events at the opera house and nearby homes. Charles Grugh and A ML Btrerstek planned a Detroit trip while a horse show and dinner followed a wedding at the bride’s parents home a Rav A B Woodsworth officiated. named guests included Verarm Charles Fisher Hoghe Underwood Hazel Ayrey Reed Brntte and others.
A essay-like notice extols a wife as the family’s life and urges women to seek Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from backaches headaches and other ailments. It portrays women’s health as essential to happiness and family well being.
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