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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1908
Page
5
Richard T. Crane, Chicago industrialist, denounces Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy to Chicago mechanical school as a $12 million blunder. Crane argues the gifts are misdirected and criticizes the underlying motives and impact on education.
A discussion on whether mental mechanical education best ensures success. The text argues that youth benefit from entering the workforce early, with Andrew Carnegie defending higher education in mechanical fields in a letter to Mr. Crane.
Mr Frank E Tipples sells his Calhoun street grocery to Ad L Fink. Mrs Frank Emric visits Garrest. Harold Israel from Millweaked visits West Wayne relatives. Lulu Lechier recovering after tumor surgery at St Josephs. Ella Saunders recovering after operation. Phoenix Screen and Awning installs ten-horsepower gas engine on California avenue. Sue Cahil visits from Saginaw for funeral in Fort Wayne. Band leader BG Austin pens Chinese Lanterns published by Sprague Green. John Beight sells 306 bundles genuine fir tile. One hundred teachers take first exam of year at Elektron building under H G Felger. Attorneys Donahue and Williams form law and real estate partnership, AEW firm on Calhoun. Al Wainstein and Bobmeyer rescued from St Marys river after boat accident. Knights of the Modern Maccabees and Atlas Prince hive to install officers at Eureka hall with refreshments. C R Tilghman of New York visits manager O L Perry of Western Union. Tilghman considering Series tickets for the city. Watch to broadcast baseball scores. Horse wagon on Calhoun street causes damage. two large boxes of prize-winning chickens unharmed.
A period ad by White Fruit House offers substantial deals across departments including sugar, flour, bacon, ham, beef, steaks, lard, butter, eggs, and more. It promotes a closing sale this week with 10 and 20 percent red tags, urging farmers to bring eggs and customers to visit the store and its premium department. The notice also mentions a fair and dance at the Lion S. Ross W. 7 o. hall on January 27.
Company D is ordered to present at the armory on January 27 in the afternoon or evening to receive guidance on using new target apparatus. By order of Captain Claude F Sriersbach. Patterson-Fletcher Company has sold over 2,000 pairs of RR Overalls in the past year, a sign of success.
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