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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
2
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An annual parade planned for June 2 promotes humane care of work horses. A Fort Wayne letter writer critiques mail delays and highlights cruelty in harness and driving practices. He cites examples from horse owners, drivers, and charity groups and urges greater empathy and better treatment of horses in daily life.
The piece urges businessmen to compete locally or unite to grow the home town. It argues hustle against neighbors, plus collective effort to attract residents and industry, advertising, and community projects. It highlights that town prosperity boosts real estate, business, and incomes for all. A dozen active men can spark lasting growth.
A series of letters to the editor from William G Overdear, Chanles H. Suhr, Frank E. Bougher, and Eugene B. Smith request voter support as they seek Democratic nominations. They pledge honest deals and serve as candidates for city clerk and council positions in various wards, urging participation at the upcoming primaries.
Mother Jones travels to Washington after three months in WV strike zones urging action by Senator John W. Kern. At eighty one she defends civil rights against state governor and military authority, plans to testify before the Stnrtarial committee as a key witness.
Washington gossip centers on a pennosnostase bill introduced by Representative Route 2. It passed the next congress and could become law in August 1914, lowering first class postage to one cent and boosting stamp sales, potentially making the post office self sustaining.
A Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette report cites a Worcester bulletin noting 91 percent of women left school by 16, many due to dislike of schooling or desire to work. It warns untrained girls risk low pay and rapid factory job changes, urging practical training for ages 15 to 19.
A United States Bureau of Education bulletin surveys Worcester girls ages fourteen to sixteen who leave school for work. It finds many could have stayed in or returned to school if families could afford it, with reasons ranging from dislike of school and teacher tensions to needs to help at home or contribute to family income.
Ligonia Ind June 1 Edward Imen of Millersburg was arrested on a warrant charging criminal assault on a seventeen year old Goshen girl. Imen, 28, denies the charge. He was taken to Goshen by Sheriff Leader of Blehart County. The arrest stems from a prior assault trial in Blehart County.
Syracuse Ind residents and visitors share family events, illnesses, funerals, and social gatherings. Alvin Eagles of Los Angeles visits relatives. a Pythian Sisters convention draws about two hundred attendees. Button McClintie’s funeral planned near Lake View hotel. several locals travel to Goshen, Elkhart, Garrett, and Indianapolis for family ties and events. county convention at K T hall with Fish supper. various residents attend birthdays and pending plans.
A Taurmol Gazette reader, signed E Evans, challenges a critique of Reverend HB Master’s sermon on "The Lawyerness of Sunday Shows." He argues critics must reveal their own names, insists on public accountability, and asserts the right to judge public figures before offering opinions.
Chicago visitor Tina 1 B Webber stays with her mother Mrs. Jennie Webber for several days. Recorder Reno Hamlin spent Decoration Day at Etna Green. Numerous locals — Saige Lo W. Moayse, Ralph James, Silas Paxton, Miss Ora Mitterling, Miss Bertha Sweeney, Neilig Noel, Mrs. Ia Todd, Mrs. Emma Treckinberge, Miss Cynthia Miles, Mrs. Charton Yenkel, Mrs. H D Weidner, Mr. and Mrs. William Tsenborser, Mrs. Tene Deana, Kenneth, Harold Lingon and Louise — are noted for visiting, travel, or hosting friends in Warsaw and nearby towns.
Fort Wayne Republicans expect a mayoral decision from Paul B. Wolf today after hours of political maneuvering. Other names floated for council seats and a few party figures ponder whether B. W. Skelton or Judge Mungovan might enter the mayoral race. Local social notes include visits and travels among Warsaw and Fort Wayne residents.
Pleasant Lake residents attended races in Indianapolis and visited relatives in Angola and Fort Wayne. John T. Young, formerly of Pleasant Lake, placed a sibling on the grave of his Civil War brother Georgs E. Young. Memorial services and old soldiers events were held with local Congregational and U. T. churches hosting speakers and music by the Pleasant Lake orchestra. Also notices a job ad seeks four salesmen with experience unnecessary.
Practical guidance for growing carnations, detailing soil preparation, drainage, and soil mixes to avoid soggy ground, steps for planting including spacing and root protection, fertilization with decayed manure, light top-dressing, and care after planting. Includes propagation from cuttings in August and seed sowing tips in sandy soil.
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