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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
6
A long list of discounted fabrics and household goods with yardage priced at fractions of a cent and numerous sale lines. Includes printed linens, silks, organdies, wash skirts, womens wear, gloves, hats, parasols, hosiery, kids’ clothing, bathing suits, and sporting goods. Also features furniture, screens, lawn mowers, tools, and novelty items with emphasis on low prices and broad selection.
City schools close for the year with exams beginning next week. High school exams set for next Wednesday as two week vacation starts. Seniors plan a Rome City excursion described as potentially record breaking with many tickets sold. W D Page former Fort Wayne postmaster visits Fort Wayne friends and praises local improvements. Alexander Bain, near final stages of consumption, arrives from Cleveland aided by Trustee Branning and heads to Chicago for treatment prospects in Colorado.
The Fruit House advertises Saturday discounts on vegetables and fruits including onions radishes romaine lettuce tomatoes and cauliflower with pineapple and various staples. Aimed at urging customers to place orders in advance and compare prices against other grocers.
Sunday forecast promises dry weather for an excursion. The ad urges readers to buy wet goods at the D C Supply Store located at Main and Harrison, open evenings with phone 514. It notes highest market price paid for strictly fresh butter and eggs and lists W F Geller at 102 Readway Corner Washington Boulevard as a contact.
A vintage ad urges civic spirit through small acts and home upkeep. It promotes Pure Mixed Paint for fences at 16c per half pint, porch floor paint, metal polish Solarine 25c size at 20c, polishing cloths, Chloride Lime 15c, Chlorozone 25c bottle, and Elkay’s insect control powders 15c and 25c.
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