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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1913
Page
2
A 1973 Fort Wayne Journal Gazette page fragment covers local civic notes, including garbage collection complaints and a crematory yard issue, plus mentions national figures like Cyrus Cline and Kern Shively. It discusses oyster industry concerns, price trends, and proposed government oyster inspections to curb disease risk.
The chemistry bureau of the agriculture department reports all American oyster beds will be investigated to remove prejudice against this food. The oyster industry, with about 60,000 workers, should be available nationwide under modern shipment methods, and only a small portion of beds are presently used. Cornering the product is a concern.
The ad promotes Meigs' glasses for busy workers with a promise to remake if not suited. It warns of slipping or falling glasses as warm weather approaches. Glasses including examination are priced from $1.50.
The Indiana legislature created sealer positions in counties, replying to farmers demands. County inspectors would examine scales and measures used in buying and selling produce and merchandise, ensuring accurate weight and value. Allen county, a major grain market with eleven elevators, requires inspection outside Fort Wayne, with elevators from Bash and Company, Egly-Dan, Raber, Edgerton, and Yoder among those listed.
A flood of notices from Journal Gazette editors announces numerous Democratic candidates for mayor city clerk and council seats across wards in the coming primaries. Each notice pledges support to voters and commits to the Democratic ticket subject to primary results.
In Ohio, 30 year old Mrs Johnson and her husband, 40, were found dead at a home on 495 Hoon after a quarrel. The couple slashed each other with a razor and then died by self inflicted wounds. Six children witnessed the event as the husband sharpened the weapon.
The Six Power loan episode centers on a split among major powers after the United States withdrew. An Anglo French group favored supporting the new Chinese government, while Americans objected to past promises about engaging American capital. Delays followed as negotiations continued, with Americans joining the effort on May 22, 181.
Mrs Sohn Hayes returns to Chicago after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Prank Talley of Washington boulevard west in the city news column.
A faded beauty guide extols ordinary mercorized wax as a simple facial treatment to smooth wrinkles fade freckles and even out a dull complexion. It claims the wax applied at a drug store, with cold cream night routines, can transform worn skin to a pinky white tone and erase age spots and blemishes.
Local notes report numerous Garrett residents visiting relatives in nearby cities including Fort Wayne and Chicago. Several trips mention returning home after short visits, with updates on family illnesses, funerals, and social calls across Cromwell Plymouth Auburn Syracuse and Kenndaleville. The engraving plant in town sustained a fire caused by melting bed material, causing minor damage but resuming work after quick repairs.
Butler residents share visits with family and friends across Auburn and Montpelier while many relatives travel, some attend Children day events, and several report illnesses including chickenpox. Local travelers include Whitman, Murch, and Turner connections with lengthy journeys to Fort Wayne and Toledo.
Annual sale offers regular stock garments at steep discounts with many items priced at less than half their worth. Early shoppers snare the best selections as stocks run all week. Special low prices apply to all muslin underwear.
A long list of Butler residents and neighbors share weekend travel, family visits, and church activities. Many relatives from Kendallville, Fort Wayne, Detroit, and Chicago visited or returned home after short stays. Community members attended the opening of a dam event and a military veteran’s memorial, with travelers returning to Oklahema and related areas.
A fragment describes homemade skin and hair care methods using magatone and a half pint package for a free lotion, aiming to replace powder. It claims prevention of freckles, sunburn, and a glossy complexion. Also warns dandruff and hair loss from poor products, and suggests a paste hair remover made from delatons and water applied briefly to remove hair.
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