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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1906
Page
2
A clipped 1906 newspaper fragment notes subscription terms for Fort Wayne papers, then shifts to political chatter. It reports the Toledo authority banning Haners at dances, and sketches public sentiment around Bryan and Morr with mixed editorial tone and local civic warnings about temperance advocacy.
The argument centers on adulteration in foods and medicines such as fudge coloring and other preparations. Women’s clubs push for federal action, with supporters arguing the need to curb deceptive practices and protect public health. Opponents claim current measures suffice, while proponents stress urgency as large sums and shipments are at stake.
A Boston Globe note recounts a Merrymount dinner honoring Halph O Ford with a testimonial ring. Attendees include Mr A J Ford and Mrs Nat Prescott and a long listed roster of guests and speakers from Fort Wayne and surrounding areas.
Government crop report from 1905 notes rich soil and good water with ample fuel. Document lists rye, potatoes, oranges, cattle, poultry, and dairy as strong market products and offers land at $12 per acre with favorable terms to reliable settlers.
Local market lists a varied selection of produce and groceries with prices. Pineapples 10 cents each or 1.18 a dozen, extra large 1.35 a dozen, strawberries and radishes on offer, plus flour sacks and potatoes. Baked goods and candy also advertised, with a prompt to compare prices. Includes a Want Ad for sewing at 506 West Main Street in Coverdale and Archer Journal-Gazette.
A scrambled report from Bryan notes a decisive fight for the judgeship as two main candidates gain traction. It lists figures TRG Moon, Koko and Richard KK Erwin among key supporters and outlines party alignments across counties, with several hopefuls named for clerk and registrar posts and regional offices.
Fragmented report on a heated fight over resolutions at a state convention. Mentions committees, room, and anticipated clashes regarding temperance laws and enforcement. Notes imminent actions by committees and potential alignment against a proposed policy.
A crude OCR draft outlines the convention program with Chairman W. Oefon and keynote by Benjamin JF Shively. It describes decoration, flags, and stage setup, then lists delegate seating across floor and balconies, with rotations possible before the convention opens and notes about attendants and security.
In a tense session the assembly debated trimming waste and reforming spending. The proposal aims to cut cleanup costs and reduce duties, with critics arguing for stricter oversight and faster action at the next session.
In Yankton on August 12 the South Dakota Democratic convention endorsed William Jennings Bryan for president with strong applause whenever his name was mentioned. The platform also backed municipal ownership of all public utilities.
Report from Hot Springs notes the Democratic convention endorses Davis for United States senator Jefferson Tarvis for superior J. 8. Malt and other state officers were named. The proceedings were harmonious as Bryan was designated the presidential candidate and resolutions supported the party ticket.
A conference at the Mich to confirm a permanent interurban railroad link between Fort Wayne Grand Rapids and Cincinnati. Officials from Chicago and Detroit presented plans and outlined routes including connections through Indianapolis. Details on construction, funding, and schedules were discussed, with participation from several named executives and engineers.
Fragmented tormented OCR shows real estate transfers and township parcels across Adams and Wayne townships with names such as Amley, Arenkiy, and Wordburn, plus township section details. An unrelated note promotes journal printing services and a local job printing plant with contact number 18.
Advertises loan services from The Journal Gazette with a contact phone line and claims of safe, risk free financing. Promotes business team evaluation and printing services as a quick solution.
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