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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1921
Page
7
O R Beebe of Portland Indiana reports a brisk buying mood as locals visit shops for purses and accessories. The note highlights small-town shopping energy and local business activity.
Fragmentary classified note seeks property or payment terms. Text is garbled with partial phrases and no clear names or addresses identifiable.
A damaged legal notice fragment contains scrambled names and phrases, mentioning petitions, property actions, and deadlines. Readable elements include scattered references to individuals, locations, and a sale or court-related event, though specifics are unreadable.
The Loon Lake area drew large crowds for summer Sunday events while the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Co of Wintle county held a meeting electing directors Etna Troy Clay Richland Columbia and Whornevere with Fred Keizer and others named as officers. A fire damage report notes a balance of 890.29 and a claim for monthly compensation of 960 plus back pay. Mrs F A Het Whe drapheey of Mire i Bagheh Tugiy observed a goat incident near Tow Hive. Beene A town reports weather-related damage was limited. Executors appointed include Macy Baste of Jefferson township with firm details on estate administration and local notices.
A jagged Angolan report details the Palmers' Association gathering at Summit, noting members and attendees including Mr and Mrs Vanry, Mr and Mrs Sidi Ateiggattm, and Glide Ruport. It mentions speeches, a Wayne trip, and various social and local business scenes with limited clear facts due to OCR garble.
Hamilton notes highlight family visits and travels including relatives from Toledo and Topeka, brief mentions of residents returning home from stays, and a few social gatherings at Klicker and with church families. The jumble lists several names, places, and minor events typical of a town social page.
A lengthy health column argues for stricter guidance in motherhood and infant care, detailing the duties of mothers in upbringing, schooling, and recognizing illness signs. It cites clinics, instruction stations, and questions to doctors, stressing practical training for healthier families and safer child development.
Dr Epstein, a leading Zionist organizer and former Wilna leader, will address a public meeting Thursday June 16 on the Jewish National Fund and aims for a homeland in Palestine. The talk will cover land settlement, agricultural development, and the fund’s rebuilding efforts despite limited resources.
A detailed wedding account from Payne News describes the bride in a beaded crepe gown with matching hat, bridesmaid in pink crepe, and a large bridal party. Guests from nearby towns attend a 4 course meal and festivities, with many relatives and friends listed among attendees and speakers.
Mrs Nd Aa and relatives visit authorities in a Norlunda parish while plans for church services unfold in Rugertan. Latayette widow Seria Reynolds and De Liss move ahead with family relocation before September. South Whitley funeral attendance and Cartwright wedding in Fort Wayne reflect community ties. Memorial Baseball Club names G C Baing manager as Leaf team anticipates strong season and home games. Henry Hadenbaugh and daughter Delia visit old neighbors. Ethel Bailey visits Bridgeway. Parary family hosts in Gary, with more local updates and travel.
Notice lists a 15¢ taxi fare from Lewis car line to Kuckuck’s and cites Martin Taxi Service. J Keely, passenger agent for International Mercantile Marine, states American Line has direct ships New York Hamburg and a 17,300 ton new ship added as part of expanding routes. Phonograph Repair Shop moves from 107 Brackenridge to 110 W Washington. Harry W. Boxberger, Mgr.
Fort Wayne Market prices list J T Johnson Co offerings featuring Peasley chickens at 37 cents per pound, rosters 5 per pound, various fruits and produce with costs per box or per crate, including oranges lemons apples and cantaloupes. Prices listed include New Potatoes and Old Potatoes per 100 pounds, California cantaloupes at 6 to 7 dollars, and other items with units and small variations.
Sherman White and Company lists current prices for corn, oats, barley, hay, and feeds from multiple mills and firms. Prices cover wheat flour, middlings, bran, feed, seeds, clover seed, millet, and various barrels and sacks. Includes licenses and miscellaneous price quotes from Kraus Apfelhalm and Henderson Freed Bros with several per-bushel and per-ton figures.
The notice lists values for hides and pelts including calf skins at 18 cents per pound, No 1 green beef hides at 4 cents, horse hides around 1.50 to 2.40, ginseng prices from 10 to 20 dollars per pound, wool and tallow prices, and assorted furs and pelts with varied per pound rates. It provides range figures and unit prices for goods traded locally.
Chicago cattle and hog markets show mixed receipts and steady to slightly lower prices. Indiana and Pittsburgh listings reflect varied beef, cattle, and lamb values. calf, sheep, and pig figures noted with multiple regional quotes and market tone. Dancing on Wednesdays and Sundays at Ells Country Club noted. vacation fund payments due June 8. Citizens' Trust Co.
Farmers offered corn at markets around Albion and nearby areas while hay and silage moves were light. Wheat bids stayed around 1.0 per Fort Wayne, with local market slips lifting some grain quotes to 14 cents. wholesale commissions showed mixed shifts. California cantaloupes appeared in the johnny market at 5.47, New potatoes near 3.28 per 100 pounds, yellow Texas onions at 1.85 per crate, cabbage at 2.25, and boxed apples started to move as stocks ran low.
Miss Rebecca Mary Wigton daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert M Kee of Lagrange will wed Fleming Alderson a prominent young attorney of Richwood West Virginia in their home Thursday The bride a teacher and musician taught music in Richwood public schools during 1939 20 The groom had law offices at Richwood and Summersville West Virginia The couple plan a extended trip in the east and then make their home in Richwood
Highway notes from Alph Bicher report repairs on culverts washouts on the St Joe road and a bridge north of Fort Wayne. The Yellowstone Trail remains passable to Chicago with rough sections between Larwil and Pierceton and Plymouth and Donaldson being graded. Detours advised near Toledo and other routes to Cleveland with cautions on marked detours and long-distance travelers urged to use alternative paths.
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