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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1910
Page
2
A Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette editorial urges riverfront beautification to boost aesthetics and property values. It argues handsome streets and tree-lined banks draw wealth, foster civic identity, and justify early support for riverfront projects costing a few thousand dollars annually.
The Journal-Gazette reports an error where a reprinted Indianapolis Sun piece was wrongly credited to the Indianapolis Star. The piece accused President Taft of siding with railroad interests on the rate bill, which the Star does not allege. The newspaper regrets the miscredit.
A fragment discusses the TaAtumupnils Slat opposing a democratic press bureau to gather and publish party news, warning against prejudice in political reporting. The note hints the Slat seeks control of information flow and public discourse while denying fair, neutral coverage.
A Fort Wayne era note details a meeting of democratic journalists and state committee members in Indianapolis advocating a square deal in political news to counter bias. It cites plans for a daily news bureau and cooperation with newspapers to deliver fair coverage from the capital. It mentions local civic efforts, street improvements, and obituaries, with names like H. Worden and regional figures.
A fragmented passage shows authorial venting about local color and dialect issues. The text references a narrator delaying vocation, earnings, and interactions with Mr Joneson and Mrs Joneson, mentioning heathens and needling remarks.
A jumble of city updates reports Miss Carrie Akers undergoing appendicitis surgery at Whaduigeran hospital, Raymond Tibbles injured but recovering at Hope hospital, and dental work planned for local children. Also notes a meeting tomorrow, moves by Mr and Mrs George Moyle, and several accidental and transport mentions with names and places in unclear detail.
Fragmentary text mentions a local figure and event with names likely Kyle Of Joly and Hawt Hone, noting sales or presentation, and a show or gathering scheduled for Monday or May, with references to Proltfor and Archer and a public presentation or performance.
Ligonier report covers Sant Selly and Lenard returning from a dramatic tour through southern France and Italy, while Mrs. Hoover travels for a family gathering. The Chamber of Commerce board dines at Hotel Geldmantat, and Mrs. Feod Starr hosts a tea shower with Miss Mabel Wigo in attendance. Extensive mis-spellings and names appear throughout.
A public notice seeks a boy with a bicycle for entry at the Palace of Fashion located at 117 West Berry. The item appears in a local classified row alongside other small notices and missing items.
The advertisement offers a range of toilet preparations at lower prices than typical, promising better value. Choices include perfumes at 25 cents per ounce, Violet toilet water, Sozodont in various forms, Mennen's talcum 15 cents, Witchhazel talcum, Rico talcum 5 cents, Maubert face powder 15 cents, Bathasweet for baths 15 cents, Cuticura soap 15 cents a cake, and White Rose glycerine soap at 15 cents a cake.
Comfort and service for the children in their rough and healthful outdoor play. Children's jumpers, made from serviceable ginghams, 50¢ and 75c. Children's gingham aprons, 30c, 35¢ and 40c. Children's black sateen bloomers, 30c, 35¢ and 40c.
Kendallville report from June 1 notes Bernice Martin returning to Colaga Michigan after a visit with Uncle L J Jaytlow. Mrs Robert Oaks and son of Chicago dispute Emma Hobert and Mrs G B Bunyan. Rev W H Freshley spoke in North Webster Indiana. Frannk Care returned to Los Angeles after relatives visit. G A Patterson of T and C railroad made a business trip to Indianapolis. Wemarta Missionary Society officers named. Otto Thodamayor and wife visited Fort Wayne for a week with friend Til Miller. Mrs Vertha Bouley guest of Dr J M Fisher. Mr Fisher had been droprowing. Seima Steven attended a school convention in Frankfort. Contractor Hoffman plans to tax brick at Mitenail and Lincoln streets. curb work continues in residence district.
Special to Journal Gazette Wahsaw Ind June 11 Manager Walter Cook of the local baseball team offers prizes totaling 100 dollars for events at a July 4th celebration including a four mile motorcycle race a horse race and a plain free-for-all race Kendallville team will play two games that day Also ads reference wallpaper and clothing bargains Patterson Fletcher Co offers suits at reduced prices on page 2.
In Albion Indiana on a Saturday Nobla county residents and families gathered for a picnic at Rome City with rowing and horse riding. An elaborate supper was served at the Free Baptist church. Mrs Bender of six miles south west seeks treatment in Fort Wayne and may need an operation. Mrs Prickett is her sister. Dr Rolfe visited his father in Pottaville. A Clapp-Cower wedding is planned for June 18 with Marie Cont and Walter Cont's children reported ill with whooping cough. Judge Wrigity visits Richmond. George Verner Diamon of Mackinac Mich marries Miss Abbapale Cora Tenchont of Bis Rapids Mich at Verrissland. Miss Tenchont studies music and art in Albion and visits Mayor Kampe's family. Mr Kampe serves as electrical superintendent in Madison Park, Milwaukee.
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