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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1910
Page
3
A garbled advert lists a large oxford bag with leather frame and walrus handle, plus assorted trunks, suit cases, and stoves. It touts low prices, mentions wood strechers and curtains, and promotes summer furniture as a bargain.
Local store advertises the Alamo couch hammock made of duck fabric with multiple trimmings priced at 9.05 and ranges down to 7.00. A large family refrigerator is touted as best value at 7.90 with a rock bottom price after bulk purchase.
Old Hickory furniture promises resilience against rain and sun when placed on an open porch. Made from young hickory saplings, it withstood storms and years of wear in tests, offered at $1.90 for a chair.
Democratic members denounce the bank measure passed by the House as not meeting public demand. Rep Finley says the bill is the first step toward a central bank, with many banks lacking qualifying bonds. The debate covers depository funding, local control, and bond investment requirements, including a disputed 2 percent interest provision.
Washington June 11 report outlines a postal savings bank proposal under the postmaster general treasurer and attorney general. It sets deposit limits of 100 dollars per person and 600 dollars total, with 2 percent annual interest and bonds or securities backing deposits. Public lands and national or state securities would secure reports.
The Philadelphia North American warns that houseflies spread disease including typhoid fever. It cites rapid generational growth from a single fly, the danger to households, and urges cleanliness and fly control in homes and stables to curb contagion and protect babies and communities.
The Tuesday and Wednesday Journal Gazette carried sale notices for a two day event on June 16 and 17. The ad shows item listings and time details for the auction.
Pierrceton Ind June 11 A brief locality report notes Gertrude Leedy and cousin Miss Leedy startled by a prowler at the telephone tower during Charles Brown’s absence. Visitors include Frank Shaffer and wife from South Bend and Mrs Mary Brown visiting relatives. William H Aubin and Miss Mac Akar wed in War Ma, couple to California. Miss Stevens and Miss Parks from Chicago visit Nunnie De Meekin. Mrs Peck and daughter Helen visit Charien Schroom family. J P Bell and wife welcome a baby girl. Bert Smith visits family. Wian McNamara ill. Children’s Day program planned at M E church. John Brosinham of Winnipeg’s remains shipped for burial. Rev Phil Hellyman to Columbus to preach. Car and local sports news note Caudle Winn’s ankle injury and a West End Cubs vs Pierceton All Stars game.
The Republican caucus Friday evening chose delegates led by Jesse G. Johan for the county convention, boosting Johan's bid for county recorder. Johnson’s opponent, Lauren B. Smith, seeks the county surveyor nomination. Cooper’s Men’s spring dresses sold by Patterson-Fletcher Co.
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