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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1913
Page
2
The page lists daily and Sunday newspaper rates with options for daily only, daily with Sunday, and weekly totals. It notes edition timing and delivery outside Fort Wayne. The closing line condemns joy riders and speed maniacs and accuses police leadership of similar offenses.
The Journal-Gazette extols a Fort Wayne Democratic platform pledging to return municipal control to residents, curb graft, extend streetcar, water, and light service to all districts, ensure health, enforce laws, and root out vice. It urges voters to elect candidates who will vow to uphold every provision.
A flurry of notices from Baker Journal Gazette Foster Journal Gazette and Journal Gazetta declare candidates for city offices. ALBERT E. MELCHING AM G OVERDDAR Otto W. KOENIG CHARLES 11 BUAR EUGENE S. SMITH VACANT ward candidates Herman 3 KORTE and other unnamed bidders seek Democratic nominations for mayor city clerk councilman and councilman at large subject to primary vote decisions.
Advertisement copy cites testimonials from P. W. Miller of Catawba Pa and Mrs Daniels of Knox Severance N T Z August 3 1932 praising Rheuma for relief from rheumatism sleep issues and swollen ankles. Meyer Bron Co promotes Rheuma for rheumatism gout lumbago arthritis neuralgia and kidney trouble with money back guarantee at ten cents a dose.
Illinois grants women full voting rights including presidential electors and many local offices. The suffrage movement, begun in Earlville fifty eight years earlier, culminated after campaigns, referendums, and civic group support. Key events from 1855 to 1900 include the Earlville formation, Mary Livermore presidency, 1872 school offices, 1881 Bogardus proposal, 1895 municipal grant, and pivotal state actions.
A letter from Jacob Hartman to the Fort Wayne voters cites the city central committee platform and declares support for the Democratic candidate at large. He pledges to back the primary nomination set for June 27, 1923, and signs his name with assurances to voters. The ad also promotes straw hats and Panama hats from Panama Panama outlets with prices listed.
The piece discusses President Wilson and others regarding Friday the 13th. It cites Wilson fearing bad luck linked to the date and number thirteen. It mentions sleep in room No 93 and coach No 18, Train No 13, plus William J Bryan’s thirteen letters in his name.
In Kendallville Indiana on June 1 the Civic and Kendallville clubs highlighted years of park beautification efforts around the union depot area. The Johnson Flora company delivered plantings as volunteers install cannas and coleus while scouts may assist in ongoing care, signaling hoped for sustained park upkeep by local groups.
June notes from Sheldon Indiana record visits and social calls. Rev English and family from Holyland Indiana, Boswell guest Ars Barber visits son B. Smith family. Mrs White, Mrs Brownend, Mrs Farrel of Fort Wayne drop by. Dorothy Harber with aunt Mrs Frank Bubb. Lena Felger and May Wortzenbergers guests of Mrs David Felger. Samuel Stiby travels to Fort Wayne for strawberry crop. berries expected to peak next week. L Platt, owner of an ice cream parlor, plans fireworks for the 4th. Modern Woodmen lodge group expands. Lloyd Welbaum, Lea Pachon, Fred West to be adopted next Friday. Clara Howmen visits uncle Samuel Beker in Ossian. Lizzie Binley of Portland County Ohio visits Mrs W Sparks. Mrs Charles Hayes calls on Mrs Ora Bowman. Ethel Wilson visits her parents, Mr and Mrs Gen Earl. W N Kaufman attends Hoagland charge stew art meeting near Pas Tuesday. Mr Gen Earl makes a Fort Wayne business trip. Mrs R Kennedy and Miss Florenci Kennedy visit Mrs W.
A splendid collection of auto coats arrives with weekend prices designed to attract buyers. The garments are described as the finest touring coats shown, ideal for train travel and interurban trips. They are stylish, neat in appearance, and comfortable, with serviceable materials built for rough use. Prices are noted as very low, aiming to make them scarce by Saturday night.
A readable line offers a natural color linen coat for $2.00 described as well made with neat collar and cuffs. Full length, semi belt, convertible collar, pearl buttons, patch pockets, and durable finish. A stylish, lasting garment promising good fit and value.
Description of a heavy natural color linen garment featuring a wide collar adjustable cuffs a belt in back a hood with sewn on goggles leather piped edges and gutta percha covered hooks an inner elastic cuff to seal out rain and dust priced at $6.00.
An old advertisement touts a new washable Silk and Wool fabric coat in gray Mobair with adjustable cuffs belt and convertible collar. It highlights full length belted back large buttons and a lustrous mohair plaid option offered at a very low price.
The notice proclaims an available chance tied to coats and urgent opportunity. It urges immediate action to secure items and guidance on how to proceed, implying limited supply and a call to act fast. The fragment hints at a sales or promotional event with strong emphasis on urgency.
Last Sunday visitors from Sturgis Delphos and Fort Wayne joined Mr and Mrs G E Miller and others near the Bluffton road to honor Miss Madeline on her first holy communion at Burnt Royal Catholic church Inst. A rose lined table and music by Miss Dorothy Harber and Miss Louietta Speelman complemented a generous dinner and supper. Guests included Mrs Ezra Lydwick Fort Wayne Mrs Logan Bubb and family Mr and Mrs Andrew Bubb Mr and Mrs Henry Sorg Heass Cassel and others. Everyone had an enjoyable time.
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