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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1914
Page
2
A jumble of court and social items from Fort Wayne including shipping and railroad pricing changes, weekly and monthly mail rates, and a Chicago Woman's Club suffrage pledge. The text also references police actions against vagrant bands, labor on Western rain beds, church drives, and movement impacts on parish attendance and excursions.
Residents on Lafayette Street urge churchgoers to worship while criticizing the city board of works for neglecting sidewalks. A local grievance highlights four years of poor maintenance and calls for new walks to replace icy, unsafe paths. A detailed inquiry plans to expose administrative faults and seek relief from officials.
The article argues the Every Member approach modernizes church fundraising by mobilizing lay members to solicit subscriptions. It cites a church with 302 members gaining 125 new subscribers and increased giving, plus overall revenue rises of about 1600 dollars, illustrating businesslike church finance.
A writer for the New York Herald describes a youth-led band of 200, led by a man turning 21, advocating work rather than charity. They organize a march toward Washington aimed at pressuring for employment amid a nation unsettled by economic hardship.
A historical snippet debates Mexican demography and calls for South American aid to restore order in Mexico. It argues Indians form a vast majority, condemns current chaos, and urges joint action to prevent revolution if law is weakened. The piece also touches on economic struggles and desire for steady work at fair wages.
An old narrative blends prairie lore with a labor dispute. The text contrasts desolate plains with urban strife as workers resist wage cuts and factory conditions, citing unions and a wage scale while a distant landscape evokes deer, wolves, and endless horizons. The piece links economic pressure to national unrest, hinting at strikes and job security debates.
A speech by Dr. Sus soph A Holmes, director of United States Mines, emphasizes conserving mineral wealth to prevent poverty and industrial decline. He warns coal use has doubled per decade since 1810 and urges wise, economical use, noting water power as future substitute and the need for responsible action across the nation.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a poetic line about aging and memory. Names and clear events are indistinct, but imagery suggests a reflection on time passing and enduring life beyond youth. The text mentions music and creatures in a dreamlike sequence, with unresolved references throughout.
Fragmentary text praises English women and references citizenship, a conservative stance, and historical critique. It mentions Bank, names, and a Bunyan figure, with unclear connections to England and Ireland and a call for redressing wrongs not repeated in a revival.
Edward Throwley, badly hurt when struck by a car on Spy Run Avenue near Wagner Street, is improving at St Joseph's hospital. His young son, not injured, is expected to be released soon. condition updates are hopeful.
The milk depot at First Preacy terii church is rapidly taking on the appearance of a baby clinic as mothers bring infants for examination. Three new babies were examined yesterday, including a thirteen month old gaining eleven ounces on milk. Two new shops have opened to meet the growing trade, Tacub Hi drugstore at Steighton and Hotton avenues and Meyer Brothers at Broadway and Tayler street. Daily milk supply from the depot now stands at sixty seven battles.
A year ago Thora K McKlernan says Dr Lissner gave only temporary relief from stomach trouble and did not cure her. She objects to continuing advertising her name and withdraws permission for the doctor to use it in his notices.
June 1 report from South Milford notes US Army Il Deurnlting and Yelendis foam Fork Wiyne at a deurniing cottage for a one muting. Mrs. W. L Lanwar slightly improved. Mr. and Mrs. 1 A Wort and wife attended. Ky Spero of Woodrift at Ken Avie. 6 day contracting formatshat Tar i Tie new Lut pau dates. Mrs Joseph Cockerly attended Mothers day embroidery club meeting at Bly Long. South Milford sent bly member to Kondailyills today.
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