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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1902
Page
4
The readable portions describe showers and cooler areas across a broad region with mentions of winds and unsettled conditions. The text is garbled, but indicates a mix of sun and showers, cooler air, and variable winds across several locations.
City items report small movements with names such as Wing and family sailing to Rome to begin a summer project. Miss Kitty Sney and Anna Miller of Decatur appear in local social notices. Jeffreyurger prepares for a New York visit before a Europe trip, while the South Side Aid group plans a move to Jeffersonburg for 2 PM.
Frank Miller remained in custody after being charged with larceny for allegedly stealing tubing from a railroad yard. He was held in bail set at 500 dollars, to be reviewed later. Two men, W Adams and William Henlock, paid fines for riding bicycles without rights. Andrew Hefer faced profanity charges, with a small fine and Lien Lapp fined in related settlement.
An old advertisement lists a splendid collection of carpets and rugs with prices per yard such as 57¢, $1.15, $1.68 and $2.00. It mentions Axminster and Velvet Saxony options, Ingrain Car and Worsted yarns, plus related house furnishings like stoves, tubing, wringers, and fruit-house items. Contact by phone 400 for service and cleaning.
A fragmented advertisement urges customers to choose Behchet bakery goods, implying higher quality than cheaper alternatives and recommending asking a grocer about their offerings. The text shows misspellings and garbled phrases but centers on promoting bakery items over lower-cost options.
An ornate advertisement page offering Satin-Skin Cream and tooth powder with claims of skin relief and beauty benefits. It lists vendors, locations, and mock testimonials, using promotional language and period product names. The fragmentary text mentions Albert F. Wool and a Detroit address among other names and places.
A scrambled excerpt mentions high temperatures, guilt, and summer rates tied to a soda brand. It hints at consumer frustration and a playful tone while noting brand names and seasonal pricing, without clear events or dates. The readable fragments suggest a local brief about heat and beverage costs.
A Paris based club offers midday dances until 2:20 pm with service to members. A person can travel from Paris to Cologne via Berlin, covering about 7,000 miles, indicating a distant travel route.
A playful catalog note touts limited edition Pong inspired novelties priced at two dollars. It highlights fashionable items including the famed Paine Pong, Fi Powder, Pin Moses shapes, and glossy surface toys aimed at urban fashion centers.
Auction notice for new stables with consignments by Mr. Ttnreell and others. Sale of horses including drafts and mares from Michi bred lines. Terms: cash or six months with notes. purchasers to call Purcell & Co for catalog and conditions. Includes contact for bidders and listing of horses available.
Second-hand upright piano and Vietor talking machines offered for ten to fifteen dollars and a few dollars more. Located at 1112 Calhoun by Guy Conkliin opposite the cathedral. A sale advertises a midweek event and dim small items of interest to ladies.
Special sale advertised for a few days only offering Kodaks, cameras, and photo supplies at rednetak prices. Buy now while supplies last at Beck and O'Brien, jewelers, corner Callin and Washington streets.
An odd preface notes BROADWAY WG as a token of favors, claimed to be available “bybid at Obristen's.” The fragment suggests a trade or payback scheme tied to Obristen's location, with unclear details and ambiguous timing.
Readable bits show names like Serena and Nickelod Sad Trans near CASH STORE on EAST LEWIS ST and 830 EL Lewis ST with a phone listing. Gandy 166 lb and Gunzer Prop appear as scattered references amid damaged OCR.
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