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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1913
Page
2
Voters demand an end to the disgrace and a voice in affairs. The speaker says Honest Bill Hosey will restore decency and efficiency, stop staff G R A B s, and prove tried and true in leading needed reforms.
An editorial laments small graduating classes amid immigrant students and lack of intellectual growth. It cautions against early work for pocket money, urges focus on core skills in math language and literature, and stresses the teacher's role in persuading families to complete high school.
Fort Wayne residents study the proposed platform by the special committee led by City Chairman Guy Colebel and backed by the city central committees. It pledges municipal light and power benefits, pure water, and better streets with a critique of earlier administration’s failures to extend services beyond select districts.
The platform pledges to use surplus from the Nehting department to extend street lighting to outskirts and aid poorer homes with cheap current. It calls for brighter lights at modest homes and opposes canal or surface water schemes, pledging to improve water via deep rock wells. The program emphasizes health prosperity and equal treatment by city government.
President Wilson writes to Dr. Thomas A. Storey endorsing the fourth international congress on school hygiene to be held in Buffalo in August. Delegates from major cities, states, and nations will attend with manners of civic groups and motions pictures to illustrate hygiene issues. Bay Scouts will guide delegates on tours to Niagara Falls and industrial plants. Clem Junge announces candidacy for Seventh Ward councilman subject to Democratic primary.
A collage of local notices from Journal-Gazette editors and candidates urging voters to consider Democratic nominees for mayor and city offices in Fort Wayne. Names include William J. Hosey Albert E. Melching Otto W. KonnG Gustav W. Boerger Adolph C. Birbhich Charles Duhr F R Rogge Frank B. Singrey Jacob Hartman Herman Meyers Abe Schre man Jacob Agne Eugene B. Smith Joe Weidemeier among others, all subject to Democratic nominating primaries.
A fragmented notice describes a light comfortable prepared cotton product with ostracized cover and rattan of Japanese make, matting of Chinese origin, marketed as protection against dampness and chill. Mentions price around 4400 and 1.25, highlighting portability and desirability.
An ornate ad showcases leather cases and chief grade goods with UP Combs hair brushes and toilet items. It advertises toiletries from cold cream to talcum powder, shaving soap, and toilet table essentials. Also promotes The Vador hammock and rest producers with prices around $1.50 to $2.50 and menswear in various fabrics and perfect fits.
A local shop touts auto bonnets matching coats and a popular veiled bonnet. The SOUDAN HAT arrives as a stylish option for the whole family with a wide range of solid cotton and wool colors at low prices. Wool suits for men are also showcased.
Journal Gazette reader notices show candidates from seven wards declaring for Democratic nomination for councilman. Names include LowSy Rippe, Michael J. Reilly, Clem Junge, Albert H. Keller, Frank A. Schramm, F. A. Deitschttell, James Erwin, Herman J. Korte, with primary date June 27. Weather outlook calls for fair and warmer today. Fort Wayne parks open and crowds expected at Robison Park lines.
Wanted five salesmen for stenographic work and notary duties. Candidates need neat appearance, good writing and letter writing skills, prompt attention, and the ability to handle stenographic tasks. Apply at once at 409-10 Bheast Gas office building. phone 13¢9.
For mother and the young ladies, a full line of plain serviceable dresses and travel ready outfits. For children, rompers and play suits that stand washing and rough use. For father and boys, stylish outing shirts in dark material. Garments emphasize comfort and durability for active wear.
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