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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1919
Page
4
A lyrical lament questions who plucked a waterlily from its shady home and left it to die. The speaker compares the flower’s fragrance to royal fare and reflects that after a crushed heart, blossoms impart sweeter lessons than love’s dawn, praising purity and enduring fragrance.
In a tense scene Lilian warns Madge Katherine that Grace Draper may be a spy for a vast enemy network. They plan careful, covert action to trace Grace in New York, suspecting a spiderweb of influence connected to Madge’s father’s county and broader dangers after America enters the war.
The Fort Wayne Boy Scouts staged a large flag day demonstration at the baseball park. Hundreds watched events showing first aid mental alertness and teamwork with contests like races tug of war and signaling. Troops 12 7 6 led in points as officials and scouts praised the discipline and patriotism.
The remodeling and rebuilding of the room beside the Boston Store is underway as the restaurant moves into pew quarters. The two buildings will double floor space with the second floor devoted to ready to wear. Grand Rapids Fixture Company provides plans for new fixtures and Boston Store manager Mr Goldman hails the rising business while pledging continued honest dealing and courtesy. Signs read Sonora Look and Calhoun and Wayne Streets with entrance on Calhoun.
Fort Wayne witnessed a propaganda barrage described as a biscuit advertisement drop over the city. Lieutenant Harry Ranser, a local flier, flew over various quarters releasing ads for Perfection Biscuit Co. The action drew comparisons to wartime propaganda from both sides.
Athletic underwear for the Bis Man line in all sizes up to 54 chest. Patterson-Fletcher Co markets the product catalog noting generous sizing and availability across the full range.
The Fort Wastie Turners stage an afternoon field day at Gentlivre park featuring two race programs, athletic events, drills, and a picnic. The park is reported in excellent condition with benches under trees and dancing planned as the art ball. The program includes Tlag Day Exercises for boys and girls clubs, Dumbbell Exercise, Parallel Bar Exercise, and active teams, followed by more events.
Music by the D. B band accompanied the field events for monitors of the toys and both girly and men’s and women’s classes. The Janitors’ Protective union meets this afternoon in the Federation of Labor hall for night men. All members are urged to be present and the meeting will be called to order promptly at clock.
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