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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1907
Page
5
The ad lists a wide range of sale items for June values. Hammocks, screens, lawn mowers, garden tools, swimming gear, teddy bears, ladies wear, petticoats, gloves, skirts, and house dresses are offered at deep discounts. Sports gear, toys, and household items are priced from a few cents to several dollars with multiple bulk lots.
Fragmented OCR text covers varied topics including religious events, school resignations, a convention, a building project, a church dedication, a principal’s transfer, sermon notices, retirement plans, and a morning service schedule. Names and places are garbled. readable items include a church event at Port Worth area and a list of personnel changes at several schools.
A midwestern department store offers discounts across groceries and apparel. Advertises eggs butter lard hams breakfast bacon cheese sugar crackers and beverages with price cuts for bulk buying. Promotes ladies wear including waistcoats and vests and a large rug and carpet sale on the third floor.
An old advertisement touts Keystone Tooth Powder as a delightful and refreshing cleanser for teeth gums and breath. It claims the formula reddens gums and contains no injurious ingredients. Available for 25 cents under Meyer Quality.
A long fragment describes George Hiser's attempts to secure a license for a Wells Street grocery amid community opposition. Neighbors protested an earlier plan, while a council and local residents debated licensing, with Hiser accused of manipulation and the town rallying to block the venture.
Mr. Vanitis J. Cardes calls a hotel meeting of interested persons for Monday afternoon at the Commercial hotel to discuss plans for the structures and prospects. Stock subscribed so far is $12 with $40,000 more expected by July. Leading hard men have already opened negotiations for the building when completed.
An OCR fragment shows AD content for bicycles including Rambler and Comet brands with prices and contact cues. It also promotes Centlivre Nickel Plate Beer as pure and best with an order line and phone number. Names and places are partly garbled but indicate classified-like promotions.
Memorial services were held at the Ladies of the G A R circle for departed members. Six sisters have passed since the organization began ten years ago, including Mrs Maria Grand and others. Public notices advertise the event and related campaigns of the year.
The county commissioners approve the Wise Pact to widen Savannah Street from Creighton Arena to Oli Street, with portions in the city and county. Court notes show cases including a divorce granted to Lazzin Woods by Judge Mealon, and several juvenile court actions with mixed outcomes. Public notices list estate matters, licenses to wed, and local legal proceedings as the week unfolds.
A senior Turners gymnastic exhibition with special features and an instrumental concert on the evening of June 20 at 616 West Superior Street. Reineke’s full orchestra provides the accompaniment. Admission 25 cents.
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