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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1909
Page
8
A fragmented report notes a growing trend among farmers to use telephone price inquiries for butter and other goods, reducing trips to markets. It highlights doorstep drug solicitations and promotes Dr Nott's Melon Seed Compound as a remedy, with Bradley Bros. supplying stock and local outlets offering information.
Fort Wayne packing promoters plan to restart operations soon with advanced machinery worth thousands of dollars. BF Nell, an expert from Chicago, will install equipment enabling output of about 1090 hogs daily, including hog scrapers and by product lines for rendering lard ground meats and hides. Nell praised local railroad and town conditions, predicting rapid growth and possible expansion within two years.
Fort Wayne Elks and Tris members plan a July flight to Los Angeles for the convention starting July 12. Arrangements are under way with options to travel via Chicago. a special train or air travel is being considered for the delegation.
Executive council of the railways in the central and eastern plains including the Pennsylvania and Wabash roads through Park Wayne announces plans for the annual inspection of their projects. Railways will prepare plans for a number of construction and repair works proposed, with more extensive work expected this season.
The Osbian baseball squad vows to strike back after twice losing to the Fort Wayne Hiedria team. Manager Paul Grimma of the electric works says the August series will see heightened effort to topple the rival. Local show and amateur teams will open for the electric works squad in city games. tickets and details are via the Journal-Gazette or the fan motor department manager. An accident occurred on Monday at Rome City, but the excursion proceeded with minor disruption.
A reader letter extols Grape-Nuts as the key to recovery after nervous collapse and insanity. The writer recalls a Lincoln Nebraska state hospital stay, a comeback after court work stress, and links strength to frequent consumption of the cereal. The note promotes The Road to Wellville as a recommended read.
J A Bwartz reports a new ashpan device for Nickel Plate road usage. Four major railways, Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Chicago Burlington Quincy Chicago Junction Rock Island, have cloned contracts to use the ashpan. T P Wheaton in New York anticipates multiple contracts from eastern routes. Nickel Plate engines to be deployed with the new device pending confirmations.
After a day out Pony employes return to routine as offices note the excursion was well received. The Tololo & Chicago Interurban Railway announces the first excursion from Fort Wayne to Wa wonsie lake on Sunday June 20 with a round trip rate of $1.00 and connections from Garrett and VIll. A large crowd is expected for the inaugural trip.
Fort Wayne firms Fort Wayne Refrigerator Works and National Art Gigas Company secured a combined contract with a Chicago firm to supply a large modern refrigerator and large glass mirrors. Sales, managers, and other staff are in Chicago finalizing the deal. Several workers face injuries and absences in related industrial incidents.
Change of time affects the concert conductors as Agamitel Young George Martin and others are substituted for the next run. The new lineup includes Curran Grant and Young with Martin slated to perform on November 2 3 4 and 24, aiming for greater convenience.
An item notes Lake Shore will advertise an excursion from Cedar Point. It mentions posters printed and distribution planned, with tickets to be distributed and two teams connected to the main line at Waterlooe.
The town authorities in Tilton have taken steps to keep crossings clear for trains. They have instructed Hocking and Wabash crews to take extra care when planning routes through the area and to ensure crossings stay unobstructed within the city limits.
Arrangements completed for Nickel Plate train leaving June 2 from Buffalo to San Francisco carrying the Twelfth United States Infantry en route to the Philippines. Steam through San Francisco on June 20, with embarkation slated for July 4. Also note a local homicide: Albert Zimmerman, 25, killed in Coventry. home reportedly unknown.
Multiple Pennsylvania system workers and officials are noted in Port Wayne area: dining car inspector tnt and Pennsylvenia shop staff, Port Wayne Electric Works staff including Edward Siebert and Charles Hellman, and freight house personnel R. E. Martin and Henry Shunter. A brief Ireland trip by two railroad firemen and a postponed Textile baseball ice cream social are also mentioned.
A historical note explains why early anniversaries use simple symbols like cotton for the first year and leather for the third as gifts reflecting family life. It traces how symbols grow richer over time from silver at twenty-one to gold at twenty-five, illustrating evolving traditions and meanings for couples.
The fragment lists anniversary gift ideas from burlier to diamond and urges a bright, calm sick room. It advises plain walls, no heavy patterns, and a safe mattress cover to soothe an invalid, reflecting period domestic guidance.
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