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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
14
An unnamed narrator recalls plans and fantasies of coastal wealth, seafaring schemes, and a notable character named Hamilton Certels. The piece explores desire for a seaside start, yacht dreams, and a risky scheme that blends eccentric ambition with personal doubt.
A guide on avoiding overbuying kitchen gear and building a practical set of furnishings. It lists essential tools and appliances for food prep and cleaning, urging gradual purchases aligned to actual needs and household size.
An obscured account describes a bombing scene and suspects including Tuddy Lorimer and Hamilton Certa, with references to leaflets and a secret service ruse. The narrator details disguises, hospital pretenses, and a hidden figure called Certeis near New York as part of a broader intrigue.
Practical tips from a vintage style guide describe a simple affordable shampoo called Catthrox. A teaspoon mixed with water cleanses scalp, removes dandruff and oils, leaving hair bright soft and fluffy with a light fragrance.
Twelve boys who completed the grammar school course at Cathedral parish received certificates Wednesday morning in the Centred Camh pile Aigh schol study hall. Exercises began at noon with attendance by faculty, Brothers of the Holy Cross, and a high school student body. Brother Augustus spoke on the value of a high quality education. Names listed include Russel Loney, Pet Nek Honahue, Joseph Perrek, Walton Hedskin, O'Neil Turton, John Huguenerd, Edmund Biesnahan, and Seoree Gartion.
An unnamed narrator hides from Grace Draper and Harry Underwood in a cafe. Lillian and a disguising plan veil the truth as Grace searches the room, while the narrator grapples with jealousy, danger, and a fragile alliance. The scene climaxes with Grace's gaze sweeping their table, hinting at a continuation.
Grace Thorncliffe sketches a couture fitting scene where Luise Epsher consults Madame about a summer gown. They discuss shade, front cut, pockets, pearl buttons, and vented organdie, while Miss Enshaw approves a gray palette and tailored details for a refined summer look.
Classified notice from The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company seeks a telephone operator. Applicants must write in their own handwriting, state age and references. Also mentions Haffner's Big Tayto loaf bread at 15 cents, advertised by dealers.
The article details Jess Willard and his wife Mrs Wilard advising on training and diet for boxing success. It highlights a big stone house, cooking routines, and a lavish meat centered regimen. It notes Willard's ambitions, including a farm life and a wish to keep up weight lifting and discipline. It also mentions a specific recipe for beef and vegetable dishes as part of the champion's regimen.
A Betty Brown piece praises a ten year old girl’s party frock with a redangole style dress, deep hem stitched hem, rounded neck, velvet bow, and georgette crepe neck. Also an ad seeks a night waitress at Centlivre Hotel with good wages.
Mila Weber, injured when an awning pole fell while workers repaired the structure, is slowly recovering at Hove Methodist hospital. The incident occurred last Friday as she passed the G. W. Heats five and ten cent story.
An advertisement promotes an Improved Rotary Scrubber with contact options Phone 404 and Red 403. It mentions The Paul E. Wolf Bedding Co and an employment notice for Gils at Per fection Biscuit Company.
An old Fort Wayne ad promotes Howard's Buttermilk Cream from Meyer Bros Co claiming rapid complexion improvements. It touts fading wrinkles, freckles, and rough skin, a translucent shine with no greasiness, and offers a money back guarantee after a brief trial by customers seeking beauty results.
Dear Winifred Black counsels patience and faith in returning World War I servicemen. A thoughtful letter argues that brave boys coming home from France should not lose respect or goodness, urging readers to judge individuals, not gossiping busybodies, and recalling the comfort and trust of home life.
A reader argues men do not change after service in Europe and urges a bride to marry quickly. She asserts true men love faithful women, dismissing fears of cosmetic shifts or flirtations, and promotes a simple, innocent kiss before wedding plans.
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