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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1905
Page
4
In a tense city council scene the mayor orders all saloons closed at a popular hour and bans gambling and pool selling at night. Police are told to enforce the curfew and prevent unlicensed activity, as concerns about late hours provoke strong public debate.
City officials announce a special city council session tomorrow evening to address the isolation project at the hall. Health commissioner requested the meeting, then committee of the whole will discuss the Bush garbage contract. A report on the Nixon investigation was anticipated, while Mr Mead is reportedly recovering in a hospital for nearly two weeks. Municipal news notes: a suburban territory negotation committee will meet at 8 o clock tomorrow. Other items include a West Berry street dwelling permit valued at 4000 dollars and a local soap ad from Easy Task praising its efficacy.
Fragmentary price and product terms appear, listing items such as GoCarts Baby Carriages Trunks Press cases lenses and household goods with assorted prices. The text is garbled and includes misread numbers and stray letters. It resembles an old classifieds or advert page with no coherent narrative.
An assorted goods advertisement lists hammock prices and a variety of items with mentions of NY addresses and multiple price points. The fragment references Cra fet Sela Inc and F400 Racquets, along with terms like Hall Goods and Vis. Vge Hall Goods suggesting a broad retail catalog.
A local ad invites shoppers to the By Store for fishing tackle and best value. It highlights bargains on diverse gear and claims standout prices for serious anglers. The notice emphasizes affordability and quick availability at the shop.
An OCR fragment advertises lawn mowers with numerous wired numbers and garbled terms. It mentions prices such as $4.00 and $245, along with multiple model-like strings and vendor names, though readability is poor. The item reads as a classified sales block for outdoor equipment.
Readable catalog-like items show shirt waists and related apparel at various prices. Notable figures include dollars in the $1.08 to $2.98 range, with items like tomato silk ribbon and ladies underwear also advertised. Sizable price points and item names indicate a promotional listing from a department or general store.
Fragmentary notes describe the St Joe Athletic Club plans affecting a building on Gris’ Avenue and adjacent space on Fourth Street. Architect Meyer is referenced with zoning implications and access driveways, while a social event at Calhoun and Fourth streets is briefly noted.
An advertisement promises a cure for stuttering and stammering. It urges those affected to call for a free consultation and examination, offering a booklet and confidential service with hours from eight in the morning to eight at night.
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