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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1912
Page
3
A new dress in black and white striped cotton voile offers a stylish model at 3.95. The skirt features three deep ruffles of self material and the waist is trimmed in embroidered white voile for a refined finish.
A special sale offers all high class dresses and gowns at tremendous reductions. Chiffon crepe meteor charmeuse nets and silks, with various fabrics in stock. Gowns for afternoon evening party street and fancy wear feature new styles, colors, and designs. Visit to compare regular and sale prices and see the value offered to attendees.
F W Woolworth Co marks thirty three and one third years in business with a national One-third of a Century Sale.817 Woolworth stores across the United States and Canada will offer special values during a weeklong event. The firm traces its origins to Utica New York and the early 1900s with the rise of the Popular 5 and 10 cent concept. The promotion emphasizes aggressive purchasing power and new merchandise, urging customers to watch store windows and counters for daily special values as the sale honors the company history.
The park board plans to remove over 1,000 dead shade trees along Fort Wayne Street and replant new ones later this year at nominal city cost for residents who want city forester help. Miss Lillian Busch reported on assessments after a four day visit to Indianapolis to study their system. The board may accept two lots in the Hirons addition south of the city but funds for improvement are uncertain. Landscape artist George A. Kessler is expected soon to draft further plans for Toaster Park upgrading.
A few choice acre Jets still unsold in Southside Suburban Place. Mien will be on the ground all day and automo biles will meet city cars at Calhoun street and Rudisill avenue, to convey you to the Addition. PEDDICORD & DISSER, Sth Floor Shoaff Bldg., Phone 357.
Auburn News Upland Indiana reports a flurry of visitors and relatives in town. Mrs Burt Munsard of Huntington, Ara Derk Wil and other relatives visit the Walborn family. Mrs J J Terden of Monticello comes for a Seweya visit with her daughter. Roy Snoder of South Bend visits for Christian Woman's Board of Missions activities. Harry Miller of Syracuse spends days in town with Linoniers and Mix families.
The column records numerous residents visiting relatives in cities from Chicago to Detroit and Antwerp, weddings in Hicks ville, and guests of local families. It notes attendance at Old Settlers Day, plans for a new playground with Fort Wayne examples, and church concerts by M. F. D. and Royal Neighbors.
A catalog listing waist styles at $2.25 to $2.75 features crisp designs with low necklines and fancy collars. It promotes a range of fabrics and embroidery detailing, noting innovative silhouettes and varied adornments for dainty waists and blouses.
The article notes New York ordered 16 of a new safety streetcar design with side entry and no rear steps. It highlights features including controlled doors, safe boarding, ventilation, and a reworked rear observation area. It cites jurists in Boston and New York cases on platform safety and skirt length implications.
Residents packed Butler Indiana for a grand Old Sellers' meeting with 5000 attendees and flags while planning for next year’s event at Water Joy. William W. Blair presided as enthusiasm and local hospitality marked the celebration.
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