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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
1
The fragment recalls a chaotic Chicago convention process where Harding emerged as the favored nominee after a tense debate among leaders and delegates. Harvey, Long prominent, condemns a shift away from democracy while West and East factions vie for control, and Harding secures the final backing amid intense lobbying and strategic withdrawals.
A fragment notes instructions about dye resistance in Diamond Ores with the phrase Fry directing in every package. The readable text presents a promotional claim and directive, listing the product name and packaging guidance without concrete details or dates.
A vintage ad copy describes lemon juice, mixed with a small amount of another substance, to whiten the face neck and arms. It promotes this mixture as a harmless stain remover and beauty aid used by famous stage beauties to achieve a rosy white complexion.
Advert reads about rapid installation garages offered by a Fort Wayne company. Promotes ease of setup, durable panels, glazed windows, and complete hardware with no rent costs. Mentions sample showroom and street address plus a contact phone for prices and viewing.
Morath outlines the Associated Advertising Clubs efforts to root out dishonest advertisers. He stresses truthful advertising and modern marketing to benefit business and the community. A Kiwanis picnic planning committee is named for upcoming events. An incident aboard a US mail plane near Bellefonte is noted, with a fatal crash eight miles east of Te. Yellow fever reports are filed.
Concordia’s fund drive shows upward momentum as city and rural pledges climb. Despite bad weather and church disruptions, 36,000 dollars in equipment funds reached, with strong church engagement and a follow up plan slated for next Sunday across faith groups in the county.
The Sheldon parish celebrated the patronal feast of St aloysins with solemn high mass, marking the golden jubilee of the Sister Superior’s reception into the Sisters of St Agnes. Three students received diplomas from the parish school as Father Kohl delivered the feast day sermon and celebrants noted community service. A social afternoon followed with refreshments and music. Attendees included clergy from Fort Wayne Mishawaka and Decatur, with multiple sisters in attendance. Frantz Mannix suffered a fractured wrist in a nearby auto accident, delaying his return to work as chief deputy collector. G Kemper will oversee the internal revenue office in his absence.
Joseph Nickler of Fort Wayne camp reports orders from national HQ for the 34th national encampment of the Union Veteran Legion to be held in Fort Wayne Indiana on August 27 28 29 7920. The message urges strong attendance and notes past welcomes in 1890 and 1900 while detailing local preparations and civilian cooperation led by Postmaster Miller.
A fragmented report notes an expulsion event around Glia Lake and nearby areas. The text references a ceremony and silent figures, hinting at a communal response and possible rites under local oversight. Details are unclear due to the passage’s poor readability.
A fragmented piece extols the value of practical young male citizens in American life. It praises training to shape character and notes small numbers of leaders guiding movement, with references to helping strangers, the elderly, and women, and to community service on streets and corners.
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