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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1912
Page
21
The article argues bananas are a nutritious staple available year round, explains ripening, sugar and starch content in green versus ripe fruit, and counters myths of poor digestion. It emphasizes proper chewing and careful handling by retailers, noting green fruit can irritate if eaten unripe and torn stems expose pulp to decay.
In San Francisco on June 29 Mrs. Philip North Moore, retiring president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, delivered the valedictory at the eleventh biennial convention. She praised unity within the federation, noted ongoing work, and outlined plans to address generational gaps while building on past successes.
The talk covers pure food law Niagara Falls preservation, forest land conservation, and welfare legislation for women and children. Mrs Moore warns against overjoining groups, criticizes sensational comic supplements, and urges targeted federation structure. Education on sex hygiene and moral power in schools is urged, with plans for classroom and parental instruction. Address: Winters and Lillie, LENNART & ORTLER.
Brooklyn Rapid Transit employees approved an involuntary wage rise affecting about 5,000 workers. Motormen and conductors will see rates from 38 cents an hour for beginners to 26 cents after four years, with an average increase around five percent. The notice also mentions buffs event later.
Mrs. Rose Boyer of Sherman writes that lingering cold left her run down with poor appetite, sleeplessness, and weight loss. After taking Peruna she improves markedly, regains strength, and says she feels better than ever in about a month. She includes before and after pictures as evidence of Peruna’s effects.
Reports of several road accidents indicate multiple fatalities and injuries. Jere mish Armstrong of Hartford died when a car overturned near Rocky Hill after a wheel failure. Thomas F. Coleman, a 65 year old Louisville capitalist tied to the DuPont family, was struck and killed by a car driven by Henry Gould, Sr. near Louisville. In Denver, Sandy Griswold of Omaha World Herald and others survived a crash en route to Las Vegas, with the vehicle sinking in a lake and all four men swimming to shore.
Fort Wayne showed a historic rise in bank deposits in June with clearings totaling 967 245 10. The week’s total fell short of both the prior week and the same period last year while balances stood at about 121 6. Daily clearings ranged from 146 306 86 to 1904A TS with Monday and Saturday adding notable figures. The banking sector expects a strong July as merchants express optimism.
A Marine Recruiting Office has been opened in rooms above the Hamilton National Bank under Sergeant John A Wilhelm. Captain H A Utley of Detroit visited yesterday and, impressed by conditions, decided to establish the office as permanent. Three recruits have already enlisted under the officer in charge.
Marion Indiana June 20 the hi Delta Kappa fraternity held its annual convention near Matter Park with a dance at the pavilion. Officers elected include Harry Mier president Claeinnett vice president John Gouchet secretary treasurer Ralphry auditor Howard Bruce-Baker sergeant at arms Chester Clark master of ceremonies Boward Mcculloch inner guard Albert Barnum outer board. Next convention place to be decided at December meeting with Fort Wayne and Richmond invited.
A reader asks how to dress properly while dealing with a spouse who continually sews red and purple patches into outfits. The note highlights tension between personal style and domestic handiwork, framing a domestic fashion dilemma.
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