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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1908
Page
18
Thanksgiving season items arrive with a large display of coats and wraps from top designers. Models include foreign-inspired cuts fitted for American women and durable options for children aged 6 to 14. Fabrics feature bearcloth astrakhan tweeds broadcloth mixtures and worsteds, with moderate prices appealing to shoppers.
A brief price rundown for party ware features plate doilies from 65 cents to 175 and centerpieces and table covers ranging from 1.50 to 25.00, highlighting affordable decorating options.
Plain linen madras and taffeta waists suit Miss Tailormade fussy flu fy, with net lace and duchesse details for dressy wear. Severe cuffs and collars feature tucks and plaits, foundation lace and satin trims, long sleeves with mousquetaire effect, some short fitted sleeves. Prices are low enough to buy two or three.
A local fur exhibition offers a wide range of sets neckpieces and muffs. Prices span from affordable pieces to luxury selections including Real Mink Black Lynx Pointed Lynx Sable Fox Sitka Fox and Kolinsky Mink. The display emphasizes value and variety for different budgets.
Rogers offers a wide silverware sale with tea spoons six per set table spoons six per set bouillon spoons six per set oyster forks six per set plus Crean ladies items gravy forks pickle forks olive forks water goblets wine glasses sherbet glasses and oyster cocktail glasses at notably low prices.
A long list shows Indianapolis figures holding major state and federal offices, from senators and attorneys general to tax board members and postwar appointments. The piece notes two thirds of key positions over 25 years favor the city, with many names and offices named, and argues for broader representation from other towns. A separate obituary mentions a child succumbing to tubercular meningitis after two weeks of illness, with funeral services planned.
Albert Harnma entered a plea of guilty to a charge of assaulting Thomas M. Jones on election day. He was fined 1 dollar and costs totaling 1150 dollars, paid in full. The case was brought before Squire Wy Hy Eller of Warsaw.
MBIA CITY Indiana reports the death of two year old Willant Shriner son of Mr Ix Shriner of South Chauncey street after a lingering illness. The child passed away in the early afternoon at home on April fifteenth.
The Rev. W B Tolliver led a brief funeral at the Bachman residence on West VanBuren Street. The body was moved to the salation for transport and interment. Pallbearers included CLOW Turtle W S Cook Jacob Overdeen John M Mowery Henry Remey and William Miner, with three officials of the IO. FL in attendance.
An unnamed Ford man was severely injured in a gravel pit near Malcohn farm, Ringgenberg, Milford area. Quick aid prevented worse injuries with probable abdominal damage avoided. incident reported by the Journal-Gazette Want Ads.
A chaotic voice campaign accuses Milaglland of manipulation in the gas trade, labeling him a mercenary merchant who siphons from workers and families. Observers cite decades of schemes, secret profits, and alleged deceit to paint a picture of a public fraud. The article notes the call for fair prices and honest conduct amid claims Milaglland’s ventures harmed laborers and households, while defending his broader impact and charitable ties.
Clumbia City news notes that KL Raher has accepted a position as a sales agent for Fisk Company. He will cover a southern territory and handle goods including ladders washing machines and other wood products. The announcement appears in the News Bureau column of the local paper.
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