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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
3
A garbled report describes preparations for a Fort Wayne fair with merchants and crowds. It notes campaigns to attract dealers, financial incentives, and advertising aims to boost city business while showcasing horses, harness racing, and attractions.
Decatur Ind Sept 4 The Miller family held its fifth annual reunion at the home of J A Fleming in Union township. About 100 members and friends attended a social gathering with a hearty chicken dinner and an afternoon of music and readings under the apple trees.
Specials for today from Frank Dry Goods Co feature T shirts at 49 and 37 cents, white and colored shirts, children’s sweaters, white and Oxford gray garments, and jackets. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to take advantage of low prices as stated.
Tad Sept 4 The entertainment at Rome City for Labor Day promises to surpass any similar event. The committee plans races contests canoe and boat races swimming and a dance with prizes. Proceeds go to Charlie Aubrey who conducted the ounce hail earlier this season but recently suffered a loss.
The notice urges buyers to seize the opportunity at Indiana Furniture Co for a major rebuilding sale claiming unmatched value and bar gains. The message emphasizes urgency and limited-time offerings to attract customers seeking furniture deals.
A 30 m was born yesterday to Mr ibd Ds Miller of 95 Taylor street. Mr John J Burg awarded the contract for metal lathing on the Physician's Defense building with a force rushing the work. Nive Laemmermann a resident of the east side shows improving health after a scalp condition and new hair growth. Mr Robert J Holland, in charge of erections at the municipal fishing plant for Ik Engineering of St Louis, leaves tonight for home and will return next week to move material to St Louis. Mr John O Connell of SouthHoag
A bustling young woman debates time to sew with friends in a lively discussion about ready to wear versus homemade garments. She describes refashioning worn pieces into stylish, low cost outfits and advises practical sewing saves money and adds confidence.
A resident underwent a risky treatment for a cancerous tumor in the neck. Dr. BJ. McOscar performed the procedure, and Mr. O’Connell endured the operation with a steady will to recover, with a full recovery expected in a short time.
Noble County Indiana teachers institute closes after a year with 130 teachers attending and many friends. An excellent lineup of instructors including Prof. MG from Grand Rapids Dr editor of St. Nicholas and Prof. BTP Peters praised the institute. Prof. Jackson spoke on Brain and Backbone at a Saint Mary parish event. Restoration sale advertised by Indiana Furniture Co.
Labor Day closing noted for Monday. Contact Mate Day at 395-2456, Coverdale & Archer Co, 630-632 Harrison Street. In Warsaw September 1 George A. Snyder sold a tract of 3 000-pound Belgian draft horses to a Chicago buyer. Two picnics held at Chapman’s Lake Friday by Christine chorale Sunday School groups taught by Keith Hawkins enjoyed boating, fishing, and a banquet with a potluck dinner.
ABE SCHEFMAN posts a sale of fancy yellow Crawford peaches for Saturday at 1.40 per bushel from 2202 South Harmer Street Angola Indiana. Phone listed. A second duplicate line repeats the same sale notice.
In Kendallville the office at the southwest corner was traded amid a mess of rival hopes. The article details a postmaster selection battle, revealing Glenn Gillhams pushing Weingart, faction shifts, and legislative maneuvers tied to library funding and local politics.
Utah readers learn of Great Salt Lake's staggering salt and soda yields from the Chicago Inter Ocean. Estimated total salt content reaches over 13 quintillion pounds, valuing the salt product at about 175 billion dollars. Article compares lake to Palestine’s Dead Sea, notes shallow surveys, evaporation, and a projected 200,000 year supply at current consumption.
National Master Bakers elect officers at their eleventh annual convention in Indianapolis after five days of meetings. The nominees named include president Eugene A. Treasarek, secretary OF Whiteean, and treasurer Frank Woltarih, with others from Saginaw and Minnesota noted among the new five-year officers and board members.
Fragmented text discusses small savings and pricing on common household items like soap and detergents, contrasting penny pinching habits with overall cost over time. Mentions typical shopper choices and brand names in a nostalgic, period voice.
A fragmentary plea invites readers to join an event at Indiana Furniture Co. Details are unclear but the notice signals a local business outreach. The short item mentions Indiana and the company name as the primary identifiable entities.
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