05 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
1
The ad markets fall garments for men, boys, and children and promotes bargains to attract shoppers. It emphasizes a sale of remaining stock with discounts of 5 percent on new fall clothing for men, boys, and children and 10 percent on new fall furnishings through Saturday night.
Local shop promotes a five day sale with half price and deep discounts on hats suits vests trousers underwear and accessories. Large quantities across men boys and children feature reduced prices from caps to knickers and cap sizes, incl Reading Cassmere trousers and Peter Pan waists.
Walter Peterson, a 14 year old from Malone New York, set out July 10 on a 5000 mile bicycle journey toward Trout Lake Washington. He travels solo, earning money by farm work and resort jobs to fund the trip, writing twice weekly to his sister and once to his father as he moves toward Chicago.
The fourth annual Ashley and Griswold families reunion was held at Robison park on September 8 with about 1100 relatives attending. Draggivt Myers gave a speech. Officers include George L. Ashley president and George Griswold president elect. Ed T. Griswold secretary. Overmyer treasurer. Labor day next year will be at George L. Ashley's St. Jon road. Out of town attendees listed from Antwerp Buffalo Raven N.Y. and others.
Lens France Sept 4 The death toll from yesterday’s explosion in the Clarence Pit near Britay reached sixty with several miners dying after rescue attempts. Many bodies were so mangled they were unrecognizable.
Classified note seeks six men for Berghoff Brewing Association. Job posting requests applicants with unspecified qualifications. Details on location and further requirements not provided in readable text.
At Walentville yesterday the pro-Brewarves of Lagrange and Nablo counties nominated J. Norman Babcock of Oneka by acclamation for joint senator. The meeting drew 150 attendees and featured speeches by Louis W. Litman Colane Schermerham Aart Newman Rev M Huffman and others. Newman will proceed to groom candidates for the progressive central committee and third county ticket.
Historical note discusses Kellogg's breakfast products shaping eating patterns in Battle Creek and beyond. It cites increased use of ready-to-eat foods, shifts toward lighter meals, and the idea of meals at various times, including bedtime lunches. Kellogg's Toasted Wheat Biscuit and Toasted Corn Flakes are highlighted as convenient, nourishing options.
Robert and Helen Teft, children of the president, arrived in Beverly from a horseback expedition through Glacier National Park in Montana. They traveled with Minneapolis friends, and a millinery opening is announced for Thursday afternoon and evening.
The Fort Wayne Amateur Driving Association held its final meeting of the season. Officers reported a highly successful year with growing membership and strong finances. Attendees included most club members, and plans emerged for more supporters and new horse owners to rejoin next season. An opening social dance is announced for Thursday.
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