Fair Grounds Store Expands Assortment and Services
The Fair Grounds store announces a full grocery stock and a new meat department. Twenty four trained associates will assist customers as fresh bread pies cakes and pastries are delivered daily.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
5
The Fair Grounds store announces a full grocery stock and a new meat department. Twenty four trained associates will assist customers as fresh bread pies cakes and pastries are delivered daily.
The article describes a school run flower gardening effort directed by Mr. B Blee with assistance from Jos Daw's estate. Volunteers prepare bulbs and plants for a display, highlighting student involvement and community support.
The White Fruit House advertises large Concord Grapes for 7c per pound and Dandy peaches about 100 bushels today. It lists granulated sugar 19 lbs for 4.00, stomatoes 39c per bushel, bananas 100 per in California, and a wide range of fruits, nuts, tea, bacon, chocolates, school supplies, dry goods, and clothing on sale across floors.
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