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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1900
Page
16
A New Jersey judge vacationing in Montana describes a day of fishing to satisfy appetite for sport and health. He recalls sitting on a rock, reading, then a sharp bite yielding a half pound trout and a nearby mountain lion visible about ten feet away, adding danger to the scene.
A Philadelphia man recalls losing 50 cents on a Market street car and meeting a benevolent stranger who found the money and later reenacted the tale of risking a lion in a river to return the sum. The man offered a reward, but the stranger refused gifts, settling on 75 cents in small change.
An ex claims she never wants to speak to a man again after he called her his queen and kissed her without explicit consent. A second witness notes he followed the line of least resistance, describing the moment in a Chicago Tribune recount.
A brief exchange shows Miss Jones meeting Mr Brown and a witty remark about marriage. The dialogue highlights a lighthearted scene with a Punch magazine caption about domestic roles and surprising encounters. The Detroit Free Press quote illustrates a joke about marriage and spousal dominance.
A terse opinion item from the Chicago Times Herald questions the meaning of an innocent bystander with a playful exchange between a child and a parent, reflecting local tone.
A quotation from the Indianapolis Journal warns of a growing corset trust as an “octopus” that will soon grasp everything most dear to mankind. The line emphasizes fear of monopolistic control over daily life and commerce.
A natural park near San Antonio, Texas is offered with a condition that no beer or intoxicating liquor may be sold, given away, or consumed on the premises. If violated, ownership reverts to the state university. The city council hesitates to accept the condition, while a liquor dealer notes the rule would align better with expectations.
Lizy, a German immigrant living in America, seeks a divorce from Amos after years of abuse. He promises reform after a drunken attack that leaves Lizy injured and the children terrified. The couple reconciles briefly, but the daughter witnesses the scene and Lizy ultimately keeps the divorce and the children.
A mosaic of temperance notes and a dramatic story. Prohibition clubs form at Nebraska Wesleyan and funds for temperance causes mount, while a staged romance ends in suicide by drowning after parental feuds. The era’s moral concerns mix with curious anecdotes and a large annual college education cost.
A dinner party anecdote from Beatrice Matthews in Wings features Dr 4 and Mme Y- debating teetotalism. Mme Y- declares she was born a water drinker, prompting a quizzical exchange about abstinence and whether children of drinkers can be teetotal. The piece ends with a philosophical note on abstinence and government liquor policy. The Union Signal commentary criticizes Prohibition enforcement and suggests dissolving partnership between government and liquor trade, citing Pabst Brewery taxes and salaries of U.S. presidents through McKinley.
The year just past was prosperous for White Fruit House and they expect continued improvement. They laid in an extraordinarily large line of goods purchased at the lowest cash price to attract customers this year.
Sugars, coffee and tea listed with prices, including Rio and Java varieties. Canned goods and dried fruits priced, with notes on peach crop and California items. Oils, syrups, molasses, and wines for medical use only, plus assorted whiskies and liquors.
Grain-O is described as a tonic not a stimulant like coffee. It is promoted as a successful coffee substitute with a coffee flavor that many enjoy, noting many substitutes exist but Grain-O stands out as the food drink option.
Fort Wayne Trust Co at Main and Court offers 3 percent interest on savings certificates of 1.00 and up, loans on farm and city real estate, and serves as executor administrator guardian assignee receiver trustee and agent. Officers include Henry C. Paul president and Samuel M Foster vice president among many listed directors.
OCR text lists many city pairs such as Plymouth Chicago New York Washington Youngstown Pittsburg. Valparaiso Chicago and others with stray times like 345 am 5am and 4156 pm. Mentions Grand Rapids Indiana Richmond South Burnt nd and various misaligned schedules, creating a jumbled transit snapshot without coherent narrative.
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