On this day in 1895, the South Bend Tribune published an article about the rising number of women interested in public affairs, and anticipated the &quot;honesty and purity of thought and purpose&quot; that women might bring to local government.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this day in 1895, the South Bend Tribune published an article about the rising number of women interested in public affairs, and anticipated the &amp;quot;honesty and purity of thought and purpose&amp;quot; that women might bring to local government.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this day in 1895, the South Bend Tribune published an article about the rising number of women interested in public affairs, and anticipated the "honesty and purity of thought and purpose" that women might bring to local government. 

The Woman's Movement, 1895

On this day in 1968, the Tribune began a series of articles on the reasons and problems of annexation as the Mayor Allen raised it as a way for the city to keep growing.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this day in 1968, the Tribune began a series of articles on the reasons and problems of annexation as the Mayor Allen raised it as a way for the city to keep growing.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this day in 1968, the Tribune began a series of articles on the reasons and problems of annexation as the Mayor Allen raised it as a way for the city to keep growing. 

Annexation Helps Cities Stay Alive, 1968

On this day in 1915, five thousand people visited Springbrook Park to dance in the new pavilion, ride the new merry-go-round, jockey on live ponies, and scream on its new roller coaster The Big Dip.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this day in 1915, five thousand people visited Springbrook Park to dance in the new pavilion, ride the new merry-go-round, jockey on live ponies, and scream on its new roller coaster The Big Dip.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this day in 1915, five thousand people visited Springbrook Park to dance in the new pavilion, ride the new merry-go-round, jockey on live ponies, and scream on its new roller coaster The Big Dip. 

Five Thousand Pay Visit to Springbrook, 1915

On this day in 1933, Samuel Spiro &amp; Co., merchandisers of quality clothing for men and boys, announced the opening of their new storefront on Michigan Street in downtown South Bend.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this day in 1933, Samuel Spiro &amp;amp; Co., merchandisers of quality clothing for men and boys, announced the opening of their new storefront on Michigan Street in downtown South Bend.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this day in 1933, Samuel Spiro &amp; Co., merchandisers of quality clothing for men and boys, announced the opening of their new storefront on Michigan Street in downtown South Bend. 

Spiro Ready to Open New Home, 1933

On this day in 1914, the Oliver family estate leased its famous downtown South Bend hotel to two Chicago men for a reported sum of $400,000.

<description>&lt;p&gt;On this day in 1914, the Oliver family estate leased its famous downtown South Bend hotel to two Chicago men for a reported sum of $400,000.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

On this day in 1914, the Oliver family estate leased its famous downtown South Bend hotel to two Chicago men for a reported sum of $400,000. 

Oliver Hotel Is Reported Leased, 1914

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