22 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1918
Page
1
A garbled OCR poem fragment and surrounding notes mix affection lines about trust and friendship with stray editorial marks and unrelated chatter. It mentions a Mr M Bthe managing ed, a joke about a little bomb, and various odd interjections, with references to characters Wigley and Samuel Wax in a shop scene.
The funeral services for Bro. John E Beahler will be held at Scottish Rite Cathedral Tuesday at 2 o'clock. Friends of family invited. By order WM Geake TP M CHAS Read Secy. Loxton April the great Hisdetity of Meilish army officers on liven as wat cross the channel hat remain in France. Many spend their time in Vis while others go down into the country renewing Orlendallps made by the early days of the war. It is stated that quite a few number have married French greatly and spend your xeont home. WANTED Trackmen Apply Maintenance of Way Department Spy Run Ave and Kamm St Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co.
The Liberty Gardens movement spreads countywide as the Liberty Garden committee solicits seed potatoes onions cabbage and tomato plants at Liberty Garden Headquarters. County Agent Knight and government advisors back planting efforts with weather forecasts and planting guidance for April and May.
May weather in Angola saw several freezes on May 7 and 13 with low temperatures 19 to 24 degrees. Franke IMgeman and Dummty Agent Tt of G. Smaey reported journeying to advance the liberty garden movement. The gathering drew attendees from nearby towns with strong support for the movement and anticipated success.
Washington April 21 German and Austrian women in the United States are classified as enemy aliens under a Wilson proclamation. Austrian and German women face registration, travel bans near waterfronts, and possible internment for violations. German women must register soon and may be barred from entering restricted zones. The law amends the prior act by removing the word males, extending the scope to women.
Scarcity of wheat becomes alarming as improvements in some indices are noted. Federal and state authorities report only a small fraction of needed supply, prompting stricter enforcement, record keeping by millers, and campaigns urging conservation and substituting potatoes for bread. Chicken soup supplies rise as hens remain scarce and prices rise.
Antwerp Ohio in April 2017 Cromiey a prominent local figure nearly died at a railroad crossing. The car stalled on the tracks and was struck by the engine. Cromiey was thrown to the ground but only suffered minor injuries. the wreck severely damaged the car. A traveling man nearby sprinted from his wagon realizing the train had killed the engine.
Indiana Furniture Co advertises a ton and half motor truck for sale or trade to address immediate transport needs. The brief notice notes availability through the Indiana Furniture Co, inviting inquiries from potential buyers or traders.
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