29 Apr 1918
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1918
Page
1
A chaotic newspaper page blends comic verse with wild scraps about prohibition, labor ads, and rural scenes. It includes jokes, anecdotes, and notices about labor at Fort Wayne Rolling Mill and local life, interspersed with satirical verse and social quips. The material reads like a late 19th century miscellany, mixing humorous poetry with job listings and short local notices.
An old advertisement touts Musterole a mustard oil ointment for rheumatic and chest conditions. It claims rapid relief for bronchitis neuralgia lumbago rheumatism sprains and colds with 0.5 and 2.0 dollar jars and hospital size bottles.
The naval reserve invites men from various trades to enroll with rapid promotion prospects. Enlistees may be called to active duty and lose civil employment, but can continue their present occupations until activation. Qualified applicants include bridge builders, locomotive engineers, hospital engineers, and steel erectors, with duties centered at securing naval projects and serving at the recruiting station on Way Who street.
Recruiting officers plan transport and muster as Dutch forces brace for possible war. The entire army stands ready with strengthened defenses and a mobilization readiness stance. A photograph shows typical Dutch soldiers in uniform, reflecting the tense atmosphere and military preparedness.
Telegrams from Washington spark debate over coal policy and rail congestion. Analysts blame government orders and economic strain for disrupted production and storage, noting Western districts shift to domestic coal and manufacturers face shortages. The issue touches freight pricing, car shortages, and the balance between fuel needs and manufactured goods.
An official statement from British authorities indicates that Canadian deserters from the army will be pursued. Deserters are defined as those who wore undisturbed uniforms, served or registered under compulsion, and failed to return by the specified deadline, with efforts led by a city official in charge of rammeing up deserters.
The Fort Wayne Medical Society will hold its fortnightly meeting at the Commercial Club on Tuesday evening Captain Souder from Camp Custer will preside with Dr Miles Po Barter, secretary, announcing plans. The notice invites Americans to attend and mentions gifts and toys for children, dolls, wagons, velocipedes. Anthony Toy Shop at Anthony Hotel building corner Harrison and Berry. Telephone 602.
Turmoil in Siberia deepens as factions contest leadership amid allied powers seeking influence. Reports from Harbin describe rival blocs pushing for a dictatorship or parliamentary system, while observers warn of foreign interference and uncertain aid.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a gentle liver and bowels remedy for a youthful look. It claims most illnesses stem from inactive bowels and liver, touts the olive colored tablets as a safe calomel substitute, and notes prices of 10c and 25c per box with availability from all druggists.
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