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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
1
A vintage ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as a rapid remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims relief within five minutes, easing sour stomachs, headaches, and gas. Large 50-cent cases allegedly cure most stomach upsets and improve digestion by digesting food as if the stomach weren’t there.
An interview with Hessig-TMs Drug Co promotes Q-Ban Hair Restorer and Q-Ban Hair Tonic as leading southern wholesalers report rising demand. The ad claims a refund offer after six bottles if hair color does not match youth, and asserts tonic boosts annual hair growth and treats dandruff and eczema. It urges purchases from druggists and notes Bradley Bros. as distributors in Memphis Tennessee.
Stomach misery prompts a local ad urging readers to visit Meyer Bros Co for Mi-o-na stomach tablets. The copy claims relief from indigestion, gas, heartburn, sour stomach, and fatigue in five minutes, with two weeks of regular use reducing symptoms, and notes 50 cent price and availability from Meyer Bros and druggists.
In Medora Tean a claim bursts forth about a saved man and Dr Bing's new discovery for curing deadly lung hemorrhages. The piece critiques the success and notes a sensational talk in Money town. A tonic claim promises quick relief with guaranteed Bromchind and price details.
The Catholic Benevolent League of Inans launches a drive for new members as it extends its membership contest to May 1. A joint meeting at St Marys School hall last week decided to broaden outreach and award prizes for teams bringing in the most recruits. Prizes include 20 dollars for first and second place, 18 dollars for fourth, and 5 dollars for fifth. A deputy organizer may be posted to travel and boost state presence.
Ligonier reports residents Dwight Green and Hubert Akers visiting and returning from travels with plans to study law in Marion. A memorial service at the Elks drew a packed Methodist church, while others visited Goshen and nearby towns. A missive highlights a push to close gambling rooms by Mayor Emmison, and local figures like I A Stevenson visited Erlends amid spring preparations. Harriet Hall of Springfield Township, widow of the late Hall, was buried Monday after a long illness. funeral conducted at East Springfield Church by Rev Ray Baker with survivors listed.
East News Bureau reports Colli Anner will exhibit two verse fine species of chickens at Rendallvilla during the Lagrange Poultry and Pet Stock Association meeting, with plans to feature Rhody Island red and Amber Butter Cups. Also notes expanded chicken varieties in the region and local hospital patients in Sheldon and Reettur.
A misread caption notes a Hoosier turkey taking the grand prize at a poultry show in St Louis, with brand names and judge comments blurred in the OCR. The entry is linked to a Henrine Mehey gubbier Welshing 35 and a Shell company, with unclear ownership or sponsors.
A scrambled Auburn News item notes an elder veteran missing details about a visit to Witutlid. It mentions a stomach ailment and a disrupted meeting with Me hodge-bolnge traders. It also states Dulas Matic Ringo returned to Fort Wayne after a prior feud.
Chares Kinser and family run the Adams county orphans home infant department. Nine sons remain with Mrs Mary Grint Abs B A Halferty returns from four weeks with relatives at Cherubasen. Aubuss Golden Bagies officers named including Charles Philips N Gz BCL Honever Fred Bauret and others. Delegates to Adams county met at court house for December session. Treasurer elect Charles W Yager filed his official bond for 200000. Yager will take office January 1 1416.
A petition signed by a county resident asked Adams County commissioners to establish an orphanage. The board referred the matter to the county council for review and potential funding. Also noted were a local marriage, a birthday celebration, and transit service disruptions affecting the fort.
Social correspondence from Milan Center Indiana reports on church services at the Allin Center and a home gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs John Spindler with many neighbors attending. The piece lists numerous local residents and their companions, notes church attendance, and invites all to Christmas cantata services.
The Haymakers Association elected officers at a Saturday meeting. Chief Hasmeker C. Be Ludwig and other officers such as Assistant Captain Namara and Fast Chief G. A. L Dalley were named. The group meets first and third Saturdays in the fall above the Star theater. Plans to initiate a class of candidates were arranged for December 18 with Kanauet served after the meeting.
Building inspector Wyse granted permits yesterday for several projects including Paul Koeller to erect a one story dwelling on St Clair Street costing 1600 dollars with completion by August, a dwelling addition at 11a East Wayne Street, Henry J. Koeller to erect a one story cement and frame dwelling on Washington Creichton(?) Avenue costing 1700 dollars, a two story brick dwelling on Madison Street costing 3000 dollars, and a two story frame dwelling on Barre Street costing 2700 dollars.
A garbled early 20th century wire reads like a jumble of names and places. References include Tad Anthila Ded Gherri Parsell Irene Lapansport and Grant Zhalip with mentions of commitment, a mission, and a case in Lengelit Silas. Mixed notes mention Dinan Wi and Raylink, Sladen near, plus a stray line about Swift and a double deck of weed hogs and a return from a long trip with relatives.
Messrs B H Barnett and W Collins left yesterday for TACUEE New Fork to inspect taxis arranged by Barnett Transfer for local service. The secretaryship of Ben Harcourt No 13 Sag has vacancy due to the resignation of City Clerk-elect William T Jeffries and several candidates seek the post. Alvis Ginian and Sophia Kyenge were ill yesterday and moved to isolation hospital. Dre Dietrick, senior conductor on the Pure Wayne Wabash Valley line, left recently for health reasons and may settle there permanently.
Paul Briain Albert Cook and Art McAlheny of Portland were fined 710 and costs after a playful vandalism at the city jail. Detained by Detective Lenz they promised to leave town and returned home. One sentence was suspended by the judge.
Indiana consumers are served daily by rural free delivery with over 41 million people reached. The report highlights ongoing advances in the rural mail system and places Indiana ahead of many states in service development.
A Nov 1 service report details 3133 rural route daily coverage and rising post costs. It cites 20 million rural carriers traveling about 1 billion miles yearly, with gains in farm safety, home improvements, and yard plantings as rural routes expand. The report links expanded rural delivery to lower costs, greater efficiency, and better circulation of newspapers and agricultural information.
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