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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1909
Page
11
An old advertisement touts Pyramid Bite Cure claiming rapid relief for piles and related itching sores. It urges readers to request a free trial kit, warns against surgery, and promises a box for 20 cents after proving results. The misspelled copy targets adults with testimonials and aggressive marketing.
An article touts sage and sulphur as a natural method to darken hair and prevent grayness. It highlights Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur, a prepared product from Wyeth Chemical Co of New York, sold by druggists for 50 cents or one dollar, with mail order available.
Seven delegates were named to represent Fort Wayne retailers at the Indianapolis gathering to combat a raffle system tied to raffling tickets. Merchants also urged refunding railway fares for out of town customers and praised Assessor Egeeman for prompt transient merchant assessments.
City budget notes that bids for 1910 garbage collection and related services were awarded. Frank Draker secured multiple district contracts totaling 1,255 dollars, Reginald Meinney a district award, and overall 1910 garbage care costs estimated at 4, +? 0.78 hundred dollars. A coal-hauling contract to Willam Lewis was set at 24 cents per ton. Plans for Barr street northern extension were approved, and a St Joe road vacation and sewer petitions discussed. Building inspector Wyre reports 77.7% in fees for November with permits by class. Chicken Dinner at Hof Brau today 11 to 2.
A Fort Wayne Rexall Store advertisement touts Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets as a permanent relief for indigestion and dyspepsia. It claims a high success rate from Bismuth Subnitrate and Pepsin with added carminatives, offering a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied. Three sizes priced at 31, 9 and 1.09.
County commissioners issued twenty five Hynor licenses while delaying William Lt. Benedict and Benjamin Spaeth pending investigation. Spaeth seeks a naloon at the former Kleindinst site Calhoun and Wayne, claiming good faith purchase of furniture and fixtures. Spring field township remonstrance renews but no license applicants appeared. Judge Heaton grants Mabel McCrea divorce from Thomas McCrea and allows maiden name Baer. A suit against Charles J. Smith to recover 1600 settles after compromise. Lathamer: 1600 paid to estate after fatal crash in which Lester Lathamer died in Smiths car. Alda Disler sues for divorce from Frank J. Disler, a Huntertown saloon keeper, alleging drunkenness and late-night revels. Arguments in a 1900 damage suit of John Newman vs Fort Wayne Electric Works heard. Lee O Rourke’s jury in Woods vs Rump case ongoing.
Whitley County officials announce upcoming elections for road supervisors across districts. Report notes forgery case against Walter Shire pending no further action by R. 4. Wedding announced for Edna Mabel Forrest daughter of D A Forrest Coosse Me John Chester Tripp Thorncreek township to wed at home of bride’s parents Thursday at 8 pm. Union township storm damages noted at Oliver Grave and John Waugh farm. Bachelor Club to host two charity chances in the armory Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
The home remedy describes mixing granulated sugar with warm water to create a syrup for coughs and chest pains. It recommends Finex and other preparations, claiming strong healing properties and easy preparation for family use.
The ad urges women to buy furs now ahead of winter, promising unhurried choice from a large stock. It notes gifts can be held and mailed, and contrasts quality with rival goods. It also emphasizes underwear and knitwear as essential, stressing enduring materials and craftsmanship over price.
Fur shop lists a wide range of muffs and neckpieces with satin linings and quilted interiors in styles for Black Coney, Brown Coney, Brook Mink, Setal, Scars, Russian Lynx, Squirrel, Isabella, Sable, Jap Mink, Raccoon, Black Wolf, Black Lynx, Eastern Mink, and various Sets. Prices span from $1.25 to $150 per item, with special sets featuring Persian Paw, Russian Lynx, Blue Wolf, Stone Marten, Pointed Wolf, Blue Fox, and Baum Marten.
Luxury fur coats range from Russian feny and pony goat options to electric seal and brook mink styles. Prices span from 40 to 150 dollars, with lengths from short to about 50 inches and satin linings highlighted for elegance and warmth.
Doctors urge plenty of fresh air at night but warn for adequate bed coverings to stay warm. The ad promises ready furnished bedding, noting ample blankets bought before price rises and window access to fresh air.
Cotton and wool blankets offered in white grey and tan with or without borders priced from 59 cents to 3 dollars per pair. Wool blankets in plain white or plaid colors range 3.50 to 22.50 per pair.
A short fragment notes soft white cotton filled comforters suited for multiple grade levels. The text mentions comforters described as comfortable and cozy, emphasizing their material quality and general use. No further details or context are provided.
City news reports Mr A J Randall left early this morning for Detroit to bring home a new Chalmers Detroit 1910 automobile purchased for Mr Wilkians AL Fleming of this city. The article notes various city issues including a wreck involving a vehicle misattribution and a patient from St Joseph hospital missing then found, plus a mental health case involving Rank Lanterman from Warsaw who escaped guardians and was recovered.
An advertised Skin remedy claims to cure adult and infant skin trouble rapidly. It alleges immediate relief from itching and irritation, with healing powers for herpes and other conditions. The product is sold by Meyer Bros and other drug stores in Wayne, with limited experimental postin provided free to qualifying buyers.
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