07 Dec 1917
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1917
Page
1
The well known Mrs William B Leeds has taken up residence in England and directs many relief movements while entertaining officers from the American army at her home near London. Her prominent social and wartime activities mark her as a leading figure among war workers in England.
Robbers broke the back window of the H. A. Calvert store at Mt Etna, opened an unlocked safe and stole about $2 in nickels and pennies. They left a dull old dagger and showed amateurish effort, with the sheriff noting likely culprit timing. The tale sits among wider Huntington news including politics, school games, and civic notices.
Federal Food Deputy Jesse transmits Barnard’s Washington plan for wheatless and meatless days aimed at conserving exports. Hotels, restaurants, and boarding houses are urged to report compliance and encourage patrons, with licenses for bakers due after December 15.
Hoagland News Hoagland Ind notes Ernest G Kampe announces candidacy for county treasurer, subject to Republican primaries next spring. Local items include a special meeting, church activities, visits, and school attendance figures from the Hoagland area.
William Lennart announces candidacy for auditor subject to the decision of the Republican primaries next May. He positions himself as a steady fiscal steward and pledges accountability and reform.
Kendallville Ind Dec 6 Employed at the McCray Refrigerator Co after a six week strike voted 68 to 29 to return. Settled wage increases vary by individual, with nine and a half hour days and a half hour cut in hours. Open shop policy restores committee rights. about 50 of 226 strikers won't return. Also reports of Harold Teegarden's death from heart trouble, his church roles, and local civic updates including injuries, surgeries, and changes at nearby plants.
National advertisement touts Tonsiline as a universal sore throat remedy sold in every state. It claims prompt relief and urges readers to buy the bottle now, listing prices of 50 cents, one dollar hospital size.
Low priced sound grade lumber advertised for sheds and fences. Hoffman Bros Co lists phone contact as 61 for inquiries and purchase.
An advertisement touts a Special Personal Treatment for heart disease by Dr. Franklin Miles. It claims 26 years of research and offers a $2.50 free treatment and a Heart Book, urging afflicted individuals to describe their disease and mail to Dr. Miles at 115 to 125 Franklin St Elk Hart Indiana.
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