09 Dec 1910
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
1
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a remedy for colds and grippe. It claims it neutralizes symptoms with no quinine effect and promises rapid relief when taken every two hours, though it notes quinine is ineffective.
Fragmentary report mentions Ralph A. Dudley of Boston and a Mexico City postal note. The text is garbled with references to a bell boy, a party, and alleged operations in Boston, leaving most details unreadable.
The Washington paper reports population increases for the state and Spokane within the 13th Census context. It notes a rise from a historical base to a higher total, with percent changes highlighted and references Spokane’s growth in the decade. The text includes garbled figures but frames continuing demographic expansion.
Gas consumers with bills due December 1 should pay by Saturday December 70. Bills due December 7 not paid by December 10 will be charged 95 cents per 1000 cubic feet.
A blast at a Corunna building injured residents and wrecked the structure. Firewardens and locals reported flames and debris filling the street while bystanders aided occupants and a rescued worker. the blast also damaged neighboring properties and disrupted daily life.
Fragmentary report from Angola Indiana covers local events and people with many OCR errors. It mentions a relay game at Wicheor Ohio and a public election, along with notes on school and jury exercises amid cloudy weather. Wayne Powers of York Township is referenced as arriving for some event.
A local store, Parrat's Stu tic and Art Store, emphasizes thoughtful gift options for givers seeking meaningful presents during the season. The shop highlights curated items and personalized selections to fit various tastes and budgets.
A long oblique editorial argues for a vast national waterway system connecting the Mississippi River, Ohio, and Great Lakes to the Gulf. It urges canal and river improvements to lower transport costs, speed deepening commerce, and unite the twelve middle western states with New York and beyond. The plan envisions a Chicago to New York water route about 1900 miles, with locks, dredging, and a unified network to move heavy goods cheaply.
A vintage health note touts a weight gain regimen claiming to improve digestion and overall vigor. It prescribes blended medicines with pepain, rhubarb syrup, cardyl essence, and cadontene compound, plus plenty of water and meal timing to help thin individuals gain weight.
A staunch call urges rapid inland waterway development from Chicago to New York to cut transport costs for wheat. Advocates argue barges can move grain cheaper than rail, boosting the river system and tying New York to the nation’s grain markets. They warn Canada could divert shipments if canals delay, urging government action and private backing.
A speaker argues for expanding inland waterways and reducing rail monopoly to cut freight costs. He cites weathered examples from Indiana and Chicago, urges government role in building terminals, and warns against overreaching by rail lines that threaten rates and competition. The piece reflects late 19th to early 20th century transport policy debates with named places like Chicago and Indiana and mentions Cleveland and national finance.
An English article fragment argues for vast canal and waterway expansion to sustain national commerce and power. It stresses strategic transport links, the need to support producers, and maintaining a global market position through a network extending beyond current termini.
Court news outlines lawsuits including Pfeildner versus Pfleldner to recover funds, mortgage actions by Guake and Une Bepwald, and a Commodore Breaman case for 136 dollars. August Bobay seeks divorce from Emin Bobay with four children amid reconciliation hopes. Bethol Clements seeks divorce and child custody after 1907 marriage. allegations include abuse and neglect. County plans propose third set of gr antents for Denke pond project near St Joseph river. Local notices include filings and marriages licensed.
At the Traction League meeting in Garrett Indiana last evening officers outlined plans for the next gathering to be held Tuesday evening in Chin city. The event promotes local entertainment and a banquet to aid the group’s roast fundraiser with members and residents participating.
Classified notice announces sale of a first class dancing academy located at Box A 214 in the Journal Gazette. The short notice identifies the business type and listing location for potential buyers.
On Wednesday evening December 14 a group of prominent Germans living in the city will convene at a rented hall for an event described as a social gathering with discussions about a controversial six in Humboldt and a plan to ensure success of the occasion.
Angola Chapter No. 63 elects officers for the coming term including Colvin Raney Mallory Crevi and Gale. The meeting also notes the conferral of offices and a separate obituary notes the death of Mrs Belang Phillips at age 84, survived by her husband and children with services planned in Bathvday and burial in Springhall, Lagrange County.
Nahle county students attend a social evening at Professor and Mrs W A Pox home on North Superior Street in Angola Ind. A meal was served at 10 30 oclock. Attendees include Miss Hazel Reynolds and several named locals from Albion Cromwell Walt Lake Rome City and Nobie county with remarks on their wartime service.
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