03 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1918
Page
1
Mrs Effie Hii of Blenchester Ohio reports twelve years of nervous headaches with heavy head feels and insomnia. After taking four bottles of Peruna she claims regained strength and health and thanks the remedy. Some prefer Peruna tablets over liquid medicine.
An early 20th century beauty ad touts Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a constant internal remedy for skin flaws. It claims halting purities and invisible vapor cleansing, promising clearer skin, fewer pimples, and removal of blackheads without creams or externals. It offers a free trial and a 10 cent box via drug stores.
City draft board examined registrants and slated many for the army with yesterday’s results. Among those qualified are Emmett Wallace Clarence Devel William Hlanke Ervin Seeger John L. Canada Elmer W. Fuller and many others while a few were rejected or placed in limited service. An appeal to the advisory board is noted with names Milani Craga and Sioward Paxton among others.
A Plymouth Church program today at 4 o'clock centers on the question Mohammed or Christ. The talk surveys Islamic and Christian perspectives, inviting discussion on faith comparisons and interfaith understanding.
Treed's Sarsaparinla, a blood purifier and appetizer, claims origin in a Boston physician's prescription. Pepttron is touted as an iron tonic for anemia and nervousness, made from iron, pepsin, wax, and celery. Hood's Pills are advertised for liver issues and constipation. Promoters urge everyone to use all three medicines for better health and to ask their druggist for them today.
Sir Eric Geddes, first lord of the admiralty, summarized the first year of Germanys unrestricted submarine warfare. He noted merchant ship sinking slowed, America's shipping role rising, and pledged continued shipbuilding and allied demands while warning of exaggerated German reports. He urged patience and continued cross-Atlantic cooperation to turn the war’s submarine campaign toward Allied victory.
Local news reports the Detroit area tragedy of Mrs Gordon Jaynes formerly Agnes Keltrer of Ligonier who, grieving her husband’s recent death, took her own life. Miss Ona Wilkingon traveled to Detroit for the funeral. Janez is survived by two brothers and a sister in Detroit.
The Citizens Trust Company expands its insurance division under General Manager FL Warren Brokaw. Lea M. O’Brien, with years in the field, is appointed manager as the department grows to include life health and accident insurance with top companies. Relocation to the new Citizens Trust building is planned by March 1. D C Stout remains active in insurance, selling his stake in his life wealth and accident business.
In Decatur February 2 a marriage license was issued to Pater H. Eisher born November 24 1886 son of Jacob J. Eisher and Barbara J. Schwartz born June 1882 daughter of John J. Schwartz. Attion Springer of Gurne, brother of Hil and Henry Springer in this city, details Alaska trip and weather contrasts. Todays report notes death of Del Krugh sevene months old after illnesses.
A Fort Wayne homemaker recalls long stomach trouble and fever that nearly lasted, saying a cousin in California urged Mayr’s Wonderful Remedy. She took a course, recovered fully, praising the simple harmless preparation that clears catarrhal mucus and intestinal inflammation. One dose proves it or money refunded.
The Adams County Red Cross knitting department sent jackets scarfs and other items to the Fort Wayne warehouse. Names like Mrs H L Jenny and daughter Altea and Mrs Berton visit nearby relatives. Andrew Zeser and daughter Marie travel to Fort Wayne to see Charles Zeser and family. Journal Gazette ads note one cent per word rates.
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