26 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1918
Page
1
A vintage ad touts St Jacobs Liniment to stop rheumatism pain with immediate soothing effects. It claims the liniment penetrates to relieve soreness stiffness and can be used for sciatica neuralgia lumbago backache sprains and swellings. A trial bottle is offered at drug stores.
Washington February 25 General price fixing on agriculture profits is not planned by the food administration. Food Administrator Hoover states there is no intention to set maximum prices on farm products except for sugar and wheat under rare conditions. He stresses the administration has no authority or desire to fix agricultural prices.
Newville Newville News brief notes war effort donations and local activity. Clay Bee newsigale totals 600 while Bam imlin sale reaches 1200. Cramer receives a $4 check for support of herself and child, Lewin Cramer among Uncle Sam's men. Property sold to Big Worthington of Farmer Center. war funds redirected. Red Cross work grows in DeKely county with 17.45 dollars raised. meetings Tuesday afternoons. garments knitted for St. Yor branch. Estella Kain visiting from Auburn. farewell for A. B. Chipman and wife moving north of Hicksville. 29 guests. Mrs Minnie Welker of Melburn and Biles Richmond noted. pneumonia case. Local social notes, visits, and a Want Ad mention conclude.
Fort Wayne Suburban Day Trade Association re elects Willam H. Rohan as president and Theo dor Frank as vice president with Charles A Melgs returning as secretary. The group expands its executive committee and plans to add features to suburban day to boost outside visitors and Fort Wayne's retail and entertainment offerings.
Amsterdam dispatch reports Count Ceemin of Austria Hungary sending a wire to Bolshevik Foreign Minister Lenin Trotsky that Austria Hungary and its allies have agreed to seek peace with Russia. German Chancellor von Hertling states Petrograd accepted German peace terms and that peace negotiations at Brest-Litovsk will occur soon with delegates traveling there. details may shift but main agreement achieved.
The article profile notes Sergeant Empy, a young American, who fought with the British on the western front using a Lewis machine gun. He describes the weapon’s firepower, noting forty eight rounds can be fired in seconds to overwhelm any German in front. Empy laments the danger to soldiers’ families at home.
Indianapolis man Frederick ML Ayers announced his acceptance of the post as manager of the supply department for the American Red Cross headquartered in Washington. He will depart Sunday to begin duties. Mrs Ayres serves on the local Red Cross executive committee and has contributed to Indiana's effort in both time and money.
A vintage safe laxative ad touts California Syrup of Figs as a first aid for constipated children. It claims to cleanse bowels within hours, easing symptoms like irritability fever stomach ache and poor appetite. It emphasizes a pleasant taste and says directions suit babies children and adults.
In Fort Wayne and statewide reports the Lutheran War Service drive shows about $13,000 raised Sunday, over half the local quota and about half the state goal subscribed. Richmond district exceeds its quota by a third, Indianapolis campaigns to continue another week as many districts started late. Church leaders note Lutherans have high draft‑age participation and many members in service, with 33,300 subscriptions reported to the Trinity English Lutheran drive and plans to persist until the $5,000 goal is met.
The community hosted church services at My church and MM E followed by a visit from Mr and Mrs Harold Stehbald of Orslan and Miss Dessie Hirstod. Home gatherings at the En Kuntz residence, a surmise party for the home of Mr and Mrs En Kuntz, and a binoc ular drive for the U S Navy with James Banks among the first to respond.
An advertisement-style piece touts Anuric as a remedy to flush uric acid and toxins from the blood, claiming relief from stiffness, back pain, rheumatism, and constipation. It includes customer testimony and a trial offer via the Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo.
Hoagland school closed Thursday and Friday due to teachers’ illness. The Washington group hosted an event at Mrs Laura Crawford’s home featuring recitations by Russell Smith and Burdett Small, songs by the Hoagland quartet, and a drag drill by the girls. Reverend Shank delivered a sermon on life of Joseph and an address titled Moreth to Prison. Mrs Backley spent Tuesday in Hurtertown.
Police and coroner probe the death of Mrs. John Schuster found on the street near Wer resilience at 2619 Maumee arenun Sunday night. Neighbors report hearing a car stop sharply around 10 p.m. as if the emergency brake was applied before the vehicle departed. An alibi was offered for all autos questioned, a single clue ties to the incident without confirmation.
An old style ad claims early wrinkles result from headaches and promotes Cornelison's Headache Liver Pills for speedy relief. It asserts the pills ease pain with a mild purgative and remove the need for more medicine tomorrow. Sold at all druggists for one cent.
Police and the coroner are examining the early yesterday findings near the body spot. The possibility of robbery has been set aside, and the authorities focus on how a vehicle struck the woman, with investigations ongoing.
February acquisitions include financing the war and justice through simplified legal procedure from the American Academy of Political and Social Science. Also added are reference volumes on insurance, securities, real estate, engineering manuals, and numerous works on management, chemistry, gardening, and religious education.
An old home remedy advertisement touts a homemade cough syrup made from pine extract and sugar syrup costing around 40 cents per half pint. It promises quick relief from coughs colds and throat irritation and claims to outperform ready made syrups with a strong safety guarantee.
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