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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1908
Page
9
An advertisement touts Hyemel as a cure for chronic catarrh and related ailments. It cites G. J. Stevers of County City Ania who allegedly recovered after using two bottles of the inhaler. The ad promises guarantees from Meret Broz. & Co. druggists and notes a $1.00 inhaler with 30 cent refills.
A historical overview traces Ringling Brothers from a small wagon show with one elephant and few wagons to a modern empire employing about 4000 people. It highlights innovations in crowd control, clean entertainment standards, and expansive European talent, with a Fort Wayne parade planned for August 6.
Major Joseph Ht Harrison commander of the Thier battalion Indiana Regiment of the National Guard heads to Fort Benjamin Harrison Indianapolis. He will be joined by Martian Sam I Garber the only representative of Company G in the natation contest. Fred T Bene det Harr e Rumvill and Henry Dinkmeyer of Company G may accompany them to provide security and support as the event runs from Tuesday morning to Thursday afternoon.
The Journal- Gazette notes admission for this week’s races is reduced to 25 cents. Want ads in the Journal- Gazette cost Vac a word, inviting readers to place notices efficiently.
Albion area briefs report marriage licenses issued for George J. Kurls and Ametia L. Worm. Roy Schroeder and Nora Bell Wadenan wed. community updates include school staff changes, medical visits, and local sports results across Bluffton Kendallville and surrounding towns with births, baptisms, and civic notices.
A letter from a Virginia student credits Grape Nuts with restoring health after overwork and poor meals. She recalls illness, schooling setbacks, and eventual recovery leading to college and a future degree, praising the product and the Postum Co. message in a promotional appeal.
Auburn residents report a shrinking population as many move to lakeside areas including Wawasee and Clearlake. Local industry, Avourn Manufacturing, runs overtime to clear rush work before next week’s invasion. Mrs. J W Thomas returns from Hamilton visit. Decatur reports improvements for Mrs. J Maser and notes Mrs. Ann O Amspaugh’s funeral at Antioch Church. Bernice Dalley hosts a Cowan cousins gathering with Misses Faonle and Flossie Cowan as honorees.
Rist News Byreau reports Allerhey W. H. Kissinger dropped forty five dollars in a manila envelope on a Columbia City street around 11 clock while walking from Brahm Bros. barn toward his office. He intended to forward it to South Bend. After a pause, the money and envelope vanished following a brief conversation with a passerby.
Police in Warsaw Ind report two men, Frank Osborn and Benjamin Gillispie, were robbed on West Center Street Sunday night. Thieves took $3 from Osborn and $3 from Gillispie. Authorities have strong suspicions about the robber's identity and expect an arrest by Tuesday.
Chicago July 26 Receiver Sidney Mitchell under Judge Grosscup names W C Johnson as co receiver for United Box Board and American Straw Board amid claims of bias. Johnson, a disinterested court agent, will oversee asset value amid ongoing securities sale questions on the Chicago stock exchange related to Fleming notes. Judge Grosscup postpones judgment and keeps restraining order to block dissipation of collateral as legal maneuvers unfold.
In court remarks Bir Meyer challenges a restraining order tied to collateral value, while Kr Michell questions statements about depreciation. The judge signals a report will follow and hints no indemnity is required as he doubts the securities will fall further in the coming weeks.
Fort Wayne Driving Association announces a major race meet this week with strong entries. Nine horses start in the 2:21 trot and sixteen in the 2:25 pace, plus fields in the 2:20 pace and 3:18 trot. Trotters and side wheelers fill several harness events as top horses from across the country compete for purses. Gazette rates 20 cents a word.
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