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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
17
Property buyers in Lafayette last year visited their lots during good weather and found unexpected conditions. The Lafayette Prize company contract allegedly limits maintenance and cutting needs. For details contact Woodward Sales or Realty Exchange.
The report covers the twenty hour period ending 7:00 p.m. May 1, 1916 with temperatures at 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. and a high of 69 and a low of 43 yesterday. It notes the highest and lowest for the date, precipitation, relative humidity, and barometric readings including 30.20 inches at 7:09 p.m. with no rainfall since the first of the month.
PECATOR Ind May 61 Gladysé Wilma Durbin twelve daughter of Samuel J Durbin of St Marys township is laid to rest after a short illness caused by spinal trouble. The parents two sisters and one brother survive. Funeral Thursday at 1 30 PM at the Pleasant All M E church with Rev Conway officiating. WANTED Helpers and rivet heaters in structural steel shop The Engineering Company
An old instruction warns against harsh soaps and promotes using ordinary coconut oil with water to cleanse hair. It claims soap can dry scalp and dull hair, while a small amount of unrefined coconut oil creates rich lather, rinses clean, and leaves hair soft, shiny, and manageable. Coconut oil is inexpensive and widely available at pharmacies.
Chicago officials anticipate a historic turnout for the preparedness parade, with hotels full and transport strained as visitors pour in for related conventions and events. Mayor Thompson leads a broad entertainment effort including dances, theater parties, hydroplane displays, fire drills, stockyard rodeos, and daily park events at Grant Park.
Indianapolis report shows 366315.96 in the new teachers retirement fund under the 1917 act. One fourth of eligible units have joined. 29 units have enrolled so far. The note comes from state officials including Charles A. G. house and the state superintendent of public instruction.
Two Wheat Biscuits with milk or cream provide a complete meal at not over five cents. The ad promotes Shredded Wheat as a body-building food for youngsters and adults, made at Niagara Falls, New York, and suitable for breakfast or luncheon with fruit.
In Indianapolis May, a petition to the public service commission seeks a rate reduction. The filing involves Geist Interests, which recently took over Lefirette property and other sites formerly controlled by Murdock interests. The petition argues price hikes aim to push larger quantities for industrial uses.
Decatur Indiana reports the funeral of Mrs. Godfrey Pease at Linn Grove this afternoon attended by Mrs. Oliver Heller and L. L. Baumeart among others. Mrs Pease, formerly Miss Ethel French, was daughter of Marion French of Trion Grove. She died of tuberculosis in Berrien Springs Michigan and was brought back to Linn Grove for burial. her husband Mr Pease is a brother of Mrs Meller of this city.
A historic travel pitch describes a daylight journey via Panver Colorado Springs Pike’s Peak and Lake City to California national parks, highlighting Pacific steamship service to San Francisco and return stops at Yellowstone or Rocky Mountain National Parks. It offers free planning aid with maps and prints, inviting readers to send contact details.
Deputy Revenue Collector Thumma reports 22 200 barrels brewed by four breweries in May. Taxes total 45 300 dollars with 1 94 dollars per barrel, yielding receipts of 484 843 cents for Port Wayne, the largest monthly revenue in office history. Proportions show brewery shares, proprietary, wine and documentary taxes. Last month receipts stood at 10 288.97 dollars, with a May increase of 15 195.79 over April.
In the new addition between Calhoun and Lafayette streets Mellonie and Petit avenues rigid rules apply. No stores stables or business houses. Unsightly fencing and advertising signs barred to protect property holders.
A 19th century style pitch promotes Nuxated Iron tablets as a miracle booster for weak nervous individuals. It claims dramatic strength gains, improved energy, and better digestion within two weeks, touting safe, pleasant iron forms and a money back guarantee if promised strength is not achieved. It warns against old iron forms harming teeth and stomach. It promotes trial by self-test and frequent dosing schedules.
An advertisement by a medical specialist touts time-tested cures for kidney bladder prosthetic and sexual health issues. It claims to cure varicocele hydrocele strictures and blood poison with rapid detox and blood purification. The offer emphasizes affordable rates and invites patients to visit the office or write for details.
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