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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
2
A patient reports Tanlac improved sleep and general well being after trying the medicine. The testimonial notes relief from nerves and fatigue and mentions continued use, with Tanlac available at local drugstores in Wayne Calhoun and Columbia areas.
Henry Hoffman resigns as Fort Wayne & Northern Indiana Line chief clerk and accepts a post in Vicksburg. Bluffton reports fourteen dog tax delinquencies. A death notice from College Corner notes Jeanie Boyd’s father-in-law, Benjamin Boyd, funeral set. Probate division details estate shares among children. Also includes reminiscences, an appetite remedy ad, and a cold cure testimonial paragraph.
Indianapolis May 11 More Indiana National Guard units face federal withdrawal or probation as Brigadier General A L Mills reports to the war department. Five companies are placed on probation and two more removed from federal support, with attendance and readiness cited as reasons. The move affects units from Vincennes Spencer Seymour Lebanon Mt. Vernon and others, signaling a major reduction in federally backed infantry in Indiana.
A Bluffton resident suffered a horse bite last evening near the western stiles as he attempted to ride away. In Tehuft ton pradel gebanks a vacancy opened with life resignation by Hares Park, noted as one of the successful tendered figures.
Clark, seventeen, confessed to forgery after riding in a car looted with a county agent’s funds near Murray. He admitted the act during a court appearance before Mayor John Sock, with bond set at 8600 for the September term. The incident followed a parade where the agent pursued him and recovered the stolen money.
A confused OCR item reports a patent judgment at Marion Indiana involving Dan Taine and J A Cilmi. It mentions a fence brace and a contract dispute with Tilman over a manufacturing act. A son is referenced, with unclear relation to the case.
Tuberculosis patient seeks admission to state hospital. Location unclear due to OCR errors. seeking placement at Pickville facility with admission anticipated soon.
Indiana Democrats plan a massive delegation to the Democratic National Convention in St Louis with strong backing for Vice President Marshall and President Wilson. Organizers expect near-universal state turnout, with special trains from Indianapolis and a large reception set at the American Hotel, Indianapolis leaders say every county will contribute and details have been arranged for travel and lodging.
Cromwell area notes show residents and visitors including Detroit native Cre m, Eldan, and others arriving from Mare-Cede for visits. Memorial services were held for local figures, and several families from Garrett, Columbia City, and South Bend spent time in the area. A trip to Wawases and a small purchase of 28.20 was noted, with other social calls and relatives visiting in Milford and near Hol sly fox area, reflecting a typical small town week.
A garbled excerpt describes a dubious home remedy claiming to cure catarrhal deafness and head noises. It mentions mint water, an unidentified ingredient, and instructions to prepare a drink. The text appears medical quackery with noncredible steps and unclear sourcing.
A diary excerpt from August 11 details a woman at a dinner with Mr. Thorndyke and Ned, noting social pressures on women to smoke and dress. Eavesdropping reveals Mrs. Denford and Mrs. Houghton judging the hostess as unsuitable for their circle. The narrator seeks relief in dancing and music, then withdraws to a fern-draped corner as tensions rise. The entry ends with “To Be Continua.”
Payne News reports the Payne Massine lodge conferred Master Mason degrees on four initiates Claude Treynotdy Edward Vadcoels Dee Trent and Frante Lunn. Brethren from Antwerp Paulding Tilenville and Montoawnville attended the ceremony with a crowd at the lodge hall. Vincent O Rourke of open Mums visiting. local residents Mary Crom and others noted as guests. A neighborhood gathering followed with a large yet orderly crowd and Payne winning the ball game.
WANTED Pantryman or woman. Good wages. Apply Centlivre Hotel.
Fragmented OCR text describes a convoluted advertisement or notice claiming cures for eczema and old sores, mentioning Petersen's Ointment and refunds, with numerous garbled names and addresses including a Michigan location. The readable parts imply a sales pitch for a skin treatment with refund guarantees and vague hospital references.
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