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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1918
Page
6
Public health style ad offers a blood and skin remedy for eczema and other skin diseases. Claims lasting relief from itching and burning through a century-old product. Encourages readers to write to Swift Laboratory in Atlanta, Georgia for personalized medical advice.
Washington May 1. The war labor board asked Governor Burnquist of Minnesota to explain why the Minnesota public vacancy commission issued different principles for seven industrial selections in the state than those outlined by the national board. Joint chairmen Taft and Walsh announced the step after a complaint filed by the Minnesota state federation.
An ad describes Mothers Friend as a tonic to ease pregnancy discomfort and support abdominal expansion during expectancy. It claims to reduce tension, prevent cramps, and ease the crisis of childbirth, urging regular use and promising safety for mother and baby. It includes a Bradfield Regulator Co. address and an offer to mail a free Motherhood Tank booklet.
Two Mexican girls Adrianna and Delores Khiers selected by Carranza to promote cordial Mexico United States relations through a photo studio in Vera Drum home. The piece notes few photographers in Mexico and references labor disputes and wartime proclamations affecting unions and employer-employee relations.
Members of Companies A and C from the third regiment will assemble at the armory and march to the Kroeger farm rifle range north of the city. Major John J. Miller will command as troops practice field tactics and maneuvers all day, returning to quarters in the evening.
The Harter versus Bayless breach of promise suit is scheduled for Monday in superior court. The plaintiff, 60, says she was engaged to the 70 year old defendant for three years, and during the engagement he married another woman. Attorneys are Meland for the plaintiff and Colerick and Hogan for the defendant. Also, Vincent Powierza sues J Claud Werlmen for $8,000 for his son’s death after being run down by Werlmen’s auto. The accident occurred in this city and the boy, 16, died from injuries. Attorneys Emrich and Emrich for Powierza claim defective brakes and steering, careless driving, and driving on the wrong side at thirty mph. Floyd Maner seeks divorce from Jennie F. Maner after eight years of marriage and two and a half years of separation. Colerick and Hogan represent Maner. Edward Frederick, committed to the Indiana state prison for criminal insanity two and a half years ago, seeks freedom. a Dr Paul Towers’ recommendation says he has recovered and should be dismissed. A candidate disclosure shows county commission expenses at $78. Flood Tindain’s claim and M Hanry’s Republican ticket expenses total $169. J W Gorman for county treasurer reports $23.26.
In the case of the state of Indiana vs Ross Huffman the circuit court acquitted Huffman of the alleged theft of a bicycle. Earlier arrest on petit larceny led to a fall trial before a special judge who found him guilty but suspended judgment. The defendant remained free awaiting further proceedings.
In efrepit court In the cave oft the etate of Indians vs. Ely Watenn on charge of assault and battery, June 1. In circuit court State of Indiana vs Barkness for receiving stolen property, June 4. In circuit court Indiana vs Bert Taylor and related actions, parties include Tealth Owens and Newton I Tender eon. In superior court Henry Tr. Moser and Tearborn and Acme Proo Sales company vs Jay Krome on note for 1650. George Wareman et al. seek to set aside will of Andrew Wareeman, died 1417. Wayne Foundry partnership Herman Blei ch and Otto Schuricht of Port Wayne. PAL Young stated for drafting and preparations. Real estate transfers and other filings noted including Thatcher's Add and Underhill Sait.
A Cincinnati discovery touts an ether compound that frees bottles of free wine and offers a painless cure for tender corns and hardened calluses. A few drops on the affected area allegedly dissolves soreness and loosens the growth, letting the user peel it away with the fingers. The ad targets women, promising lasting relief and a simple solution to corn pain.
Wayne lodge 768 Brotherhood of Railway Carmen will hold a dance and prize draw at Turners hall 218 W Berry Saturday evening June 1 to organize a ladies auxiliary. Carmen and families are invited. Meet at 8 o clock sharp.
Government probes relate arson against threshing machines tied to Industrial Workers of the World. Chief Prosecutor Nebeker seeks to indict 172 leaders for seditious conspiracy. A Canyon farmer testifies threshers were burned after being loaded with grain. evidence suggests IWW plots to disrupt war effort and threaten employers.
A truncated report covers varied items from a humorous note about spelling fed by President Wilson to local items in War, Indiana. It lists a fire at Mrs. Webber’s North Detroit home and a courthouse bay concert by the Warwi military band. Also noted are marriage announcements, visits, and social notices from nearby communities and families.
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