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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
7
A vintage wellness ad touts Mi-o-na and Mi-o-ua for stomach troubles with claims of relief for pain dizziness sleeplessness and indigestion. Meyer Brys Co promises a refund if the remedy fails to cure.
The final delegation from the local Elks arrived home tired but hopeful after a large state convention. Speakers announced plans for a grand event and a notable audience attendance, with ticket details and future meetings set.
The article reports Southern Railway April results with net income of 3062240 despite revenue contraction, notes higher operating costs, and a lower net margin. It also outlines two June excursion trains from this city to Fort Wayne Electric works events, dates, and schedules, plus a dispute over changing the annual employes excursion date for the Pittsburg division.
The Pennsylvania wreck car was summoned to Hobart for rerailing an engine near Valparaiso. No damage or injuries occurred. Various railroad staff including foreman B B Dildine and engineer Jamey were noted, with moves to Toledo and Pittsburgh for duties and meetings.
The Fitch and Sons classified column features city ads and farm notices across Allen County, inviting readers to join upcoming trips and preview new listings. Eugene M. Fitch is mentioned with emphasis on trades, sales, and insurance services.
Canal chief Gorgas, sanitary head of the Pan American Canal, was named president-elect of the American Medical Association. Officers elected include First VP Dr. Thomas Jefferson Murray, Second VP Dr. John A. Hatchett, Third VP Dr. Thomas A. Woodruff, Fourth VP Dr. B. E. Hall, General Secretary Dr. George L. Simmons, and Treasurer Dr. Frank Billings. Next AMA meeting set for Atlantic City, N. J., about a year hence.
Lima news item reports Linn race track opening Wednesday June 47 with gourd facey ura and classes to suit. liberal purses promised. Track in good shape. large crowd expected to attend.
A four man group backing an electric railroad project will tour Lagrange on Friday afternoon to discuss construction from Cromwell to Lagrange. The meeting, at the courthouse, invites all residents able to attend and learn details of the plan.
Indiana railroad commission and traction officials hold four conferences to set uniform rules for interurban train operations and employee conduct. A special committee draft will be reviewed tomorrow in the State house ram, with adoption likely and minor alterations possible. A Anderson chairs the drafting committee for the Indianapolis, Columbus & Southern.
Readable fragments indicate extensive sidewalk repairs planned by private contractors across multiple streets. The project appears to involve reconstruction and improvements along Madison and Washington avenues with several blocks affected.
A city contract was awarded to Frog Grate for waterproofing changes at the city reservoirs and relocating police headquarters from the main office to the must Hour. The project, value 332, involved engineers W.13 Lawrence and Major G. Will Wilson of Metropolitan Engineering and Construction, allied with the guard.
A meeting at Antwerp Ohio promoted a canal joining Lakes Erie and Michigan. Speakers Messrs A Randall C Bush and T J Logan addressed the gathering. Similar meeting planned for browsing. The group aims to keep canal agitation alive until Congress appropriates funds for the preliminary survey.
A letter from Mr. Probasco of Cincinnati reports that the Miami and Erie Deep Waterway Association will join the Fort Wayne project and soon launch an education campaign to promote a cheap waterway linking Lake Erie and Lake Michigan. The Miami group will publish literature and urges officials to continue memorials to Congress, especially from Toledo and Chicago associations, seeking canal value data.
Secretary Julian Franke was reported last night to be mildly improved after illness described as retrorold fever with symptoms resembling typhoid. His physician states Mr Franke developed symptoms Friday night and was bedridden Saturday, initial fears of typhoid have subsided though his condition remains uncertain.
Butler Ing June 4 Mrs D A Enisely and Mrs EB Fosdick hosted a double shower for Miss Stone and Miss Rudd. About twenty five matrons attended a dinner room reveal with glass bride place cards. Toasts praised domestic wisdom and guests predicted a future by the brides. Out of town visitors included Mrs Usher Root Medina Ohio Mrs John Heralitt Detroit and Mrs Jack Patterson Garrett.
Mayor Hosey and the board of public works discuss projected beyond budget costs for a city plant and distribution system. Chairman J J Lennon cites pole usage changes and construction revisions that could raise overall expenses though final pole installation details and deductions are debated. Fort Wayne compares favorably with smaller overruns in similar projects, as officials push to justify each added expense.
The first Lagrange matinee of the season drew a strong crowd at Elmgood stock farm on Wednesday. Races across classes A B and C saw Tommy W win the 2:20 trot heat and overall, with Reddy taking second. Class B featured King Only Rae Oat A118%4 and Silver Dick with wins. Benewa captured the free-for-all, and Valjean with Fitzsimmons led the green race. Dr. Jacksonis pushing to ensure a successful feature at Zimywood track, promising fair play for all entrants.
Glaypool and Akron Grays will play Sunday in Clar pool with pitter pitching for the home team and Soger for Akron. Bowmen catches for Clarnoo and Cutenal for Akron. Claypool management schedules further contests through mid June, including Fork Wayne Mazuviling and Fort Warbe Gray's at Clay pool.
A Philadelphia doctor claims to be bleaching skin with X rays to convert Black men to white. He reports gradual lightening after multiple treatments, noting limited permanency and no genetic impact. The article describes cases where very dark complexions shifted toward olive tones after sessions.
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