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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
9
An advertisement claims a simple prescription can rapidly increase weight for thin individuals. It describes a formula with tincture cardemoms vorspannd, sulfuryn, calisars, and water to be taken before meals, urging thorough chewing and unrestricted eating. The piece touts health improvements and cautions against misuse by those not wishing to gain weight.
The Wabash railroad advances double tracking between Huay Junction and New Haven with J Hickey of Hannan-Ilieke Brown in charge. Temporary bridges will be replaced after rebuilding the present front bridge, while labor shortages bring in workers from Richards and St Louis. Over 100 men are deployed along Hugo Junction and the river, with multiple gangs handling ballast and track raising, and engine storage planned near Petuana yards.
Wabash railroad section men at Port and Wabash quit work Saturday demanding an increase from fifteen to sixteen and a half cents per hour. Three crews at Peru and one at Wabash involved. some returned pending agreement. The strike affects eastern and western runs and involves about thirty-five men. Some workers left posts. others resumed as negotiations continued. Multiple Pennsylvania and Nickel Plate employees faced shifts, illnesses, and reassignments amid ongoing labor activity. Local factories report shortages as workers migrate to outside improvements.
The official statement of revenues expenses and operating income for eleven roads was released Saturday. It shows decreases in operating income for the first four months of the year with the New York Central, Grand Trunk Western, and St Louis Railway lines among those reporting declines. April figures show New York Central and others with a combined drop in operating income to $346,144.50, reflecting a $413,290.30 decrease.
Several Pennsylvania shop workers sustained injuries with limited details. A.M. Brown reported a badly swollen hand, Gus Pappay injured his left foot, FL AL Byansky dropped a heavy plank on his feet, A. Roberts lacerated his left index finger and will miss work, F. Rukat dropped an iron car bridge on his right foot, John Latarad was sent to St Joseph's Hospital, and Lazarus injured a foot. Local report also mentions an annual picnic event in Columbia City with plans underway.
A Auburn item reports the coming marriage of Dr Claud Link formerly of the city now in Chicago to Miss Eldora Walkerly of Chicago Heipnts. The wedding will be solemnized Sunday. Also noted are local visits and announcements including Mrs William Newman visiting her Toledo relatives, county commission actions on May 9 bills and board wages, and the elopement and marriage of Florence Pollard and Ray Young in Garrett with plans to visit Elkhart and Chicago. A funeral for Miss Rose Myrra is set at Hopewell church. The piece covers local social activity, public financial matters, and a pending court case for Virgil Marth.
A Fort Wayne party enjoyed a weekend outing at Hamilton Lake with Fisher Prothera Paper Co. host and Guy Gnogy as chauffeur. The group included Sam J. Fisher John Cook Otlo Galimier Fred Henney and others. They toured Three Rivers Mich and visited various friends and relatives in Butler Auburndale and Columbus City. Funeral notices and local visits interspersed among social items.
An old advertisement touts Zeara powder as a universal remedy for chafing and excessive sweating. It promotes immediate, scientific relief from irritation in areas like the underarms and groin, warns of odors and garment damage, and urges readers to buy the French formula from a pharmacist or wholesale supplier despite generic imitations.
Mrs J Jung and Mrs J Butler travel from St Joe to Butler to attend Sunday school convention and visit Mrs Mary Harris. Mrs Frank Smith returns to Waterton after a short stay with Frank Smith and Cam Miss Gladys Kain from St Joe enjoys a brief vacation at her mother Mrs I I Kain in Angou while awaiting Tri State College events. Miss Winnie Mickey also features in the local movement.
A Detroit ornamental lighting firm engages with city officials to install a striking iron decorative post at the city hall and plans a demonstration on an upcoming evening. The exact cost remains undisclosed as representatives refuse to reveal prices to the county board members.
An ornate testimonial ad touts Parisian Sage as a superior hair tonic that banishes dandruff and prevents hair loss. Claims quick relief for itchy scalp, 50 cent price, and mentions users including Mrs Gee of Rockville Connecticut and Mayer Bros of New York.
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