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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
4
The Fort Wayne Federation of Labor was urged by George Haffner food administrator for Alon counts to have every member assume deputy duties for the food administration. He asked members to report families with above quota sugar and to abandon the card system in use, urging active participation.
A discussion of a product called Mother's Friend claimed to ease labor and maternity discomfort. The text touts muscle relaxation and broad benefits, noting experts and testimonials, with promises of safer, easier childbirth and quicker recovery.
A fragmented text outlines a message about maintaining vitality and ambition. It contrasts strong vital men with those who waste energy and suffer nerve-related issues, warning against decline and urging vigor and youthfulness despite aging challenges.
J. J. Perrey, delegate of the Blacksmiths Union, resigned as financial secretary of the federation effective June 24. He has opened his own shop and is now an employer and no longer a member of the Bucksmiths Union. Following Porrey's resignation, routine matters scrapped the session.
The weekly report shows 822 postings were filed and 500 calls for help received. Positions filled include hors 2, cooks 3, dishwasher 1, drivers 4, elevator operators 4, hands 11, firemen 6, machinists 3, and teamsters 2. Fifteen calls for assistance noted in twenty four hours include look for work 7, day work 1, dishwater 1, Newwork housekeeper 4, and men seeking aid.
Several hundred railway and shop workers received pay for the latter part of March as a freight team and local shop crews handled checks at New York Central and Wabash offices. A traction way car schedule was noted, with operations around Penn division and New York Central projects. Station agents and crews prepared for routine duties as payroll and shop tasks continued.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a quirky, garbled snippet mentioning a penny clerk, France, and jumbled phrases. The readable bits hint at a dated, collage style with stray names and phrases, but no clear event or identifiable figures emerge.
In a report from Porl Wayne, Superintendent EA Sollits and Assistant Truinmaster Oscar Sanders of the Wibaah with headquarters at Deru attend to matters of company business. Yardmaster C. D. Lose returns to Fort Wayne to resume duties at the Ingal New York Central yards after a week’s vacation in Minnehester Michigan. Sept. A. W. Redderson of the Trace ten company motive power depart Mel travels to Chicago for several days.
Industrial notes detail personnel changes and repairs at General Electric facilities in Wisconsin and Pennsylvania. Foremen, engineers, and shop workers are reassigned or begin new roles, with several employees resuming duties after absences. A college student seeks private home work to cover living expenses.
Fragmentary testimony outlines involvement of two women in a grand jury case as prosecutors recounts, defenses challenge collateral details, and jurors weigh threats, war context, and witness credibility. The proceedings reference the district attorney, judges, and multiple witnesses, with focus on alleged conversations and intent surrounding a cited incident.
An ad text touts POSLAM as a solution for skin troubles offering faster relief. It mentions a contact at 243 West 47th Street New York City and references a skin care product claimed to clear conditions, with emphasis on ease of use and personal benefit.
Medical authorities note indigestion stems from stomach acids rather than digestive juices, causing pain, nausea, and sour stomach. Artificial digestants aren’t needed. recommended relief includes magnesium-based preparations like magnesium hydroxide to ease symptoms after meals.
The record mixes naval movements around Cuba and statements from witnesses about political intrigues. It notes troop transports near San Antonio with British coordinates and Cuba advisories. The text also contains courtroom testimony about a political crime and the intent to deter violence against the president.
Notice appears to announce the engagement of a Caledonian lady with details including family names and local setting. The fragment references Mr and Mrs Charles Haag and a farm near Une ot yameey Ci in Oregon WA area, and mentions wedding prospects within the community. A separate classified ad offers a furnished modern home for rent at $30 per month with phone contact.
A chaotic court page reports Roy Mekaniale bound over on a criminal assault charge after an incident involving a girl. Sui King and ten days imprisonment for assault. A woman named Milter fined for disorderly conduct. A man tied to lampooning charges faced $360 in costs. Various entries describe unrelated incidents, a hotel position, and a night clerk vacancy at Centlivre Hotel.
Fragmented obituary items note several deaths with inhouse services and interments. Entries include names such as Mrs Mineryit M. Safford and Mrs Carrie Brown, with locations in Auburn and New Found county, funeral times, and interment details in local cemeteries. The text mentions Lutheran hospital and Zion Lutheran church connections and lists surviving relatives and service arrangements.
ISDIASAROLIS and others report no formal reception for Milined and Mrs Theodore Hennevell. A short ceremony is planned near the camp site with Colonel Torseett delivering the opening address. The attendees, including Mrs Loowever, are to meet at Terre Haute and travel to Bloomington for the conclusion of events.
Irregular report outlines adjustments in disputes related to worker readiness and strikes. It notes a $1748 general cash provision, a federation resolution, and statements from officials about complaints and hours. The text references Western Telegraph Company and various statements by executives and secretaries.
The Ejehiyfourth Division moves to Camp Sherman Khitieotha affecting thousands from Allin County and Fort Wayne. Officers named include Kort Wayng and Tenewee, with 22,400 personnel tied to the unit as conditions restrict camp privileges for relatives of servicemen.
Fragmented notice reports a hotel property near 229 W. Main Street, formerly Jefferson House, described in garbled text. References to individuals Walter, Jutta, Malu and others appear, with unclear roles in a regulatory or rental context and a partial mention of Sew Vote and Init reglaterid trom ney.
Arthur Turner, sergeant at the Portland Wayne recruiting station, took a weekly leave of absence to Middaghead home. He plans to travel to Vineland Hone before returning to report for duty on Monday. Sergeant Deoehyiter at the station remains in charge.
Three Marines were reported killed in action in Washington on July 11. The names listed include Soret, Lonin 2 Ravine, Valleto, Catt, and McKitley Thoek. The report notes the casualties were middle aged and the exact details are unclear due to damaged text.
An advertisement touts Mi-o-me tablets from Meyer Growell Co as a remedy for indigestion and belching. It claims prompt relief within 10 minutes and long term digestion support by strengthening stomach walls, with a guarantee of results if taken regularly.
A garbled OCR style note claims a volatile chemical called P. D. Q Pesky Yovllin Qutors-pute the everlasting to bed bans. It mentions a two ounce dose making a quart of bug killer and warns a tax of DQ leads to heavier effects. The text lists a company Cremicel Co and Terre ionte Indiana in a fumbled, danger plagued entry.
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