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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1919
Page
5
In El Paso Texas civilians from Juarez Mexico stream toward the border seeking refuge as gunfire and dust rise from the Ciudad Juarez area. The scene shows residents moving past deserted villas and ruined streets while authorities brace for further clashes near the border crossing.
Prominent sheriffs from Georgia Arkansas Texas and Oklahoma testify to Tanlac’s benefits. Hon Charles G Lewis of Marion Arkansas and Archie A Anderson of Houston recount relief from nervousness biliousness and digestive issues after taking Tanlac. Sheriff S A Kelley of Jack County Texas and others praise improved appetite energy and general well being. Sold in Fort Wayne by Meyer Bros Co and leading local druggists.
Troop movements described near Guadalupe, 30 miles east of Juarez, with Generals Baraon Vega and Martin Lo leading cavalry. Rebels are said to be consolidating at Jmarez while officials in Jimcez acknowledge the threat of a possible cross into the United States.
Advocates press for government ownership of railroads with earnings held in a labor trust funded by wages. A three‑tier board would select leaders, with one third elected by workers, one third by officials and employees, and one third by the president. The plan mirrors the Plumb proposal presented to the federation.
An advertisement touts Poslam as effective against virulent eczema and related skin irritations. It emphasizes rapid action, easing severity, and superiority to ointments, urging daily use and highlighting Poslam Soap as a medicated companion.
A fragmentary notice urges readers to pay for subscriptions at The Journal Gazette office. The garbled text references a visitor, seagbate lake enteyalde, and a 0-cost or $200 phone line, though specifics are unclear. The item resembles an old newspaper subscription plea within damaged text.
Plans for a renewed Armenian and Syrian relief drive unfold as Allen County aims to raise its $35,000 quota. Only about $14,000 has been paid so far, leaving a $21,000 deficit to meet the target. The campaign, starting next week, will feature the old committee joined by state Armenian relief organizers and the “great picture auction” in Soule to boost donations.
Harmar high school audiences praised the Harmar graduates for a successful evening of performances including the play Every Girl and Red Cap. Bernice Jacobs led the cast with strong support from Margaret Pierce, Pearl Griffin, and others. The program also featured a film fundraiser, Auction of Souls, to aid Armenian relief with a planned drive and multiple speakers. The Crotona Motorcycle Club endurance run capped the night with 87 drivers touring a 649 mile loop through several cities.
The Hungarian foreign minister Bela Kun agrees to a truce, blaming the Czecho Slovaks for fighting. American troops on the Archangel front withdraw to the coast and prepare to sail home next Sunday. The Omsk congress of the constitutional democratic party declares solidarity with the Entente and denounces Bolshevism.
An early health expert notes American women age faster than English women due to climate and overexertion. She endorses mercotized wax as a daily facial treatment to remove dull skin and reveal a fresher complexion, claiming small nightly applications refresh the skin by morning.
A vintage notice extols Grandio Tonics as a cure for dull skin and lethargy. It claims elimination of poisons through action on kidneys and glands, promising revived strength. The ad directs purchases via mail from The Grind-Aid in Fort Wayne.
At the Bowser oil tank and pump works in Atlantic City nearly 300 employees resumed duties after a night of picket lines and tense but peaceful exchanges. Union pickets lined the grounds. at 7 am the plant opened and workers streamed in under officials guidance. No violence occurred as individual decisions prevailed.
A sufferer for fourteen years with Bic colic and indigestion reports relief after using Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Doctors urged hospital care but she chose the product and now feels much better. The ad-like text promotes the remedy as cleansing the intestinal tract and reducing inflammation.
President Bowser circulated among workers inviting return to the lines as a strike threat mounted. After the 7:30 whistle most employees refused to resume duties, while Bowser explained the shop control plan and the need to adapt to a ten percent price cut. He described a new joint representation board, pledged loyalty, and noted $40,000 in Bowser Trust loans to aid workers. Many returned to work, new hires joined, and unions claimed wide support as police kept watch but crowds dispersed.
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