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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1920

Page

5

Court clamps down as speeders flood county roads

Sheriff announces a crackdown with seven new officers added to the speed enforcement detail. A party of five youths returning from a factory trip was stopped for speeding. Their cars were in poor condition and one driver faced inspection. Civic fund contributions to the school rose to 3 10 from 2. Other arrests included A. L. Doble Cletus Clary Fred Smith of Flint Michigan and C B Sarre Walter Moon and Clarence Luckr of Detroit.

Gilie Midh Bie A. 3. Doble Cletus Clary Fred Smith Fiin Mich C. B. Sarre Walter Moon Clarence Luckr Detroit

County Board Acts On First Storm Cases

The county board of review acted on the first cases from Palm Sunday cyclone damage. They follow a policy of reducing assessments to reflect storm caused losses after insurance adjustments. Phillip Zoercher of the state tax commission arrived yesterday.

County Board of Review Yesterdec Phillip Zoercher State Tax Commission

Pest Product Promises Bedbugs Roaches and Fleas Gone

A 19th or early 20th century advertisement touts Pesky Devils P D Q O as a safe economical solution to stop bedbugs roaches fleas and ants. It claims rapid egg destruction and urges paper readers to obtain free patents and to buy from local drug firms and suppliers. The piece emphasizes high efficacy and widespread distribution through hospitals hotels and railroads.

PD. Q Smietus DE Pace Owl Chemical Co Terre Hanis Ind Dreier Drug Co D. & S. Pharmacy Meyer Bros

Divorce Actions and Court Activity Reported

In court notes Judge Sela presided as multiple divorce filings and judgments occurred. Peter and Maria Pirrone faced abuse and custody issues with restraining orders sought. Several cases cover assault, property disputes, and verdicts against defendants, including a $251.08 judgment in a certain estate matter. A county Board of Charities submitted its formal report. Marriage licenses issued to several couples listed with names and local addresses.

Maria Pirrone Calagera Pirrone Behule Py Logan Chy Gromnds Josephine Ger Z Anderson Ierkin Ryan & Aldrich

Fragmentary Health Ad Claims Powder Prevents Constipation

A partial classified-style snippet touts a product called Sweet Powders for children and mothers, asserting it prevents teething stomach ache and constipation. It references schoolchildren and upholds a remedy but contains unclear phrasing and missing context.

Eighteen Years Of Trouble Ended By Tanlac

Ben Morehead of Evansville Indiana testified how eighteen years of head and throat catarrh back pains and kidney trouble ended after taking Tanlac He reports weight gain better sleep and renewed appetite He says the catarrh left him for good and he now performs daily work without fatigue Tanlac is sold by Meyer Brothers Drug in Fort Wayne and Stouder Drug in Arcola along with other leading druggists.

Ben Morehead Wille Eichel Avenue Evansville Ind Tunlac Tanlac Fort Wayne Meyer Brothers Drug Company Arcola Stouder Drug Company

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