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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1912
Page
9
A testimonial claims one bottle of Cardui cured prolonged illness after eight weeks in bed. The narrator credits the medicine with restoring health when other doctors and remedies failed, asserting its unique ingredients make it "the idea medicinal tonic for weak, sick women."
Fort Wayne Electric Works adds a second loading platform east of shipping and receiving areas to speed car handling. Fred Rumph leads construction of a heavy plank platform 100 feet long and ten feet wide. Additional shipping and machine layout upgrades are planned after the factory expansion.
Lima Locomotive Works plans to enlarge its plant to raise annual locomotive output by 1060 units from 200 per year and expand the workforce from 1400 to 1500 within three years, with construction to begin soon according to an official statement.
Construction work on the Lake Erie & Western and Chesapeake & Ohio pipeline to Big Pine Creek drags due to scarce labor. Only ten workers on site, with twenty or thirty more needed as the two lines are built jointly from Ble Pipe Creek to the C O shops and Lake Erie proceeds to its own shops. Also noted are promotions within Nickel Plate Railway effective June 16 and a blacksmith from the Penn Gyann shop, F A Sank, who suffered eye inflammation from unprotected welding.
A foreign laborer named George Pitt working with others in a Middletown gravel pit was killed by westbound Pennsylvania passenger train No 36 near Adate station. His mangled remains were found by a passing crew and identified from items in his pockets. The accident location was over two miles from the nearest station, suggesting he may have been a passenger.
Mort Wayne established voice over program with about thirty two yess upg. Homer Hartman from the Me RMeCtrIC worms department and Keer from the receding dupe ment enjoy a yearly va naver of present Jono Nivavess, Joe Websk Midis Herr and Jong cAben are newly employed at Walluth shops. Elmer Boegla and Harry Pearson opened their muroregien on Spy Hon avenue Monday evening and were fined in city court. James Woodworth, a foul mouthed drunk, jailed for fines over seven hundred. William Walke fined five dollars for obstruction at Washington and Ewing. A Pole fined twenty five for carrying concealed weapons and jailed. Fred Robbing to face charges of neglecting children Friday. Albert Cook released on fraud charge two weeks to settle boarding house account. Edward Welch fined three five for intoxication. John Bager released. Jin Edwards to have hearing Saturday. Joe Edwards ordered held until June 18. Nathan Weilstein and Archie Laghluski, foreigners, arraigned for violating sanitary ordinance for throwing slops at 1102 Broad Way. Sanitary Officer Brown to proceed.
Arcola residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend with multiple mentions of Fort Wayne guests and local gatherings. The piece lists social calls, Sunday visits, a children's meeting, and upcoming events including a gathering at Lake Chipal Rie Bunda on June 20.
Avilia in June reports an experiment on Albion street from Crom Main to the G R and 1 millroad where oil was applied after sweeping. M D Stanley purchased oil. citizens observe and expect more oil if successful. Also noted are updates on local residents including J H Swinehart, Lydia Renkenberger, and banquet plans at Musts hall on June 28.
South Whitley residents share news of health recoveries, travel, and family events. Mrs. David Arnett’s funeral details, Miss Maywrite Berson arriving to help her mother, and local misadventures including a railroad incident near Penn Souder are reported along with multiple updates on residents’ travels and health.
Fort Wayne Printing Co advertises a large variety of typewriter papers. Located at 114 118 Washington Blvd W, the firm invites customers to inquire about paper options suitable for office and professional use.
A crew of Baltimore & Ohio officials spend a day or two in the city on company business. Notables include Heartt of Newark Indict, Mineman for the Baltimore & Ohio, and A. N. Williams, chief storekeeper, both from Baltimore. Also listed are Jas. Mlasdie of Pittsburgh chief airman and R. Orndorf, assistant chief storekeeper, with Ina Juno IL-A noted among attendees.
Emergency Laboratories Voglam promotes Poslam Soap touted as a pure antiseptic germicidal daily skin cleanser. The ad claims Poslam cures eczema and stubborn skin troubles, suits infants, and leaves skin softer and clearer. Available in a large cake for 25 cents. free samples via Exel Boney Laboratories New York.
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