12 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1917
Page
1
Substantial Liberty Bond drive led by ten Rotarians aims to raise $13,700 with pledges and subscriptions. Speakers praise liberty and national unity, detailing payment plans and local business buy-in as factories accept bonds in purchases.
Advice favors Shredded Wheat as a meat substitute in meals. Two biscuits with milk and a bit of fruit provide a nourishing breakfast at low cost. Made at Niagara Falls NY, the product is promoted as ready cooked and ready to eat, emphasizing value and nutrition.
The Short Horn cattle market in the country last week saw the largest sale series on record. Carpenter & Ross of Mansfield led the event with imported cattle that sold at auction for high prices, averaging over a dollar per head and reaching top bids around two dollars. The Mansell district reported eleven top quality heifers and yearlings attracting strong bids, with buyers from various regions participating in a decisive, high-stakes sale that set new benchmarks for the area's cattle trade.
A reported plan outlines measures to reduce milk prices by improving delivery efficiency, reducing costs, and coordinating state actions. Observers note potential savings from streamlined transport and production practices, with citywide focus similar to national efforts.
A sensational claim touts a new product named pheluctine that supposedly removes hair roots instantly. The ad asserts it works quickly without irritation and leaves skin soft and smooth, promising no drag or stinging sensations.
Purdue University weekly newsletter outlines campus events and programs incluyendo culinary demonstrations, home economic studies, and community projects. It notes supervision by club leaders, campus departments, and guest instructors showcasing activities like canning, pickling, and menu planning with hands on demonstrations and practical lessons.
The governor at Purdue attends a ceremonial event with the reserve officers and secondary training units. Participants wear khaki as a part of a formal exercise. The ceremony underscores Purdue's response to a safety and service emphasis within the campus community.
Three noted speakers will address commencement week at Purdue University. The event lineup includes Crrensts of Delon, Maliedery, and TH MEHL, with TH MEHL presiding at a great quantity. The program aims to honor notable figures from Chi ne and Wischester, as planners outline the schedule.
Geraldine Farrar stars in Maria Rosa at the Transfer Theater with a strong supporting cast. A vivid portrayal of the Spanish heroine is aided by Walthey Reid as the dancer and Delta De Cordoba in a pivotal role amid a dramatic, romantic plot set for Wednesday and Thursday performances.
C H S Juniors hosted a dinner for the senior class at the Anthony hotel hall in honor of the graduating class. About fifty students attended after proper arrangement, with courses served under the guidance of a persuasive speaker.
After fourteen years at the Mort Wixpe post office, Harry Lydie resigns his position. His brother, Ered Whiteentenn, acted as substitute clerk and will be promoted. A general service shift will place Mul Lyciet in Lyciet’s role, with broader reassignment of staff forces.
An old advertisement touts Wendell's Ambition Pill as a universal nerve tonic. It claims to relieve nervous exhaustion, hysteria, and insomnia and offers refunds if dissatisfied. Sold for 25 cents at Meyer drugstores and across dealers nationwide.
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