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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1916
Page
14
Miss Eliza Rudisill dedicates a bronze tablet at Rudisill School on Spy Bus avenue in memory of her father. A public program will be held tomorrow after moonrise at 8 o clock to mark the installation.
The advertisement promotes Wendell's Ambition Pills as a nerve tonic for nervous fatigue depression and general debility. It claims quick improvement in vitality and mood, lists alcohol and tobacco overindulgence as causes, and offers a money back refund from Meyer Bros. Four stores authorize refunds if dissatisfied with the first box.
Washington June 12 The postoffice department approves a new fiber cylinder container for country produce designed to prevent spoilage and breakage in parcel post shipments. Fourth class postmasters will distribute the device, with stamps and commissions tied to usage. The inventor is unnamed in the available text.
In Washington this week Congress weighed bird protection amid naval buildup. A New York fund of 20 000 aims to illuminate the Statue of Liberty while Audubon leader Gilbert Pearson urged perches to spare migrating birds from fatal collisions with the lights. He warned thousands may die without humane safeguards and noted European examples. The movement gained support from the General Federation of Women’s Clubs.
Afternoon exercises and events will be held at Rudisill School, one of the city’s newest. The school’s namesake Henry Rudisil is noted as a prominent, generous figure in Wayne.
Miss Ota Longnecker and Harry Reed visit Halle Read and family near Wolcott. Beulah Grate visits Miss Lulu Green. Mr and Mrs Will Martin host Bree with Mr and Mrs Raymond Florence and Cinny Holly for dinner. Albert Bratherd and Jeby and Hana Mery visiting Carrie Tochtermin with Miss Helen Prosise. Children perform at the Christian church tonight.
Johnstown, Pa. June 12. Investigation shows Hon H T Shuler has reduced 57 pounds quickly by wearing a small device weighing under an ounce. The invention by C M Burns of New York claims to act as a fat reducer when worn. Burns offers 40 days free trial without deposit to applicants.
J W Hickman of this city reported to the police the loss of his racketbook containing two dollars in cash and zero in checks. The purse was taken from his pocket while he was at Winona l Take attending the Brethren conference. Two other victims reported losses of ten and seven dollars and valuable papers. Considering the great crowd the losses are comparatively few this year. FOR SALE One ton and half or one three quarter ton truck Indiana Furniture Co.
Advertises Rheuma Liniment as a cure for stiff joints and muscular stiffness from athletic contests. Claims it limbers ligaments, improves movement, and offers a money back guarantee through Meyer Bros. Co. Describes it as the cleanest and most penetrating liniment with a trial bottle recommendation.
F W Edwards reports collaboration with post office experts and Agriculture Department officials on a device to handle shipments. If adopted within a year, parcels could reach many districts, enabling farmers to ship produce directly to consumers and bypass several middlemen who add commissions to prices.
In Decatur Indiana on June 12 Mrs Edith Dicer through attorney Warl B Adams filed for divorce from Charles TH Dicer. They wed October 24 1894 and lived together until May 1910 when he left. She cites failure to support and says she and their son must support and educate themselves.
Lafayette Place Company reports strong sales of Lafayette Place lots during the past week despite Centennial Week. Demand remains high for future home sites due to tract advantages and strict development restrictions, with many prime parcels still available. For details, contact Wildwood Sales Company or Real Estate Exchange members.
A reception at the Decatur Indiana Methodist church honored the new pastor Rev F F Thornburg and district superintendent Rev W Martin and wives from Fort Wayne. The program included piano by Mrs Jesse Dailey and Mrs Carrie Haubold, a welcome from various church departments, ministerial association welcome, a Thornburg response, and musical numbers by the Music Men’s chorus and others.
A garbled notice extols a product named P. D. Q for eradicating bed bugs and roaches. The text lists 26 counties and various misspelled phrases, suggesting a dubious advertisement with unclear claims and broken names.
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