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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1918
Page
13
A fragmented column blends poem style and notes about Mary the Mystery and Rube Foote. It mentions Warsaw, Dug-Oni characters, and gossip with playful, rhetorical questions. New York political commentary notes women voters in Democratic and Republican districts praising enrollment results.
Flag day was observed in Fort Wayne with a strong display of patriotism across factories and shops. The General Electric Works held services in McCulloch Park with Rev. Arthur J. Folsom delivering the principal address. Pennsylvania lines held three flag raisings and workers joined in patriotic songs. Fifty Pennsylvania system employees retired May 1, including four decades of service. The Bell of Honor figures show 2,629 names on the roll west of Pittsburgh. Miss Kiva Troxell resigned to join the war risk department in Washington after accepting a wartime position.
At Wayne Knitting Mills a new society formed with 62 members all long-term employees. Officers elected include Irvin Holt as president and Elmer ey as secretary. The group plans quarterly meetings and a paid one-week vacation plus ten dollars for each member. The article also notes various staff movements and a Sunday balloon ascent at Tri-Lake.
Washington June 14 federal employment heads said war industries urgently need workers with unskilled labor to be recruited nationwide. Nathan Smyth outlined plans to add 40 district offices to place labor where needed. Tous Post stressed labor capital cooperation as a goal before the peace treaty, while a railway ad seeks motormen and conductors for Ft Wayne & N.I. T. Co.
At Swinney park Fort Wayne a featured event will present hand grenade throwing as part of the Electric Technic day meet. Contestants throw six grenades at a twenty foot circle centered on The Kaiser. Prizes depend on points. proceeds go to the Red Cross. Judges Eggeman Aiken and Wood preside.
Huntington June 14 A registered city man and others in Class 1 are invited by the school board to join telegraphy and buzzer operation classes at Kmetinkton high school taught by Elmer Gear and staff. The federal government pays one third of Gear's salary. the school board covers the rest.
WANTED A first class machinist at flood wages by C. L. Centlivre Brewing Co. TEACH PATRIOTISM IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. There was an appeal to Americans to wake up and deal promptly with all pro German influence. The annual commencement of the State Normal school opened today. Dr Arnold Hall of the University of Wisconsin spoke. Degrees and certificates were awarded to seniors. He urged patriotism in public schools and teachers. A new American program for public instruction including military training for boys was outlined by Dr. Vargons.
The filing by Eliza Overly and others against John Harding alleges wrongful entry by co defendant Beulah Harding and constable Harry Franch on February 16 1918 with doors locked and goods removed to a warehouse. Plaintiffs claim $1000 damages and seek restitution. Separate divorce actions include Virgin Evans versus Moorhead and Julia Stubbins versus Charles Stubbins detailing alleged desertion and cruelty since 1914.
The Teutonic Loan and Savings Company petitions the superior court to change its name to Home Loans and Savings Co. In other items, Anna Smith vs. Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana Traction Co. closed with a verdict for defendants. Real estate transfers listed include Tri-State Loan & Trust Co. to Walter A. Kreutzer for parcels in Bel-Mont and several other suburban lots with various prices.
A vintage promotion touts Mother's Friend as a safe, effective remedy for nervousness, cramping, and pain during pregnancy. It claims to soften muscles, ease stretching, and reduce discomfort, urging expectant mothers to follow directions and consult local druggists. The ad notes the product has been used for over fifty years and cites the Bradfield Regulator Co. as the maker.
New York June 14 Annecnos reports formation of several labor battalions for overseas service. Col W G Austin, officer in the quartermaster corps, says battalions will handle road building, railroad drainage, cantonment construction, and both temporary and permanent buildings. Eligible men include those above draft age as foremen or supervisors and draft age men may become commissioned officers if qualified. Apply to Col W G Austin, Sixth and Streets, Washington DC for information.
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