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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1917
Page
5
A terse wartime item notes an Indianapolis resident named Edward Olds assigned to French service and involved in tank design. The brief dispatch mentions his role in national defense and hints at a broader program to equip forces with armored vehicles.
Fragmented text appears to reference Brook View with a call to select a lot but surrounding content is garbled and includes multiple unreadable phrases. No clear names, dates, or organizations are identifiable.
Whitley County, Indiana reports over 100000 in Sherman loan bonds purchased by mid Friday noon. Local banks subscribed 65000, First National Bank President S J Leabody contributing 26000. Purchases routed through Churubusco banks or Whitley county citizens via Fort Wayne banks. City and county depositories will sell remaining copies at local books. Campaign events note Roy Senile flag presentation and a Good Citizen speech by Rev Bo Hoshowr. Obituaries mention Samuel P. Marius and others with multiple survivors named from nearby counties.
A reader is advised to refinish a worn front door using Acme Qual ity Sparkate Varnish designed for exposed surfaces. The note lists Acme Quality Paint Store at the Main and Clinton corner as the supplier.
In Kendallville area news, a woman named Bere Sieds survived by her daughter Mrs A. Mo Hever and four grandchildren with services and burial details noted. The report mentions multiple local residences, ongoing property sales, and public notices about improvements valued at 7,906 dollars. Local residents and a journalist from Journal-Gazette provide updates on family gatherings, university ties, and community events.
A murky clipped page notes a Brook View Jot selection deadline looming Wednesday. It also recounts Noble County doctors meeting at Kendallville and a long list of locally dated, ceremonial and civic events involving military units, crosses, and community leaders with scant coherent narrative.
W E Doud real estate moved to Utility Building in Albion while the Albion National Guard Company underwent enlargement. scattered notes mention attendance and activities around Atiton Ind and related local events.
A tissue building food praised for throat comfort and overall strength. It provides nourishment without stimulants or dangerous drugs. Marketed as ideal for colds and as a tonic to support the system.
Sixteen Kosciusko banks report about 200000 invested in liberty bonds in the county with Kosciusko share totaling 307920. The list names State Bank of Warsaw and others across Warsaw, Winona Lake, Milford, Pierceton, Syracuse, Mentone, Claypool, Lakeside, and other towns. Obituaries note Harvey Rapp of Mt Tabor and Mrs Arthur Engleman of near Mt. Green. Red Cross plans drive next week, will of Isaac Connell probated, reward for cut rope at Plervetar post office, sheriff ordered to probe eleven local men for missing military registration.
August J. Weller, a Fort Wayne bartender at AE Erckel’s Ashoon, returned with his bride Miss Margaret Gaskill after secretly marrying in Grand Rapids. They plan to live on Oh Hough street and can be reached at 2476 for Brook View transport.
Addressed to expectant mothers the notice promotes Mothers Friend as a self applied aid to ease childbirth. It claims to soften abdominal ligaments muscles and skin and cites testimonies on reducing pain. The ad includes a garbled offer for a booklet and lists Bradfield Regulator Co Dept B 78 Atlanta Ga.
A physician advertises a treatment for blood poison and catarrh claiming rapid, permanent cures. It describes removal of toxins, improved skin color, restored health, and promises no harmful effects. Strong emphasis on urgent action and testimonials, urging readers to contact for treatment and promising no loss of time from work.
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