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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
1
A patient recounts a long illness cured after using a remedy described as Swamp Root. Mrs. Joseph Constance swears to the testimony, noting digestive and stone-related relief and praising the medicine as restoring health. The document includes notarization by Morrow, a Notary Public.
Letter to Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York touts a remedy for swamp foot and related kidney bladder issues. The ad promises a booklet on kidneys and bladder and urges readers to write for more information, noting the Journal-Gazette in the copy.
The Fort Wayne gathering draws big, diverse crowd as evangelist Moody, amid jokes and sharp remarks, says he cannot move people God can. He notes Indiana’s hard state for revival, praising South Bend Mishawaka crowds and local leaders while urging ministers to curb doctrinal battles and confront evil.
A vintage style hair restoration remedy claims to regrow hair on bald heads. It lists a blend of ingredients including Menthol Crystals and perfumed additives, with cautions about wood alcohol content and safety advised by physicians and specialists.
The article recounts a speech by a traveling evangelist who decries lack of moral principle, calls for Christianity in towns, and defends old-time religion. He denounces high-brow scholars, urges personal devil and hell belief, and urges reform of vice, urging business leaders and ministers to promote virtue and vision. He cites Columbus, Alexander, and local contrasts, urging sobriety, purity, and care for the poor.
A fiery speaker lambasts preachers for modernism and society’s grip on the church. He demands revival of old fiery faith, urges church unity to clean up theaters and vice, and rails at political moral issues influencing elections. He mocks red-haired people and warns of hell for evil.
An audience gathered as a pastor delivered a stern form of evangelism and prayer before catching a noon train. Attendees at the station included C. H. Worden E. F. Farnette and others greeting Rev. Guild after the service in Warsaw.
Kosciusko county council failed to form a quorum in Warsaw as members delayed beyond the legal hour. A petition sought a county agent with a $600 bond and possible $10 monthly support. Several members arrived late, audience unable to proceed, and meetings were adjourned to 10:30 to accommodate westbound travelers.
An old advertisement touts Calle Anti-Riggs as a safe pleasant tooth wash. It claims it prevents decay and sustains teeth and gums, noting many sufferers lose teeth without proper care. The text urges readers to buy a bottle from their druggist for lifelong dental health.
Warsaw Indiana June 17 plans are under way for the annual Elks picnic to be held Thursday June 26 in Stevens woods north of Warsaw. Amusements for women children and men are planned along with a picnic dinner provided by members of the lodge. About 700 people are expected to attend the outing.
Tad Inne 12-Professor ifarte C. Antemises resigns as instructor at Warraw high school and accepts the principalship at Garrett new school.
Ligonier Indiana June 17 Coroner investigation into the death of Arthur Lewis a New York contractor continued with W C Lewis brother of the deceased and Luther Childs restaurant proprietor ordering a second inquiry. They viewed the Golden Bridge approach interviewed witnesses and sought action against the county while exonerating the county officials.
Lagrange Indiana June 17 The old settlers of LaGrange county will gather Wednesday for a day of events starting at 10 20 am with a courtyard meeting and manos texts. A basket dinner will follow with lemonade served. Afternoon program features welcome address by Rev A H Backus and main address by Senor Otis L Ballou. Post address remarks and reports will conclude with the traditional loving cup presentation by Rev J M Webber.
Wabash men from Warsaw and nearby joined a camp at Tippecanoe Lake this week. Leaders include Pailes Bolin, EM, Roem, Joy, and Timmer Glahon with several others listed among participants.
Edgar Emstley, a noted civil war veteran, suffered a slight stroke yesterday at noon but shows improvement. Various residents and visitors are noted, including Malcolm McDonald of Adrian, John Yeager of Wolcottville, Kenneth Young departing for Battle Creek for a position, Frank J. B. Schemerhorn heading to Kalamazoo for summer, Jap Wilkow to Indianapolis for showings of The Pilgrim's Progress, Carl Stewart visiting from Angola, Marion Davidson and wife from Anderson visiting Glande Davidson, Jett to Auburn, Mrs. Claude Davidson accompanying, Clarence Mingis and wife from Indi jaanotis visiting, Almon Young preparing for Purdue mechanical engineering next fall, Horace Grumie with a new Overland, Kenneth Teterg of Elkhart visiting grandparents, Ethel Reno and Ruth Sitchen at Rome City, and the Fish Commissioner Walker assault trial ongoing in Squire Gather's court.
The text warns about cosmetic use, urging a skin absorption approach. It mentions a roughened condition for the skin, eruptions, enlarged pores, and irritants. A facial preparation with potered saxelite and water is described as a remedy, claiming astringent and quick benefits for wrinkles and pores.
In Indiana near Silver Lake a Kosciusko County woman, Mrs. Kissinger, about 70, was killed by a lightning strike while near the smokehouse at her son Mantle Kissinger’s home four miles southeast of North Webster. Two hens beneath the smokehouse perished. The body burned, clothing gone, hair singed on one side of the head. the event occurred Tuesday morning.
Warsaw Indiana resident Jane Wte Charles McCannell widow of Charles McCannell announced the death of her sister Mae Towns Saylors in Butte Montana about four days ago. No cause of death given. The body will be sent here for interment.
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