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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1920
Page
5
A fragmentary item describes freckles and skin tones with unclear terms. It mentions lemon juice and a bottle, a three ounce supply, and references whitening effects and a confusing sequence of phrases. The readable content is minimal and lacks coherent details or identified persons or organizations.
The Michigan branch of the Committee of Forty-Eight denied a claim that the state executive committee reversed their platform. Officials explained the confusion arose from a debate over a preresolution and clarified the convention endorsed a domestic program with no action on American economic facts or international affairs. The committee also certified delegates for the national convention.
WABASH Ind June 1 A 24 year old Paul Rooney of Sydney drowned during a wind storm on Long Lake while seeking an oar fallen from a boat with his younger brother and a brother in law. Officials have drained the lake since early morning to recover the body. The trio had been fishing near Oaketon when the storm hit and the oars broke. Rooney attempted to retrieve the oar and fell into the water as the boat drifted. Rescue efforts continued through the night and resumed at dawn. Rooney is survived by his parents a spouse and infant child a brother and a sister.
A blaze damaged Trautman Sporting Goods Store at 221 East Main Street in a Wholesale and Retail business fire. Fire crews battled the flames with limited details on injuries or cause. Local authorities investigated as businesses in the area were advised to monitor updates.
Fort Wayne leaders led by Albert H Buuck launch a week long drive to raise 25000 for Concordia College. Lutherans view the school as their pride and its growth as linked to the city's future with funds needed for new quarters and equipment. The drive begins June 20 and seeks broad city support to ensure the college’s continued influence and advancement.
A claim fronting Rheuma tonic asserts it relieves rheumatism rapidly without narcotics and offers a money back guarantee. It promotes a daily spoonful as a lasting, inexpensive cure, noting widespread use in hamlets and urging skeptical sufferers to try it.
Concordia plans simultaneous funding for a new college library and a physical laboratory during a city and county wide effort. The Loftering week campaign will use cash gifts or future pledges, with rural districts canvassed by team workers. Subscriptions may be sent to Henry Paul, treasurer at Old National Bank. Meanwhile Foster Furniture promotes two imported Chinese rugs at $1200 and $1080, inviting attention.
Samuel W. Greenland resigns from the first vice-presidency of Fort Wayne post No. 47, American Legion, citing lack of time. The resignation will be voted on at the next meeting, planned for early July. Greenland has been a leading member since the post was organized last fall.
Chicago June 17 A man from Freucteffier Ind was sentenced to five years for telling a false tale about transporting and stealing a state mobile device. George Patton and Bebjakim Et Patton of Anderson received six months each in the county jail on the same charge.
The Indiana Public Service Commission schedules hearings on proposed rate hikes by Indians Settice Corporation and Fort Wayne Municipal Light and Power Company. Hearings start 10:00 AM in Courtroom No. 2 at the courthouse on Monday, the 28th. Each petition mirrors the other, to be examined at the same time.
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