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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1917
Page
16
A sensational ad touts Freezone as an instant cure for corns and calluses. It claims rapid relief, skin safety, and easy removal with a wood-case bottle sold by druggists. It also mentions train schedule changes impacting local passengers.
Marhinist Grosvenor returned from a three day visit to Fort Benjamin Harrison training camp where Cary Hoffman a former employee in the Pennsylvania superintendent's office was met Hoffman is pleased with his new life and content with camp conditions General Machine Shop Foreman W KH Madera and Tool Machine Shop Foreman A Williams returned from Cleveland after inspecting machinery to be installed at the Pennsylvania shops Charles Garlin brake man who had his arm severed and shoulder crushed in a Defiance train accident is improving Garrett hospital Anticipated full recovery in days
Reports describe a ticket selling contest at the Dudlo plant with prizes for top sellers. A fire incident near the plant caused damage to equipment and prompted emergency response, while local union officials announced upcoming elections and personnel changes in Fort Wayne and related areas.
A garbled wartime style column notes promotions and appointments among naval and industrial figures. It mentions a naval captain slated for promotion to rear admiral, along with numerous fragmented references to electricians, boilermakers, clerks, and shop tasks, all tangled in a long stream of OCR errors.
Funeral services are announced for Christy Cita, to be held Tuesday afternoon at the town church. The obituary notes Bert Worne’s death and references the Weather, with services and interment details listed for nearby residents.
A garbled ad like plea for pain insurance alongside fire coverage. The fragment mentions various conditions and remedies, urging readers to insure against pain with a drink or remedy. It reads as a sales pitch for health related insurance in a obscure era style.
Fragmented text describes a Newville community page listing events including social, educational, and personal notices. It mentions a study group, a memorial table, a Harvest festival period, and various gatherings slated across weeks, with references to local residents and organizations.
A memorial page honors Reverend Moris Aittons and Father Mangovan, detailing the life, ministry, and influence of the late Rev. Mungovan. It describes his calling, character, and the affection of his kin and colleagues, with a request to transmit an engraved copy of the memorial to his family.
A jumble of garbled OCR text mentioning summer temperaments and health ideas, with scattered phrases about staying calm and cool. No clear incident, date, or identifiable names. The readable content hints at home remedies and generic health advice without concrete actions or sources.
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