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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1918
Page
13
The Sun-Ray Lens promises diffusion and deflection benefits with a 42 inch requirement. It is advertised as the first lens sold at a low price of 1.75 dollars per pair. The lens is claimed to improve car appearance and enhance night driving safety while meeting legal standards. Dealers may direct customers to buy directly if local supply is unavailable.
Terre Haute June 1. A car rate of only 4 percent for the week ending June 1 resulted in one of the year’s most productive periods in the Indiana coal field, with 621 436 tons produced compared with 480 818 tons the prior week. The Four railroad showed a perfect supply while other lines posted small shortages. Demand from domestic consumers remains steady, with mines selling into two to three months forward. Screenings move slowly as large steam coal users delay purchases, hoping prices drop.
Detroit Midh June 1 Rumor of the sinking in Lake Erie yesterday accompanies report of the steamer Jay Gould foundering near Southeast show in heavy weather. Four men and three women aboard the barge Commodore were picked up by the steamer Matanfa and brought to Sandwich Ontario. Gould’s crew were rescued by an unidentified steamer and taken to Ashtabuls O. The barge crew were found tied to the waterlogged hull. Also a job notice for motormen and conductors appeared at Fort Wayne and N. 1 TL Co offices.
An old advertisement touts Glands Tine as a superior cough and cold remedy. It claims three ounces mixed with syrup makes a pleasant, inexpensive medicine for bronchial issues and even croup. Manufactured by The Grand-Aid Co. in Wayne, Indiana.
A Fort Wayne meeting of engineers is set for tomorrow evening at the Universality club to discuss wider opportunities and higher professional standing. A letter issued by the American Association of Engineers urges cooperation and explains aims, stressing non competition with ASME and AIBE, and calling for professional advancement and organized standards. A band concert and three ring liberty garden social at Reservoir Park is also planned this evening to raise Red Cross funds.
The text outlines amendments to draft classifications for men who married, affecting dependants as grounds for deferred status. It details conditions for different age groups and timing relative to May 18 1917 and June 9 1918, specifying when marriage creates or does not create a ground for class 2 or deferred classification, and prohibits transfers solely to evade service.
Directors of the Commercial club and the citizens' committee appointed to study forming a chamber of commerce met yesterday afternoon but failed to decide on a plan. The meeting adjourned until Monday when a full outline of the campaign will be mapped out.
June 18 report from Topeka notes Governor Arthur Capper tested a proclamation after information reached that I W E preparing to make hide theenphout Kansas during harvest season. He urges prompt suppression and cooperation with the Shevilit forces in handling the emergency.
Fragmentary text references a Brazilian BalMan directive and a routine to spot twice daily. Mentions prices of 50 cents or one dollar and urges thoroughness. No clear persons, dates, or places identifiable.
The article suggests Kaiser will act as pallbearer for the Heast of Berlin as no volunteers come forward and there is uncertainty who will carry the bier. The tone is speculative about who among officials might serve in this duty.
A fragmented diary style piece recounts travel with an editor, singing at daybreak, breakfast and varied scenes, mixing bucolic and urban pastimes. Mentions stamps, rental hotel, and a casual jab at a Berlin retreat context amid wartime era dialogue.
An old advertisement touts zero urnished by a druggist for 35 cents with a larger bottle for a dollar. It claims rapid relief from eczema and related skin conditions and promotes Zemo antiseptic liquid as a safe, stain-free treatment from The W. Bose Co in Cleveland Ohio.
DUNFEE NEWS DUNE Indy June As Miny Dilew Hnnfield of Wert Wayne spent Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs Georg Maret Mun Alina Dine of Fort Wayne spent the weekend with Crim and Gertrude Munadorter Mind Helen Morrin of Thompson Ind had been staying with her sister Cecil Morris and Mary Clay for the past week Mr and Mrs Andrew Dine spent Sunday in airy Clarence Swinehart home church was well attended Many from Dunfee attended the children's day exercises at Aroplk Bundsy evening A large crowd attended the children's day exercises at Dantes Saturday Raymond Tarrizon and Ralph McWhirte spent Sunday with Donald Van Hoosan Everett Tehants of South Whitlay spent Sunday with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Ma Clay
Private family seeks two unfurnished rooms with board and private living. Strictly modern surroundings preferred. Contact by phone 602 or 1576 blue.
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