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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
11
In Indianapolis the defense in the Samuel V. Teerote trial begins to present evidence after the state rested. Judge adjourns until tomorrow as attorney Murrett is expected to lead the defense with other counsel following.
Dr. Paul Kucher of the health department leaves for Chicago to test for Army veterinarian service, with potential resignation only by orders. Charity appeals show fewer applications last month, 47 filings with 30 repeat recipients and 9 first timers. 53 in-person visits, 1340 calls, 58 office visits. Bridge work over the canal advances, traffic diverted to Elizabeth Street, crews widen approaches and install concrete, street lighting and traffic signals updated as projects near completion.
An old advertorial note extols Cuticura for infant skin care. It claims hot baths with Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment soothe irritation, help sleep, and ease maternal stress. The piece offers free samples by mail and urges readers to request via post card to Cuticura Dept 66.
A LaGrange Indiana dwelling burned yesterday afternoon. fire crews saved part of the house but the residence was a total loss. The owner Mrs Susie Dotson, widow of George Dotson, learned the blaze started from a stove. The fire killed a man identified as a twenty three year old resident who had been in town only weeks. Funeral plans for the deceased were not announced.
A hail storm this afternoon caused damage to crops across the region. Early reports indicate localized crop loss with potential impacts on farms and local markets. Confirmed details and extent are being assessed by agricultural officials.
Community letters show Cory and wife aid dite dagger Byer spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Hodden Mr and Mrs Austry Metques with their child near Aviad Od Mion Mise Kanine of Detroit visited Mr and Mrs AL Wach Sunday Lester Sidley of Paramount spent time with his brother Warren and family Yalma Hook visited Mrs Aster Mood Sunday Imm Pramkilng North of Payne adalted Mr and rs Sardis Taal Garton of Edgertay verted Vean Watson Banner Mr and Mrs Mile Chivingian and two
Fragmentary report notes families from Supolom and nearby areas visiting relatives and attending services. Mentions Mrs Ch Kowder and Mr John Gideon with a church gathering at Evixerton Indiana and Chase of Fairmont. Details are partial and garbled.
An old ad proclaims QQO pest killer as the best bug eliminator. It claims to kill bedbugs roaches ants and flies, with a quart size ready to use. The notice notes safe bedding use and offers mail order from Owl Chem Co Terre Haute Indiana.
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