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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1917
Page
13
The ad touts Pompeian HAIR Massage as a treatment that stops dandruff quickly and restores hair vitality. It claims scalp massaging opens pores to stimulants, with results in one month, and features testimonials from Chicago and broad barber shop usage from Maine to California.
County commissioners accepted bids for three month infirmary supplies including groceries dry goods and coal. Central Grocery and Co. won the groceries contract while Redding, Willam Huba & Co. will furnish dry goods and Keudop Coal Company the coal. Several details about bids and court actions follow, including a divorce case and property matters concerning local residents.
Washington reports the regular army total reaching 120,188 with 1,051 men enlisted nationwide. New York tops the list while California Colorado and several other states pursue their programs. Nebraska expected to complete its quota next, with Vermont still awaiting updates.
An advertisement touts a scenic railroad journey using a single ticket on the Burlington Route. It markets visits to national parks in Colorado Denver and nearby springs, highlighting comfort, ease, and affordable passes. It invites readers to contact the agency for pass details and park descriptions.
Cash subscribers of Liberty Bonds urged to pay subscriptions immediately to secure full interest from June 15 1917. In Glupeton June 14 Raver a Rockereth township farmer collapsed while plowing corn and fell striking his head. He reached the barn where family found him in serious condition.
Ami from the Orient showcases a mystery “fayeery warehog cat 1317” at Calhoun Street, with sessions from 2:00 to 4:00 and 8:00 to 9:00, inviting visitors to judge if the marvel is machinery or human.
A jagged ad copy markets a drug named GOLD MEDAL 1 capsules for kidney related pain and swelling. It promises rapid relief and natural protection with three sizes and metal markers, claiming widespread use by thousands in practice. The prose includes garbled warnings and urging readers to consult a druggist for the original Hearthem product.
A fragmented report details visits and attendance at local gatherings. It mentions Myra Mul Van Horn, Gerrart Mieh, and several relatives traveling to Beaneaby Ann and Coroina for a few days. The piece notes a church event where costs totaled 11 dollars.
Readable fragments describe names places and persons in a damaged text. OCR seems to list locations and individuals with unclear context and possible event mentions.
A garbled report lists the Department of Agriculture and related bureaus with names such as Lerat, Myra Vine, and Mr Adair among attendees. It mentions social visits, entertainment by Taroune and Samuel Barnhart, and references to guests and titles. the fragment ends with a nod to local dignitaries and a piano performance by Jane Denny.
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