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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
13
A string of testimonials extols a remedy labeled D. D. D Sedaka Ma with claims of instant relief and miraculous results for various ailments. The letters praise the product and its maker, urging readers to seek it from local retailers and pharmacies.
An advertisement promises free consults for private diseases of men and women and alleges cures by new Light Therapy and other methods. It lists treatments for deafness piles and unrelated ailments, claims universal efficacy, and notes long hours with no Sunday service at a Fort Wayne office equipped with X ray devices.
In Washington on June 4 the House debated a Root amendment to the Canadian reciprocity pact aimed at pulp and paper duties. Representative Mann of Illinois argued the amendment would nullify free Canadian paper and wood pulp, benefiting U S mills with temporary spruce pulp supply. Senator Root defended the overall agreement, stating it serves long term national interests and that the president acted within constitutional bounds.
Garrett Indiana June 21 small town notes report Mrs Robert Wells hosting guests Mr and Mrs C Burn at dock dinner. Mrs Clint Bowers Jr entertains Wednesday at Ad Biewart home. Cliffs Waud recovering after rail work injury. Mary Carlin to wed George Odum at St Peter Church Wednesday morning. Mrs Joe Williams visiting Auburn. Pearl Whirzoedge visiting Ohm. Walter Slack visiting Mrs Bartha Mote in Hamilton. Buckley and daughter Willie visiting Garrett friends. Lydia Vedters visiting Sacred Heart Hospital. Mrs Thomas Somers visiting Auburn. Warne Smith transacted business in Auburn. Mr and Mrs Frans Wolford visiting John How in Auburn. Social at Swinney Park tonight. 10 cents.
Announcement reports W F Cabler selling the Root Juice Medicines company at 101 Broadway to W M Griffin of the Big Medical company for 50000 dollars. Grif assumes control Saturday and will expand operations at the same location. Cabler, sole owner, built a world wide sale for the Root Juice product and had advertised in small country papers. He retires due to failing health after years of active trading and street vending.
City officials move to wake the Slinton Street dump with a policy to curb odors and fires. A special patrol is stationed by sanitary officers to deter dumping while extra police monitor fires to prevent outbreaks on refuse piles.
Burglars entered the Geake home at 249 South Harrison Street on Tuesday night stealing about $20 from a trousers pocket and from a purse, leaving drawers turned inside out. window entry on the first floor. Walter Kilgenberger was acquitted of assault, after evidence showed the accuser entered the barn where Kilgenberger worked. Charles Biller paid fines for a first offense. Sixty six garbage ordinance warrants were issued by the city court, with hearings set for today. Judge Mungovan warns strict enforcement of laws. An Anti-Tuberculosis investigator is sought in the Port Wayne area. Albert Genzer, charged with improper advances, is held on $200 bond until June 28. mental health concerns noted and relatives seek sanitarium treatment.
Washington June letter discusses W L Penfield not responsible for fees in Foster indemnity claim. John W. Turner formerly Evansville attorney for claimants notes Penfield, Foster associations and government involvement. Interview recaps Penfield opposition to claim presentation and details of Gen Foster’s visit to his law office.
A sensational column from Chicago discusses marriage roles with a judge defending cooking as a duty for husbands. The piece satirically portrays domestic life and contrasts strong opinions on men cooking and getting breakfast, reflecting dated social norms.
A Kenorad committee led by Aracla Curdes George Fishering Willem Gill Frentiin Randal and Charles Pask schedules a national Kapor Alpha Pat gathering in Port Wayne. About three hundred visitors from Indiana Ohio Illinois and Kentucky are expected with delegates staying at a new Friars Club house during the three day event. A banquet at the Anthony hotel and a Robison park dance are planned with August dates to be announced.
President Taft submits a message denouncing dangerous drug frauds and urging immediate amendments to the Pure Food and Drug Act. He warns the country faces adulterated nostrums and unsafe preparations if revisions are delayed, noting recent Supreme Court decisions. Representative Shirley of Kentucky has introduced a bill on the matter.
City News reports E Melching purchased the 6.4 Stock Cottage at Lake George and plans to remodel for summer use. The Ladies Aid society of West Jefferson Strait Church of God will meet this afternoon at Mrs. Hammond’s home, 2725 Hoagland Ave, with Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Shell assisting. Fire Chief Hilbrecht orders fire escapes for the Plesey Long building, to be complied with or the building will close and prosecutions may follow. An attorney general opinion says the fire chief may order safeguards and property owners bear the cost. Crews have been working on the Créter building at Wayne and Calhoun streets.
The Angola Indiana city page reports visits by Join Meese and family to see Senator Wicke, West Gate water main extension, families visiting relatives in Hudson and Fort Wayne, South Bend travel by Newman and family, Mr Newman’s teaching stint, Mrs Larson visiting in town, Mrs Oberholtzer returning from Yith relatives, Mrs Peter Hepp hosting an extended visit, John Gale purchasing Darling property, Wert entertaining friends, Ritter family trips, Myers in frail health at home, Byron Jarvis of Anderson for a short outing, Frank L Adams to give Fourth of July address at Heimer, Knights of Pythias decoration at Cirete Hill cemetery with Philomathian quartet, Mrs Donle Wickwire and Prof Enrin Stuckey speakers, Miss Mildred Battey songs, Mrs Jesse Johnson visiting Colo Springs, Secretary Johnson noting fast horses entered for Fourth of July races, Zach Pillsbury death and Mrs Pillsbury’s discovery, Theron Miller trading properties with C G Heckenlively.
Fort Wayne incorporate details show Bermuda Union and Fort Wayne company plans $25,000 capital to cultivate fruit trees and vegetables. Auburn State Bank raises capital to 478,000 and Fort Wayne firm announces $6,000,000 preferred stock. Elkbar circuit court renames Isbell Felthouse Lumber to Jebell Lumber and Concord.
Recent rains aid crop growth while weather workers report mixed conditions. Dan Fanellr’s fanehit event last Monday noted. Br. Fanci has endured heart trouble for months. Ray Scott and Alva Hammon’s hay run ended in a runaway after a car spooked the team, with minor injuries. Funeral attended for Mr Rathburn of Warsaw. Alma Hawkins returns to Toledo after visit with the Alchte family. Jefterson Garber and C. Stromsbeck begin cement building on sites of recent fires. Atoner and Adam Fidler transport freight to Columbia City and Ligon Garber ships fruit to Fort Wayne.
Letters from Police Lieutenant George Eisenhut in London say he has met senior officials at Scotland Yard and been treated with courtesy by authorities on both sides of the water. He has witnessed some races, will observe coronation ceremonies, and plans to transport the two Sinnarianana charged with a 3300 theft to Bow York on June 24.
Henty Beadell chairman of the executive council calls a meeting of the American Bay scout council at the Commercial Club this afternoon at 4 40 to devise plans for advancing the movement in Fort Wayne. The council, formed weeks ago, includes twenty five prominent citizens with an interest in scouting.
Benny G Felger superintendent of the Allen County camerna schools will travel to Indianapolis for the midsummer meeting of the state association of county superintendents to be held in room 42 at the State House on June 27 23 Prominent educators are billed to speak and the gathering is touted as one of the best in the association’s history Felger also said plans are underway to centralize several more schools in the county and that five or six fewer buildings will be in use next term The school concentration has reduced expenditures and little staff change is expected next term noting previous term saw over forty teachers.
Four students Emma Preage Robert Farren Thelma Holt Dwight Shirer received gold medals at Bethany Presbyterian Church yesterday. The Neska schoolroom honored these pupils from 7-8, 5-6, 3-4 and 2-A grades. Superintendent J N Sturr presided and J McBeth Smith presented on behalf of the donor.
Farmers and fishermen in the southern county near the St. Marve River will gather at school No. 7 in Wayne township Thursday evening, June 2, to hear Capt Rodney Freming explain the Neh taws and how to use seining to reduce carp. The fish warden will outline steps to control the fish and improve river conditions.
Henry C. Wehrenbere received the contract to erect a replacement building for No. 7 on the Piqua road. The two room structure is designed for future enlargement and should be ready for occupancy within five months.
Hoffman Bros. Co. offers firewood fit for kitchen stoves at 800 West Main Street.
Missouri chief Josephine, a Hut eteln-Fresian cow at the University of Missouri, set world records by producing 36,625 pounds of milk in 12 months and an average of 74.3 pounds daily over 494 days. Her butter yield also surpassed all known cows, highlighting Missouri’s dairy program with over 30 pure bred and metallized animals.
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