War Stamp Drive Begins in City Factories Today
Factories and plants in the city form patriotic committees to push a four fort war stamp drive. Twenty three large industrial firms have organized, with leaders from General Electric, Bowser, Pendleton, and others pledging to meet and exceed quotas. The effort aims to sustain relief drives and boost war funding through disciplined canvassing and interplant competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Induster
General Meetrle Company
Bowser Companys
Mags Pounwanit Shopa
Tort Warne Printia
Bins Wildins Fort Wayne Oi and Supply Company
Warne Taltting Onilig
Thiemen Dadi Manufacturing Company
G & Sto
Ferson
Sipertytondoit
Vote Company
Mort Rolling Mille Corporation
OW. Smith
Port Weyne Fd
Northern Indfane
Iainy
Penetel, Provident
Port Rayne Engineeringe and Manufactiure Campania
Tutthesman White & Co
The
Run-No- More Manufacturing Company
Ehc
van Arnam
Program announced for Dudlo Field Meet
The third annual field day at the Pud Je manufacturing plant features city judges W. E. Mossman B. P. Mossman G. A. Jacobs V. Rea and W. V. Swot. Events run 9:30 p.m. baseball contest to 4:48 p.m. novelty content with prizes including a diamond ring, a wristwatch, a sweater and more.
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Pud~ Je
W. E. Mossman
B. P. Mossman
G. A. Jacobs
V. Rea
W. V. Swot
Dudle Employes
Dudia
Criris
Thrift
Stamper
Dudla
Olson & Han
Sille
Indiana Miners Hit High Coal Output Despite Shortage
Production of coal in Indiana mines reached a weekly high for June 16 as reports show 821,455 tons dug, up from the prior week. Efficiency gains and reduced mining delays offset shortages. most output was mine run coal. jump coal delays linger. Also seeking motormen and conductors ages 19 to 55 for steady work at 124 Holman Ave Fort Wayne.
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Indiana
Aupt
Holman Ao
Ft. Wayne & N. I. T. O
Chamber of
Dutidinus
Anita Ventaren
Greatadt
Gough Medicine Made at Home for Coughs and Croup
A home remedy titled Gough Medicine Made at Home instructs dragonists to mix three ounces of Grando Ping with syrup to yield a pint of cough medicine. Claimed to ease coughs bronchial ailments and whooping cough, it touts low cost and pleasant taste. Manufactured by The Grand-Aird Co Ft Warne Ind includes bottle instructions.
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Grand-Aird Co
Ft. Warne, Ind
Wartime Coal Shortage Urges Household Sacrifice and Payment
The notice warns of severe coal shortages for winter as government demands rise and Indiana coal is cut to 40 percent of planned tonnage. It urges saving, prepaying bills, storing coal, and financial support to dealers and the fuel administration. Frank M. Mogan named arbitrator for Allen County disputes. Henry Breadel, Fuel Administrator for Allen County, oversees enforcement.
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Morris
Flan Bank
Industrial Loan & Investment CA
Hode
Frank M. Mogan
Fuel Administration
Allen County
Wenry Breadeli
Aten Guinity
England to be blighty for Sammies movement urged
England votes to open homes to American wounded soldiers with King George's approval and a government backed plan. British public and press back a national effort to send wounded Yankee heroes home, as mothers on both sides share sorrow and duty. The King's letter to an American sailor signals strong solidarity. Journal-Gazette June 23.
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Newspaper Enterprise Association
Tondon
England
King Georga
British War Office
Amwor
American Airlines
Alti
Stoo
Nerous
Sammy
America
George
Wolenmi
Fetter
Hig
Brotherhood of the Two Nations
Neoph
Fingland
Industrial Development and Chamber Strategy for Port Wayne
The article argues industrial growth hinges on organized efforts to solve worker housing and labor supply issues. It urges the Metal Bureau to hire experts, promote better management, and create departments for purchasing, casting, and welfare. It advocates chamber involvement to attract and finance projects, coordinate proposals, and plan for regional industry, stressing planning, housing, and health of workers and families in Port Wayne.
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H. van RO Chase
Rommércal
Throwen
Wool Wanted by Government Distributors
Government distributors Kraus and Apfelbaum call for wool. Bring your wool to Main and Edgerton Streets. Bell 445 and Home 2590.
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Kraus & Apfelbaum
Main and Edgerton Sts
Bell
Germany facing clothing shortage sparks compulsory estate gifts
Reports from Germany describe a severe clothing shortage amid wartime strain. Prominent lawyer Otto Fete proposed a law to require heirs or estate administrators to turn over all clothing left by deceased persons to the state. The piece notes rising mortality and rationing, and mentions measures like confiscating sickroom textiles and hotel linens after July 16.
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Londo
Germany
Tustlgrat Otta Fete
Berg Win
Alto
Enauattier Lin
Ha Anka
Wien
Untitled Rome City News item with scattered names
Fragmentary report lists Ralph Burnett and Asher Wines of Bradley Michigan with other scattered names and events. The text mentions Kendall Mite Menageling and Shannon and a Mason line with unclear context and dates.
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Kemevity
Ralph Burnett
Mina
Delicate Child Vinol Miracle Emphasized in Ad
Newaygo Michigan mother credits Vinol with lifting her weak emaciated child after a year of illness and cough. The testimonial touts Vinol as an iron tonic built to strengthen, with Meyer SoS Druggists and Wayne distribution listed.
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Vinol
Newaygo
Mich
Vind
Vinci
Hanlon
Meyer 80S. CO
Drucetsts
Wayne
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Berns Mardware Co
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Big Four Auto Co
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Waterloo
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Grant Burkett
Stavelty
Fatt Mead
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