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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1916
Page
4
Paris dispatch describes Verdun battles with continued heavy fighting on both sides of the Meuse. French forces reportedly recaptured ground northeast of Verdun near angles 20 and 321 as they pressed a vigorous offensive and forced gains after strong German losses.
A dubious early 20th century health ad urges readers to trust a mythical eye cure. It rails at eyeglasses, promotes a medicine from Bon-Onto tablets and a “Lite Drag Co” outlet, claims rapid relief, and warns of blindness unless bought. The piece imitates sensational medical claims and cites vague distributors.
Paris reports describe a furious Verdun battle with German forces estimated on a wide front and a heavy bombardment. French defense clung to features around Thiaumont as German attempts to breach the lines intensified, while Russian and Eastern front movements showed heavy fighting and German counterattacks.
The catalog lists every style of summer underwear from 50¢ up including Union and 2 piece sets, athletic and short or full length options. New piping rock broad bowl wash ties sport ties four in hands and string ties are offered in the latest effects from 25¢ to $1.0.
Paris reports ongoing Verdun fighting with high French and German casualties as attacks persist. Across the Black Sea, the Russian steamer Mercury sinks after mine damage, with 650 aboard and harrowing survivor accounts. Constantinople notes Turkish success north of the Choro river with 500 Russians captured.
A review of Turkish timekeeping noting day starts at sunset, varied hour reckonings cause confusion for Europeans, with two-dial watches for accuracy. It describes calendar oddities during Mahdaran and the Mohammedan year, including the split seasons and mismatched month beginnings.
An official decision in Minneapolis grants a permit for a new alcoholic beverage production. The product is described as a water based mix with common salt, brewing sugar, hops, coloring material, foam stabilizer, tartaric acid, yeast and citric acid. Community regulatory review preceded the approval.
Butler News reports a flurry of family and friendship travel across Indiana Ohio and Michigan with many names and places. Residents attend weddings visits funerals and gatherings in Kendallville Waterloo Auburn Union City Bryan and Sturgis while relatives from Montpelier McComb and Topeka travel to Butler for occasions and to visit kin.
A budget friendly hair care tip suggests shampooing less often if the scalp is treated with a homemade mix. Dissolve a teaspoon of canthrox in hot water to rub into the scalp, which purportedly cleanses, adds shine, and leaves hair fluffy and heavy after rinsing.
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