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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1918

Page

8

Metts Commissioned in U. S. Medical Reserves

Sluyfton Ind June 24 Dr Fred A Metts was notified he has been commissioned in the U S medical reserves making him the seventh Wells county doctor in army service The Jacob Kloppen tile drain contract south of Bluffton was awarded to North- Fragner company for 5726 in a ceremony here Miss Lela Johnson daughter of Charles Johnson became the bride of John Brinzenhole a machinist of Water town N Y where the couple will reside The Rev W E Lantia officiated

Sluyfton Ind Fred A. Metts U.S Wells County Jacob Klopten Bluffton North-Fragler Company Lela Johnson Charles Johnson John Brinizenhote Watertown W. E. Lantia

Community News Briefs From Local Incidents

Reports describe a Studebaker accident southeast of the city with a wheel bent fender damaged headlight but no injuries. Howard Ullman joins naval reserves while an assistant manager at the Red Cross factory in town. An engineer’s department orders him to report to New York for duty Tuesday. Mrs. John Harsh of Uniondale undergoes gallstone operation at Lutheran hospital in Fort Wayne. Marian Ruth Pyle, two, was knocked down by a delivery truck. two wheels passed over her arm but injuries are not serious. W. H. Rupricht of Ossian, county review board member, injured his back and scalp in a hay wagon fall. injuries not dangerous. All drafted men in precinct 27 urged to report to Lawton Park tonight at 7:30.

Jesse Green Studebaker Howard Ullman Red Cross Naval Reserves New York John Harsh Uniondale Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne Marian Ruth Pyle Grant Pyle W. H. Rupricht Ossian Wella County Barney R Upright

Wabash County Red Cross Drive Falls Short

In Wabash Indiana the drive for Red Cross members struggles with low signup totals. Start hoped for 12 000 members but only 8 500 have joined, prompting extended hours and intensified effort this week. Several items report locals applying for German alien status, court fines for drunkenness, and local youths heading to Camp Sherman for military training.

Tiz Foot Comfort Ad Promises All Day Relief

An old style ad touts Tiz as a remedy for aching swollen and sore feet and includes claims of rapid relief, smaller shoes, and a year long comfort guarantee or money back. The copy uses misspellings and exaggerated phrases to promote a 20 cent box at drugstores.

DANGERS OF CONSTIPATION PROMPT WARNINGS AND REMEDY CLAIMS

The article discusses auto intoxication from constipation and touts cathartic remedies. It notes abdominal distress, headaches, and nervous symptoms as results, warns against delay in treatment, and promotes Pulley Cathartie Tables. Meyer Bros. Co. markets a non habit forming product.

Jong Meyer Bros. Co

City Hall News on Repairs and Births in Local Homes

City Hall notes list repair costs for stores and residences including Jesse Tart at 84-812 Clinton atrert for a 7000 repair, Jesse J Lantz at 414 Dee Wald for 2000, slesse J Tatitz at 2510 Pleasant for 2650, and others. Birth announcements include a daughter born to Mr and Mrs William Connor at 246 West Butler, and a son to Mr and Mrs Floyd Weaver of 1926 Spy Run Avenue, with additional family notices referenced.

Jesse Tart Clinton Atrert Jesse J Lantz Dee Wald Street Slesse J. Tatitz Pleasant Avenue Jesse J. Lantz Jessup Weiser Park Avenue Wiliam Conner West Butler Street George FF. Wlotz Oliver Street Floyd Weaver Spy Run Avenue

Members of Keklonga review meet Friday afternoon

The Keklonga group Xn. 83 Woman's Benefit Auto font OF the Maccabes plans a Friday meeting at 2k at commander Mrs. Gertrude Roeger's home, 1018 Elnawand Avenue, Tar the opirpoer of taking 4 Strvice fag. All members are requested in the present.

Keklonga Review Mra Gertrude Roeger Elnawand Avenue

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