26 Jun 1918
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1918
Page
1
Article discusses federal wartime rail property protection and stiff penalties for theft. Mentions section penalizing theft from railroad property, fear of loss, and cites enforcement measures, courts, and cases linked to war production. Includes references to individuals and agencies, with historical context of wartime security.
The piece notes Textile Club proceedings after seven day meetings in Pennsylvania shops. Wayne Deerten and Teese Beapoe are mentioned among officials as workers begin a wartime stamp drive to aid government savings bonds. The article references shop actions, local meetings, and a draft-affected community context with names and places in Pennsylvania.
The third Indiana subdivision of the war industries board resources and conversion section was organized yesterday at the Commercial club. About sixty representatives from eight surrounding counties attended. The group will coordinate manufacturing interests with government needs and include officers from Brings, F Bowser & Co, and General Electric. A new committee structure and permanent chairman were established. changes included the Brudi Transfer Co moving its office to 530 East Jefferson Street.
The wear branch of General Electric works hosts an afternoon program starting at 3 o'clock with platforms set up at various plant points. Speakers include Hoffman, Hilgervarn, Higa, MacCaidey, Rev Chin, Rev Tunnison, and Chester Hall among many others as the drive to save shares intensifies under the War Savings months.
County Council defense inquiry reveals intent to enforce state child labor rules across areas. Judge Artman and Chairman Foley say the state will apply its limits, aiming prosecutions if minors are employed in factories amid federal unconstitutionality of the federal act.
Fort Wayne residents rally to a nearly $25,000 drive for the Jewish Welfare Fund aiding refugees and war victims in Europe. Donations flow to Abs Ackerman, treasurer, with subscribers from diverse faiths praising relief and urging larger gifts amid reports from Herman Bernstein and central relief committees detailing dire needs and calls for funds.
In Kendallville Indiana on June 23 a sudden turn at a crowded meeting saw two new candidates join OL 1. Brown for reelection on the school board. Ballots were counted with no final decision, council delaying until Wednesday night. Ruthman and Linford Diggins emerged as rivals. Brown led by one vote with two opponents close behind.
A Massachusetts nurse describes recovery from grippe with Vinol building strength and bringing her to perfect health. She states there is no secret about Vinol and notes it features peptonates and elyvera-phosphites as key ingredients. Meyer Bros and other druggists endorse Vinol.
Readily prepared cough medicine using three ounces of Grando Pine and syrup to make a pint. The mix costs little and aids coughs colds bronchial affections and whooping cough. Contains white pine and other ingredients. directions included. Manufactured by The Grand-Ald Co Wayne Indiana.
A testimonial describes a simple preparation that supposedly removes intestinal mucus and inflammation, claiming it cures a wide range of stomach and intestinal ailments. The ad asserts one dose will convince or money refunded, with sale at two Dieter Drug Co stores and other druggists.
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