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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
3
German optical firms allege their own government harms business in Scandinavia by pricing optics instruments obtained from scrapped army material at low levels, undermining competition. The June report from Berlin notes officials may be hindering export trade.
An advertisement touts the One Day Doctor tonic claiming rapid relief for stomach liver and bowels in 24 hours, faster than weeks of treatment. It promises instant benefit and offers delivery from Bourbox Indiana for 25 cents postpaid with money-back satisfaction.
The article notes upcoming long weekend excursions and parties for July Fourth. It mentions Fort Wayne visitors staying for a few days, with plans to showcase machines and exhibits. City shops stock summer goods and convenience items for lake and automobile trips.
Announcement signals the opening of Fort Wayne and Northern Indiana's largest furniture store, Rowland's Furniture Company, located opposite Cathedral. The ad emphasizes size and city landmark status, aiming to attract shoppers statewide.
Mark Andrews profiles a forgotten hero, Sergeant Whitey, a field leader from the Blue and Gray division involved in the Argonne drive. The account highlights his relentless reconnaissance, aid to the wounded, fearless reporting under fire, and a pivotal act that earned him recognition during the critical late war offensive. Whitey’s steadfast presence kept troops coordinated as German fire raked the lines, and his actions sustained the unit until relief.
A meandering listing from St Joe shows Mr and Mrs Wilbur Spacer and Mr Puy Retchelderfer of Fort Wayne and others visiting. Sunday notes include Edith Botty beginning work at General Electric, Elizabeth and Viylva Harvey of Albion visiting, and many local families hosting or visiting relatives. A Balloon ascent at Robison Park is noted for Sunday at 6 p.m., with extensive social visits listed through the region.
Fort Wayne citizens committee report favors building a flora top water plant drawing from the St Josephs. It says taxes and water rates would not rise and outlines borrowing limits under city constitutional provisions. With a 70 million valuation, city borrowing capacity could allow a 500000 bond issue, leaving 274000 for emergencies. Also jobs ads and a tourists register initiative are noted.
Mrs W Barter of 112 Fulton Street Fort Wayne recounts her eight year old daughter Evelyn’s kidney troubles and sleeplessness. After using Pepgen Tonle from Dreier Drug Co she improved quickly with better sleep appetite and color. The mother believes Pepgen will fully relieve her daughter's kidney issues.
A testimonial narrative describes Dr Hazelett of Fort Wayne promoting Pepsten to relieve indigestion and stomach problems. The account claims the subject could now drink coffee without discomfort after using Pepzen, with family members also reporting improved digestion and personal relief. It references a local drug store and distributors for further information. Provided names include Hazelett and Walemain's Joverney store with contact through Dreler Drug Co.
Miss Meriam Morris, a Fort Wayne telephone operator, recounts illness from influenza and pneumonia, then recovery after taking Pepgen. She credits improved health, appetite, sleep, and weight gain to Pepgen, urging others in the business world to consider it and noting Dreier Drug Co. as a supply source.
An old editorial warns parents to protect children during growth and study. It argues youngsters have delicate bodies and weaker endurance than adults, noting digestion is strained by growth and school. Pepgen is praised as a reconstructive tonic improving digestion, energy, and appetite for better health.
A sixteen year old girl signals artillery from a burning village during an early European war, is captured, court-martialed and shot. The piece promotes female bravery and contrasts suffering in women with strength, then endorses Pepgen tonic for nervous breakdown and vitality issues.
A vintage patent remedy touts mustard liniment blended with menthol and herbs to relieve chest back and throat discomfort. It claims deep penetration without blistering and offers relief for headaches colds and muscular aches with peppermint tones and claims of availability from local druggists.
Fort Wayne resident J. W. Unser, a well known painter of 646 Oakland Street, reports severe influenza left him weak and underweight. After using Pepgen, his back pain faded, appetite returned, and he steadily gained weight. His wife credits Pepgen as a splendid kidney and system tonic and urges others to learn about it at Dreier Drug Co. or any first class druggist.
Mrs Helen Hetrick of 41 East Main Fort Wayne testifies Pepgen tonic improved digestion and relieved nervousness. She recalls months of sleepless nights and shaky nerves before finding relief through Pepgen, noting better appetite and sound sleep now. The ad extols Pepgen as a stomach and intestinal tonic aiding digestion and overall health.
Mrs Udney Hutt of 2701 Lillis Street Wayne suffered two years with kidney trouble and nervousness. After taking Pepgen she reports sound sleep, less nerves, and relief from back pain. Pepgen is advertised as aiding digestion and keeping the body’s engine moving, with claims of benefits for children as well.
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