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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1916
Page
8
Paris reports a day of heavy bombardment and a German attack near Thiaumant in Verdun repulsed with heavy losses as French machine guns and curtain fire devastated the attackers. Other reports recount sinking of ships, prisoner tallies, and ongoing artillery raids on the Western Front.
A reader reports female dyspepsia resisted ordinary treatment. The testimonial from Mrs Williams claims Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound eased back and abdominal pains, improved appetite, breath, and energy, restoring daily work capacity. She cites New Albany Indiana as the source.
The official June report notes continued Italian activity on the Trentino front. Italian forces stormed Port Muattussone in the Arsa valley and seized the ridge of Trap pole, as part of a broader nightly push along the front to inflict losses and take prisoners.
Class No 5 of the Il Sunday School met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Samuel Daashe. Rev J T Keesey led prayers and talk on The Need of Prayer. Members and guests from Neville News Nowville and Angola attended. upcoming entertainments and visits planned with local families. A 74 lb Harvey Reign Ax was born June 20, 1918 to Rev J H K Schandelmeyer and wife.
Convoy area residents and visitors scene filled with travels and family visits. Notables include Tyne 29 Rev and Meo outing, Mrs Campbell entertaining relatives near Canton, and Mrs Campbell along North Mato Avenue hosting kin. Several families from Van Wert Lima and Athens Ohio share weekend visits and summer plans in Convoy and nearby towns.
New York on June 23 reports the increased demand for American flags has led manufacturers to shorten length and breadth of the Star Spangled Banner. The weights and measures commissioner summoned twenty four manufacturers and warned them to stop using short measures or substitute cheaper materials Mercerized cotton is used to replace silk and wool.
An old advertisement promises relief from fatigue nerves and depression with a 50-cent Wendors Ambition PINS and Wendell AmiGen Fills. It touts money back from Meyer Bros Four Stores on first box, claiming benefits in three days for overwork and nervous system issues.
Lea recker and his mother Jett left Dixon by telegram Tuesday for Circleville Ohio to attend the funeral of relatives. Rev Cordery and family hosted guests. Mr and Mrs Roy Shean traveled to Finley. Chas Bell of Lima visited Abe Miller and family. Woismpsn from Garewell Indiana spent Sunday with their daughter. Samuel Fortney and family visited relatives in Marion Indiana. Mrs Vern Gleckler returned from Three Rivers Michigan. Garnet Keever visited Lila Morgan. Mr and Mrs Thos Singer, Rev Cordery and wife traveled to Van Wert. Mrs Walter Avery of Wilshire spent days with her parents. Charles Hosken visited his brother William Hosken in Van Wert. Ladies Aid Society to host a bake sale social Saturday night July 1.
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