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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1917
Page
8
An ad-style warning extols mercuric wax and skin whiteners as quick fixes for a pale youthful look. It promotes frequent washing and a home skin lightener recipe, claiming no harm and rapid improvement with minimal effort. The tone mimics sensational beauty advice from a past era.
Washington reports the bituminous producers backed by government officials agreed on price reductions to be strictly enforced by a coal committee. Twenty six district supervisors will oversee prices, with penalties for violations, and the treasury or freight terms may be adjusted to move cheaper coal to consumers amid a current shortage.
The nation moves to mobilize the state national guard for federal service. Guard units will be sent to divisional training camps in the southeast, south, and west to speed readiness for front deployment. Redistribution and consolidation are anticipated to form twelve or more infantry divisions with cavalry support.
A damaged OCR fragment refers to naval observers and a tallon device used for observation. It mentions an escape scenario and a Willoon figure allegedly incited by enemy forces, though wording is unclear and many names are garbled.
A highly garbled wartime field report details mobilization, supply shortages, and equipment aging. It notes extended border defense, wagon trains, and armored units ready at camps with French aid and American forces to bolster the line.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a garbled local item involving potatoes, pest control and possibly preventive measures. Mentions names or terms like Potatoes, heat, and unseen figures. readable lines describe a situation with pests and a warning about protection, but specifics are unclear. The readable bits imply an agricultural note or cautionary snippet from a local page.
Dr. Wiley promotes whole wheat as a complete food and urges consuming the whole grain in digestible form. Shredded Wheat Biscuit is steam cooked shredded and baked to make the entire grain easy to digest, a convenient meal with milk and berries. produced at Niagara Falls, New York.
Kendallville hosts a large patriotic gathering at a Union meeting house aimed at securing recruits for Company PF. Speakers, including Captain Sant and Major Guy, led the program as attendees listened to stirring addresses and the event concluded with a pledge of continued support.
A roast goose dinner is offered tomorrow along with live lobster and soft shell crabs at HOF BRAU. The event highlights a feast featuring poultry and shellfish, inviting diners to enjoy a seafood focused menu.
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