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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1908

Page

3

Parisian Sage Hair Tonic Promoted In Ad Sale

An old advertisement touts Parisian Sage hair tonic promising stronger growth and reduced shedding. It claims visible results in a week and offers the product from Meyer Gros. Co or by mail from Geiroux Mts. Co in Buffalo, N.Y. with an 80 cent bottle price and guaranteed cure of dandruff.

Towle Tyou Meyer Gros. Co Bottie Rey Rochester Merer Mros. Co Prall Gireux Mts. Co Bultala

Miles Heart Cure Promises Relief for Weak Heart Action

An old advertisement describes weak heart action causing breathlessness chest pain and palpitations. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as a strengthening tonic for nerves and heart muscles claiming speedy relief and urging readers to try it with testimonials and price note.

Miles Bain “St

Navy recruiter fuming on wouldbe enlistee Clarke

Lieutenant Presley sharply condemns offering jail relief to Clarke, charged with uttering worthless checks, if he joins the Navy. He argues 200 pound men and criminals should not be admitted, noting enlistment fees and standards are high and Clarke should seek a treasury job instead. Clarke may be rejected at Indiana recruiting stations if he attempts to enlist.

Navy Presley Indiana Gistriet Clarke Pressey Indigna Treasury Department San Francisco Liputenguet Pressey Cor Clarke

Park Privileges Bids Sought At Shelton Park Decatur Ind

Sealed bids for park privileges in Decatur Indiana by the Maple Grove Pearl Co are due May 20 1908. The opening includes rights for refreshments dancing ground merry go round dancing pavilion theatre moving pictures and various attractions on the grounds with option to reject all bids. The administration address listed is Shelton Park Decatur Ind.

Maple Grove Perle Co Drentur Ind Per Vent Len Pin Wiley Wheating Gallery Theater of Moving Picture Show Iwiw Tt Shelton Park Myr Decatur

Spark Service at Robison Park Provides Weekend Hours

Gary Every Hour during weekdays from 4 pm to 9 pm and the novel Saturday night service. This enables all day visitors including school children to enjoy the park’s attractions. Sunday services remain standard with lengthened durations if weather permits.

Gary Waliday

Invention for Rural Mail Box Coin Drop Debuts

Decatur Indiana May 3 On Monday Gearen Weinnart travels to Indianapolis to arrange manufacture for his dotn holding device for rural mail boxes. The prototype, built by Joe Harris, uses a gelvanized iron box with a bottom knob that opens to drop a coin to the mail carrier, easing coin deposits in cold weather. Supporters praise the device, claiming it eases the coin drop problem and benefits rural routes.

Decatur Ind Gearen Weinnart Indianapolis Blick, Willams & Company Wember United States Patent Department Wrashington Vox Weinholf Trenonce

Funeral Notice for Brother John W. Vordermark

Knights of Pythias members and visiting brothers are requested to attend the funeral on a Saturday at 2 30 P M at the late residence 831 East Washington Street R B Garmire C C Harry F France K of R and S

Phoenix Lodge No. 101 John W. Vordermark East Washington Street Garmire Harry F. France

Cradle roll day observed at Meshodlet Episcopal church

May 1 event at Meshodlet Episcopal church observes cradle roll day with a Sunday school program for babies. Rev. G Hartman Bright delivers morning and evening sermons on Father and The Prince of an Annias, with guests William Heim Dewir Grifith and Jay McClish noted in local business.

Hamilton Ind G. Hartman Bright Ovenine An Annias Jan William Heim Dewir Grifith Jay McClish Waterles J Lay JS Cain Warren Lins T

Woman's Delicate Hands and Local Weather Woes

A column notes how yellow soap can soften hands and improve dishwashing, urging Easy Task soap for smoother skin. It also reports a midweek electric storm that knocked out several telephones across the village, and mentions local residents and visitors including Rev. Giln, F. Gritish, S. W. Hendy, B. Taylor delivering on a boys’ route, and Mr. Ruud's family.

Ismilton Bugsy Giln Ways Methodist Episcopal Church G. Hu Muntersitd F. Gritith S. W. Hendy Ware Angela Thursby B. Taylor Kébinger Auburn Fred Teadd Gunlly Mr. Ruud Th Rudd Nel Butler I. Miller Steuben Republican Angola

Veterans Plan Kokomo Trip for State G A R Encampment

The G A R transportation committee announces a 4S delegation from Fort Wayne ports will travel to Kokomo for the state encampment in 1921. The party, including Seamen’s Bellef Corat and Ladies of the GAR, will depart Tuesday at 7 30 AM via an app eal car on Fort Wayne Wabash Valley routes. Round trip fare is $1 60 and a scout will be provided.

G. A. Te Kokomo Port Wayne Grand Army Fort Wayne Wabash Valley

Wayne Fish Market Lobsters 25c and 35c

Live lobsters offered at Wayne Fish Market with prices of 25 cents and 35 cents each. Phone number listed as 2148 for contact and purchase. Local fish market advert promotes fresh seafood and ordering options.

Wayne Fish Market

Cole Brothers World Famed Shows Arrive with New Acts

The Cole Brothers world famous shows unveil a new season with foreign acts and American talent never before seen in the country. Managers promise a fully refined program of exclusive features and a lasting impression, with strong demands for progressiveness and top quality. The tour arrives in Fort Wayne on Monday May 18.

Cole Brothers Thera Ira Mane Nagérien Ole Brothers Downs Cole

London plans artificial lake to supply growing population

London authorities unveil a plan to build an artificial lake over 50 miles in circumference southwest of Reming on Kennet branch to secure water for a future population of 16.6 million, rising to 18.5 million by 1964, with a pumped intake from the Thames and a trunk line to the city. The project aims for a 60 foot high dam initially, expandable to 104 feet, with total capacity about 85 billion gallons at an estimated first cost of £60 per million gallons, later reduced to £30 per million as the system expands.

London Eng Tits Lake Metropolitan Water Board Reming Kennetshor Tharmes

Ballad Singing Outshines Grand Opera On Vaudeville Stage

A dated review praises Miss Lin Beckwith for delivering tender ballads at the Temple, arguing ballad singing moves the heart more deeply than grand opera. The author extols her gentle voice, stage presence, and emotional impact, suggesting the public should witness her art next season.

Grand Opera Brand Opera Vaudevillea Lin Fen Beckwith Miss Beckwith Ashough Sengat Ca Stiss Lindon Beckwith Becksith

Fitch and Son Classifieds Offer Bargains in City Properties

Monroe W. Fitch & Son advertise in Fitch & Sons notices offering bargains in city property, farms, and farms nationwide. The firm promotes a modern-room house with fine barn in Take and a room at Porter on Hurd's Private Hotel Car. Ongoing listings and trades, with showings available before Tuesday at various locations in St. Louis and surrounding areas.

Fitch & Sons Hiok Appest Ag Itl Allen County Arms Hurd Mencho Donato

Former Kendallville Resident Reported Dying

By Kt News Bureau Kendallville Indiana May 15 Mr H S Park of this city is in receipt of a message from Excelsior Springs Missouri stating that his brother John Park is dying. Mr Park was formerly a resident of this city and has many friends here who will be grieved to learn of his condition. Mr and Mrs A L Park left for Baxter Springs this evening.

Kendallville Tnd H. S. Park Excelsior Springg John Park Park Thfa Etty Haa Maby A. L Park Baxcelstor Springs

Dandy Dixie Minstrels Open Three-Day Engagement at National Theater

Dayton audiences packed the National Theater as the Dandy Dixie Minstrels opened a three day engagement. The performance showcased a blend of old time minstrelsy and vaudeville with James Copsby Billy Ward and Roland a Stauz on bones and Charles Williams Manzie Campbell Ed Peats on tambourines. Arthur Prince and his educated horse Billy Ward drew strong praise with lively humor and popular songs.

Dayton Lala Africa James Copsby Billy Ward Roland A Stauz Charles Williams Manzie Campbell Ed Peats Giem Loveland Arthus L. Prince Dockstader Ranger Ion Willams Stevens Montrose Dousins

Dandy Dixie soirée ends with burlesque court farce

The review notes the closing performance titled A F U W L Deed in Coon town's Court described as a laughable farce and one of the season's best musical entertainments. It mentions the Turtle Soup for hunch and hints at Wiebke's Board of Trade in the scene.

Wiebke’s Board of Trade

Thieves steal at Baptists residence while family away

A sneak thief entered the Baptist residence at 14 Grace Street while the family was away between 7 and 9 PM Thursday, forcing a back door that had been left unlocked and stealing a ladies’ gold watch. Authorities seek information as reported by the Journal-Gazette.

Grace Avenue

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