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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
4
An early 20th century advertises a tonic claiming to boost vigor and health for men. It details a preparation using tinctures and compounds like sarsaparilla and balmwort with instructions to shake well and take a teaspoon after meals and at bedtime. The language markets vigor and masculine vitality.
Reports from Crawfordsville outline active efforts by Representative Behymer and others in the race for speaker of the Indiana House. Harry Strickland, Hancock County, is urged as a Democratic choice. J. Caysoll and Gustaiger are named for minority whip roles. multiple colleagues from Adams, Jay, Dubois, and other counties seek clerical and assistant posts as the session looms.
ANGOLA IND NOV 18 The men’s conference at Angola opened with addresses by Senator-Elect Step son Joan G Yeacher and Mr Yeagley forecasting four years of federal state progress. Frank Robertson was elected president Byron Work vice president and Ed D Wills treasurer. About fifty men attended, with several noted attendees listed among attendees.
Frank Dry Goods company seeks skilled sewers for immediate work in cloak department repair room. Only applicants with prior experience need apply.
An inexact wartime notice recalls Lieutenant Presley, praised by colleagues for recruiting work in Indiana. The piece notes his service on the United States shell and his leadership during the late war period with admiration for his character and dedication.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an anger related casket and uncertain phrases about growing and Christening, yielding little clear news or named entities other than vague religious terms.
In a crowded Wert district scene at the Chestnut corner police court, two cars collided amid shoring on a busy intersection. Madden and others faced charges. Judge Mrs presided. Adult Peterson paid fine and costs for intoxication. John Williams received the same penalty on the same charge as the others. A department ad seeks experienced help at Frank Dry Goods.
The Westminster Presbyterian church women establish a village unit at Clonetreet and act as a social hub. Anthony Fisher of Indianapolis returns home after his brother Lewis’s funeral. Locals report city brief visits by C E Heyman of Parone Ohio and Huntington mayor, with talk of reforms. Frank E Stouder names Reinhart J Stetter as theater treasurer. Knights of Maccabees plan a social in Maccabee hall Friday. Reinhold Reynolds and Dimmons visit to inspect traction company properties.
A Lafayette reception for visiting Traction company figures occurred as Br Emmons of the local firm met the party in a private car Lawton. Reports mention Hener Horkemeyer not fined while hunting in Wisconsin and a rumor of his death. The piece notes public relief at the possibility Elenty remains safe, and describes store activity around slot machines, gum payments, and family trade revenues including an $278 part of the weekly takings.
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