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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1908
Page
8
A scanned ad claims a new discovery by Protone Company builds up flesh and muscle in thin people. It promises rapid weight gain, red cheeks, and improved appearance with a free 30 cent Esotone package and bonus literature if readers mail their name and address.
A garbled, partially readable OCR fragment advertises a “FREE PROTONE COUPON” from Tha Protone Company. It mentions “28 Protone a Building” and unclear promises of prepaid charges and “evidence of good faith.” The text is fragmentary with many misspellings and misplaced phrases.
A New York show and public campaign discuss converting a famed garden structure into a "palace of peace" with Andrew Carnegie rumored to provide support. The piece notes the long history of the venue and the symbolic aim of a peace palace amid ongoing exhibitions.
In Kendallville Indiana Miss Ruth Roberts hosts a bridal shower at the Miller home for her upcoming marriage. Friends enjoy a supper, music, and stories, with gifts and toasts. Nearby J Fred Mayer entertains guests in honor of Crawford Orndorft's bachelor farewell before a forthcoming nuptial event. Social evening features music, cards, and gifts for the honorees.
A period article discusses new theater etiquette banning hats and promoting head coverings like capuchons and hoods. It notes ushers enforce restrictions while fashion evolves with styles such as the Water Green Wal theater hood and pinkish blue taffeta fabrics to balance daintiness and practicality.
President Samuel Gompers was re elected to lead the American Federation of Labor at its Denver convention amid general enthusiasm. The gathering also formed a new railway workers department and agreed to press for federal and state action to job the unemployed. Next convention slated for Toronto.
Reported charges emerge after a Thanksgiving dinner at a Univoco saloon. Benched indictments from September return with warrants. keeper Alick Calvin faces action, ex keeper Wil l am, and George Wagner previously arrested. Bail and remonstrance influence ongoing cases.
A historic newspaper note reports Herbert af Tas Stout, a boxing champion, arrested on a grand indictment for battering his wife. The arrest followed reports of repeated abuse as authorities pursued affidavits and ensured the suspect faced charges despite prior refusals to prosecute by the wife.
A south side store advertises a sale in its children’s wear line noting sweaters and vests for one dollar. The notice references Vieroncenienes art and a specific item titled Anrentz Caen Aino Sheet Children's Sweater Vests priced at one dollar.
In Hy Re peridan, a show troupe member Sharidan, manager, faced an advisement ruling until Tuesday morning. George Weillson, a Black man, was fined $1 and costs and sentenced to sixty days in jail after professing on the stand, which unsettled the judge.
Heavy selling forces Tennessee Copper down as brisk early trading yields a 16 4 percent drop in price. A weak rally follows but the stock fails to regain ground. The firm is said to be controlled by interests forming a fertilizer company, Wesell and guaranteed Kid Glove for Patterson-Bletcher Co.
A derailed car on the Northern Indiana Traction line near Mishawaka disrupted service yesterday after a spike hidden under a banana peel was placed on the track. Passengers including Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction officials C D Emmons and Edward M Raver escaped serious harm as the coach struck a telephone pole, smashing the front and causing no major injuries. Traction officials vow to find the culprits, noting the act occurred in broad daylight near the city limits.
The American Railway Association announced that it has officially approved substituting the telephone for blocking and dispatching trains. It notes the telephone offers advantages over the telegraph for this operation and cites Chicago as a context point in November.
For the convenience of south side customers the store advertises a sale with a wide line of select candles. A.C. AURENTY at 3h Calhoun Street signs the notice.
Mgr. D T Wentz of Louis F Currars estate agency sold seven lots in Forest Park last week. A J H Etacine and son Wayne of Columbia City, former Alten county residents, plan to visit relatives. Knights and Ladies of Security sponsor a Thanksgiving event in their new hall. Dr. Stew D Mystant and Miss Gillan Stemtu wed, both city residents, plan to make their home here. The River parade invitation drew local attendees, while William Crabill and Mary Rigsby married yesterday afternoon. Cement walk work near the water works reservoir may begin Monday, with foundation ready by evening.
A brief note announces Tuy the Childrens Night robes available at the Patterson Fletcher store in California. The advert highlights colorful styles and sizes for children, inviting shoppers to visit the outlet for selections and pricing.
A Warsaw Indiana news item reports a petition from Mayors and other officials across the state asking the Indiana General Assembly to repeal or amend a law banning immediate second terms for mayors and other city leaders. Mayor Rigdon of Warsaw signed the petition. A brief note mentions children’s Pajamas at a Patterson Fletcher Co sale.
A lengthy advert promotes Kodol digestive tonic claiming it digests fats proteins and starches and relieves dyspepsia quickly. It claims the product works anywhere in the digestive tract boosts digestion and ends with a money back guarantee on dollar and fifty cent bottles from EO DeWitt & Co Chicago.
The Dekals County bureau reports two marriages in Auburn. Perry Miller, 23, weds May Siltar, 27, with ceremony by Re Dressell at the Lutheran church after a farm family arrival in Spencerville. Amelia Scherrick, 71, and Edward Bohner, 68, both known locally, seek legal marriage. she widowed, he previously married, with life on a Whsbend farm in the county.
The report notes a severe leg fracture suffered by a player named Burt Siel Bart while watching a football match in Auburn. The incident occurred at night as the horsehair crowd and weather affected play. The injured leg broke near the ankle as the player attempted a step and twisted, with support from medical staff and slow healing expected.
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