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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
6
A compact home beauty guide outlines a facial regimen using simple toners and mixtures. It describes a daily routine with water, a citrus or herb blend, and a simple application method. The piece mentions benefits for skin and sun exposure, and notes caution for sensitive skin.
Obituary and funeral notice for African American engineer Mason, long-time employee at Kerr Murray works, born enslaved in Virginia. Describes religious character, police service, and his life from slavery to company leadership. Funeral at residence 424 Belts Street and at East Wayne Church with many workers expected to attend.
Rumor from this city says Charles Doebler, long employed at Wabash shops and later at Springfield, will take a masters road appointment and move soon. He is currently in the east on business and friends await official word. Doebler is a traveling agent for a lime company and has been a prominent local figure.
Spurred progress on a Bowser track spur from Pennsylvania to Bowser works aims for completion within three weeks. The project will improve tank shipments, cutting transfer costs to nearby rail, while Brotherhood of Railway Workers members honored A W Cook at a meeting noting his service.
Readers are warned of a pushy advertising appeal touting advanced hair care and beauty products by Society Women. The piece mocks claims of dramatic improvements and repetition of sales pitches promising elegant deliveries and lasting effects, including pricey remedies and dramatic testimonials from supposed users.
Reports from Fort Wayne and Columbus cover union meetings and personnel moves in railroad and fireman circles. Veterans like General Munger and John Haunsthan gain pensions. officials discuss terminology shifts and conventions. Traveling officials, telegraph workers, and engineers are noted across cities including Toledo Philadelphia and Detroit with several personals changing posts and attending events.
A fiery street collision on Calagun Street involves a Lake Side Interurban car No. 119 and a motor car at Cathina and Lewis, with multiple passengers injured. The scene shrouded the roadway in debris as witnesses described the crash and emergency crews responding. investigators began sorting the tangled cause amidst lingering traffic.
In a packed New York arena, Keyes delivered a dominant performance against the clever youngster Goodman. The bout featured rapid exchanges and decisive blows, leaving Keyes clearly ahead as the bell ended the contest.
A Journal Gazette interview with Judge Vesey triggers denials and counterclaims. The reporter asserts quotes were accurate, while Vesey disputes authenticity and legality, stating the piece was not authorized. A prepared list of questions was rejected for immediate replies, fueling contention over party platform references and bank issue mentions.
Fragmented OCR yields a 1910s style pitch for Scott's Emulsion claiming to boost growth and energy for pale, weak children. It includes garbled phrases and unrelated news notes about interviews and a judge’s offer, but centers on a health product claim and advertising language.
The Majestic features Ethel Barrymore in Lady Frederick a sparkling comedy full of wit and romance. Bruce McRae co-stars with a strong supporting cast including Charles Frohman and Vira Stowe as a tale of debt romance and social intrigue set in a London season world. The production promises epigram and bright dialogue with Barrymore delivering charm in a central role.
The Temple presents an afternoon and evening program headlined by Niner Un and the Har. Featured acts include Bard Aten, May Badell, and Chorley Uaerts in a bright showcase of novelty numbers. The concert promises lively entertainment from start to finish in a single show.
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Fragmentary OCR text mentions flannels and various garbled words. No clear event or names emerge to form a full news item. Summary limited to available garbled phrases about clothing care and scattered references.
Fragmentary OCR shows disjointed words and names. no clear event or date emerges to summarize into a coherent news item. The readable bits suggest a Journal-Gazette page with references to Paola or Ohee, but key details are missing, leaving no verifiable facts.
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