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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1908
Page
23
An advertisement extols Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges as a natural remedy to remove foul breath and gases from the stomach and teeth. It asserts charcoal oxidizes gases, improves oxygen in the system, and promotes cleaner breath. The ad lists usage instructions, palatability, and a mail order offer for a trial package from Marshall, Michigan.
In a Louisville Courier dispatch from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Emry Aronski or Bryan supporters report a massive shift toward the Democrats. Polls, canvasses, and endorsements from Mayor Rose and union organizers claim the GOP will lose Wisconsin by 10,000 to 15,000 votes, with labor and black voters leaning Democratic.
Fragmented text outlines the 1868 presidential campaign with references to Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, and Schuyler Colfax. It notes Grant's nomination, Johnson’s impeachment, and party platform items on negro suffrage and debt payment policies, including a preference for dollar-for-dollar pay and avoidance of fiat tender.
The July Fourth Democratic convention in New York saw Jefferson Pendleton and Chief Justice Taney as leading contenders but settled on Ulysses S Grant after Seymour’s withdrawal. The platform urged payment of government obligations in depreciated money and affirmed states’ rights on suffrage. Grant won 214 electoral votes to Seymour’s 80, with three states abstaining. Historians note the result masked tensions over negro suffrage and carpet bag rule in the South.
A Troga county teacher fulfills her contract by attending the schoolhouse daily for five months at 340, though no pupils attend after July signing. The district lacks students as families move to city schools, yet she continues to ring bells, teach nothing, and claim pay with janitor and incidentals. State superintendent Fairchild says compromise possible, the teacher’s contract ironclad, and payment remains despite no students.
For sale rough lumber suitable for exterior buildings sheds fences and repairs. Items available at low prices from Hoff man Brothers Company located at 800 West Main Street.
Washington October 24 Temperance legislation is reflected in state revenues as spirits tax receipts for September total 20 955 080 dollars, down from August's 39 084 314. Both months lag far behind the prior year with September down 31 221 427 from 1907. Over the last three months the drop reaches 7 283 238 13, attributed largely to temperance laws in various states.
The notice lists Mrs E A Vail of 2601 S Calhoun St selling household furniture and a gas range as she leaves the city. A separate court filing in Paris seeks abatement of a local option law evasion scheme tied to a former salon transformed into a bottling and drinking operation run by a deputy organized three weeks ago.
In Indianapolis Indiana Ort 24. Rurey Slaugh clerk of the state princ ine Hoard will Wo out the Tret of the ballots for the elect te-arrow. Two counties asked to be alowed to come toe their ballots then. The last for the other counties went out today. The weight of the ballata that were expressed was approximately 6s.init pmunds, and the total cost to the state. Including the printilys, the émiplo-
A historical remedy advertises a fast cough stop using Pine Syrup and a Pine Extract concentrate. The recipe yields a full pint, includes Granulated Sugar for sweetness, and claims ease of use for children. It notes Pinex as a valuable concentrate linked to Norway Pine, with instructions to mix with water and boil briefly.
In Rent, Ind, Dr. TRB Cymnning and B C Westervelt, noted businesswomen, lead a bid to clear the red light district from the business core. Lawsuits have begun in circuit court, seeking heavy damages for injury to property values. Judge Walter A. Funk granted a permanent injunction yesterday against one property owner.
An advertisement proclaims Pastime offering the largest best sighted and most comfortable hall in the city for rental. Prospective patrons are directed to call at the Emporium for details.
An old advertisement extols Endol as the universal digestive aid that digests all foods without stressing the stomach. It argues that starving or tonics harm digestion, and claims Endol restores digestion by supplying missing gastric juices. A dollar bottle offers a money back guarantee if no results are seen.
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