10 Sep 1912
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1912
Page
1
An ad touts 25 cent Danderine hair cleanser claiming to purify hair, remove dirt, and revive limp, dull tresses. It promises strong, abundant growth with a fresh shimmer and invigoration from a spray or wash, urging purchase from local drugstores or counters.
A disrupted coal supply across New York, Pennsylvania, and the East Coast tightens demand as dealers halt purchases to move stock. Labor shortages in western Pennsylvania and central Pennsylvania slow mine output, threatening winter coal availability and lifting prices despite strong rail shipments and a rush to secure fuel.
The readable bits discuss signs pointing to bus routes and pricing, but the text is garbled. It hints at transit planning for fall and winter, mentions prices and public sentiment, and references directions and schedules without clear names or places.
For sale a six room dwelling with bath and electric lights on E Pontiac Street priced at 2500 dollars. Lennart and Ortlieb handle the listing.
A chaotic blaze at a Minneapolis area led to a garage fire that spread to two hotels. One man suffocated, eight were overcome, and many escaped through improvised routes, with a jammed door hindering a possible exit.
Irregular report from Evansville Indiana describes circus workers, including William Scott and others, fatally injured in a fall or accident on Creer Street. The piece lists several claimed remedies and endorses Inley's Honey and Tar Compound, asserting its safety and utility for colds and coughs.
The grand jury examined a minor crime case from a rural town yesterday morning. Willim Lethnor was appointed for audit and Thoms C. Wilkerayn named as haltim. Heath excused due to illness. William PL Graeter, Michael C. Hamilton, Martha Sprieger, DeGrat Herrick, and Enoch Smith listed as jurors. The panel will reconvene later in the week to continue deliberations.
A garbled promotional notice urges quick use of a free ten day trial to gain a plumper figure. It claims a new treatment helps both men and women absorb food, increase weight, and improve appearance, touting awards and a free coupon via a mail order offer.
Washington report on 1909 mining activity detailing operators, mines and quarries counts, expenditures, and wages. It lists total product value at about 1.2 billion dollars, major state contributions, employment numbers exceeding one million, capital invested around 43.6 billion dollars, and growth since 1902 across coal petroleum and other minerals.
A front page feature extols cheap beauty aids, claiming inexpensive powders, patches, and serums outperform costly brands. It outlines applying eyebrow and eyelash products with finger tips, brushing brows into shape, and masking hairs with paste to reveal a neat look. A six months supply of shampoo powder is promised to whiten and brighten skin, yielding a clean, luminous complexion.
The report notes large value increases in key minerals amid expanded deep mining. Rail and refinery outputs, including petroleum, natural gas, copper, and coal, rose sharply from 1902 to 1903, despite strike-related distortions. Alaska, Hawaii, and vacant regions recorded 673 operators employing 8,025 workers with $13.22 million in operating expenses and $87.75 million invested, yielding $214.0 million in products, including $10.24 million in gold and silver.
Columbia City Ind Miss Harrold daughter of LF Herrold of the Panaywante Witrond company had a very narrow escape Monday afternoon when hurled headfirst from a railroad bridge while fleeing an ice cream factory. Witnesses say she was thrown through the air and tumbled twenty five feet before landing on rough ground below. She suffered a sprained ankle and minor injuries and is expected to recover.
Three men are reported dead after a Ruddy mine flood in Hi watux Minnesota. Workmen reached the nub level above the water finding no sign of the miners. The mine was flooded by a cloudburst on Wednesday and rescuers fear bodies are buried under six to eight feet of water.
The Columbia City public school opened Monday for the new year with attendance at 584, slightly below last year’s 702. Superintendent Mr. Sanders expects the grade turnout to improve to the usual standard within the week and notes high school attendance met the target. Special ten day sales on fans advertised by Bootenge Electrical Supply.
Columbia City Indiana September 9 William Miller left the city after nearly a year in the local light and power sector. He owed about 000 to City Electrician Frank Schulte and disappeared Monday, leaving Schulte to seek repayment. Miller later sold electrical goods and rode away with unknown destination. A second obituary notes Antis Joratah Arnold, 64, died Sunday after two years with breast cancer, a Methodist church member, and member of the Tallent Muster.
Fred Cigrana, 24, arrested and admitting assaulting Arthur L. Raymond, former New York National League pitcher. In a coroner's inquest, Dr. Springer reported Raymond died of cerebral hemorrhage from a skull fracture. Cigrana’s arrest followed details of the melee outside a ball game and the murder claim prompted by the heat.
The goal for purchasing the Fort Wayne Old Fort Mills company, formerly Old Fort, by Whyna Entiling Mills, was completed yesterday afternoon with immediate possession. Under Arnold Curdes, the plant had been a money maker for stockholders, previously a loss. The couple, Mrs Rui Bain and Mr Alva Are nel of Fort Wayne, wed at home with close relatives. they plan to spend their honeymoon in Chicago after the ceremony. The bride, Mrs Mary in Main, is a charming young society member. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Arnold of Fort Wayne, currently with the State Automobile Company in Chattanooga as of now. The couple plans to be at home to friends in Worth Wayne on the 16th of the month.
An advertorial style notice touts Cascarets as a cure for headache biliousness nervousness dizziness and constipation. It claims the product cleanses the liver and bowels relieving misery by morning and keeping head clear and stomach steady for months.
Fort Wayne church notices list several meetings. Win Young People’s Society of Bale Reformed plans an important business session for parochial paper editing under Rev Ph Vollmer. Salem Reformed Ladies’ Aid meets. Retreat committee schedules a smoker for September 1. A Plymouth Congregational sermon series continues with Rev A J Colom. Church of God holds officer elections Friday evening. Division No 2 of the Ladies Aid club meets at Mrs John Wenvar’s 912 Logalie avenue Wednesday afternoon.
The Bethal Evangelical church will meet Tuesday evening at the Rome of Shea Crowe 261 South Hrrtdoe ntreol.
Dr Lueifers and family depart for an ax tenalye trip through the southwest. Minna Craft reports a gold bracelet stolen from her at a local store. Secretary Buyette calls a Police Pension Fund board meeting for 3 pm today. Mrs Brinkel’s relative in Hone Hospital shows improvement after a period of illness. United States Commissioner Logan’s health improves while suffering rheumatism. Postmaster Hanne to be replaced as drinking water supplier in the federal building. The 20th Indian Battery holds a reunion at Vadarmik Hall Thursday with special invitations extended. The event begins at 10 am tomorrow.
Beautiful highly modern Bjroom house in fashionable south side area offered by The People's Realty Co. Will sell cheap or exchange for smaller property. The People's Realty Co. and People's Trust, The Ludice Mianionary society of building.
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