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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement describes Mi-o-na tablets as a stomach tonic that cures indigestion and relieves constipation. It cites personal testimonials from Herman H. Taylor of New York praising relief from gastritis and other stomach ailments after using the product, with a money back guarantee.
North Carolina resident Mr Harden of Silver City proclaims Elect Bitters 312 as unbeatable for stomach liver and kidney troubles. The vendor Dreler Brothers Drug Store offers the remedy with a strong guarantee and 60 cent price.
Fort Wayne industry and rail shops plan holiday closings to allow workers to attend the Fort Wayne fair. The Pennsylvania shops halt Friday. other plants like Bowser, Hanna Brackenridge, and Moman Yarnelle also extend time off or half days. An earlier accident report noted a threshing-related toe amputation at Isheran Hospital.
A head on collision on the Wabash road at New Haven yesterday morning destroyed engine 477 and five cars, with several more wrecked. Westbound freight No 6% collided with local freight No 7, causing extensive damage and delaying traffic as a wrecking crew cleared lines by 2 PM. Crew and passengers escaped injuries, while merchandise was lost. Pennsylvania lines aided.
The homeseekers' business improves as travel to the West rises this month. Fort Wayne passengers are taking advantage of lower rates amid dry conditions. Agents expect October to outperform September and boost activity next month.
The Nickel Plate carried over 1,000 people into Fort Wayne yesterday on its special train from Valparaiso to the fair. The thirteen coaches were filled and the baggage car was pressed into service to handle the crowd. Regular trains added extra coaches to manage the increased traffic. Other roads report a rise in business due to the fair.
Local lad A Robison known as Bige visits the Bowser oil tank plant near Pierceton and the Bewser tin shop. Report says his pickle farming thrives despite drought as the Wayne Oll Tank company runs ten hours six days a week and hires more workers to meet orders. Several staff changes and travels in the area are noted among Bowser and Pennsylvania shops, with illnesses, vacations, and a funeral event also mentioned.
A splendid showing of high-class Mado suits dazzled observers with refined styling and quality for the season. Notable pieces included exclud e hol and ne La styles, highlighting a standout collection despite limited availability and price ranges around thirty to forty dollars.
Red Ink, Black Ink, 5c and 10¢. Pencils three for 5c, two for 5c and each. Eras. org large size, each. Pens all styles, or dozen. Vlueilage, Se, Paste, 10c.
The city page details multiple residents and workers, including Danby, Miller, Stelter, Christman, and McVey, with moves between Chicago and Fort Wayne and notes on construction, shop teams, and a Pennsylvania shop league. It also covers legal matters, a market sidewalk dispute, court trials, alimony fights, and county bids for infirmary supplies, concluding with a fair coffee offer.
A short piece advises women to treat delicate lace fabrics with care. It notes yellow soap spoils lace and warns against harsh rubbing or boiling. The guidance suggests using gentle soap and careful handling to keep lace items pristine.
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