20 Sep 1917
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1917
Page
1
County Assessor William Eseemen uncovers a $10,000 tax dodging matter, ensuring normal county revenue. A known resident benefited from prior free interest, drawing attention to ongoing misuse. The owner later signed a statement admitting the funds will not enrich Allen County coffers.
Judge Eggeman and Niezer depart for the capital Mudge Tow n to attend the State Council of Defense meeting in Indianapolis. The noon session at the state house will discuss plans for rapid statewide renovation and a campaign to follow next week. Honorible Til ward O Rourke is slated to sit on the bench.
A husband alleges his wife relaxed to live with her parents and caused friction at home. He pleads with the court to grant divorce citing cruel treatment and interference by the wife's parents. The dispute centers on residence and family influence, with the couple living on a city street and a strained marital dynamic described.
Hazel Boone filed for divorce after eleven days of marriage, alleging indecent conduct by her husband. The complaint details a rapid collapse of the union and seeks legal dissolution of the marriage.
An advertisement describes Pompeisa HAIR Massage as more than a tonic, claiming it treats dandruff effectively. The leaflet titled The Hair and Its Care is said to be enclosed with every package.
A fragmented 1900s style notice urges consumers to demand whole wheat in breakfast foods and bread, highlighting Shredded Wheat Biscuit as 100 percent whole wheat and economical. It proclaims serving with milk, fruit, and outlines scattered local names, places, and unreliable references from a chaotic sale and civic notices section.
A fragmented Fort Wayne note warns readers about dangers of overeating pie daily. The garbled text claims excessive pie consumption harms digestion and can cause months of stomach issues, urging caution amid unclear details and sources.
Fragmentary OCR text references certification efforts for army service. It mentions county work and various names in a period-tinged, unclear report. The readable portion discusses certifying individuals for military service and related civic duties amid a broader wartime context.
A long list of individuals including Phelps Jaetie and Haehtel Waterton are noted as discharged or involved in military service matters in DeKalb County. Several names appear with ranks or procedural notes, indicating post trial or claim outcomes and associated authorities. The fragmentary text references agricultural claims, appeals, and various local officials or entities, all within a county service context.
A fragmentary list from Grant County shows names connected to military service and related discharges. The text includes several personal names such as Marian, Henson, and Leslie Mattisan, with indications of agricultural appeals and discharge actions.
All aids to cleanliness like enamels for woodwork and shelves, paints for floors, stove pipe enamel, aluminum enamel, etc., can be bought at our store. Acme Quality Paint Store, Main and Clinton streets.
South Bend Indiana faces a typhoid outbreak with 88 cases in the month and five deaths. Dr William Shimer urges universal inoculation, citing contaminated water, milk, and housing as contributing factors. vaccine delays hindered a mass immunization effort. Authorities consider school inoculation for children as a key response while water quality remains debated.
The Japanese mission on a New England tour toured a national army cantonment at Ayer and witnessed early conscripts and army setup as U S draft preparations progress amid a growing military city.
A historic advertisement touts Dr William Caldwell's Byrup Pepsin as a standard laxative remedy. It describes constipation causing disease and promotes a trial bottle free by writing to Dr Caldwell at 456 Washington St, Monticello, Illinois.
Jediscount Ishii head of the mission and Ambassador Sato led a tour of the area, retracing the run to the camp along the route used by Paul Beveryun during a famous withdrawal. The march followed the retreating forces as they moved past Concord Lexington and nearby towns.
For sale low priced sound grade lumber suitable for sheds and fences. Hoffman Brosco, phone 61.
A curative tone describes San Yak as a regulator for kidney and bladder troubles and high blood pressure. Testimonials from individuals in Michigan and Indiana claim relief from nerve, bowel, and stomach issues, with emphasis on improved sleep and overall health after taking San Yak from Detroit makers.
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