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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1904
Page
1
A reflective piece discusses the high cost of maternity in terms of maternal health and happiness. It argues chronic invalidism burdens women and praises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for making maternity nearly painless and shortening recovery in many cases.
An 19th century advert lists a $500 reward for any case of leucorrhea, female weakness, prolapsus, or falling of the womb not cured by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. A Georgia woman testifies to dramatic relief after four months of use. It claims the medicine contains no alcohol or narcotics and warns against substitutes.
The note argues that value lies in spice strength and purity, not quantity. It claims many spices lack flavor and warns buyers will receive spices with full aroma, sharpness, and freshness, listing allspice pepper cinnamon cloves mustard among options.
A man known as John Godfrey was shot dead by his son Frank after a quarrel at a Gephart saloon. The younger Godfrey fired twice, killing his father and wounding the ceiling. post mortem found a fatal back wound. Coroner, prosecutor, and detectives prepared for grand jury indictment.
A murder case unfolds as John Godfrey shoots his father after a dispute at a saloon near St Marys river. Frank Godfrey and Ivy flee, pursuit ensues, a gun is fired, and John dies. Police recover evidence, Coroner Stultz notes a .38 caliber wound, and families on the reservation are involved.
Foxton Hall, British collier detained since the first Japanese attack, arrived at Port Arthur. Japanese warships from Talien Wan attacked at midnight on the 6th amid rain. The Novik fired from outside the harbor, was damaged slightly, and withdrew after an hour and a half. shells wrecked a house and killed a few Chinese servants.
The cited source depicts political friction as Smith, holding office in the post office department, faces scrutiny and questions about demeanor during interviews. Later, Cooper of Wisconsin counters Calderhead of Kansas over attacks on Bristow and insinuations toward the president, defending Bristow and denying attacks on the House.
Dr A H Macbeth announced Franklin school in Bloomingdale will close for two to three weeks due to smallpox exposure. The outbreak began in the Mrs Anna McGuire family on Franklin Avenue, with several relatives and neighbors quarantined as health officials disinfected homes and vaccinated contacts.
A cold left untreated in winter can lead to pneumonia with fatal risk and weakened lungs. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised to stop the cough heal and strengthen the lungs and prevent pneumonia. Sold by Dreler & Gro.
Four gunmen linked to eight murders in Chicago and two in Denver were indicted after a November capture spree. Van Dine Niecdemeyer and Marx faced trial beginning February. detectives pursued reprisals amid guarded proceedings. Victims included Otto Bruder Adolph Jensen B C In Gross Frank Stewart James Johnson Detective Quinn and others.
An advertisement proclaims Little Early Risers as perfectly safe for children and guarantees no gripe or sickness. It asserts the medicine strengthens constitutions and delivers reliable results, claiming universal preference over other pills and stating it is sold by Moyer Bres Co.
A Bogota cablegram from Charge Snyder reports Colombia has issued a decree reducing the standing army from eleven thousand to five thousand men and declares peace in the republic except Panama.
A Batesville resident recounts three months of illness ending with Foley's money and Tar curing a severe cold after eight doses. The letter warns against substitutes and notes medicine sold by Dreier & Bro. A Shamrock Knan Yall manager canceled a South Bend game after a rain‑guarantee dispute with Captain Grant.
An old advertisement touts Dr. Kings New Life Pills as a gentle yet thorough remedy for life under strict law. It claims abuse or irregular living causes pain and organ derangement leading to constipation headaches and liver trouble. The ad offers 252 at Droler and Bros drug store.
Mrs Bowser fears her husband will scold for small losses as he returns from the office. He jokes about a missing snow shovel and a repaired gate, while she reveals series of mishaps including a misordered coal delivery and a leaking root, all met with his casual, unmoved replies.
Mrs Bowser worries over a claimed loss of $1000 in snow shovels since marriage while Bowser shows disdain for the dispute. After dinner he jokes about pursuing a tramp, then a snowballing incident injures a window in the back bedroom. The scene shifts to a quiet night as Bowser sleeps and the cook asks if he is asleep.
Washington reports a major battle across the river from San Domingo on March 4. Insurgents were defeated and fled, leaving guns and ammunition on the field. The rebels reportedly held the town of Azua.
An ad for the Wayne Telegraph and Railroad School in Fort Wayne Indiana offers telegraph operator clerk and agent training in 5 to 7 months. Classes held on the third floor at Main and Calhoun Streets.
Paris March 12 The foreign office reports the Turkish Bulgarian agreement may be signed within hours. It would allow Macedonian refugees to return to Turkey and ease restrictions on Turkish goods entering Bulgaria, reducing chances of unrest.
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