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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1908
Page
6
A science note explains that a day is not 24 hours but the interval between successive noons. The Earth needs 23 hours 56 minutes for one rotation, and completes about 366 turns yearly, due to orbital motion. Tomorrow's noon will occur earlier by four minutes relative to today.
An advertisement extols Hyomei as a sure cure for asthma bronchitis coughs colds and catarrh. It promotes a $1 Hyomei outfit with a bottle and lifetime inhaler and notes refills cost 10 cents. A testimonial from Saba Sehline of Metz Indiana praises the medicine and quick relief.
Advertising claims promise refunds if users avoid best medicine status for constipation liver problems dyspepsia malaria and headaches. Product items include tea or tablets sold by BH. D. Miller 801 South Main and F. W. Bentz & Co tied to a local retailer.
Good eight room house modern improvements on Sixth Street near Lexington. J. W. Fieldhouse at 113 Lexington Ave. also 2006 Lots for Sale on East Jackson Street with inquiries at 704 East Jackson Street. Home phone 6965. Alice L. Howland. Gold Medal Flour is best for making everything, Sangina.
Ballston New York August 27 horse owners at the Saratoga county fair refused to start their trotting horses while Governor Charles Hughes was on the grounds citing opposition to his drive to end betting on state tracks. Races were suspended until Hughes departed and resumed after he left. Governor Hughes declined to comment on the incident.
About three thousand shipmates relatives and admirers attended a dedication at Portsmouth Navy Yard. Admiral George Dewey unveiled a memorial tablet in the commandant's house bearing Farragut's inscription Died in this house August 14 1870 Admiral in the United States Navy Faithful and Fearless. Navy band played a hymn and salutes were fired.
Paris reports Mrs. Anthony Z. Drexel of Philadelphia denies the engagement rumor of her daughter Margaretta to Lord Herbert Vane Tempest. The denials rebut circulating news from August 27.
Antonio Pastor theater manager known as Tony Pastor died after several weeks of illness. He was seventy one years old.
Chicago reports the National and American leagues standings with Brooklyn and Chicago leading, plus game results from Brooklyn at Chicago and Pittsburg at New York. Batters and pitchers noted, rain interruptions listed. Milwaukee, St Paul and other cities report minor results. In Tulsa a double murder attempt ends with David Webb dead and William Webb fatally wounded. Culpepper wounded.
Chicago prices report from Aug 26 shows Wheat, Corn, Oats futures with mixed opens and closes. Live Stock and Hay markets note receipts and price ranges for steers, cows, calves, hogs, sheep, poultry, and various hay grades across Illinois Indiana Wisconsin.
In Lafayette Indiana on August 27 the State Soldiers Home trustees ruled that members may not wed. The order bars marriages both within the home and with outsiders. The trustees say such unions are illegal and could force violators to leave the home. Col. R. M. Smock called enforcement mandatory.
Petersburg boy fourteens year old TBade Richey heroically restrained a runaway horse to save others as Al bert Kellams suffered fatal head injuries. The accident also injured Kellams's two young daughters. In Columbus a rooster joke ties to Democratic symbols as residents react to a noisy yard fowl. In Indianapolis Vice President Fairbanks returns home and plans campaign talks with the Republican state committee.
In a humorous quote from the St. Paul Pioneer Press, Cholly explains that his many engagements led to an organized ex-fiancee group with a distinctive yelled motto. The remark frames a playful confession about past romance.
A laboratory note indicates a focus on grades of wheat and cereals and how to produce the best grinding results. It highlights ongoing tests to determine the superior quality for milling efficiency and product consistency.
An advertisement extols Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine as the best tonic for weak hearts weakened by disease, fevers, overwork, anxiety, and rheumatism. A testimonial from Mrs F J Norton of Freeville NY claims improved breathing, energy, and nerves after using the medicine, with a price guarantee offered by Miles Medical Co.
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