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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
6
Key events noted include the birth of Thomas Carlyle in 1795 and his death in 1881. Lincoln’s Amnesty message to Congress in 1868. The 1901 death of Mrs. Donald G. Mitchell, wife of the author Iir Marvel, born 1830. Astronomical data lists sunset 4 29, sunrise 7 05, moonset 4 22 gs. m.
Houseworth Bros offers Parisian Sage claiming it stops hair falling within a week, cures dandruff, and improves hair’s look. Endorsed by Mrs Ida Wilcox with testimonials from Coldwater Michigan, Buffalo New York manufacturer Ghrous Mfg. Co. 7-9-12.
A Boston lawyer named Mr C travels to Denver by Pullman. He befriends a weary mother with four children and, amid a playful interlude, touches a sleeping foot and recites a nursery rhyme before retreating to the smoker.
Mrs A C Williams of Backy says Dr King’s New Discovery cured her grave yard cough and lung disease after doctors failed. She lost 58 pounds before relief and full health returned. The medicine claims to prevent pneumonia and offers 50c and 1.00 bottles with a free trial at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
Elkhart druggists F. H. Bentz & Co. and EB. D. Miller promote Hindipo as a cure for Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation and nervous troubles. They guarantee results or money back with mail order 60 cents per bottle and six boxes for 2.50. subscription to The Daily Review offered at 10 cents weekly.
Washington outlines a packed agenda with the Southern Commercial Congress on Dec 7–8 to discuss regional resources, the National Conservation Commission on Dec 8, and the Rivers and Harbors Congress Dec 9–11, aiming to boost U S waterways and transportation. The fifth Virginia district seat contest centers on Parsons vs Saunders amid gerrymander controversy. Also notes White House food stories and Cannon opposition remarks.
A witty exchange from Puck quotes a mass meeting of the unemployed. When asked why someone did not attend, the response was I was looking for a job. The item reflects humor and social context of the period.
Testimony in government suits over duties of 3 624 121 alleges that scales used to weigh sugar unloaded in Brooklyn were tampered with. A secret device caused every lot to weigh short of full weight and the scales were loaned to the government by the American Sugar Refining Company.
Minneapolis December 4 Ice yachtmen on Lake Calhoun vow to spend hundreds to stop ice companies from cutting ice. Their improvised poison mix permanganate of potash and kerosene could render all ice salable for the season useless.
New York December 4 warrants issued for Michael and Felica Alba of Brooklyn in a murder case. A body found last July in a Greenpoint lot was burned beyond recognition with clothing scraps bearing the initials M A. Mrs Alba’s sister, recently arrived, identified the embroidery as hers.
The second annual meeting of the Association of Life Insurance Presidents opens in New York with a day devoted to Grover Cleveland. Paul Morton and Dr. John H. Finley will speak and letters of tribute from Adlai Stevenson and several former cabinet officials will be read.
The Central Passenger association grants special merchants rates of fare and a half to New York from points in its territory for spring 1909. Reduced fares apply Jan 16–19, Feb 6–9 and 20–22, and March 6–9. The weather forecast follows with regional details for Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Iowa Michigan.
Winter wheat and spring wheat prices by sample across No. 2 red to No. 3 spring ranges. Corn and oats values listed by sample grade. Hogs, cattle, and sheep receipts with stated bid ranges and typical sales. Butter and dairy products quoted with receipts and retail prices.
A wry quip features a shade addressing St. Peter asking where to buy souvenir post cards. St. Peter’s sharp reply points him to the trade. The joke about the fatigue of standing up for others ends with the shade sitting.
Dr J E Ennis of Atlanta Ga extols Vinol cod liver oil as a superior health tonic. He cites its value for coughs colds bronchial conditions indigestion and anemia noting it contains peptonate of iron but no oil and offers a money back guarantee through Houseworth Bros Elkhart.
The street car system in Mexico City stops only at marked white banded poles near crowded areas. Passengers must enter at the back and exit at the front, with conductors helpful and courteous in explaining rules.
A weary man asks to place an advertisement in a paper seeking “a situation any old job.” The clerk asks about wages, then the man proposes a twist “object matrimony,” joking that he’d marry the job for life if it led to a decent one. The line mirrors light humor on employment and marriage themes.
W C Kiestler of Halliday Ark reports suffering from malaria and stomach issues but found relief with Electric Bitters. The remedy purifies and enriches blood, tones nerves, and restores vigor. Money back if it fails to help. 50 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
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