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Newspaper
Elkhart Daily Review
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1908
Page
11
A tale of destiny and regret unfolds as fate guides an American couple in Versailles, linking a Corsican kingmaker with a love that must choose between memory and new life. Walter Lanier plans a second chance for his wife, but their return home ends in a heart wrenching homecoming. Evelyne Witworth.
A collage of humorous exchanges shows Mrs Shopper debating stores while a salesman mentions a $10 debt. The punchlines parody business ads and offer a glimpse of period humor from Puck and Louisville Courier Journal. An Elkhart property ad promises a farm with solid features near Bristol.
Two stories recount the Athenaeum club hosting at the United Service club during renovations. A distinguished officer, after a rain hunt for his umbrella, muttered that it comes of letting bishops into the club. A counterblast notes an Athenaeum man asking for the librarian, who is told he is in the dining room carving the roast beef.
Gradgrind orders strict clock discipline for workers. The foreman explains the clock wasn’t wound, leaving the day seemingly a quarter over and many at rest, prompting Gradgrind to question the situation.
Cartoon caption item notes Brown and White trading quips about laughter. It remarks Brown laughs at his own jokes and White keeps a straight face, with a playful jab at listeners.
Father William's Indian Tea marketed as a remedy for female health, claiming to quiet nerves improve complexion and strength. Sold by E. D. Miller and F. H. Bentz & Co. Also a residence listing at 114 South Second Street formerly of W. H. Mann for sale with 80 feet of Second Street frontage and quick possession. Inquiries to James H. State, attorney for W. H. Mann Lumber Co.
Modern eight room house on West Lexington avenue offered for sale at 2900 dollars. Contact M. W. Stark at Monger Block 199 for inquiries.
A Massachusetts-sourced advertisement urges women to request a free ten day home treatment for leucorrhea ulcers and menstrual disorders, promising full cure without a doctor. It claims safety and affordability, with optional book titled Womens Own Medical Adviser and local referrals, and asks for name and address to mail the materials.
A dense local directory lists physicians surgeons dentists lawyers and insurers with office and home numbers across Elkhart Indiana. It includes multiple firms like Simpson Abstract Office James Dodge Harman and North and notes public stenographer Isabel Garvin and real estate firms.
Train schedule changes effective May 31 1908 list east and west bound departures from Elkhart. It covers numerous numbered trains via Old Road All Line and Grand Rapids connections with times for daily and Sunday only services, noting express and accommodations as listed. The timetable notes late arrivals last train and final service times for the day.
Readers urged to contact anonymous advertisers by a key letter. Message directs applicants to Mrs E Kuhlman at the corner of Bower and Prospect streets for the general housework posting. The notice notes the office cannot reveal advertisers identities.
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