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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1907
Page
2
Bright's disease and a range of kidney linked ailments are claimed to be cured by Hindipo. F H Bentz Co and E D Miller of Blithart advertise the remedy, offering six boxes for 2 50 prepaid by mail with a 50 cent receipt guarantee.
Wanted notice seeks able bodied men 18 to 55 from Elkhart area for the Third Regiment Indiana National Guards. Applicants must be American citizens, 5 ft 5 in, at least 123 pounds, of good character, and able to attend drills and the Camp of Instruction.Pay rates are listed for privates to sergeants. service offers exemptions from certain taxes and jury duty plus training and summer camp benefits.
A damaged OCR fragment lists daily pay figures for ranks such as Private and Bugler with amounts like 1 per day and 1.90 per day. It also mentions an armory information contact and vague schedules on various days and times.
An old advertisement claims Man Zan relieves itching bleeding and prolapsed piles with a collapsible tube nozzle for precise application. If unsatisfied the money is refunded. Sold by Houseworth Bros. drug store.
Dr Caldwell's laxative syrup promises gentle relief from constipation biliousness headache indigestion and dizziness by flushing out poisons and bracing internal organs to proper function. Sold by Houseworth Bros for 50c or 1.00 with money back if it fails.
Bentz Co guarantees Pepsikola will relieve chronic dyspepsia and indigestion from the first day of use. The advertisement emphasizes a money back offer if the remedy does not help as claimed.
A local Elkhart reader praises Doan's Kidney Pills for curing kidney troubles and backache after trying the remedy. The testimonial notes relief began after taking the pills and urges others with similar issues to use Doan's, sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. The ad cites dealer availability and a 50 cent price.
Earl Shamburg of Cadell, Kansas recalls old grasshoppers and drought days. He says a lingering cough and night pain led him to Dr. King's New Discovery, which he claims cured him in less than a bottle. Guaranteed by Houseworth Bros. drugstore with 50 cent and 1.00 prices and a trial bottle free.
Statistics from several school boards show many children suffer nervousness and related symptoms such as melancholy and mild chorea. The article touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal children's medicine improving digestion, sleep, and nerve health, sold by Houseworth Bros with a money back guarantee. It also endorses Dr Thomas' Eclectric Oil as a treatment for croup, claimed effective in one family for eight years.
Fully informed buyers seek Bradley and Vrooman Paint for safety guarantee durability and long wear. Available through B C Godfrey and Son.
A historical advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure prevents kidney failure by early use. A Kentucky resident Oscar Bowman of Lebanon testifies the product cured his kidney disease, praising its strength for restoring health and preserving life.
The Simpson Abstract Office at the corner of Main Street and Lexington Avenue offers an open office for affidavits related to mortgage exemptions. Tax collectors note the availability of the service during evenings.
A historical ad discusses digestive ills among the rich and poor, praising Green's August Flower as a remedy. It claims the medicine aids the liver, improves appetite, and supports overall vitality, offering trial bottles for 25 cents and regular bottles for 75 cents via Houseworth Bros.
Ad promotes Laxakola Tonic Tablets from F H Bentz & Co claiming quick improvement in skin tone and color. The 5 cent package is marketed to counter biliousness sluggish liver and chronic constipation.
A one dollar remedy offered by Houseworth Bros. for kidney and bladder issues and rheumatism promises a money back if not satisfied. Pills contain no alcohol and are easy to take without upsetting the stomach.
A friend recalls a man who trains his memory by naming all states in alphabetical order then counties and capitals. He studies counties to the fourth letter and uses atlas checks to verify accuracy, claiming geography becomes a harmless narcotic that puts him to sleep within ten minutes.
A Detroit woman recounts an early meeting with Gen Russell A Alger where he listened to suffrage arguments but resisted full support. She recalls a lively anecdote where a lecturer praised women and Alger quipped that without woman man would be in Paradise.
A quirky reminiscence recalls Frances crying during a quarrel and a bachelor’s admonition. He advised her not to cry and to eat well, ordering more fish and urging sturdy appetite, then vanished from her life.
A Chicago Chronicle report recounts a South Side home incident where a mistress surprised the cook in company with two policemen. The scene prompted the mistress to quip that one officer should suffice, illustrating lawmen overstepping routine boundaries.
Readable fragment notes a range from 500 to 1200 souvles with unclear context and nearby reference to marriage. No identifiable persons or organizations are preserved in the legible text.
William G Fitz-Gerald notes the Bible Society's Natal project to translate the New Testament into Zulu. The task faced immense linguistic hurdles as Zulu lacked words for God faith holiness and conscience, requiring creation of a spiritual vocabulary. The completed one volume Zulu Bible served millions across southern Africa.
A woman keeps a conspicuous lending album in the drawing room where friends sign the date they borrow a book and leave a comment on its contents. Delinquent borrowers are publicly noted, prompting prompt returns and reducing prodding by the lender.
Census returns reveal that the top names remain similar across England Wales Scotland Ireland and the United States. England and Wales list Smith Jones Williams Taylor Davies Brown Thomas Evans Roberts Johnson Wilson Robinson Wright Wood Thompson.
An eastbound traveler expresses surprise at the peaceful Indians in a South Dakota settlement. Amber Pete quips that paleface gossip in the divorce colony has altered their view, noting a shift from self doubt to a detached stance.
A woman received an early morning call from a friend asking the time of day. The caller later phoned again to report the time as ten PM, but the recipient noted her clocks showed 7:30.
John Griffiths on tour presents Richard III in Colley Cibber style with strong supporting company. Costumes scenery and staging praised for historical accuracy and modern illumination. Griffiths success described as season sensation with a planned appearance next Monday at Bucklen Theatre drawing a large audience.
The attraction to appear at Buckton on April 16 is The Time the Place and the Girl. Its LaSalle theater success in Chicago has critics calling it a real hit. Arthur Deagon's comedic skill shines as Happy and Johny Hicks proves a sharp, philosophical gambler with epigrammatic slang.
An advertisement states agents can earn $25.00 a week or more selling household necessities. A free sample case is offered and readers are urged to send for a special offer. The notice mentions the Klinker Mfg Co located at 6300 Kinsman Rd in Cleveland Ohio.
W Parfitt of Goshen Tomenhone 141 advertises hundreds of polished marble slabs in white dark and red. Sizes 17x30 for 1.00 and 17x40 for 1.25. Suitable for kitchen cabinets or plant stands. Delivery available at the interurban station on receipt of payment.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as instant relief for baby eczema sores and itching. Claims it is perfectly safe for children and available at all druggists.
Advertisers assert Pepsi kola is a remarkable preparation that aids appetite, strengthens the nerves, and tones the digestive system. It promises immediate improvement and offers a money back guarantee of 25 cents if it fails to cure, with Bentz & Co. covering the cost.
A proverb framed as a pithy maxim about bearing others burdens, emphasizing personal responsibility and limits of helping others beyond one’s capacity.
A nostalgic note highlights Wisconsin agriculture with sugar beets and tobacco crops thriving, and farmers depicted as healthy and content while using Rocky Mountain Tea at night.
A collection of aphorisms on effort and vitality. The speaker muses that sunshine reduces labor and life gains value from purposeful action, noting that drying life without meaningful deeds is futile. The tone blends ironic wisdom with quirky phrasing.
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