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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
6
A historical notice touts Virgin Oil of Pine from White Pine trees as key in a medical regimen for lung diseases. Dr Leach allegedly established a Maine Pine woods camp for consumptives and claimed simple open air exercise, deep breathing, nourishing food, and a four hourly teaspoon of pine oil, glycerine, and whisky would cure coughs and break colds.
James Roberts and Son, painters and paper hangers, offer guaranteed work at 920 Hubbard Ave. Contact for estimates and interior finishing.
President Cipriano Castro announces a temporary separation to seek rest and privacy, with a permanent retirement contingent on achieving harmony. The dispatch notes Venezuela’s peace prospects and a possible amicable or arbitrated settlement of international questions. Castro rose to power after leading a revolution against Ignacio Andrade in 1899 and remains a senior military figure.
Senator Aldrich forecasts that the railroad rate bill will show its end in the general debate by mid April. The remarks were made as the Senate continues consideration of the measure this week on the chamber floor.
South Bend planned interurban line near Ch. Ory Creek faces delays as St Joseph and Epworth hospitals anticipate the line not in use until mid May or possibly June. Dowagiac News notes spring fishing opens and the Sportsmen's club will help enforce bass fishing restrictions.
N. P. Beebee, buyer of a farm near Barren Lake, receives 24 carloads of peppermint roots from Menden and plans to cultivate the aromatic plant on a gigantic scale for medicine and confectionery use.
Albert Hinkley killed his son in law William Tuttle during an early morning quarrel at Hinkley’s home near Niles East November. Sheriff Tennant escorted Hinkley to begin his term in state prison on Tuesday.
Mayor-elect Morrow supports a 10 hour day for city employees and a raise in pay. He ran without union backing and plans to revert city workers to the pre union labor system.
Albert Green reports selling the last of 200000 pounds of wool bought near Niles last season and plans to buy more of the new clip when market ready. He also holds wool at Stevens Point Wisconsin and expects further purchases. South Bend Tribune notes Elks fair planning shifts to May 5 12 with better preparation. In St Joseph population around 7000 shows only one dry supporter registered. Northern Indiana Railway interests pause work on Laporte–Michigan City line to enable May 1 opening of Niles St Joseph stretch.
An advertisement claims a painless home cure, promising lasting relief without doctors or knives. It urges sending name and address to Pyramid in Potarald for a free package and charges 50 cents at local druggists.
An old medical ad discusses liver torpor causing bile poisoning and a sickly, bitter taste, headaches, nausea, and yellow skin. It promotes Dr Galdtwelling laxative Syrup Pepsin as a cure and claims purifying the blood strengthens the stomach. Sold by Houseworth Bros for 50 cents to a dollar with money back if it fails. Also an IL A to B R T supper notice for McKean hall on April 14 with a 15 cent menu including creamed potatoes baked beans bread and butter pickles peaches and coffee.
We wish to thank friends and neighbors for kindness during the sickness and death of our father Charles Quimby Ed Quimby Your Mortgage Exemption Affidavit should be filed at The Simpson Abstract Office before April 30 Office open even
An advertisement urges readers to fight indigestion biliousness and constipation with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a weapon against dangerous diseases. It promises quick relief and permanent cure with sales through Houseworth Bros and a money back guarantee.
The page fragment lists job ads and requests including a housework helper at 609 Strong Avenue, a first class barber earning $12 with half over, five young men to learn a trade with C G Conn Co, washing and house cleaning at 310 1 2 West High Street by Mrs Ryan, washing and ironing at home via Truth Office, rooms for light house keeping on the first floor, a good girl with no washing at 411 South Second St by Mrs Det Snell, and an active person to sell to offices for Perfection Carbon Paper Works in Grand Rapids.
Local for sale notices show multiple properties and goods offered with terms. Listings include new houses on easy terms by Rosedale Land & Improvement Co, dry oak and hickory wood by callers, pianos, steam heated houses, grocery stock, 30 acre and 5 acre tracts near Allendale, and various farm items. Contact details reference Main Street, phone numbers, and nearby streets.
Mrs Swartz reports a six year old girl with chronic kidney weakness improved immediately after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros drug store. She had tried other remedies with no success and urges others to seek relief. Pills priced 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co agents in Buffalo, NY. Remember the Dean's name and take no other.
Horton and Co offers a wide display of new and novel Easter items. The shop markets a range of festive goods described as something new and novel for the season.
Easter items including chickens rabbits eggs and decorative pieces advertised by Horton and Company described as the largest line in the city. A personal note mentions cosmetics and Rocky Mountain Tea with references to Grace Charlie and Houseworth Bros.
It notes careful choice of a piano tuner and mentions Geo N Schaff, a piano maker, with tuning charges listed at 2 dollars. The excerpt references Horton & Co opera house block and the idea that pure chocolates are not cheap, implying quality over price.
Advertises a patent remedy claiming cures for rheumatism and neuragia in 1 to 3 days. Describes rapid system impact and removal of causes with dramatic language. Priced at 75 cents and 3 dollars, sold by Allen Houseworth and Horton Co in the Opera House Block.
Fifty cent weeks offer a basket deal for the little ones at Hor ton and Co in the Opera House Block. Prices 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 cents per basket, with multiple options advertised for Easter baskets.
The display features Haster notlties cards and Easter Postals at Horton Coe and the Opera Block. Burdock Blood Bitters is touted as a natural remedy for a lazy liver. Mennonite Book Store advertises a handsome display and spring tonics. Hollisters Mountain Tea is offered at 35 cents by Houseworth Bros.
A vintage advertisement for Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin promises relief from constipation biliousness indigestion and dizziness. It claims the product gently drives out poisons bracing the internal organs to proper function. Sold by Houseworth Bros at 50 cents and 1.00 with money back if it fails.
An advertisement laments why women would buy cosmetics labeled harmful while promoting Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea for clear complexions and promising tea or tablets from Houseworth Bros at five cents.
The store promotes its large city stock of Haster novelties cards and Haster Postals with an exclusive line. Easter gifts available from new stock priced from 1 cent to 2 dollars.
Local ads offer first class upholstery by J H Galloway at 805 Main and Gavan Co second hand store 127 Main for orders. Mennonite Book Store promotes Easter novelties. PAZO OINTMENT claims cure for piles with 14 day guarantee. Foley Honey and Tar praised for lung health and cough relief. Genseworthe Bros advertise Indianapolis trip in April.
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