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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
6
A passenger on a Pacific wharf misinterprets a smoke stack for a hatch and nearly dives, prompting a lounger to shout warnings. The anecdote hints at the quirky, bustling ways of maritime trade in the region.
An old California hunter recounts meeting a large bear while quail hunting. He fired both barrels, climbed a tree as the bear pursued, and escaped when the branch bent and the bear lunged. He fled home as the bear leapt into the air.
In a dim-lit room on a keen winter night Sweet Seventeen smiles at Ardent Twenty-One as he pleads. The fire glows and the mood grows tense with a misnaming moment revealing a humorous blunder about the night and a character named Hilary or George.
A Bryn Mawr Sunday school class sparks laughter as Henry insists Noah is the wisest man, claiming his father says Solomon with 600 wives and 800 porcupines is a fool, while Noah knew to seek cover when rain began.
A fair visitor asks Chief Umbrella if he is a real Indian. He replies in character and explains that the squaw now comes from college, wears feathers, and makes the husband do all the work while minding papoose. He comments education is bad for the poor red man.
iMr and Mrs Remi Sunday hosted a gathering with Miss Meyers and Miss Triana Ort visiting from Gl. Mr St Ed Sawyer John Winsler of Dunlap spent Tuesday with Tinory Kindigaid family. Trustee C O Ehret taking school enumeration. Una Burket entertained friends at dinner. Levi Burker and Wil Puterbaugh families visited. Exina Cook hosted about forty friends Tuesday evening.
An advertising claim states scalp itching and dandruff stem from a germ. It promotes Herpicide as the only scientific treatment that kills the dandruff germ, prevents hair loss, and baldness. Samples available for 10 cents. sold by House worth Bros. and leading druggists.
City Treasurer announces tax collection records are in the office and ready. Levy set at 1.30 for city tax and 1.00 poll tax for males ages twenty to fifty. Paving, sewer, sidewalk and alley openings assessments due now. delinquent after May 4 1908. Office hours: mornings to 11:50, afternoons to 5, evenings. IE. A. Campbell, City Treasurer.
Mrs. D. Charles of Harbor Maine praises Wiedtric Mitters as a neighborhood favorite and effective spring medicine. It provides relief for dyspepsia liver and kidney complaints weakness and debility with blood purification effects. Sold under guarantee at Houseworth Bros. drugstore.
Warning about kidney disease as an insidious illness. Urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at first signs to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. Appears as a dealer advertisement.
A classic real estate notice urging readers to call D M Best at 115 Lexington Ave 10 for buying or selling moderate priced residence properties. Persuasive phrasing stresses high demand and trusted long standing service from Best.
A fragmented health pamphlet touts Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a cure for chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and bowels. It claims regular bowel action restores health and warns that habitual constipation leads to appendicitis.
The ad claims a painless, simple cure that starts immediately and continues rapidly until complete. It sells a full sized box for 50 cents and touts privacy, no doctor bills, and easy work while cured. It urges sending name and address to Pyramid Drug Co. for a free trial package by mail. Thousands allegedly cured silently at home.
Mrs. Harriett Beidler of Wikhart Indiana reports Doan's Ointment quickly relieves severe skin irritation and itching. Customer endorsement praises its effectiveness for chafing and irritation and notes availability at Mouseworth Bros. drug store. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent. price 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
Certification that druggists may refund money if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to cure cough or cold. It stops the cough heals the lungs and prevents serious illness from a cold. Cures la gripe coughs and prevents pneumonia and consumption. Contains no opiates. The genuine is in a two yellow package. Refuse substitutes. All dealers.
A historical ad claims Dean's Ointment prevents the spread of a skin condition and relieves itching instantly, available at any drug store.
Historical ad text touts Dean's Regulats as a remedy to cure constipation tone the stomach and stimulate the liver aiding digestion and bowel passages. It urges asking a druggist for the product priced at 250 cents a box.
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