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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
2
Justice Brumbaugh encountered a trio seeking a marriage license. The young woman appeared sixteen, but by the elevator ride to the Monger building she reached seventeen, blocking the ceremony and prompting reflection on how time shifts age.
In Muncie Indiana on August 4 a local theater show depicting Indians burning a white man at the stake is blamed for a six year old boy William Johnson suffering fatal injuries. Lloyd Johnson the boy's father reports the incident occurred during a game of pretend fire.
To keep your health sound and avoid age related ills, guard your kidneys by taking Foley's Kidney Remedy. Sold by all druggists.
A young man entertains with a card trick in front of a group of girls but the exchange highlights the awkward humor and ineptness of the show. The scene shifts to comic relief as May notes the gathering after Mr. Jones demonstrates tricks.
A playful exchange from Puck imagines a captain responding to a crew mutiny by printing a help wanted ad for males and handing it to the wireless operator. The vignette centers on humor about seafaring life and plausible rescue by recruitment.
A humorous dialogue wonders why a tailor keeps fashion plates on display and suggests they symbolize what he might have worn in imagination rather than actual garments. The quip plays on the gap between display and reality.
Old village Horseheads in New York may consider a name change to North Elmira after a long local debate. The legend behind its name says General Sullivan halted there in 1779 and ordered horses killed to lighten the march, leaving bleached horse heads as a warning mound later found by settlers.
Orders taken at O. H. Sweitzer's grocery corner Main and Jefferson streets for pruning and spraying work on trees and shrubs.
Tuesday's primaries show four of six Kansas congressmen defeated and insurgents gaining control of the state party committee. Governor Stubbs' insurgent renomination lead is about 20 000 votes, signaling a decisive anti Cannonite result and challenging party organization efforts in Washington. A separate notice touts Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney trouble.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Reguilets as regulating bowels and easing constipation. It claims easy natural movement and urges readers to ask their druggist, pricing at 25 cents per box.
A dental report states pyorrhea or looseness of the teeth was successfully treated by Dr. George, a dentist. The note highlights effective periodontal care and patient improvement following treatment.
Elkhart county treasurer Krau releases monthly figures ending July 20 with receipts totaling 86 943.74 and disbursements 41 755.68. Cash on hand 45 188.55 across multiple banks. balance figures include state tuition and endowment fund components. Pension agent O G Richards notes stomach illness anecdote and promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with a free sample offer.
James Atkinson appeared before Judge Lee and pleaded not guilty to assault and battery. He allegedly struck Louis Penrod on Main Street last Saturday evening and fled. Penrod had issued a warrant leading to Atkinson’s arrest. With Atkinson’s attorney away on vacation, the trial is set for August 25.
An old advertisement touts a tonic described as high quality with rapid results for backache headache dizziness nervousness urinary irregularities and rheumatism sold by all druggists.
The article presents a new Boston brown bread recipe by Mrs Janet McKenzie Hill editor of the Boston Cooking School Magazine. It lists ingredients including corn meal whole wheat flour molasses and KC Baking Powder plus directions to mix lift and steam in two buttered boxes for three hours. Raisins or currants may be added and the loaf pairs well with salads raw oysters or toast. Readers can obtain The Cook's Book free by sending a colored certificate from KC Baking Powder to Jacques Mfg Co Chicago.
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