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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
7
French savant M. Lannelongue reports that among Chinese Japanese and Malays the foot functions similarly to a hand in grasping and manipulation. He cites Tokyo scenes of foot dexterity and foot driven tasks as evidence of extraordinary toe mobility aiding daily life and survival compared with Caucasians.
Aroostook county farmer harvested 6000 barrels from 50 acres at 1.50 per barrel, cost 60 dollars per acre due to high cultivation and nitrogen from clover. Monmouth neighbors in central Maine yielded 2100 bushels from seven acres at 80 dollars per acre. A Vermont farmer sold a 100 acre orchard for 50000 with crops valued at 17000. Nearby Monmouth residents discuss several old orchards and high asking prices reflecting strong returns.
A Massachusetts inventor proposes a folding chair contrivance to cast silhouettes. A lighted candle projects a head shadow on a translucent panel while carbon on the opposite sheet captures a miniature, accurate reproduction using a pantograph.
London Globe notes Halley’s birth in Haggarston in 1656 and his early talent in math and classics. His father, a soap dealer, sent him to St Paul’s School where he excelled. By fifteen, he enjoyed making dials and studying compass observations, and his work predicted the comet’s return rather than discovering it.
A European physician, expert in athletic treatment, visited New York for a winter season to promote cure resorts. Rumors said a wealthy Aventdin guaranteed him 15000 dollars for the trip to attract American clients.
A humorous exchange notes Halley's comet seeming feminine after its erratic behavior, with one speaker questioning the initial impression and another affirming the observation. The dialogue mirrors playful newspaper-style banter about celestial appearances.
E J Fine announces Nyal’s Liquid Corn Cure, a painless solution priced at 15 cents per bottle sold at Hickory Street Drugstore. Local ad notes availability and product promise to remove corns without discomfort.
Small daily bargains column promises clues to sales and discounts. Readers are urged to check the column each day for new money saving opportunities and local merchant offers.
Bicycle tires sundries and repairs available at Homer Browm located at 106 North Main Street opposite the post office.
Knevels promotes bicycles for sale and offers free sewing machines and cheap wallpaper at the Knevels store. The notice highlights deals and shopping options for local customers.
Short term sale offering 10 percent off on cut glass. Located opposite the First National Bank, Lehman's Hardware promotes the price cut to attract shoppers.
Beuhler Brothers advertises that they sell meat only and claim their prices are straightforward, contrasting other stores that trade on bait products and make up margins elsewhere.
The Brice H. Reid Co advertises re charging storage batteries and installing electrical apparatus of any description at 211 South Main Street with phone contact 643.
Home made peanut butter with fresh roasted peanuts offered at Spicers located at 125 North Main Street. Open during evening hours.
The message advertises quality meat offerings at Eyman Bros located at 129 North Main. It promises dainty chops cutlets and a prime roast with reliable prompt service for table dining.
Local ad promotes buying window glass at Turnocks with promise of money savings for the buyer and seller. The brief emphasizes a shared discount and mutual benefit.
East front property two blocks from the Jefferson street car line priced at 2.12 dollars monthly with no interest or taxes until paid. Five minutes walk to factories. Also a lot on Indiana avenue between Prairie and Main Street with all improvements paid available on easy payments or cash. G. B. Arnold, Over Walls.
160 acres improved farm with sawmill and timber in Emmett county Michigan for sale or exchange for rent property of any kind. West Michigan has mild climate and grows more fruit than the St. Joseph Valley due to lakes and bays. If you want a fruit or grain farm see G B Arnold over Wall's Pharmacy. If FOR SALE One of the best located properties on Morton Avenue eight rooms and bath room gas and electric lights call at once 1623 Morton Ave.
Real estate ad offers cottages and vacant lots at Diamond Lake or Stone Lake in Cassopolis Michigan. Highlights easy access and rare bargains. Written by T. J. Bresnahan of Cassopolis.
Nice suburban property described as a ten acre site with a new house and barn near the city. The listing notes D. M. Best at 115 Lexington Ave as contact.
If you plan home remodeling visit Thos Dettling & Son at 526 South Main Street for paints, oils, varnishes, glass, and kitchen utensils.
Hickory Street Drug Store run by E. J. Finehout advertises a foot comfort preparation priced at 25 cents, claimed to offer more comfort than any other similar product.
A list of classified requests and sales from Truth includes WANTED notices for a 35 year old woman seeking a collector position, stenographers at Conn's factory, a boy about 18, tinners and solderers, piano crate, business partner, four good work horses, sales experience man, telephone operators, a cleaning woman, office positions, a girl with references for Olympia Candy Kitchen, and multiple FOR SALE items including a milk cow, a motorcycle, a delivery wagon, an Oldsmobile runabout, a horse, an 18 ft launch, a shotgun and gear, a small farm, plus LOST items and rental notices from local businesses.
W. C. Davis promotes the jewelry and watch repair services as a strong feature of the business. The advertisement emphasizes careful re pairing and jewelry mending as core offerings.
Wilbur Templin Music Co offers splendid new pianos this month priced at 198 dollars with full guarantee and very easy payment options.
An ad from C. A. Owishley at 127 N Main promotes buying selling and repair of all furniture with reasonable prices. It lists a home phone 695 and a weekly delivery carrier service at ten cents per week.
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