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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1909

Page

6

Woman Involved in Standoff with Officer Leads to Jail

In a tense exchange at a stable, an officer threatened to break down a door. the woman opened it and was taken to the station where Haywood filed an affidavit. Herrick Stephens, counsel for the defendant, urged immediate trial as the case was continued until morning amid a heated dispute. She hurled insults at officers including Coley as she was escorted to the jail. Witnesses Roy Mountz and Charles W. Bassett, Garret men seeking work, observed the quarrel.

Mr. Stephens Coley Garrett Roy Mountz Charles W. Bassett

Bread Making Aid to Citizenship in City Schools

Miss Folsom advocates placing a bread making course in city schools to aid citizenship. She believes Wichart would not err if implemented and suggests convincing the school board and superintendent of the demand.

A GREAT RECORD Internal Treatment for Piles Sold Publicly

Dr. Leonhardt's Hémaid claims to cure 98 percent in 3904 cases, treating piles from within by improving circulation and strengthening veins. The advertisement promises relief from bleeding, protruding and itching piles with a 24 days course for $1 at Houseworth Bros. Buffalo New York.

Leonhardt Hen-Reid Hem-Reid Houseworth Bros. and Buffalo WN. Y

Seven and a half acre corner lot with house and barn

A seven and one half acre corner in town offers a seven room house a large barn and a young orchard. Located ten minutes walk from the city car line on the south side. Priced at 2500 dollars. D. M. Best.

D. M. Best

Stomach Trouble Cure Promoted By Pension Agent

G Richards of Eudora Kansas, a pension agent, claims a long stomach trouble could lead to cancer. He says Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cured his indigestion after fifteen years. Free sample bottles offered by Caldwell’s company. products sold near Windin at 300 South Main and D Miller location.

G. Richards Eudora Kan Bottie

Reluctant exchange over wine ends in accusation

A fragmentary exchange shows a scene of wine tasting with phrases about fraud and a challenged bottle. Turner is forced to present his port after business, Gillet drinks, and protests arise over the quality and origin of the beverage.

Gilat Turner Gillet

Few Women Laugh Heartily In Everyday Life

The piece questions why women laugh less and whether humor is a male or female trait. It notes that women’s laughter is rare and that even humorous stories seldom elicit strong responses from women readers. It cites Besant’s skit and a Paris doctor’s new laughter cure as examples, ending with doubt about acquiring natural laughter through such methods.

Walter Besant England Paris Montreal

Man Convicted for Neglect Ordered to Await Constable

A newspaper tale describes authorities showing pity for a lonely girl and a kind Sark woman visiting the cell. A separate incident tells of a man convicted for neglecting his wife and children, forced to stay outside the prison awaiting entry as the constable arrived.

The Garden Under Fruit in Evesham and Its Fame

A vivid portrait of Evesham the garden town in England famed for orchards grown so dense that the ground floor hosts a carpet of fruit and flowers. The article notes the strong scent of wallflowers at Fivesham station and praises the gardener who makes cabbage appear almost beautiful, drawing attention from American horticulturists.

Evesham Eveshaw England Fivesham

Fashion Changes Rule Our Clothes and Opinions

The piece notes fashion drives anxiety over items like pocket handkerchiefs and ties as people seek what everyone wears. It argues social trends shift quickly from balls to tunes and even books, and warns beliefs should not be ruled by fashionable fads or fleeting trends.

The Joker Boss Claims a Train Ride

A joker posing as Hank, a director, tries to bypass the conductor on a train. The conductor jokes about directing him through the chain to the magistrate and jail, while the joker slips out a ticket from his pocket.

Wicket Hank

Boy Named Martin Luther Hicks Starts School

A new boy appears in the classroom and is asked by Miss Adair where he lives and his time. The student answers that he is four blocks away and is named after his uncle on his mother’s side, Martin Luther Hicks.

Adair Martin Luther

Fragmentary headline hints at dullness and faith

Readable fragments suggest a discussion on dullness and religion with implied critique. No clear people or events emerge from the OCR snippet.

The Temptation to Theft and Its Heavy Guilt

A meditation on a young man tempted to steal. The piece argues that choosing theft is not easy but the hardest path due to constant guilt. Remorse haunts every moment and isolates the thief from loved ones and peace.

Indianapolis Star

Washing and cleaning with Fels-Naptha in cold water

A woman wonders if a gas range can still provide hot water for washing while using Fels-Naptha. The ad promises cleaning ease in cold or lukewarm water, claiming it outperforms hot water Washing and scrubbing with traditional soaps.

Dridge

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