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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1907
Page
2
A clipped dialogue from a New York Weekly piece discusses misprints and misbeliefs among women, praising balanced journalism. It notes a mother’s worry over her obstinate son and suggests newspapers as a path to leadership in independent journalism.
In a lively exchange from the Chicago Journal a woman asserts that she and other women can perform any task men do. Mr Gazzam counters that some trades, including auctioneering, are unsuitable for a woman.
A Chicago Tribune dialogue shows a patient thanking a doctor for his wife’s recovery. The doctor asks about the wife, confirms full recovery, and presents a $57 bill with the request for a receipt.
A fragment from the Tyibune recalls a thunder storm that went unnoticed by a resident who claims to sleep only three feet from an elevated railway track in Chicago. The overheard exchange questions where such sleep occurs and how storms are perceived.
A Washington Star item quotes a man impatient for progress in aviation and tired of sailing songs. He longs for a balloon ascent and a faster recreation shift away from boats and sea chanteys.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference marriage talk between Fondmar and Jennie, a daughter. Mentions Olds joke about kerosene lighting used for encouragement. includes scattered phrases about a cook leaving abruptly and roof incidents, with citations to Chicago Journal and Yonkers Statesman.
Jen Tom Shortleigh abandons the idea of joining a north pole expedition stating he will not court death in the arctic. Jack Weil notes he is now courting a wealthy widow, amid Chicago News coverage.
An American who arrived with a dollar now claims a fortune of ten million. His wife and daughter feel disgraced by his modest past while he remains proud of his achievement. He left for London after a tense interview in a hotel lobby, with his family not reconciled.
A Cleveland professor named J. D. Smith vows to rid the United States of rats mice cockroaches and vermin using chemical mixtures. He claims he can do it though handling these chemicals sickens him and he envisions a $10 000 annual city payment to wage a nationwide eradication. He describes a deadly poison packed with phosphorus and other agents that burns the rat from inside once ingested.
The narrative describes masterful quail hunting with strict control on firing and netting, detailing five coveys per drive and a banquet of 60 birds. It recalls old southern cooking methods including Brunswick stew and squab-chickens, noting a ritual breeding release and dinner preparation.
Fragmentary phrases from posters appear in the origin text, hinting at a historical event or display. The readable bits mention a king and Sarza, suggesting a regional or cultural reference embedded in the scraps.
A fragmented OCR snippet from the Washington Times references summer time themes and poetic wordplay. It mentions phrases like peep a boo and mysterious labels tied to a seasonal rhyme, presenting as a miscellaneous urban page item.
A speaker recalls a quarrel over a loved girl and vows vengeance. He claims to have ruined Manville by recommending he spend holidays at seaside lodgings from last year, implying a plan to ruin his reputation.
Fragmentary note from The Tatler shows a caller asking for a bathing dress left yesterday. The brief exchange includes a polite recognition of the item and a question from a bath attendant.
Chicago News reports a muddled exchange about Bounder Wedderly and a stag party last night. Different witnesses dispute whether a storm prevented attendance and whether a sudden brain storm affected plans.
Mrs Lapsling described the injury Johnny sustained after falling from the back porch. The doctor said he came very close to fracturing his juxtaposition, the bone beside the Medallion, a near deadly accident noted by the Chicago Tribune.
A fragmented 19th century jokey exchange touches on insurance rates and home safety. The dialogue mentions kerosene oil, a kitchen separate from the house, and a skylight large enough for a servant to pass a cookstove, all conveyed in a humorous mock dialogue style.
The doctor reports the boy has a wonderful constitution and will pull through. Mr Tyte-Phist says he will not pay extra, noting the strong constitution as the cause of recovery despite the bill.
A frosty night scene shows Mark lighting a small stove for his companions who brace against the cold. The narrative shifts to a city notice from Pribart, Ind, August 5, 1907, announcing a public works meeting to review assessments on property described in Assessment Roll No. 44.
A physician explains Monday crowds due to weekend indigestion and cautious patients seeking care after Sunday meals. He notes people come in Monday thinking symptoms are serious, driven by extra time to reflect and the week’s buildup of discomfort.
An expert explains that aging allows wines to marry flavors and aromas, creating a more fragrant and complex profile. The discussion notes the term marry as a process that blends components over time, enhancing overall quality.
Metropolis doctor Dr Wilson Brown praises Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach liver and bowel troubles saying it could reduce dependence on physicians. A free sample bottle offer is printed with prices listed as 50 cents and 1 dollar, sold by Houseworth Bros in Monticello.
A star of magnificent brilliancy called The Irish Senator has appeared to readers. Manager Sommers says this discovery proves the luminary approaches with great velocity and will be distinctly visible to the people of Eye City in her radiance at an early age.
Mrs Rollins of Dewey Illinois and Mrs Moran of Kansas City Kansas promote a grand remedy for stomach liver and bowel troubles. People from all parts of the country are learning about this treatment for constipation indigestion and related ailments.
An old advertisement notes PineSalve Carbolized relieves bites stings sunburn cuts burns and bruises. It acts like a poultice draws out inflammation and is offered by House Worth Bros at 25 cents.
Six years ago John Pleasant of Magnolia Indiana recalls a valuable lesson and says taking Dr ings New Life Pills makes him feel better the longer he uses them. Advertisement promises guaranteed relief and lists drug at Houseworth Bros. 25c.
O G Richards a pension agent from Eudora Kansas suffered long stomach trouble which experts feared was stomach cancer. He credits Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin with a cure after fifteen years of indigestion. A free sample offer is included and bottles are sold by Whouseworth Bros. at 50c and 1.00.
Claims that dyspepsia heart and kidney troubles stem from inner nerve weakness. Encourages treating the cause not the symptoms and promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a remedy for stomach nerves bloating biliousness bad breath and general weakness. Encourages writing for a sample and free book from Dr. Shoop Racine Wisconsin. Sold by all dealers.
Pineules advertised to treat kidneys and relieve back ache, rheumatism, and fatigue. A 80 day course costs $1.00 with money back if not satisfactory. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
An advertiser urges readers to maintain health by keeping blood pure with Burdock Blond Bitters. The copy emphasizes simple actions like exercise and cleanliness as paths to long life, reflecting a historical patent remedy style.
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