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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
4
The notice indicates publication by Truth Publishing Company issuing daily issues except Sundays. It reflects a standard newspaper masthead directive without additional event details.
William D. Hazelton, manager of the Elkhart Truth swears the Daily Truth July 1906 circulation was 8272 excluding samples and spoiled copies. Notary Louis A. Dennert verifies the oath dated August 3 1906 with commission expiry January 9 1907.
The article argues parenthood is a vital industry shaping civilization and must be undertaken as a joint, serious enterprise. It urges parents to dignify their calling, balance discipline, involve both mother and father, and cooperate with teachers and church to train children.
A Kalamazoo Telegraph reflection urges balance in parenting as it praises the educated refined mother who tends daily tasks. It reminds parents to value time with children before they leave home, noting the loneliness that follows when they fly to distant places.
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette says Attorney General Miller faces criticism for lacking anti trust authority He defends inaction by claiming no effective Indiana law Senator Slack claims Miller could act and blames him for killing a vetoed anti trust bill that would fund legal work with about $20 000 annually The piece notes Miller’s salary four assistants and clerical staff and questions the added funding demand.
An organized New York meeting planned for November aims to spread information on dangerous medical and drug practices. The movement, backed by major city groups, seeks nationwide united action to curb quackery, adulteration of foods and drugs, and sale of unsafe proprietary medicines.
The Chicago Tribune notes the public danger of quack medicine and frauds, arguing human nature fuels charlatanism. It laments the delay in reform until society changes. The piece critiques reliance on promises of cures and bank books as scams.
Editorial notes a Chicago bank closure with a claimed $1,000,000 shortage and suggests major cities create a bureau to monitor bankers habits and officials. It mentions a banker possibly headed to Norway and comments on police efficiency.
Marion Leader reports wholesale district leaders in Indianapolis favor tariff revision across most lines of business. Big trusts oppose changes beyond raising the tax. Republican managers back the present Dingley tariff while revisionists may turn to the Democratic party for an honest tariff.
West Sherman Street neighbors petitioned Sept Silvers to stop the cornet playing of a resident’s young daughter, citing disturbances in early morning and late evening. The girl’s parents deny annoyance, calling it a tempest of jealousy or conceit.
Pitt Parker explains that Tom Brown cartoons disappoint in Chicago because American and British humor diverge. He recounts how drawing with English cartoonists' line style improved reception during lectures, noting Uncle Sam and John Bull have distinct comedic tastes.
Kosciusko County covers 521 square miles with 20 000 people and 1300 miles of public roads of which 254 miles are improved. Gravel roads total 250 miles with four miles of crushed stone. Graveling costs about 700 per mile here versus 300 to 3000 in other Indiana counties. Expenditures on the 254 improved miles total 179 000, and 900 000 more would be needed to place all roads in first class condition.
The August report from Michigan States Horticultural Society notes light crops of peaches statewide with no full crop in sight. Yellows cases decline but the little peach disease remains a concern as orchards across the state face prompt eradication efforts for affected trees.
A local Lutheran hospital marked a Sunday dedication ceremony for a cat named Fhe new overa 1 dedicat e oh. The event drew community members and highlighted hospital traditions.
Joseph T Richards a noted South Bend business man died suddenly Monday afternoon around 6 30 o clock The obituary notes his prominence in the community and his sudden death in the village He leaves behind a family and reflects on his career in the region.
Elmer A Middaugh of Shipshewana Indiana, age 24, and Liberty Girton of Bristol, age 17, are listed as engaged in a marriage notice. The item states the couple’s names and residences.
Geo S Cobb transfers a lot in Anna Hope add Goshen to Earl R White for 1000 dollars Uriah J Hostetler transfers a lot in M Helen Layton add Goshen to Milton Wy for 3500 dollars William J Feather transfers a lot in Allendale Elkhart to Plora B McGowan for 500 dollars Mrs Bennettie Kelly transfers part of a Barnes second fourth add Goshen to Maurice A Goldberg for 4000 dollars Gerrit Clason transfers a lot in East Goshen to William Clason for 400 dollars John B Haley et al transfer a lot in Middlebury township to Frank B Nihart for 800 dollars
Elkhart dealers post reduced prices on eggs at 16 cents per dozen and butter from 14 to 15 cents per pound. Fresh meats list hams 15 cents, bacon 7.5 to 16 cents, lard 9 cents, pork loins 12 cents, beef 6 to 8 cents, mutton 10 to 12.5 cents. Vegetables show beans 16 cents, tomatoes 15 cents, asparagus 6 cents, potatoes 80 cents, new $1.00 per bu, cabbage 5 cents, peas 80 cents per bushel. Hides and wool vary by grade, beef hides 9 to 10 cents, horse hides 2.50 to 3.50, wool 26 cents. Live stock prices include steers 4.25 to 4.50, veals dressed, cows 3 to 3.50, lambs 6 to 6.50, hogs 5.80 to 6.0. Chicago grain market noted.
Police received word of several intoxicated individuals near the corner of St. Joe and Sixth streets but they fled before officers arrived. Frank Morehouse was reported by his wife as intoxicated last night, but no arrest followed.
Motte Noble of Goshen saw six piglets perish overnight with bones remaining in the morning only. A hundred half grown chickens are suspected to have eaten the pigs after a night visit to the pen.
Weekly review of grain trade conditions notes a lively speculative struggle in Wheat with prices dipping to 72 cents for September futures. Corn Belt buyers and bears react to low prices as oats raisers balk, signaling a volatile market shaped by Carr & Co. Chicago Board of Trade.
The letter cites wheat receipts falling from 700000 to 350000 daily due to low prices and wet weather in the western wheat belt. It links lighter receipts to reduced selling pressure, while predicting possible recovery as buyers return. Corn faces uncertain August prices amid favorable weather and strong cash demand, with oats supported by firm futures and export demand.
A nostalgic verse extols summer camping in mountains and lakes. It invites readers to enjoy tents stars fish meals and boat trips by rivers and shores, praising outdoor rest as a remedy.
A published letter from James O'Neill to playwright James Slevin discusses London theatre events and Wilde's Salome, compares Slevin's play to Wilde's, notes the new title The Voice of the Mighty, and includes reflections on Treland and the call for hard work to stage the production. Also mentions Leslie Carter marriage and Norma Munro engagement with age details, plus a croquet set promo and a newspaper ad.
Advertises house furnishing goods with invitation to examine products and prices before buying elsewhere, noting terms.
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