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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
2
An advertisement claims Hem Roid is the only absolute cure for piles with intense pain and bleeding tumors. It promises guaranteed results and lists Houseworth Bros in Elkhart and Leonhardt Co in Buffalo as sellers for $1.00 per package.
The Board of Public Works of Elkhart Indiana announces a proposed street improvement on South Main street from Prairie Street to Lusher Avenue. A public hearing is set for Friday August 21 1908 at 7 30 p m at City Hall to hear objections and determine if benefits equal or exceed costs.
A public notice urges conservation stressing that individual waste harms the community and public health. It argues the water company can meet demand with proper effort and condemns reckless use, noting hydrants should be placed to the left even when not actively used.
An advertisement claims August fatigue and low energy can be eased by Dr Shoop's Restorative. It pledges noticeable improvement within 48 hours and eventual full health, noting outside stresses first affect nerves then stomach and heart. Sold by A. D. Miller.
After 15 years of chronic indigestion and spending over two hundred dollars, Dr King s New Life Pills are praised as the best pills ever sold by B F Ayscue of Ingleside NC. Sold under guarantee at Houseworth Bros drug store for 25c OT 7.
A Sunbury Ohio resident J H Walker reports long standing indigestion and loss of appetite. After using Burdock Blood Bitters he believes his symptoms improved and his appetite returned.
A Broadway Magazine story by Rupert Hughes explores Texas oil wells and the birth of a “gasser.” The scene shows a geyser of sand, a whirring derrick, and panicked workers unable to yell while nearby passengers and animals react to the deafening din and oily mud around them.
In Colón cemetery near Havana a marble Students' monument marks an annual memorial service attended by Gov. Magoon and other officials. It honors a 1869 incident when Havana University students were executed for refusing to reveal accomplices, a stand cited alongside Easton, Rugby, West Point, and Annapolis as a code of honor.
A Connecticut farmer, ill in midsummer, recovers and jokes that dying during haying or harvest would have cost him. He estimates the farm’s fixed-up state means a damage figure of 50 dollars, later raising it to 65 dollars as more accurate.
Hilary K. Adair, the detective, replied to a toast at a dinner in Omaha. He said speeches with eight or ten words can reveal volumes and recalled a Milwaukee incident where a wife asked her husband if he talks in his sleep.
Incomplete OCR fragment mentioning Towne and Browne with references to Miss Goldley, wealth, and marriage tension. Indicates a dispute over compatibility and money, with comments on likeness and discord between the parties.
A fragment notes a theater experience where applause feels muted and initial enthusiasm fades quickly. It hints at quieter audiences and a calmer atmosphere than expected, with a sense of subdued reaction rather than a sustained ovation.
The article recounts cases where anger caused fatal outcomes including Emperor Valentinian dying during a speech to a German delegation and surgeons John Hunter and a Russian doctor dying from rage. It notes anger affects physiology and historic anecdotes alongside observations about toxins in milk and bodily fluids linked to emotional distress.
In Princeton Maine a new pastor arrives to weigh maidens as candidates for marriage and a sermon warns against duplicity. Miss Duplicy sits where she is seen then yields her choir seat the following Sunday.
In a humorous Toledo Blade reprint, Dante and Virgil linger at a sunny spot and confront the Three L resort, where liars are put to work forging lies as they pass through the lurid liars lair before continuing on.
Dr. Mansley Knight recalls a politician who loved visiting insane asylums and talking to inmates. A wandering visitor meets a man in a brown study who proclaims himself Czar Nicholas, claiming a past as emperor of Germany through a first wife. The anecdote highlights parallels between public life and mental health.
An investigation into bird lifespans suggests meat-eating species are longest lived, with swans as the notable exception. The list includes crow 100 years eagle 100 years raven 100 years and other species from sparrowhawk 40 to thrush 10 and wren 3 years.
A Peabody baker named Daly makes highly popular bread. A Sunday morning churchgoer recalls the minister’s message loosely, saying he spoke about the Lord and Daly’s bread, in a child’s retelling.
A fragment quotes a New York Times line calling divorced men “higher old beasts” and labeling outsiders as lucky dogs. The text appears as an OCR snippet without full context or clear article structure.
A fragmented report notes that a piece of machinery aided testing during a rest cure. The speaker observes their watch runs better after it is checked, and mentions being “out of hock.”
A Bay State Republican rally in Lynn drew a packed house the night before the election. Senator Lodge was expected to appear with high cheers as the judge humorously recalled an interrupter’s Democratic cheer with a quip about knowing that voice and timing.
An antiquary from Chicago describes historical salaries from the Columbus expedition era and Tudor times. He contrasts modest annual pay for captains and crews with modern high incomes for lawyers and ministers, noting trusts did not inflate prices and holiday meals were inexpensive.
A traveler describes a unique guard practice in Korea where diminutive soldiers sit curled in large baskets within the royal palace. Two guards share a basket, guns nearby, and larger baskets hold pairs for high security positions.
W. W. Mayes of near Thompson, aged about eighty eight, sues his daughter Mrs. Eliza Givens for 97 dollars and 50 cents claiming repayment of a loan. Mrs. Givens says the money bought a tombstone and paid funeral expenses. a monument later bought for 60 dollars was approved by the father but he changed his mind. A jury awarded Mayes 50 dollars plus costs.
A six year old son of a minister questions his father after a sermon saying the boy of today is the man of tomorrow. The child voices doubt about the sermon’s outlook and seeks clarity during a family dinner.
An elderly man visits a life insurance agent seeking coverage. The agent refuses, citing age, while the man argues that his age is not a barrier and even offers a counterpoint that fewer men die at 93 than at 50. The humor rests on skewed logic about longevity.
Mrs L M N Stevens denounces men leaving theaters between acts at a Womans Christian Temperance Union session in Boston. She cites a husband remark about a drama drawing little tears but many dry throats, highlighting the theatre habit and drinking concerns.
A Scottish grave digger at a public meeting recounted his struggle with drunkenness and a month long teetotal period. He claimed to have saved enough to buy a coffin with brass handles, praising his pledge and abstinence.
In lectures on tropical diseases Dr Patrick supports the Anopheles mosquito as the malarial transmitter but adds a new point that mosquitoes can become infected by absorbing blood from apes and other mammals related to humans, suggesting an evolutionary link.
A garbled exchange shows a visitor and a speaker discussing mood and success. The text suggests a scene with a perched demeanor and remarks about happiness and the world, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
A local man nicknamed Truthful Johnson explains he lost almost everything after a house fire last week. He survived with only his clothes and a pair of socks and undershirt, telling friends he lost all other possessions. Neighbors gave him the nickname reflecting his honesty about the event.
A quirky reader note questions sequence of service asking to start with fish then soup. It hints at expectations for proper order and courteous dining.
Ad copy touts Pratt laxative syrup as a cure for sick headache stomach trouble and indigestion with a money back guarantee. Manufacturer promises refunds if it fails to help, appealing to all dealers and customers.
Fragmentary timetable reads 6:50 a m and hours until 9:55 p m with last car at 12 10 a m. Noted errors obscure full details. The readable segments suggest a transit schedule update or service hours.
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