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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
7
Lexington Ky August 12 Barney Oldfield world auto driving champion told reporters about tire danger and his upcoming Elkhart defense. He said tires cost 100 dollars each and warned of front wheel blowouts after an accident that nearly killed him. Oldfield planned a brand new set for his race with Soules on Saturday.
Results yesterday show Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 7 to 3 in 12 innings. Detroit beat Washington. Pittsburgh shut out Chicago 0 to 2, New York won 1 to 5 over Brooklyn, Philadelphia prevailed 5 to 2, Boston 6 to 2. Central League games listed. Today's schedule includes Negamete in AL and NL matchups: Chicago at Pittsburgh, Brooklyn at New York, Boston at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at St. Louis.
Interview with racer Sonies on dangerous speed events and his belief in multitier risks. He recalls injuries, fatal accidents including Cooper, Oldfield’s rivalries, and emphasizes tire checks and caution. He aims to lobby officials to restrict spectators on turns and predicts Barney Oldfield will win by a comfortable margin.
Boston marks Cy Young Day with a record crowd at a baseball game. Fans from across New England fill the grandstand and bleachers while magnates from major and minor leagues occupy boxes, honoring the forty two year old star.
Fans fill stands for a veteran pitcher as Cy Young receives a celebratory day in baseball circles. The event includes a modest speech and an ovation for the famed hurler alongside sketches of Young’s career and mention of Lou Criger.
Born in Ohio, a pitcher with 18 years of major league service. Played for Cleveland, St. Louis, and Boston between 1890 and 1908. Notable games include a no hit bid and multiple long contests, with shutouts and extended innings against Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns.
Classified items show multiple small notices: requests for housing, jobs, and services. A central 7 or 8 room home is sought. positions sought by a man and wife and by a private family. a girl for housework. horse care service. attention to anticonstipation and headache remedies with local druggists selling.
Describes a South Main Street house with nine rooms and bathroom, hot and cold water, basement sink, 40 gallon boiler, Little Giant heater, gas piping, electric bell, vacuum steam heating, fruit trees, barn, chicken house, and interior finish. Advertises cheap sale as an investment with details to Schafer & Son in Monger Building or 107 South Third Street for terms. Also lists a saddle pony for sale and a general goods notice for John Banks Elkhart Indiana with a phone number.
Multiple rental items list flats rooms and houses including 305 Marion Street 510 Tenth Street and 126 N Main with modern amenities gas electric and furnaces. Also notices lost brown pocketbook near Main Harrison Jackson and a health remedy endorsement for Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin with purchase details.
Six room house on a 40 by 70 foot alley lot offered by D. M. Best. Terms include $150 cash and balance at $6 per month with 6 percent interest. Price listed as $800. Located within ten minutes walk of the post office. Home phone contacts 2005B or 380.
The advertisement promotes ZEMO a liquid external remedy claiming to draw impurities to the surface and clear the skin. It names EH. W.Rose Med. Co. of St. Louis for samples and lists F.H. Bentz & Co. as a distributor with druggists selling the product.
Community notice offers a large west-side Main Street lot in Allendale valued at 600 dollars, available for 450 dollars if purchased quickly. Also includes assorted testimonials praising Foley’s Honey and Tar and other remedies from Buffalo and New Jersey.
An advertisement warns against using a touted Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder diseases, claiming it is unsafe and ineffective and urging readers not to trust claims that it cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. It notes the product is sold by druggists.
Dr C D Godrich specializes in diseases of the ear nose and throat and eyes tested for spectacles. Residence at 301 Marion Street and office on South Main Street.
Dr J L Hively Ostigopath and chiropractor advertises treatment for chronic diseases. Office at 102 Willard St and corner Willard and 8th Main. home phone listed as 919. Chicago address at 156 Wabash Avenue referenced. Tuesday and Friday hours noted.
Dr Br L Lockwood advertises eye services for glasses and general practice. Located at Corner Main and Harrison Streets offering tests for glasses and ENT care.
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