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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
6
A fearless young woman on a city street car repelled a persistent street masher with a clever stare down. The bold exchange drew amused passengers as the man shifted and finally retreated to the rear platform, leaving her with a confident, self-satisfied smile.
A trans Mississippi congress pushes a bill to create a Department of Mining with a cabinet head. Proposals include bureaus for coal iron mines copper lead zinc oils natural gases clays and for moving the geological survey to mining. Support cites the mining industry grown in the west and calls for more federal departments to handle expanding interests.
The Forepaugh and Sells Brothers 20th Century Colossus headlines Goshen next week promising a world class show. James A Bailey W W Cole and the Sells Brothers lead a vast ensemble of trained elephants sea lions aerialists and European acts in a record breaking zoological extravaganza. The event opens August 21 in Goshen with a royal scale program and new acts never seen in this country.
An ad warns that excess and intemperance cause Bright's disease and claims Foley's Kidney Cure prevents kidney and bladder disorders if taken promptly. Rushton’s drug store promotes the remedy.
William Allen White returns from Lawton to write for The Saturday Evening Post on the opening of Indian lands. His vivid account describes a mushroom city that sprang up overnight and holds timely interest for readers of the Philadelphia paper. Lord Balfour of Burleigh and Lord Rector of Edinburgh will contribute to an early Post issue on Carnegie’s gift to Scotland.
The excerpt hints that most people seek something mild and gentle when in need of a physic and mentions Chamberlain's Stomach as a potential reference.
Secretary Downing of the State Board of Agriculture says heavy rain could spoil the fall fair but otherwise the Indiana State Fair will be the best in years. Plans include special trains for crowds, extended evening hours, Sousa's Band, and a premium-rich program to attract large entries.
The Fall Carnival runs October 14 to 19 with state wide participation. The event showcases parades including an industrial procession, a grand Midway, and allegorical floats. Indianap lis Business Men's Association sourced attractions from the east and promises new, refined displays with barred immoral shows. Railroad and interurban discounts will aid travelers as communities across Indiana prepare to join the capital city celebration.
A letter from a buyer extols Allen's Foot-Ease as a powder rubbed into gloves to absorb perspiration and keep gloves in good condition. The piece cites Dr. W C Abbott of the Chicago Clinic calling it a grand preparation. Stores carry it at 25 cents with a free sample offer and mail address in LeRoy New York.
W. C. Whitney readies his mansion at October Mountain for summer occupancy as rivals from the Biltmore estate contest for prominence in the area.
A family discussion centers on dessert options ending the meal with a sweet choice. The question prompts ideas about favorites and sharing preferences among members.
Phoenix dispatch reports a sensational murder near Safford as Don Jesus Valencia, a cattle king from Spain, fatally stabs his 17 year old wife Senorita Tulita Garcia. The couple had wed recently after Valencia bought a hacienda and invited her parents on a proposed honeymoon. Valencia fled the scene.
In Minneapolis on August 19 Senator Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana, visiting District Attorney Robert G. Evans, escaped serious injury when a dog spooked a horse team. The pair leaped from the carriage as the team ran wild, Evans falling to the pavement and Fairbanks tumbling forward, his arms outstretched. The incident occurred near Evans residence at 2030 Queen Avenue.
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