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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
3
Sadie Merritt describes French summer fashion focusing on elaborate hosiery, embroidery, and porch gowns. She notes black and white silk stockings with gold and orchid decorations, fashionable plaids, and new jacket styles with flowing sleeves, used with summer gowns for porch entertaining.
A traveler recounts Rudyard Kipling’s annoyance at fans aboard a Cape steamer. Kipling, with his daughter, was approached by a flustered admirer who praised the child, only to be met with Kipling’s curt self deflection as he moved on.
An advertisement extols Mrs Lydia E Pinkham claiming she gains vast knowledge from over a hundred thousand yearly cases. It asserts 20 years of constant success with female illnesses and offers free advice by mail from Lynn Massachusetts.
Marion Rutherford and William Miller sued David Highly of Grant county for 1000 dollars after rescuing his wife from a creek. Highly offered the money for the rescue but refused to pay, prompting a lower court award that is now on appeal to the state supreme court.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Hase a powder cures painful swollen feet ingrowing nails and relieves corns and bunions. It makes tight shoes feel easy and helps sweating callous hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. Trial package free. Address Allen 8 Olmsted LeRoy NY. Prof W H Sims elected superintendent of Wakarausas schools northern Indiana educator Goshen roots.
Dr C D Warner claims a seven cure compound as a great cancer remedy for blood diseases and skin ailments from contact or hereditary causes. The advertisement presents the product as a universal treatment option.
Mrs. D. A. Sanders and Mrs. J. A. Smith return to Goshen after an European tour and a Paris exposition visit. Their ship the Woodland was three days overdue after a twelve day sight of land stretch amid a storm. Mr. and Mrs. Haines Egbert who went to Germany and boarded an ocean liner will reach Goshen tonight. they escaped the Woodland storm. Accidents on the farm bring cuts bruises and sprains and Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil is advertised as instant relief.
The father of attorney C. W. Miller of Goshen died Friday at his New Albany home. He was a well known figure in Elkhart county and his death is reported as a significant local loss.
A letter from Le Roy New York endorses Grain-O from Genessee Pure Food Co praising its health benefits for families and children and claiming it is superior to other beverages because it is solid grain.
Across reports from Chefoo and Taku on August 18 19 and 20 the Allies shell Pekin inner city as fighting continues with Empress Dowager detained by Prince Yungede. Chaffee notes eight wounded in day’s fighting while British French and Belgian agencies confirm bombardment and capture of New Chwang by Russians.
Washington August 20. The United States will propose an international congress with power to adjust China difficulties and make China safe for foreigners. It may form a commission representing interested nations to restore order, set indemnities, punish perpetrators, and guarantee treaty rights and equal trade.
Shanghai reports the August 15 attack on Pekin with gates Cham-Lang Tong-Chi and Tong-Quien breached. Japanese forces enter the capital as ministers are found safe at the legations. London confirms Pekin captured August 15 and legations safe per Admiral Bruce.
A Williams Oregon family credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with immediate relief and complete cure after doctors failed to help their sick baby. Mr J H Doak praises the product and notes it is available at A O Rowe, druggist.
Leo Frash visited Goshen Dunlaps and Elkhart Sunday. He denies the charge that he has a girl at each place.
An advertisement claims backaches stem from kidney disorder and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy to restore kidney health, backed by Houseworth Bros.
Discussions in Mishawaka center on constructing a boulevard along the north bank of the St. Joseph from Mishawaka to South Bend. Proponents say it would serve leisurely visitors, while others question the broader benefits.
Mrs. Lilly Eby aged 20 and a former Nappanee resident died of fright after a practical joke in Chicago. Her infant child was mistaken for a dead baby by her sister in law who wrapped the doll in the clothing. The shock caused repeated collapses and she died Thursday. Funeral was held at the Evangelical church in Napanee. One Minute Cough Cure advertised.
Census notes place the U S population center near Bloomington Illinois and describe a slow westward drift of about six miles per year over 110 years, with northern reach near 1790 and gradual shifts. Additional lines mention a skin treatment and a company name Houseworth Bros.
Sr Shearer of Indianapolis, the asphalt contractor on Second and Pigeon streets, arrived to learn if Hyansville will accept or refuse the pavement after the project was referred to the city engineer. The council refuses a special electric plant tax, with 13000 already raised placed in general funds.
An elderly reader from Winds on Ontario Testifies after years of kidney trouble he used Dr C D Warner’s Compound of Seven Cures and reports eight bottles restored his health calling it one of the greatest remedies of the age signed B Stickle aged sixty five.
Elkhart Improvement Co. to Mary A. Thomas let in Elkhart 300 dollars. DeWitt's Little Early Risers praised as prompt and pleasant. Vanderburg County farmer Albert McCutchan becomes insane after returning from Wyoming and tries to harm family. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised for kidney disorders. Kokomo city council and police board clash over gaming and liquor law enforcement. Cholera infantum and diarrhea threats posed to babies with Dr. Fowler's Wild Strawberry Extract promoted.
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