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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1906
Page
7
Mail order health ad offering Denn's 8.8.8 for liver kidney stomach headache lumbago and rheumatism with quick relief. Also promotes Denn's Spee Dee Catarrh Cure 85c. Claims four difficult cases cured or money back. Agenta wanted. Denn's 8.8.8 Co Columbus Ohio U S A.
The Maple Leaf Route on the Chicago Great Western Railway cuts travel time to St. Paul Minneapolis Des Moines St. Joseph and Kansas City with three daily fast trains. F R Moster T P A at 113 Adams Street Chicago invites inquiries about the improved equipment and service.
B Spiegel of Evansville Indiana writes that five years of kidney and bladder ailments left him weak and near death. After three doctors failed, Foley's Kidney Care Wag relieved symptoms with a first bottle and fully cured after a second bottle. Houseworth Bras.
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Indiana recalls suffering three months with a summer cold last year. He reports hay fever symptoms and a doctor’s prescription failing to help, until he tried a remedy that finally eased his case and supported his health.
The article compares glove materials and colors for different outfits and seasons. It favors brown and tan shades over black for smartness, praises washable chamois driving gloves for hot weather, and notes suede wears and soils faster than kid. It suggests practical sewing tips to extend glove life and recommends detachable lace cuffs for dresses.
Hot day salads include hard boiled eggs with English walnuts over lettuce with oil and vinegar. Cucumber salad chills cucumbers on ice and mixes with onion and French dressing. Cherry salad uses maraschino cherries stuffed with hazelnuts and mayonnaise dressing. Cottage cheese salad forms balls with cucumber dice onion and French dressing.
A new design combines bib and apron features for the littlest family member. The deep bib includes long sleeves that slip on easily and fasten at the wrist, with a back button to avoid strings forming knots.
A playful exchange imagines a young boy named Og starting an elephant farm in Virginia. The wise tor challenges him and the boy confidently expresses his plan, joking that elephants would be raised there because they produce peanuts.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to describe a person named Mery and a carer figure referred to as Black-She. The readable phrase suggests consolation or care context, but no clear event, date, or location is established in the fragment. The record captures only vague references without concrete outcomes.
A Nebraskan minister recounts a long stomach illness caused by poor diet and hastiness. He credits Grape-Nuts with rapid relief within 24 hours and restoring health after returning to fatty foods. He endorses the cereal as worth more than money and urges others to try it, citing Postum Co. and The Road to Wellville booklet.
An ad promoting Parisian Sage hair product by F. H. Bentz & Co. claimed to cure dandruff stop hair loss and restore gray hair. It touted a cooling hair dressing sold at 50 cents a large bottle with mail orders through Giroux Mfg. Co. in Rochester New York.
Testimonies from Elkhart residents praise Dean's Kidney Pills for lasting relief from kidney pain and backache. Contractor H D Shriner cites years of benefit after using the remedy, obtained at Houseworth Bros. pharmacy, with Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo as U S sale agents. Remember the name Dean's.
Disjointed OCR style notes describe fear of death and patient complaints such as heart palpitations chronic cough melancholy nervousness headache and constipation. Mentions laxatives and a vague treatment suggestion with no clear medical guidance.
Train schedule shows trains 33 and 34 with parlor cars to Indianapolis and through service to Louisville. Connections at Greensburg link to Cincinnati. Agents A Henry H3 Brein and Warren J Lynch of the New York Central lines oversee passenger traffic.
Morgantown resident Bass suffered nightly urination and headaches before using Foley's Kidney Cure. The ad urges prompt treatment for kidney trouble to prevent Bright's disease, claiming the remedy can restore function when started early. Houseworth Bros.
An advertisement extols August Flower as a proven cure for indigestion and dyspepsia with a thirty five year track record. It claims worldwide demand and success in restoring liver function, noting trial bottles at 25 cents and regular size sold through Houseworth Bros.
An old advertisement touts Lakeside Medicine Company products as remedies for nervous debility weak nerves and prostration. It claims to strengthen nerves improve vitality and prevent Brights disease, offering a 60 cent small bottle or 85 cent box with a refund if no benefit.
Bruno resident H L Stanley claims his wife’s health recovered after five years of coughing and lung bleeding using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He says one bottle helped, twelve cured her completely. Available at Houseworth Bros druggists priced 50c and 1.00 with a free trial bottle.
The Big Four Railway plans an annual excursion to Marion Indiana on August 23. The round trip fare is $1.00. Train from Elkhart departs at 7 a.m. and returns from Soldiers Home at 6:15 p.m. with stops between Elkhart and Wabash.
An old classified style ad notes It Pays to be careful in choosing a piano tuner. It mentions GEO and Schayff piano maker and lists two phone numbers 5113. It advertises tuning for $2 and notes there can be best tones with careful service.
A brief item notes a religious message titled A Healing Gospel. The piece highlights themes of faith and spiritual consolation. No specific events or figures are provided in the readable text.
A damaged fragment notes a burn incident involving a person named Charles W. Moore, described as a chinist or workman. The fragment hints at an injury and references a location in Pennsylvania. Further context is unclear due to missing text.
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