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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1903
Page
3
Geo Wyman & Co presents wool bed blankets on sale for August 2000. Road samples shown from New York to San Francisco with stopovers in major towns. South Bend is praised as best visited. Blankets come in white grey red and plain in 10 4 11 4 and 12 4 sizes. Prices range from
A narrator describes reducing household friction by assigning management roles within a trio of women. She proposes that mother manages her, Jane manages Martha, and Martha manages mother to simplify life. The plan eliminates a three-woman board and brings orderly, peaceful days.
A woman boards a train with two young girls and their fresh summer hats trimmed with ribbons and flowers. The mother stuffs the hats into three milliners' paper bags, twists the paper, and places the bags in overhead racks. At journey’s end the bags are discarded and the hats remain immaculate, as though unused.
The Countess of Carlisle succeeds Lady Henry Somerset as president of the World Woman's Christian Temperance Union citing ill health. She is described as democratic and devoted to women's advancement with women in service roles on her estates. Tall footmen and a stout butler illustrate her household organization.
The article highlights copper buckles with silver tracery for gowns and coats priced around $1, copper belt pins featuring round medallions of red copper with sterling centers, and small scarlet belts with gilt buckles costing about 50 cents. It also notes etamine embroidery in cream or white on blue as a summer novelty at $2.25 a yard.
Ribbon roses and carnations to crown milady's locks have appeared in shops. The smaller ribbon flowers sell for 25 to 35 cents, while larger blooms cost proportionally more, signaling the coming of cold weather.
The report notes that belt pins display minimal variation with prevailing designs remaining dominant. No new trends emerge, and current favorites continue to influence selections.
A Detroit Journal excerpt presents a college sister advising a brother to avoid praising a woman as intellectual. She argues bright girls hide their knowledge, fearing judgment, while men pretend frivolity to fit social scenes. The piece satirizes perceptions of female intellect and dating dynamics.
The ad touts DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as pure and best for cuts burns bruises eczema and piles. It warns of counterfeit versions flooding the market while instructing buyers to seek the genuine EB Witt Co Chicago branding.
In New York on August 24 a rowboat carrying Thomas Parent and his wife capsized after a ferry wash. Despite 300 onlookers and crews tossing life preservers, none reached the drowning woman before the tug separated the couple. Only the Meltons and a young boy survived.
In Trenton New Jersey on August 24 William Pettifore 51 years old father of 27 children named his new daughter Alice Roosevelt The family includes four pairs of twins with the eldest at 29 Pettifore a former slave born in North Carolina is married twice and says a baby in the house keeps him at home
Terre Haute August 24 Indiana coal operators notify another 15 cent price advance at the mines starting September 1 with a like raise on August 1. It is understood the first of each month until January will see no less than a 15 cent increase as demand for coal already exceeds railroad capacity for cars and motive power.
A woman on the operating table cried out that the Lord had restored her sight just as surgeons prepared instruments. The good eye then opened and she named several articles she could see clearly, witnessed by about six people who were astonished. She had prayed for hours and said her prayer was answered.
Lancaster August 24 court orders William C. Liller to account for his dealings as adjutant general of the Spanish American War Veterans association since his 1902 resignation. It bars him from acting in that role again under a spurious convention and forbids him from receiving mail, express goods or cash addressed to the association.
The Louisville hotel, renowned nationwide, has been sold. Control passes to C. W. and Jack Ross of Elmira New York and H. W. Paris of Frankfort Indiana, for a price of $280000.
Aug 24. In Henderson Texas Joe Sanders a Black man accused of attempting to assault a young girl was shot to death by a citizen posse when he stood in his doorway holding a shotgun as the group moved to arrest him.
Judge Shively of the Wabash Circuit Court named Charles S. Haas as receiver for the Wabash Bridge and Iron Company in Wabash Indiana. Reported liabilities reach 280000 dollars with assets estimated at 75000 dollars as of August 24.
Hiram Maxfield and Charles Johnson, Modern Woodmen, were killed when struck by an Illinois Central train at Spring's crossing on the southern edge of Centralia as they returned by buggy from a picnic.
Prague reports Johann Lenz a Neugrun Bohemia resident completed a church on his own land near Sandan. He built it with his hands to honor a vow, finishing the project on his plot outside the village.
Pittsburg Pa August 24 President T P Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers issued a call for the annual meeting of the vice presidents at Cleveland on August 28.
Nellie Brooks wife of George Robinson alias Harry W Brooks held at Kansas City police headquarters at New York authorities request after being arrested in New York for burglary.
Baltimore reports A. P. Gorman winning his maiden victory in a senate nomination race. He defeated two opponents who also sought the state senator nomination, underscoring a competitive local contest.
A historical notice notes $25 000 inherited from a relative's death and $17 000 dissipated since that time. The body will be shipped to Rockford Illinois for burial.
Racine Wisconsin August 21 delegates at the Luther League state convention refused Rev G I Kuinsdahl Neenah Wis a motion to draft resolutions denouncing yellow journalism Sunday newspaper publications and Sunday excursions. The convention closed with an address by Rev Luther M Kuhns Chicago general secretary of the league.
The National Association of Railroad Clerks will meet next year in St. Paul. Elected officers are President Charles F. Myers Toledo first vice president J B Dawson Detroit secretary J Weston Akron Ohio treasurer D E Underwood Cleveland.
Governor Durbin received a telegram from Stephen A. Reeves of New Albany announcing he is the father of the third pair of twins. Durbin ordered Secretary Lockwood to include Reeves's communication in a letter to President Roosevelt.
A late bulletin from London reports Lord Salisbury in critical condition with little hope of recovery. The end may come at any moment as nervous prostration and Bright's disease of the kidneys affect his health. a rally briefly occurred earlier.
Dispatches from Zunguru dated August 17 report Burmi razed by a British expedition consisting of 30 white troops and 500 native ranks. Enemy losses were 700 killed including the former sultan of Sokoto and most chiefs. British losses totaled 11 killed and 62 wounded after stiff house-to-house resistance.
Burglars entered the Clinton postoffice using a skeleton key and stole 300 dollars in cash and 1000 dollars in stamps. Authorities investigate the break in and review security footage and records for leads.
President Palma states Cuban bonds sold to sympathizers during the rebellion will be redeemed at par. The note appears in a New York report dated August 21.
New York Aug 21 The Peruvian congress formally proclaims Calderon as president elect. The official action confirms the election result and signals the start of his forthcoming term.
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