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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
7
In San Francisco a Sikh man faced a fake accusation inspired by a lawyer who claimed a left arm brand marked by Hong Kong justice. The plan unraveled when the arm bore no brand, proving branding criminals was not practiced there. The courtroom outcome favored the accused.
The article surveys how nations acquire nicknames like John Bull for English and Paddy for Irish. It lists examples such as Sandy for Scots, Taffy for Welsh, and discusses nicknames tied to patrons and stereotypes including a German label and the Dutch Mynheer. It also notes Uncle Sam as the American emblem.
Timmins Magazine Agency advertises subscriptions to Home Needle Work Studies World Paris Modes and Pearson's Magazine for $2.00 with mail to separate addresses. Gift certificates accompany each subscription and a 280 page catalogue is available. Also promotes Dr Shoop Wealth Coffee with quick brewing and sample offers.
Sulferer from stemien trouble takes Dr. King's New Life Pills and reports relief from dyspepsia and indigestion. He also gains a stronger appetite and nerve vigor as stomach liver and kidneys improve. 25¢ at House-Worth Bros.
Foley’s Qrino Laxative touted as mild and pleasant tasting for women and children. Marketed as preferable to harsh purgatives and claimed to cure constipation, available through all druggists.
A 19th century observer notes that doves and pigeons are not peaceful as believed and that kestrels, often shot, feed on mice and rice. In southern Scotland kestrels nearly vanished, causing field mice to explode and a sheep farmer to lose $8,000 in a single year.
A contemporary article notes women surpass traditional duties in banks by leading new women's departments. A bank bookkeeper must master all banking details from checks to letters of credit. Other women conduct tenement canvassing to aid the poor and teach saving as practical charity.
An old tale recounts a man who shares a grand plan with friends and asks them to spread it. They doubt their role and keep silent, so no one learns of his aim until it is complete. Moral: speak for yourself or your plans fail to gain support.
Morton L Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered eight physicians and six weeks bedridden with inflammatory rheumatism. After using Dr Detchder’s Relief for Rheumatism she improved to walk in three days and he credits it with saving her life. Sold by Houseworth Bros and F H Bentz Co druggists.
A collection of job ads and notices listing positions and sales items. Includes cabinet makers, housework, messenger, autowork seats, and merchandise for sale. Also real estate and business sale notes with contact details and locations across Toledo and nearby cities.
A speaker condemns a mother who pinched a child in public, recalling a five year old boy who held his breath to avoid crying. She questions the child’s self respect and notes the visible bruising on his wrist, expressing sickness at witnessing the act.
An advertisement touts Dr. Detchon relief for rheumatism and neuralgia promising cure in a day. It asserts the remedy acts on the system to remove the cause and disease, with immediate benefits after the first dose and a price of 75 cents or a dollar. Sold by Houseworth Bros Bentz & Co druggists.
A diversified set of offerings including bookkeeping, typewriting, shorthand, and teacher training begins at Tri State College with locations in Angola and Indiana. Mrs S Joyce Claremont NH notes a year ago purchasing Foley remedies for kidney trouble and praises Foley products sold by druggists across the region.
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