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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1902
Page
6
Special sale features over 660 cloaks newly arrived and priced at 4 to 10 dollars, with many items originally worth up to 15 dollars. Geo Wyman & Co promises dependable merchandise and easy access to advertised goods, claiming unmatched prices on a majority of items.
The ad touts fancy borders linen handkerchiefs by Siren and Mina with embroidered initials priced at 4 to 25, and a broad line of men’s handkerchiefs up to 50 cents. It promises quality goods and top bargains in a bold sales pitch.
A dealer advertises Ladive fans at unusually low prices with mentions of 26c gy and a rare chance to buy. The notice contrasts these with higher priced regular fans and promotes the bargain.
Prof J B Troop Purdue state entomologist sent his annual report to Gov Durbin noting the San Jose scale in Indiana especially West Indianapolis and warning it is spreading. He cites the Hessias fly damaging 68 counties and describes control efforts including cutting burning and spraying over two years with many trees removed.
Mrs. J. W. Clark of Monroe Street reports recovery from paralysis related nervousness after using Dr. A. W Chase's Nerve Pills. She concludes sleep improved and health better. Pills sold 50 cents a box by dealers of Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo NY.
Terre Haute reports J. B. Astley, manager of Kawin and Co. rebate store, has departed the city without saying farewell to friends.
It offers mothers guidance on preventing croup by treating early hoarseness with Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. The remedy is described as safe, pleasant, and reliably effective, with widespread use and no known failures, sold by Houseworth Bros.
A Portland man described a puppy that expanded quickly as yeast in dough caused it to swell. The dog, once heady and leggy, became distressed after bread dough swelled its body, neighbors watched as the creature writhed in agony.
A fragmented archaic text describes monopolies and tax farming across provinces, noting food subsidies, arrears, and wealth extraction. It mentions exotic practices and historic elites leveraging control over crafts, industries, and resources, with references to reforms and enduring revenue schemes.
Percy Marshall, a famed English actor, on a U.S. tour, visits a Pennsylvania town strict on prohibition. He eyes a forbidden drink and, guided by an insider, tries a cocoa with a wink at a corner drug store. The wink yields a large whisky and a soda, delivered to his astonishment.
An American and an Englishman discuss a Cincinnati lithograph shown in Broadway. They name pork whisky hills hot weather music halls and Senator Foraker as local notes while contrasting American geography and English wealth. The dialogue highlights cultural stereotypes and social airs between nations.
A Western observer notes Chinese credence in doubt over engagements and promises. He reports a culture of politeness in form without substance, preferring to defer requests to future days to comfort the supplicant.
The Chicago Record-Nerald urges King Alfonso to rebuild the Spanish navy but warns to avoid future conflicts once the fleet is restored. The piece frames a cautious stance on naval strength and potential warfare.
A Casier's Magazine excerpt describes the vast wealth of an imperial family including estates of 2.606 million haw and yearly income around 16 000. It notes serfs freed before emancipation held little property, while vassals laid jewels and chairs at their rulers feet. An English ambassador’s daughter recalls coronation jewels tossed aside as common gifts.
The Navajo woman holds major property and social autonomy with matrilineal descent. She may own substantial livestock and wealth, while children stay with her. a husband gains nothing from her dowry. Superstition about death and spirits shapes home life, leading to deserted, collapsed hogans. In summer, women relocate to brush wigwams near rocks and live outdoors.
The text notes the twelfth century origin of the doctor title with Iverious at Bologna and Guilelmo Gordenio as the first doctor of medicine in 1220 from the College of Aosta. It also mentions a Russian law forbidding return home if a person changes religion while abroad.
An old newspaper ad promotes a serum claiming to cure cancer and blood poisons with dubious treatments. It names a contact in Atlanta Georgia and offers a sample and mailed medical advice while warning of various symptoms and suffering. The piece emphasizes dramatic cures and urges readers to request information by mail.
A birthday party was held Thursday evening for Arleigh Ross with many of his young friends in attendance. Manning Rogers and wife Ganet Ross visited Carlton Cooper and wife Sunday evening. Mrs. Steve Olds plans a two week visit in Kansas with relatives. Mrs. Anselme and daughter Louisa travel to Mississippi. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs. Samuel Click's home last week. Miss Edwards the Star Brick schoolteacher will lead the young people's meeting next Sunday evening. Christmas exercises are planned at the church on December 23 to avoid rush. Manning Rogers was laid up several days last week and attended the fat stock show in Chicago this week.
An advertisement urges readers to use Perry Davis Painkiller to combat a bad cold. It advises internal use with warm sweetened water and thorough rubbing on the inflamed throat and chest. The copy claims the product remains popular despite time and spasmodic competition.
MARION reports promoter inquiries lead some to think another street car company may seek a franchise in the city. DeWitt’s Early Risers Pills advertised with testimonials from W H Howell of Houston claiming health benefits. In Hammond, I R Ladd, 45, cashier of East Chicago National Bank, dies of black smallpox, first Lake County fatality.
An irregular ad fragment touts Osmidre Blood-Nerve product claims with a price of 1.06 tied to B. Rushton. Separate obituary notes Mrs. Eliza Gregg age 78 died Saturday after 60 years on a single farm location.
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