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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
6
In Elkhart the local film trade is overproduced with five cent theatres and vacant store rooms. The piece notes a seasonal slump with cinemas filling空 voids, while readers turn from Shakespeare and Dutch art to red candy and teddy bears, and star gazing yields to tin displays.
Reports say Nell Melba will not perform in America this season as her father recovers in Melbourne Australia and she plans to stay out of public view this winter. A five cent theatre mention appears in the fragment.
Fragmentary note references a new song honoring the Shoemaker Automobile Company. It suggests the author may gain recognition after an exhibition at HHS and mentions performances by notable ex painters.
The Pleasure elud will hold its Christmas dance next Saturday evening at Hoffmans hall rain or shine. Doughnuts and punch served free to all. Prizes for a lady or gent in the special waltz.
In the Elkhart Circuit Court December 1907 term Greedley Hay as Administrator filed final settlement for the estate of Andrew Hay deceased. The court will examine the account January 15 1938. Heirs creditors or legatees must appear and show cause why the settlement should not be approved. Clerk George W. Faming Goshen Indiana. Attorney C C Raymer.
William A. Allen of 511 Strong Avenue Khart Ind reports long standing sciatic rheumatism and kidney and bladder trouble eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros drug store. He states he found no relief from other medicines until Doan's. his condition improved and the pain subsided.
A fragment notes Mr Allen urging publication of a prior statement about Doan's Kidney Pills and their healing claims. The text mentions Foster Milburn Co and a 1906 date with scattered references to Doan's brand and pills.
Fragmentary obituary and historical notes trace Stephen R. Mallory and his son from their Pensacola roots to U S Senate service. The elder Mallory served as secretary of the navy during the Civil War era and influenced Florida politics. His son, also a senator, pursued law in New Orleans before returning home and serving in the Florida legislature and Congress.
Daily sessions at 9 30 a m and 3 30 p m offered to men at the Hotel Bucklen Buffet with pricing details or further notes unspecified.
Local advertises picture framing with invites to bring photos and see quality work. Marketed from the Icox store located near the old post office block, promising improved appearance of customers’ pictures.
The Standard Hotel Chinese cafe reopens under Joy Lee as chef offering fine quality imported goods. Open daily from 4 p.m. to 2 a m with a focus on Chinese dishes and late hours.
An early 20th century style notice lists contracts for remodeling old houses and building new ones in winter, signed by 4H Sanders at 310 Washington St Elkhart. A second item notes public speakers disrupted by coughs, with Foley’s Honey and Tar marketed as a cough cold remedy claiming pneumonia protection and opiate-free formula in a yellow package.
Call and see us when you want a nice picture cheap says a brief ad by W. D. Morrow in the old post office building promoting affordable photography services.
An advertisement from Houseworth Bros. touts Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Tablets as a remedy for clogged or inflamed bowels. The copy claims it restores natural digestion and congestion at a price of 68 cents.
A fragmented OCR snippet mentions a venue or event named Fantorium and notes attire like jackets and the presence of phones. No clear date, location, or participants are readable.
Mrs. Ala Northup of Quincy endorses Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a reliable laxative and tonic for stomach and liver troubles. She uses it herself and shares it with her family, claiming it is essential in every household. Sold by Houseworth Bros at Caldwell Building for one dollar per bottle.
The Delaware Democratic State Committee formally endorsed Judge Gray for the Democratic nomination and adopted a resolution demanding his nomination by the national convention next year.
Local followers in Minneapolis formed a political club to promote Robert La Follette for the Republican nomination. The group aims to rally support among residents and push his candidacy in upcoming party activities.
James Goodrich of Indianapolis among managers arranging large hotel quarters in Chicago for Fairbanks boomers ahead of the Republican national convention. Florida Republicans stage a June state convention pledging to send delegates to back a candidate aligned with the party’s anti-Roosevelt stance.
Morton Hill of Lebanon Indiana cites his wife’s severe inflammatory rheumatism and six weeks of bed rest. After eight physicians offered no relief, Dr Dechon's Relief for Rheumatism allegedly produced immediate improvement enabling walking in three days. Sold by Houseworth Bros. and F H Beniz & Co. druggists.
James Donahue of New Britain reports extended diabetes treatment failed until Foley's Kidney Cure was taken. After two bottles he improved, and five bottles cured him completely, enabling a life insurance examination. The remedy claims to cure backache and all kidney and bladder troubles.
Millions have used Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles with no side effects. The genuine yellow package contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended by Guard your health. All dealers should stock only the genuine product.
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