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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
6
The article warns that germs of consumption are everywhere and harm may start with a cold or weak lungs. It urges building up the body with strong blood, flesh, and a healthy digestive system before symptoms arise. Mrs. Jennie Vineman of Van Buren Michigan shares her experience as proof.
A patient describes severe cough and pain with prolonged illness. After using Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery the cough stopped within a bottle and has not returned, with prior concern of consumption by her husband.
The author reflects on the timeless Christmas theme of peace and goodwill. He invokes the Bethlehem nativity, the Christ Child, and the heavenly hosts to urge readers to embody mercy, love, and service, becoming messengers of peace amid a troubled world.
A judge notes the bachelor speaks with a mocking smile and confesses that Christmas brings no consolation. He reveals not a single stocking remains intact, all are full of holes.
A Sunday school teacher Miss Goodgirl is dead by her own action after consuming candy from a Christmas tree ornament. The incident is reported by the St Louis Globe Democrat.
A fragment from a Christmas carol is quoted as a sentimental line about meeting under the mistletoe while a father rests in bed, attributed to the Chicago Record.
A shopper asks the use of an article while a clerk doubts its purpose. The exchange suggests the item may be sold as a Christmas present.
London reports Gen Buller crossed the Tugela after a stiff fight while Gen Methuen's lines are cut. Cadre news cites Gatacre's proclamation at Sterkstroom, and Robers orders, with Kitchener bound for Cape Town and Lord Roberts sailing soon. Canada offers a second contingent.
Michigan legislators met in Lansing at noon to consider a joint resolution for placing railways under general property taxation in the November general election. Gov. Pingree urged the measure amid ongoing grand jury indictments of some lawmakers. Speaker Adams presided as usual.
Publicans in Frankfort served notice of grounds of contest against Gov. Taylor and Lieut. Gov. Marshall. Alleged intimidation by troops tissue ballots and injunction force cited. Former Gov. Bradley retained as lead counsel for Republicans. The state Democratic committee authorized an address urging Democrats to aid in seating Goebel.
The New York presbytery voted 78 to 27 to allow Rev. Arthur C. McGiffert of Union Theological Seminary to stay in the church without a trial for heresy. It condemned his History of Christianity in the Apostolic Age as erroneous and not in harmony with Scripture as interpreted by the Presbyterian church. Expediency was cited for not ordering a heresy trial.
After eleven days a jury for the Lauder murder trial was completed with the twelfth juror accepted. The panel comprises carriers. State's Attorney Gillespie opened for the state, followed by W W Duncan for the defense. Evidence is to begin.
New York officials announce Timothy L. Woodruff as vice presidential candidate with backing from Platt Depew Roosevelt Odell and the New York Republican machine. In Wisconsin a mandamus orders Judge Johnson to remove Assignee Bean of the defunct Plankinton bank and appoint Henry Herman. J Coates Thread and Harrison Yarn announce 10 percent wage increases. Springfield street car strike ends with rapid reinstate. Also ad offers Myocute Cure for rheumatic and neuralgia at 75 cents.
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