Elkhart South Bend railway dispute draws editorial fire
A South Bend Tribune reader from Ekhart warns councils about a secret flaw in the Elkhart, South Bend and Chicago rail project. The Whit Hart Review rebukes efforts to block Bucklen's Chicago Toledo electric line and calls for smoking out the hidden adversary while resisting further Lake Shore franchises. The piece extols Salvation Army land settlement efforts and critiques wealthier philanthropy versus housing for the poor.
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South Bend Tribune
Ekhart
Elkhart, South Bend and
Chicago
South Bend
Elkhart
Whikhart Review
Birkhart
Bucklen
Toledo
Lake Shore Railroad
Buckle
Ship subsidy bill declared dead by Washington outlook
Report from Washington says the ship subsidy bill is dead and cannot pass the current Congress. Proponents claimed Senate passage earlier and House support, but developments show the measure benefits big railroads and the ship combine while independent ship owners gain little or nothing.
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Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Ship Trust
Railroads
Inter-State Commerce Commisson
Coal Barons Accused Of Misleading Strike Commission
The text alleges coal leaders misrepresented pay during a strike by presenting inflated wage figures. It claims the commission was shown workers earning sixteen hundred dollars, but the money actually went to groups of six to eight miners.
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Messrs
Coal Barons
Coal Strike Suffering Deepens in Crowd of Suffering Cities
A critique of the coal strike notes increased hardship for the poor in major cities as coal becomes scarce and expensive. The piece questions blame for the suffering, contrasting miners and employers, and laments delays in resolving the strike.
No Ship Subsidy for Them
Report by a British House of Commons select committee concludes ship subsidies are a minor factor in building merchant marine. It finds commercial skill and industry drive growth in shipping and trade, noting Germany as a key example. American subsidy advocates argued subsidies fueled British and German fleets.
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House of Commons
Germany
Puzzling Questions on Christmas Gifts and Diet
The piece debates ideal gifts for a wife a ton of coal or a seal skin coat noting moral concerns for the coal industry while judging meat versus potatoes and their rising costs. It muses on whether potatoes or steak better fuels a man’s vitality and appearance, ending with a playful question about jumping and looks.
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Coal Trust
Meat Trust
Electric Bitters Promises Quick Health Fix
Nervousness sleeplessness and stomach issues signal trouble in the system. Electric Bitters claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and liver and purify the blood. The remedy targets run down systems and promises relief with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee by Houseworth Bros.
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Houseworth Bros
Rockefeller Verifies Truth Prediction On Oil Price Rise
A New York telegram confirms Truths forecast that Rockefeller would lift refined kerosene prices. Standard Oil raised prices by 1 cent to 10 1/4 cents, the highest in over twenty years, boosting annual profit estimates for the firm. Dividends for the year totaled 45 million dollars.
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Rockefeller
Truth
New York
University of Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Standard Oi
Fidard Oil Company
Kokomo Ends Its Greatest Religious Revival Tonight
Kokomo concludes a three week revival meeting as the series closes this evening. The event has drawn large crowds and featured prominent speakers, marking a high point in the city's spiritual activity.
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Kokomo
Beall Woman Cured by Dr King’s New Discovery
Beall Mississippi resident T R Beall reports his wife had consumption symptoms last fall. After trying other remedies, she used Dr King’s New Discovery and improved quickly, finishing four bottles to be entirely cured. It retails at 50 cents and one dollar with trial bottles free.
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Dr. Kings
T. R. Beall
Beall
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
Youth Hunter Shoots Off Left Arm
Petersburg report states 18 year old Charles H. Shoof of Oatsville shot his left arm away while on a hunt. He was identified by officials and an inquiry commenced into the accident.
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Petersburg
Charles H. Shoof
Oatsville
Salvation Army Builds Homes for Poor in Colorado and California
Several years ago the Salvation Army began providing homes in Colorado and California for the poor of New York City as rapidly as possible.
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Carnegie
Rockefeller
Salvation Army
Colorado
California
New York
Bucklen Arnica Salve touted for quick relief notes
A frightened horse story promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as relief for burns cuts sores fevers and piles. The ad highlights its soothing effects and urges keeping a tube handy in homes and stores.
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Bucklen
Houseworth
Doan's Kidney Pills Backed By Elkhart Citizen Testimony
Testimony from Elkhart residents supports Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain. Carl Coleman of Coleman Ice Company says he bought a box at Houseworth Bros. drug store, used them, and the backache disappeared before finishing the pills. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Elkhart
Carl. Coleman
Coleman Ice Company
Houseworth Bros
Dean
Elckhart
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Music and Mentality in Vocal Teaching Traditions
The article argues that tone quality and conceptions of song stem from higher mental qualities. It asserts art reflects mind quality, shaped by environment and exposure to art, poetry, and beauty. Teachers should broaden perception of beauty to cultivate natural, expressive singing.
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John Calvin
Voltaire
D. A. Clippinger
Beethoven
Europe
The Teacher’s Tone Shapes Higher Art and Character
Gentleness, sympathy, and unselfishness define the teacher’s calling beyond technique. A refined mind and artistic conception elevate a student, aided by an environment rich with opera and concerts that silently shape ideals and voice. Training must honor tone over sheer power to preserve beauty and truth.
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Keats
Costly Mistake Blunders and a Drug Store Remedy
A cautionary note on costly blunders and dangers, then promotes Dr King s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver and bowel troubles. Describes the pills as gentle yet thorough and priced 25 cents at Houseworth Bros drug store.
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Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
Dairymen and Farmers Form Trust to Raise Prices
Elwood reports a dairy and farming coalition forming a trust that boosts butter prices five cents per pound and milk prices from five to six and a quarter cents per quart this week. Farmers with fixed-rate contracts oppose but join the price rise.
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Elwood
To Cure a Cold in One Day
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to cure a cold in one day with all druggists refunding the money if it fails. HB W. Grove signs each box. 25c.
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HB. W. Grove
Bunko fence swindle targets Milan Farmers
Local farmers report a new wire fence scam. A sales agent offers a cheap fence and promises a free fancy gate if the farmer pays $10. The man pockets the money and the farmer gains only the experience, leaving the victim cheated.
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Milan
For Sale Six Year Old Mare With Foal
Six year old mare with foal for sale at Mc Dowell's Livery Elkhart. Perfectly sound. Inquire. Vernon A new wheat destroyer appears in late planted wheat in the south part of the county. Small round green insect turns brown after a few days. Six legs and feeds on wheat blades.
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Perfectly Sound
McDowell’s
Elkhart
Vernon
Burglars Captured After Redkey Looting Probe
T. W. Snyder and his bloodhounds aided the arrest of two men linked to Redkey thefts. Suspects Jas Kendal of Kenton Ohio and John Treadway, pointed to Pittsburg as home, were taken into custody.
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Muncie
T. W. Snyder
Jas. Kendal
Kenton, O
John Treadway
Pittsburg
Noblesville Couple Unite in Sheridan Ceremony
Noblesville residents Joseph Kercheval and Miss Anna McCoy of Sheridan were married in a city ceremony.
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Noblesville
Joseph Kercheval
Anna McCoy
Sheridan
Osmicure Medicinal Soap Advertises Infant Use
An old advertisement touts Osmicure Medicinal Soap as antiseptic for infants. It notes use during teilet baths and is promoted by C. D. Raehton as the seller or producer.
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C. D. Raehton
Partition suit filed in Elkhart County court
In the Elkhart County Circuit Court a partition action is filed by Mary C. Kegerreis and Samuel Kezerreis against Thomas J. Bickel Emma J. Bickel J. Peter Bickel Mary Bickel S Jane Wholheiter and William Wholheiter. Defendants are notified to answer by January 31 1903. The case is Cause No. 10.286.
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Hikhart Circuit Court
S. Jane Wholheiter
William Wholheiter
Indiana
Goshen
State of Indiana
Elkhart County
Hixhart
Haviur Beardley
Louis A Dennert
Elkhart Circuit Court
Notice of Insolvency in Elkhart Estate Case
In the Elkhart Circuit Court December 1902 term administrator Daniel Shick presented final settlement accounts for the estate of Henry Heasley deceased. Heirs creditors and legatees must appear December 29 1902 to show cause why the account should not be approved. The court found the estate insolvent on March 8 1902 and creditors must file claims for allowance. Louis A Dennett Clerk Elkhart Circuit Court wky 11-18-25
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Elkhart
Daniel Shick
Circuit Court
Louis A. Dennett
Elkhart Circuit Court
Wky
Elkhart Circuit Cours
David Raymer
Clyde Raymer
Elkbart Circuit Court
Goshen
Indiana
Coe Louis A.dennert
Sabs
Elkbart Cirent Court
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