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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
7
Kansas City public schools face a revolt as Superintendent Lloyd E Wolfe bans golf skirts for 150 female teachers. The rule, prompted by observed short plaid skirts, sparks derision and resentment across 20 schools and among staff who already owned such garments.
Marcus Braun won $750 against Wagner Palace Car for a conductor error that gave his sold berth to a woman. Braun, who left his luggage in the seat, had to ride in the smoking car from Cleveland to New York. He claims passenger comments damaged his feelings and seeks compensation.
It takes a minute to stop a cough and overcome tickling in the throat with One Minute Cough Oware. The remedy claims to cure all lung troubles, prevent consumption, and ease grippe after effects. Harmless and pleasant to take, advertised by Houseworth Bros.
The lepton is the smallest current European coin and the least valuable. In decimal terms it is one hundredth of a drachma, with the drachma commonly valued around 20 cents.
A collection of wry observations from the Indianapolis News critiquing notions of right and left, shooting range terms, prosperity, and the evolving pace of business. The piece ponders age labels and social language, ending with a tongue in cheek note on 21 or 22 year olds.
Engineers devised a method to save trees during Paris Exposition building. Trees with roots and soil are enclosed in heavy plank bins, lifted and suspended above excavations until foundations are ready, then lowered back if space permits. The plan works admirably and could be adopted in future construction.
Miss Annie Gunning of Tyre Michigan reports long lasting stomach trouble eased by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which she says completely cured her, noting it digests food and gives immediate relief in severe cases. Houseworth Bros.
Bind your old periodicals with samples on display at Truth office. See projects and enjoy a low price that will astonish you.
Supporters of the Laurier government fault official trade figures showing Britain’s 25 percent preference not boosting imports as hoped while U S trade surges. Last year Canada’s imports totaled 152 million dollars with 101 million from the United States and 37 million from Great Britain. Only 10 million of UK imports were duty free versus 48 million from the United States. Since the preference began three years ago US imports rose from 59 million to 91 million while UK imports increased from 33 million to 37 million. Exports reached 159 million, with 99 million to Britain and 36 million to the United States.
A judge recalls a Christmas that brings no solace as the bachelor admits each stocking remains empty or torn, reflecting sorrow and irony in a restrained remark.
A ledger item reports the death of Miss Goodgirl, a Sunday school teacher, caused by consuming candy from a Christmas tree. The note from the St Louis Globe-Democrat states the deceased died by her own action amid holiday festivities.
H N Williams of Gentryville Indiana endorses One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs and colds. He claims immediate results without harm and notes it cures hoarseness croup pneumonia bronchitis and throat and lung troubles while preventing consumption when used early. Houseworth Bros.
Harry Payne Whitney Albert G Vanderbilt and other multimillionaires faced New York police examiners to prove their ability to operate a locomobile. Sergt Frank Mangin led the test at police headquarters. All passed with 100 percent, and the police commissioners ruled operators of steam locomobiles must qualify as engineers.
A Burlington Iowa fast mail train led by engine 1592 set multiple records. The 206 mile Chicago run finished in 209 minutes with heavy mail and water stops. The Men dota to Chicago leg 83 miles in 76 minutes, Mendota to Aurora 46 miles in 39 minutes, with average speed near 80 mph and surges to 90 mph despite headwinds.
A complete model post office will represent advanced American mail handling at the Paris exposition. With no funds for the exhibit, offers from leading post office supply dealers were accepted to furnish the full equipment, promising a successful display in every respect.
The Chicago Record presents a brief snippet of a carol request with a festive line about meeting under the mistletoe after papa is in bed. The fragment highlights a domestic holiday mood within a newspaper clipping.
The dialogue features Miss Lucy crafting beautiful poetry while a landlord pressurizes. The Poet answers that writing hinges on the spirit, implying fear or pressure from the landlord motivates work.
A puzzled shopper questions the purpose of an item while a clerk offers a vague reply about it being a potential Christmas present. An advertisement notes Mrs. Oburshil mentioning DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for her baby and warns against counterfeit products from Houseworth Bros.
The British empire holds 125,489 square miles in Europe and vast regional totals: 9,248,476 in Asia, 2,625,616 in Africa, 3,665,823 in America, and 3,299,781 in Oceanica.
Mrs. Bingan Ton of New York writes of recovery after overwork and nervous prostration using Dr A W Chase Nerve and Blood Pills. The testimonial claims the remedy strengthens the nervous system and revitalizes the body. It notes persistence and warns against imitations while urging buyers to seek Dr Chase’s medicine with his signature and photo on the box.
Secretary Long proposes a naval programme costing about 25.1 million dollars for 18 ships including 12 gunboats, three armored cruisers, and three protected cruisers. Costs are 275000 per small gunboat, 4.5 million per armored cruiser, and 3 million per protected cruiser.
Readers recount how Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieves colds and coughs and helps avert pneumonia. Children avoid croup and whooping cough with this medicine sold by A. O. Rowe, local druggist.
Dialogical piece describes bluffing in poker by alternating bluff and not bluff, with Mrs Newlywed and John noting the game’s simplicity. Includes a line about playing tiddle-de-winks and a mock lesson on bluffing fundamentals.
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