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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1902
Page
3
Article warns against overeating and indigestion and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestion aid. Claims include relief from fullness and bloating, prevention of belching, and a cure for indigestion. Endorsements from Lemuel James of Marysville, C. and note on preparation by E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago.
Secretary J F Byers announced the national conference of charities and corrections will be held in Detroit from May 28 to June 2, change ordered by the executive committee. Albany board censures New York Central for negligence in the January 8 tunnel disaster.
The New York Academy of Medicine adopted resolutions protesting the treasury department decision to classify pulmonary tuberculosis as a dangerous contagious disease. The ruling bars emigrants with the disease from entering the country.
San Francisco February 8 The will of Mrs Caroline E Coggswell divides the decedent s property among more than a score of relatives in six states A bequest of 3000 is made to the Garrett Biblical Institute Evanston Ill The estate dispos ed of is valued at 500009 Everybody s liable to itching piles Dean s Ointment claims a safe cure
City of Mexico February 10 The Methodist conference for central Mexico held an interesting session with Bishop John Hamilton and Bishop Granbury among attendees noting divines were present.
Bloomington Illinois February 10 The Cumberland Presbyterians church at Stanford was dedicated yesterday The church cost 25000 dollars and seats 1200 people
Chicago February 10 at a Press club meeting a fund was approved to aid newspaper men who have become unfit for active duty and require care and support.
The story centers on a railroad owner tormented by neuralgia who seeks relief and finds it with Perry Davis Painkiller. The account notes the Drug's long history of helping thousands over sixty years and reinforces the distinct Perry Davis brand as the sole painkiller referenced.
Governor Durbin and his staff travel from Indianapolis on February 13 to attend the Charleston exposition and Indiana day on February 25. The itinerary then moves to Jacksonville and Miami before sailing to Havana, Cuba.
An old advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a sure cure for constipation indigestion and associated stomach and headache troubles. It lists Thomas Drug Store and Rushton Drug Store as sellers.
Francis Woll, a Montour County farmer, reports 75 skunks and 300 bullfrogs stolen from a remote farm. A Hazleton correspondent notes Woll found the woven wire fence torn and all animals missing after returning to feed them. Authorities or neighbors have no leads yet as Woll pursues the thief.
A San Francisco dispatch says Prince David Kawananakoa, heir to Queen Kapiolani’s Hawaii fortune, stopped Hawaiian musicians from sailing home after a Buffalo expedition. He hosted them at the Occidental, ordering plays and a late feast, shaping a long evening of entertainment.
In Winfield Iowa on November 24 1900 a letter from Wm Ruebsam reports twenty years of dyspepsia and indigestion resolved after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. He endorses the remedy and recommends it to others. The product is sold by Thomas Drug Store and Rushton Drug Store.
Brazil William Carrigan, while working in the shale pit at Excelsior clay works, was struck by falling shale and sustained internal injuries.
It adds pleasure to the life beautiful and doubles up one s allowance of bliss. Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c. Houseworth Bros.
In Decatur, townsfolk remark on the humorous yet striking incident when a gas office stove erupted due to kerosene use. No injuries reported, property damage limited to the stove area.
An old remedy used for over fifty years claims to cure bronchitis grippe laryngitis and early consumption. Bottles priced at 25 cents.
Connersville resident A. J. Olinger, a grocer, fell from a wagon and sustained a double fracture in the arm. He received treatment at a local home and was reported in stable condition.
Osmicure Ointment for eczema scrofula salt rheum and piles priced at 25c and 50c sold by C. D. Rushton. Vincennes Mason J Niblack will oversee the speed ring at the state fair. Houseworth Bros druggists offer refunds if Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets fail to satisfy and cure stomach disorders biliousness constipation and headache with 25 cent price and free samples.
A catastrophic Paterson blaze destroyed twenty five blocks of the business district and left about 1000 families homeless. The fire raged sixteen hours destroying city hall churches banks offices and two newspapers while causing an estimated loss of 10 million dollars. No lives were officially reported lost though injuries occurred and relief stations opened as martial law governed streets.
Grand jury indicts O. P. Gates of Knoxville for attempting to dispose of a Galesburg house by lottery and selling lottery tickets. Gates arranged an option on a top local house and gathered $1 yearly magazine subscriptions with stubs promising a chance to win the residence.
Manila reports Gen Bell's reconcentration drive draws in rebels. In the past week twenty rebel officers and seventy five armed men surrendered, showing insurgent bands dispersing and individuals realizing the struggle is hopeless.
Pittsburg amid price war overproduction. The Pittsburg Plate Glass Company led a plan to close all plate glass factories nationwide in July after threatening price cuts below cost.
An 1900s style ad promotes Bailey's Laxative Tablets for constipation and vitality. It claims tablets improve complexion and energy, noting 110c for 20 tablets and 25c for 60, with chocolate coating and W. J. Bailey on each package, Lake side Medicine Co. Chicago and Chas. D. Rushton as seller.
Washington February 10 Rear Admiral Sampson was retired yesterday at age 62. He lies unconscious at the bedside unable to recognize family members. Three days ago physicians feared death but he has rallied slightly and may live for a few weeks.
Paris marks the centenary of Victor Hugo with six days of events from February 25 to March 2. The Pantheon ceremony on February 26 will feature a monument unveiling in the afternoon.
Chicago price activity on the Chicago Board of Trade Saturday showed active futures with varied ranges across contracts. Traders noted brisk interest in grains and metals as pit activity persisted into the weekend session..
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin advertised as keeping the head clear and bowels regular. Available at Thomas drug store and Rushton drug store.
A two alarm blaze at the Empire hotel in St Louis killed ten men and one woman and injured scores as guests fled burning stairways. Many leapt from windows to escape flames and smoke as interior halls proved inaccessible. building damage estimated at $20 000.
A Brooklyn blaze gutted the Shadboldt Manufacturing Company plant. Official estimates put the damage at 300000 pounds, with fourteen people injured. Insurance covers the company loss of 250000 dollars and a neighboring building sustains 50000 dollars in damage.
The ad claims the greatest danger from colds and la grippe is pneumonia and that Chamberlains Cough Remedy prevents it. It asserts the medicine cures a cold or la grippe faster than any other treatment, is pleasant and safe, and is sold at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
London delegates to the international sugar conference grow more hopeful about a successful outcome. They do not expect abolition of bounties and cartels, but a compromised arrangement may greatly improve the industry if adopted by governments.
John Nieman of Wabash Indiana received 3000 damages from Huntington circuit court after being knocked into a sewer by a tramcar while employed by Fort Wayne Gas Company. He sued for 10000, the jury found the gas company not liable and blamed the sewer contractor.
Compton Kentucky on February 10 reports Howard Moore 28 former suitor and husband of thirteen wives. He faces possible long prison time as his marriages raise criminal charges and social scandal in the small town.
A short health advisory notes that consumption vaccines or cures are unavailable but prevention through caution and healthy habits is encouraged. It attributes the sentiment to Dr Wood and presents a practical warning without sensational detail.
Chinese minister Wu Ting-fang visits the Corcoran with diplomat in tow to view Hubert Vos portraits. Wu questions Prince Ching and Li Hung Chang images,Vos explains three quarters view, Wu challenges likeness in a humorous exchange.
Wes ley Nelson of Hamilton Georgia recalls entering Mr Blackmon's drug store and being urged to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism. He trusted the offer and after a week of use reports being cured and free from rheumatism, with a promise not to pay if it failed. It was sold at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
A garbled excerpt recounts a big bag of game including a rabbit and nine snipe, plus a French cook and a boy with a dog. It notes odd shooting incidents and a hare that charged a man, causing a head injury and leg bruise, all from the Lenton Fortnightly Review.
F D Reynolds of Mansfield Ohio says his boy’s croup vanished after a few doses of One Minute Cough Cure. He reports immediate relief and a peaceful sleep. The ad asserts the product cures coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and other throat and lung troubles and is safe and pleasant for children. Houseworth Bros.
The census shows 5,427,767 bachelors vs 3,224,494 spinsters nationwide, a 6 percent excess of bachelors. Massachusetts has a slight overplus of unattached males of marriageable age, while most states show more bachelors than single women due to age dynamics and younger marrying women.
Warns readers to demand genuine Cascarets not substitutes. Claims authentic tablets are stamped C C C and warns against fraudulent imitations not sold in druggists. Advises buying only from reputable outlets.
Kokomo reports alarmingly ill 상태 Kokomo Jas B Michener proprietor of Star Machine Works is seriously ill and hospitalized.
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