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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1905
Page
2
February sale offers deep cuts on Val laces and an assortment of embroideries from 2c to 10c per yard. Linen, muslin underwear, silks, voiles, and remnants at low prices, with numerous yardage lines and ready-to-wear items advertised.
The article promotes saving with 6 percent interest at Home Loan and Savings Association. It explains compounding semi annually and that interest can be paid out or added to principal. It invites readers to visit room 104 Monger block for details.
A vintage advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy that digests foods for rest and recovery. It claims to cure stomach gas bloating heart palpitations and all digestive disorders and credits druggists with selling it.
A dance event titled Hobo and Farmer Dance takes place at Hoffman Hall on Thursday February 16. Organizers promise good music and an unusual program featuring over 25 different styles. Regular prices apply.
An old advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a scar free cure for cuts burns boils bruises and piles. A testimonial from Miss H M Middleton of Thebes Indiana claims a fever sore healed in less than a week. Sold by all druggists.
A L Flicker the tailor relocates from 110 Harrison Street to 111 East Franklin Street first door east of the post office. He invites old and new customers to call. A reliable eczema remedy F F F is offered at $1.00 with a dollar refund if unsatisfied.
A masquerade event titled Hobo Masquerade will be held at Hoffman Hall on Thursday evening February 16. The attraction promises good music a novel program and prizes for both ladies and gentlemen with regular admission prices.
Described as curative for constipation and liver troubles, these pills are promoted as a gentle, pleasant tonic that moves the bowels. Their long universal use is cited as proof of popularity and usefulness, with sales through all druggists.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church plans a box social at 401 Lexington Avenue next Friday evening. Fo ley's Kidney Cure is promoted as a leading kidney treatment. Houseworth Bros Degree of Pocahontas hosts a Valentine social on Tuesday February 14 at Red Men's hall with Red Men and friends invited.
The Lady Maccatees Progressive Hive No 3 will host a Valentino party for ladies only at their hall in the McKean block on Tuesday afternoon February 14. Admission ten cents. Also an advertisement promises relief from itching piles with Dean's Ointment available at any drug store for fifty cents.
Ad parches a home remedy promising to cure a cold in one day. The box bears E. W Groves signature and claims druggists will refund the money if it fails. Priced at 2 cents.
Washington February 13 The senate and the president clash over arbitration pacts ratified in amended form. The president threatens to withhold them, which the senate would interpret as a declaration of war unless negotiations resume. Senators criticize arbitration as contrary to naval armament and urge disarmament as proof of peaceful aims.
Armour car lines chief George B Robbins warned Congress that if refrigeration charge restrictions reduce profits the company will withdraw from the business. He said the firm operates to a fair return, has lowered charges to improve service, and would exit if able to earn no reasonable return on its investments.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson states there will be no pure food legislation this congress due to time constraints and pending bills. He acknowledges the need for such a law and hopes it will be enacted by the fifty ninth Congress.
Washington February 13 Senator Clay's anti-option bill, now in the senate, renews the old farmer versus gambler struggle by banning interstate use of mails and telegraph for options or futures contracts. Clay plans to add it as an amendment to the post office appropriation bill, but many senators say it is not germane and too broad.
The measure has little chance of passage at this session, with opposition and procedural hurdles cited by critics and lawmakers uncertain about its support and timing.
Washington statistics released by the department of commerce and labor show the capital city has the highest share of consumption deaths in the United States except for Denver and Los Angeles health resorts. One of every seven people seen on the streets is expected to die of consumption, according to Charles F. Weller.
A special Sunday session in Washington paid tribute to late Senator George Frisbie Hoar of Massachusetts. Representative Lawrence presided and speakers from Massachusetts and Missouri offered addresses. Lovering introduced resolutions that were adopted.
Washington February 13. An estimated saving of 100000 dollars is expected from an order by Third Assistant Postmaster General Madden directing postmasters to account for revenues from stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers in exact amounts. Previously only schedule values were recorded and fractions of cents from odd quantities were retained.
Maj Edward E Hardin of the Seventh Infantry was acquitted by courtmartial after being charged with negligence for the Malahi island prison escape where thirty prisoners fled and several guards were killed while he oversaw the facility. The War Department has been informed of the verdict.
Secretary Taft and Gen Mackenzie presented to Attorney General Moody the case against the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railroad for alleged obstruction of navigation by its bridge across the Kaw River at Kansas City.
Louis Ham merling of Wilkes Barre Pa declares arrangements completed to send fifty miners with lamps and mining gear to march in the inaugural parade in Washington.
President Pro Tem Frye presented the petition of C. W. Post of Michigan asking for the expulsion of Senator Platt of New York. The measure was referred to the committee on privileges and elections.
Washington reports Secretary Taft postpones his departure to the Philippines because of urgent public business. The trip was moved from February to July, affecting plans and schedule at the department.
Euclid W. Cobb of Monmouth Illinois, hired by the state board of agriculture to address Vermont farmers, is sent home after chairman George Aitkin obtains abstracts of letters Cobb wrote to Illinois belittling Vermont farming methods. Cobb did not deny writing the letters, claiming he thought they would not be published.
Adams Express messenger Leroy Love confessed to stealing a package worth 5600 dollars on January 18 after a thumb print on the seal traced the crime. He led detectives to his home and returned 5377 dollars to the authorities.
The Times reports Hamburg America lines plan to sell the steamships Deutschland and Hamburg to Russia for 3.5 million and 2 million dollars respectively, with details appearing in London on February 13.
In Clarksburg West Virginia on February 13 Charles Gould struck and fatally harmed Buck Hanger a Black man after an altercation. Hanger wounded Gould with a large knife before Gould drew a public safety item and fired.
Enos Neal a wealthy pioneer resident hanged himself in his barn here. His daughter Mrs. Ferrell found the body on February 13. The incident is reported from Kokomo Indiana with the notes of a tragic local death.
At a New York Assembly of Mothers a leading doctor urged that healthy women are rare and praised Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for restoring female health. Testimonies from Mrs T C Willadsen and Miss Mattie Henry accompany claims it cures irregularities, weakness, and related ailments. The ad invites requests for advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Mass.
Santo Domingo February 4. Though the protocol calls that the agreement take effect from February 1 dominion officials still run the customs houses temporarily under the United States minister. Public opinion splits with newspapers largely favorable but some opposing U S powers. Commander Scott of the Detroit met Monte Christi leaders and civilians in a cordial talk. Two warships and a torpedo boat are at Monte Christi one cruiser at Puerto Plata and the Detroit remains at Monte Christi. Peace prevails across the republic.
Chicago February 4 John B Scully iron manufacturer and financier shot himself in a remote corner of Humboldt park after overhearing discussion that he would need to go to a private sanitarium due to mental decline. Dr D Birkhoff said he was practically insane and must be watched until asylum.
Houseworth Bros. advertises Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea claiming it smooths skin and regulates stomach and bowels, helping babies sleep and grow. Priced at 35 cents.
Insurance records show ships around the globe are covered for a total of £950,000,000 guided by marine underwriters in London and other ports. The figure reflects broad maritime asset protection amid rising trade and naval hazards this year.
A brief report notes hundreds of lives saved as emergency responders continue to aid victims. Wounds from the disaster are being treated, with officials emphasizing rapid response and community support.
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