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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
2
Lottie Blair introduces Parker in a Down East themed production at Bucklen Theater tonight. The show mixes picturesque scenery and remarkable car imagery with standout scenery and strong reviews from past seasons and witnesses present.
A Knight for a Day a music comedy with a cast of 50 is set for February 26 in a one night affair. The production features electric stage effects including a line of schoolgirls awakened in their dormitory each with a small lamp and a moving lineup of lighted faces against a dark curtain resembling Rembrandt lighting.
Miss Adelaide Norwood, selected by Puccini, will perform the Japanese heroine in Madam Butterfly at the Bucklen theater on February 25. Long known as America's leading prima donna singing in English, she recently returned after years abroad studying and performing in European capitals.
A novelty stage act titled The Cuddle Song promises a playful journey through the seven ages of cuddling in a highly elaborate and sentimental performance. The Yama Yama girls in clown outfits also feature, hailed as a distinct novelty by Ashton Stevens of the New York Journal as the most thrilling piece on Broadway in years.
Piles treated by internal medicine alleged to cure internal causes by improving blood flow. Advertisement promises booklet and a 24 day internal treatment for $1.00, touting avoidance of surgical operations and guaranteed permanent relief via Heim Rosines products. Contact Teoutarts Co Station B Buffalo NY.
Notice states a meeting at First Christian church Lexington Ave Elkhart Indiana March 9 1909 at 7:45 p m to elect two trustees one to fill the unexpired term of D W Hunter and one for a five year term with Clerk Br Be Benton presiding
A grand lodge gathering features officials such as Joseph Dyas and Herbert Montague present for the Ohio Masonry. The formal acts include approval of acts by an ore master and a master’s degree ceremony by Kilwin Lodge. A grand ball and reception hosted byHanselman Commandery to honor the president-elect concludes the night with the Arch of Steel salute.
Geronimo the Apache war chief died yesterday at Fort Sill from pneumonia after a brief illness. He was buried today in the Indian cemetery with Christian missionary conduct. He had been a prisoner of war for 20 years after surrendering to Gen. Nelson Miles following pursuit from Skelton Canyon Arizona.
Fragmentary notes indicate a political campaigned probe involving Gov Hask and opponents, with references to examinations and accusations tied to the Roosevelt era and federal approvals. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A Black person was fatally harmed in a reported anti-Japanese era related incident. Police did not release full details but authorities confirm a deadly outcome amid ongoing investigation.
The report names Robert Benjamin Bledsoe of five miles north of Dallas Texas as the man who demanded $7000 threatening to bomb. It notes he confessed and mentions a wife and two children. The article also references the Minneapolis Dan Patch line and ongoing testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission about through rates involving Hill and Harriman railroads.
Speck a 17 year old hen that laid 3658 eggs died at the home of owner Mrs Miles Cannon. Funeral held from the residence with a hundred women and girls following to the grave. Interment in a rosewood coffin. Speck had outlived many husbands and aided the sick and poor in emergencies.
Fragmentary text references Boston fans angry over idol sale with scattered mentions of Cleveland and box office receipts. Content is garbled. no clear event, date, or names beyond inferred cities.
Market brief showing prices for spring wheat rye jute butter and eggs across Chicago and Minnesota. Includes quotes for July and May wheat sections and butter creamery extras with small fluctuations noted.
A vintage style sales pitch offers a thirty year claim of a new cure for rapture for men women or children. It promises instant relief when others fail, no salves used, and provides a free book and trial coupon to prove the claims with patient letters read.
The fragment shows a freed information coupon for a Mr C Brooks asking for a plain mail order book on rupture measuring and price list. It includes partial addresses and names such as Marehall Michel and a request to send by mail “on trial” with a blank address field and state.
Fragmentary old market ad listing beef pork and bacon items with prices and cuts. Mentions Etta and Friday Saturday sale from South Main display. Includes notes on rib roast loin pork chops fresh pork shoulders assorted wines and picnic goods.
A terse town buzz centers on a claimed new discovery at CLV Houseworth Bios, hailed as a life saving achievement. Residents discuss implications while officials confirm ongoing research and potential applications.
A health appeal promotes Mi-o-na as a stomach remedy. It claims nervousness headaches belching sour taste after meals heaviness fade when the stomach is healthy. Houseworth Bros. sell it for 60 cents a large box with a guarantee to cure indigestion.
Researchers analyze how Rome pronunciation affects sense and rhythm in speech. The study examines phonetic patterns and potential improvements for teaching methods in linguistic therapy and language learning.
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