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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1909
Page
7
A father teases his son about a scuffle with a farm boy and offers blunt comfort. The exchange reveals family dynamics of resilience and mischief, with the boy dreaming of revenge but restrained by authority and pride.
In a Chicago office a junior partner rules strict order and ruined stamps. A clerk misplaced a hat gloves and cigarettes, then claimed the incident to the partner. The clerk then announced I am fired yet received a one dollar raise with the manager noting Rule No 6 was never respected.
A veteran reports threats of death from a tramp who warned the craft not to annoy him. Chalk marks appeared on fences, stoops, sidewalks, and trees the next day. The speaker recalls feeding many tramps but says he has not seen one since.
A quotation from Arthur Christopher Benson discusses usefulness over ornament. The essay notes children dismiss the idea, youths doubt it, middle aged question its value, and elders acknowledge missed chances. It argues most aim for self worth rather than display.
A clipped historical fragment notes Mohammedan participation as a perceived advantage over others. It suggests unity and resilience against disaster, implying religious or cultural solidarity amid peril. The text is incomplete and lacks clear context or dates.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure promising free trial treatment and claims it reduces all inflammation and relieves congestion itching sores and ulcers. It states the product costs 45 cents a box and is sold at drug stores.
Fill out the blank lines with your name and address cut out coupon and mail to Pyra Mid Drug Company 54 Pyra Mid Bldg Marshall Michigan by trial package of the great Pyramid Pile Cure will then be sent you at once by mail free in plain wrapper name street city and state
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for constipation indigestion and related female health complaints. It claims 90 percent of women suffer from these issues and offers a free sample bottle by mail before purchase. Houseworth Bros. sells the product for five cents and one dollar per bottle.
Property listing describes a 15 acre country home on Prairie Street two miles south of town with buildings and prime land including an orchard of 100 trees. Contact D. M. Best, Lexington Ave. Alabama.
An advertisement touts Tooley's Orino Laxative as cure for constipation and liver trouble. It claims Grino is superior to pills and tablets, does not gripe or nauseate, and keeps bowels healthy and regular. Sold by all dealers.
Advertisement states pneumonia often follows lagrippe but never results from using Foley's Honey and Tar for lagrippe coughs and deep seated colds. Urges refusing any but the genuine yellow package sold by all druggists.
C R Kluger a jeweler of 1069 Virginia Ave Indianapolis states kidney trouble left him unable to walk a hundred feet. Four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared his complexion cured his backache and irregularities disappeared enabling him to attend to business daily. He recommends Foley's Kidney Remedy after doctors and other remedies failed. Sold by all druggists.
BH Bentz Coils announces Zemo as the remedy for eczema and related skin conditions. The notice touts instant relief and permanent cure by destroying the germ that causes disease, with display photos of cures.
An old advertisement touts Dean Ointment as a cure for itching skin including piles eczema and related conditions. It claims rapid relief and availability at all drugstores.
A transcription fragment mentions a bee constitution dice and complexion issues described as pimples related to health at Houseworth. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events or names to establish a fuller report.
In a tense exchange a mild eyed young woman in a doorway denies being Maj White's wife when an officer asks if she occupies her room as Maj White asserts. The scene involves the Salvation Army and a confusion over room assignment.
A traveler recalls in Holstein how a farmer plans to tell Henrik his cow is dead by easing into sad news. The pastor asks how this will be done, and the farmer jokes he will start with the death of Henrik's father before revealing it is the cow.
The Minekeeper's office records show a shift to a 24 hour clock with work beginning at 01:00, while 18:00 marks the usual 06:00 PM start. Managers say the change reduced errors and workers now speak of 14 and 16 o'clock factually, without the initial amusement.
Instructions describe using hallid ammonia spray and medicated drops to the cavity and gum. If ulcerated root exists, prepare flaxseed poultice with water and apply to the swollen gum, covered with a linen fold. renew quickly to soften the ulceration and promote drainage.
A collection of old classified notices seeks a first class cook for Dr. Miles in Ft Myers Florida a railway mail clerk candidate in Elkhart a competent girl for general housework a stenographer at a factory a boarder and roomers sought and many other jobs with varied locations and contact names including Mrs J H Collins Mr Kithlman and C G Cornhorn factory along with rental notices and ads for sewing and a travel actor group in Goshen and nearby towns.
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