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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
3
A Pall Mall Gazette correspondent from Rivage de Questidhou reports an octopus invasion along the Cherbourg promontory. The creatures ruin boats and shellfish beds, with sightings of large specimens and many octopi along the shore, threatening next summer’s bathing season.
Washington February 19 Republican members of the House committees on merchant marine and fisheries meet to discuss amendments to the ship subsidy bill. The session aims to refine proposals from Moesers Stevens and Serrodies and to prepare a plan for advancing the legislation through committee stages.
Authorities in Vienna move against a long running plot to restore the ancient Ponti kingdom. Two arch conspirators were arrested and hundreds are under surveillance as police tighten control in Vienna and surrounding areas.
Mrs. M. B. Wallace of Muenster Texas reports six years of female weakness and four doctors failed to help. After following Dr Pierce’s remedies Favorite Prescription and Golden Medical Discovery she gained eighteen pounds and feels like a new woman. She cites confidential advice and a free medical book offer from Dr. Pierce Buffalo New York.
A satirical critique claims women are harried by men’s habit of seating on tables. It argues tables attract men due to perceived magnetic friction from polishing, while chairs are deemed immoral and used to hold puppets. The piece mocks gendered behavior and social norms.
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a delicious nourishing non stimulant beverage. It claims Grain-O is made of pure grain, aids digestion, strengthens nerves, suitable for children and adults, and costs about 24 as much as coffee per package.
A traveler reports from Paris that modern Paris is unspeakably lovely with gray stone houses of uniform height in the Latin Quarter and Fau bourg St Germain. The piece notes Louis Napoleon's rebuild tax to enforce elegance and mentions Luther Swinehart returning to Goshen from Michigan after a period in a private sanitarium.
Henry Arbuthnot cites a Washington Post piece describing a West Virginia valley where snakes infest lands and pig farmers use the reptiles as feed. He notes hogs fatten on snakes, boosting land value and local profits as hundreds of pigs are sold annually from the valley.
A fragmentary report hints at a street rumor about a parlor visit and a controversial exchange. The text mentions a Tribune and a rough mood, with unclear details and names.
A puzzling prompt asks which figure in the quartet is best and invites favorite ties with a denim theme.
Application made to the secretary of state to incorporate the Geneva Lake Sycamore Morris electric railroad with principal office in Sycamore. The line would run from Morris to Geneva Lake with branches to De Kalb and Belvidere, claiming to be the longest electric line in the world.
Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup marketed as the best cough remedy on earth. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from C IT Leonard.
A fragmented quoted exchange appears to reflect a messy transcription of a senator’s remarks. The garbled lines mention Bor cul and Toran and reference elections and warnings, but the text is too corrupted to determine a clear event, context, or attribution.
Houseworth Bros. promote DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as unmatched for piles injuries and skin diseases and warn buyers to beware of counterfeits.
A scientist reports the Danube was brown on 11 days yellow on 46 days muddy green on 59 days clear green on 45 days steely green on 69 days yellowish green on 64 days and never blue over the last year. The Chicago Chronicle notes the discrepancy between art and fact.
An advertisement claims instant relief and permanent cure for itching piles with Dosn's Ointment. Sold at drug stores for 50 cents.
The German war department reportedly maintains duplicates of many bridges within the empire and also holds copies of numerous French and other foreign bridges deemed likely to be damaged or destroyed in wartime.
The livestock of the United States is estimated to be worth 2,220,000,096 dollars. This figure reflects the overall market value of cattle, horses, sheep, and other farm stock across the nation.
Advert shows a stomach disease remedy claimed to permanently cure stomach weakness and indigestion as quickly as the first dose. It asserts universal efficacy, painless relief, and guaranteed results, sold by H Leonard, druggist, Elkhart Indiana.
Dr. A. G. Kaufman of Goshen traveled to Honey Creek Wisconsin to attend the child of Mr and Mrs Robert Wes senthall who formerly resided here. The child is critically ill with winter cholera yet there is cautious hope for recovery.
A testimonial from Mrs. May Lackey of Eaton Rapids Michigan extols Dr A W Chase Nerve and Blood Pills to relieve nervous weakness from dressmaking. The ad claims improved nerves blood vitality eye brightness complexion and buoyant spirits with boxes at 50 cents or by mail from Dr. A W Chase Medical Company Buffalo NY and notes Dr Chase’s portrait signature on every box.
A party of American archaeologists and tourists touring Ixtlan district near Tepic in Jalisco reports recently discovered pyramids and monuments from a prehistoric age. One pyramid measures 53 feet across the base and 160 feet in circumference, with volcanic rock fragments bearing hieroglyphics. Human bones and clay idols were found among the ruins of Nahuatl temple remains.
A new preparation called Grain-O replaces coffee in grocery stores. Marketed as pure grain, Grain-O is easy on delicate stomachs and closely resembles coffee in taste. It costs about 14 per package and is claimed safe for children to drink with benefit.
On a Chesapeake and Ohio train from Louisville two prominent Isentuchians nearly faced tragedy as State Senator Charles J. Bronston criticized Beckham's course during a Kentucky political discussion. Bronston drew a large revolver carried since a prior dispute with Col. Jack Chinn, but allies prevented a shooting.
Doctors misread symptoms treating wrong condition while kidneys fail. Foley's Kidney Cure promised to restore health when other medicines failed, as advertised by Houseworth Bros.
The piece notes the dowager title might become obsolete as monarchs adopt new forms. Queen Victoria’s daughter is now Iempress Frederick, Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands pushes for Emma of the Netherlands as former regent, and the empress of China joins the reform. Also a brief ad for De Witt's Little Early Risers pills is included.
An advertisement offers knee pants suits for boys ages 4 to 29 with a double-stitched knee part, heavy wool cassimere fabric, and an express shipment option. It markets free sample clothing, order instructions, and promises factory equality with other retailers, urging readers to request samples and sizing guidance. Sears Roebuck & Co. Chicago is cited as the advertiser.
Special low prices on groceries smoked meats and baked goods at G W Robinsons 216 East Jackson street Our smoked meats are fine Try them South Side Feed Store features Waterloo Flour Full time feed and seeds Bell Phone 374 FR M Kosar Artistic photographer O F Holland offers sittings Photos taken by Holland to do you justice Engage a sitting and you will agree with me
VIOLETS offered as 10 cents per bunch at 5 and 10c Store. Florence Cook advertises photography groceries and baked goods at Miss Florence Cook 423 South Main Street. F M Swinehart at 119 West Jackson Street promotes groceries and baked goods. MICKS sells the MANSON bicycle with the original 3 crown, offers catalog and 1900 prices through J K Micks Co Jewelers.
A garbled assemblage of business notices lists W E Smith jewelry and card writing at 318 South Main, Thomas drug store at Main and Marion, Weyrick Bros grocers, H A Knevels book store with kodaks, Miller Jessup shop for harness, F G Shaw bakery and ice cream, Weiler Bros Buckeye beer, and G J Duncan agency for Advancs Thresher, all presented as a snapshot of downtown commerce.
A brief line notes Kesler Bros promoting a good paying bargain for immediate contact. No further details provided.
Notices advertise Louis Sterner suits and overcoats at 213 Main Street with Norris E Felt, Cigars including Century Club and Londres Cabana 10e Indiana Tigers Old St Joe Dom Pedro 5c, C J Stilson spring suits 1900 at Odd Fellows Block, Stewart staple and fancy groceries 119 North Main Street with delivery, Drs Dill and Parkhill osteopathy clinic at 121 Pigeon Street offering treatments and new office.
An OCR fragment describes The Columbia hotel a quiet and elegant boarding house at Main and High streets offering best service for the money priced at 1.50 dollars per day.
Notice urges Elk hart ladies to call at M. A. Tompkins millinery shop to view a complete line of new goods now available as past due accounts face collection.
The Northern Star promotes Heffner & Co. plumbers and a saloon with imported cigars and fine wines. It notes Carlin's Turkish Bath for colds and La Grippe and touts an in city optician as a first class facility with F. W. Bruno fully equipped.
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