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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
7
The text urges women to fit dress to income using simple, individual style. It promotes affordable fabrics like serge or tweed and modest, tailored lines. It highlights personal choice as a virtue, with fashion favoring practical elegance over costly trends.
Senate measures reintroduce a merit based consular service with fixed tenures. Provisions create four grades of consuls generals and six grades of consuls, establish examinations for new sixth class posts, and set salaries from 1800 to 10000 dollars. Existing incumbents to be classified within two years and face recall and potential dismissal.
A column argues Mexican herders drive hunger and loyalty through fear of hunger, noting camp life and letters to foremen. It contrasts two Mexicans with a white herder, criticizing laziness, impropriety, and mismanagement, claiming workers exchange effort for leisure amid harsh conditions.
The audience gathers in reverse price order, with the far back seats filling first and the front orchestra filling last. Patrons wait patiently as the balcony fills from 75 cents to 2 dollars, while the cheapest seats are taken early and the most expensive last.
Paris Jan 6. A French professor M Briac proposes making English study compulsory in every French school and forcing English schools to teach French in return, a plan he says could corner the world with two languages. The idea is attracting attention in high quarters.
Rev Joseph Pullman D D brother of the palace car inventor George Pullman is dead. He was presiding elder of the New York East conference and known for a $2000 suit against him by Mile May actress over alleged slanderous pulpit remarks.
Washington reports confirm J. Gage will resign as Secretary of the Treasury with effect January 25. He will stay in Washington briefly to aid his successor in familiarizing with pending treasury matters and has no disclosed plans beyond that.
The article portrays H Hunt Grovesteene as a fraudulent Wall Street figure who preyed on gullible investors including widows and orphans. Nelson criticizes his elaborate schemes and notes Wall Street’s collective ostracism of such manipulators, contrasting him with the broader market.
An old advertisement extols Alilen's Lung Balsam as the absolute cure for sore throat and lung danger, praising its rescue of people who suffered from minor colds and feared respiratory peril.
In Kokomo three youngsters Roy and Fred Marvin and Ray McVeta, all under eleven, stand trial in the circuit court for murder after a quarrel over a marble game ended with Hélie McKee dying from a stone blow. They may be acquitted on a self defense plea.
A vendor announced syrup Pepsi as a free immune booster and laxative remedy, boasting its efficacy against colds. It is sold at Thomas and Rush ton’s drug stores.
In Richmond the ey goods house formerly known as J. M. Jones & Co. takes in John Ackerman and Geo. Dueker as partners and will be renamed Jones Ackerman Ducker Co. Articles of incorporation filed today show capital at 30000 dollars.
In Buchanan Michigan on May 22 Fannie Williams writes to Genesee Pure Food Co of LeRoy New York praising Grain-O as a safer substitute for coffee. She notes her family previously drank coffee, now uses a package weekly, and finds it better for herself and her children including ten year old Taz.
The new early closing rule goes into effect by mutual agreement. All businesses in the city must close at 6 PM daily except saloons which stay open until 6:45. The measure was agreed upon by all business houses at the urging of the clerks union.
If troubled with weak digestion belching sour stomach or feel dull after meals try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. Price 25 cents samples free at Houseworth Bros Grug Store.
Muncie Miss Irene Brifle, a Salvation Army drummer, married Marion Rook of Portland in a ceremony described as simple and intimate. The couple plans residence at their new home following the union.
Scottsburg prison inmate Albert Richey broke through a brick wall to escape after nearly two months in county jail. Authorities believe he was aided by outside friends in the breakout, prompting an investigation and manhunt.
Osmicure I Medicinal Soap antiseptic for infants toilet bath priced 25 cents. For sale by Co. D Rushton. Marion a prominent republican feast authority in case Indiana be the man selected.
A royal journey described with details of security measures along the railway. An armed guard accompanies a high official on a train, with police at every station and strict signaling controls. The nawab of Jammu and Kashmir welcomed the voyager with a grand procession including silver car and ceremonial elephants.
An eye swallowing contest, common to attract customers, was held in a bar in Lettingham where a man named White swallowed 45 coins in thirty minutes. The feat earned him fame but also serious harm, and he was confined for months to recover from the extraordinary act.
German physicians apply a remedy involving lecithine and its compounds to treat diseases affecting the nerves and nutrition. The preparation is claimed to promote weight gain and growth.
Mrs. Mary Bird of Harrisburg declares her child’s life was saved from croup by One Minute Cough Cure. The ad praises the medicine as a safe, immediate remedy for coughs and lung troubles, suitable for even the youngest children, prized by families for seasonal need. Houseworth Bros.
Rev. I. N. Crisso of the Christian Church at Winamac has received a call from the city church and will likely accept. The move would unite congregations under the same pastor. The report notes favorable reception from church members and expected confirmation.
Bedford reports Schubel Burton, a Mitchell saloonkeeper, tried for the murder of Willis Holler at Burton's saloon eight weeks earlier, was acquitted on Thursday night after the trial concluded. The case records the acquittal of Burton.
Prof Roxa Tyler of Chicago vice president Illinois Woman s Alliance speaks on Chamberlain s Cough Remedy after a severe cold threatened pneumonia She says it was pleasant to take relieved her at once and saved a doctor s bill Now recovered and vows to never be without the medicine yet Houseworth s Bros Drug Store sells it
Mrs Hattie Anderson of Perkinsville died from burns she inflicted by pouring kerosene on her clothing and setting a match to it. authorities reported the burns caused her death.
Coughs from agrippe are described as lingering and sometimes deadly after a danger point is passed. The ad endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as protective and secure relief, with Rushton's Drug Store as a local point of purchase.
Professor James K Beck elected Bloomington graded schools superintendent by unanimous board vote to succeed the late Professor W H Glascock. Beck previously served as principal of Bloomington High School.
A brief notice highlights Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy marketed as a mother’s preferred choice. The text emphasizes its claimed soothing effects and domestic use for families seeking relief from cough symptoms.
Mrs Geo Swartz of 308 North Main street reports her six year old daughter suffered kidney weakness. After trying other remedies with little success she used Doan’s Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros drug store and observed a marked easing of symptoms. Brand promoted as trusted by Buffalo agents Oster Milburn Ge. Remember the name Doan’s.
Applicants for telephone work face strict physical tests focused on hearing articulation pitch and self possession. The New York Herald notes nerves speech clarity and ability to talk well are essential while signs of nervousness hysteria or a twang can lead to rejection.
W. L. Yancy of Paducah Kentucky reports a severe kidney disease treatment by three physicians failed until Fo Ley's Kidney Cure was tried. One bottle provided relief and three bottles cured him permanently. He urges others to take no substitute. Rushton's drug store.
Three strangers presented fifty pennies for drinks in a saloon and were arrested for robbing the post office at Cannerburg. They registered as Richard C. Bones of Baltimore Maryland Charles Call of Schenectady New York and Charles Gray of Greencastle.
N Jackson of Danville Illinois reports a severe grippe and lung cough for her daughter. After trying many remedies Foley's Honey and Tar cured the cough and has prevented further trouble, according to the customer. Rushton's drug store is cited as the place to obtain the remedy.
Report claims Tiassian artillery officer Col Cornara has developed an explosive water weapon. Decomposed water in a sealed steel bomb allegedly yields energy 55 times gunpowder and 26 times dynamite, marking a dangerous practical use of a known chemical reaction.
An advertised remedy claims rapid relief from rheumatism and neuralgia with a radical cure in days. The text mentions Houseworth Bros druggists and a sales pitch for the medicine as a potent, mysterious product with notable cure claims.
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