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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1908
Page
2
Leslie's Weekly warns there are no cure-alls for all diseases. It cites quack remedies and fad diets, noting some illnesses respond to drugs while others need fresh air, climate change, or simple dieting, and many require no medicine at all.
George M. Gould argues that mentality shapes structure and that writing and speech centers align with handedness. He notes right eye dominance in most children and warns against forcing left-handed individuals to use the right brain side, citing cases of lifelong impairment from such pressure.
A four year old distressed by a day of shopping caused turmoil in a Lenox Avenue subway car. An elderly man asked if the child had a father and urged him to call him for his mother’s rest, ending the crying.
The annual report of the commissioners of customs shows the year ending last March had the most detected smuggling attempts since 1895. Fines reached 3,104 people with penalties collected at 21,900 dollars. Seizures increased though tobacco cigars and spirits were down from the prior year, totalling 11,222 pounds of tobacco and cigars and 82 gallons of foreign spirits.
A century ago whalebone fetched about ten cents a pound and ships rarely returned with cargoes. From 1844 to Civil War’s start annual output averaged 2.8 million pounds, peaking at 5.69 million in 1853 as prices rose to a dollar. Since 1860 production declined, totaling over 90 million pounds in the United States during the 1800s and valued today at about 450 million dollars, enough to rival the world’s wealthiest.
In a light aside Tit Bits notes Mrs Johnson tells the children to visit grandma while Mr Johnson, though a church deacon, plans a home day. He vows to stay home and help tidy, hammer in hand, showing familiar domestic duties alongside religious role.
A fragmented OCR text shows garbled phrases including I admit that I love you and unclear references to Clarence and a vee chelress, suggesting imperfect records of a literary or headline fragment. The readable bits hint at an editorial or caption style with misread characters.
In 1898 William W. Jefferson subbed as Bob Acres in The Rivals during Mr. Jefferson's illness. Contemporary press praised his faithful, stage worthy portrayal. Beulah Poynter staged Lena Rivers at Bucklen with strong notices. Bucklen also booked Busy Izzy's Boodle and The Girl Question, highlighting Chicago success and high gross receipts.
Mrs. Agnieszka Sczepaniak, about 85, died from severe burns after her clothing ignited at 1037 West Fisher street in South Bend. F Kolesisk, who lived nearby, forced entry and doused flames as cries from another resident alerted him. She reached the doorway but collapsed, with extensive burns to the breast, arms, and hair.
The Indiana Live Stock Breeders Association held its fourth annual meeting at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Attendees debated swine farming focus on feeding versus breeding and pedigree value, with principal addresses by O B H Bradfute of Xenia Ohio and Professor William Dietrich of the University of Illinois.
Jackson leaders gather for a mass convention to launch a vigorous campaign aiming to land Mississippi in the dry column. Prohibition gains in Georgia and Alabama inspire the plan with addresses by various leaders and a mapped campaign.
The ad promotes Dr. Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism and Neuralgia claiming radical cures in 1 to 3 days. It asserts immediate disappearance of the disease cause after the first dose and notes prices of 75 cents and $1. Sold by Houseworth Bros and F.H.Bentz & Co druggists.
Fragmentary line hints at theatre balance or schedule at the Globe theatre this week. No clear event details emerge from the readable OCR fragment.
A patient endured six weeks in bed with a severely swollen state described as almost beyond recognition. Eight physicians were consulted but offered no benefit.
The article promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough suppressant and lung healer for La Grippe, claiming it prevents pneumonia by strengthening the lungs and warding off serious outcomes. It emphasizes authenticity by noting the genuine product contains specific ingredients.
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