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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1903
Page
4
The message to the sixty third assembly praises Durbin’s document but condemns his stance on convict labor and trust policy. It highlights recommendations for suppressing lottery schemes voting machine adoption and codifying laws to curb stock selling schemes.
New York City school authorities push reform of lunchrooms banning chocolate chairs metropolitans crullers pies and pastry for girls. Supporters argue heavy pastry harms mental work and blood flow, leading to dyspepsia nerves anemia and poor health in children and household members.
The piece argues that government ownership would extend to railroads and prisons, aiming to curb coal dealers and transportation interests. It warns of public outrage against fuel hoarding and price manipulation, predicting a reckoning as the situation remains distressing.
The passage extols calm steady character over boisterousness. It argues gentleness, self control, and disciplined habit build strength, respect, and social prominence, while temper and bad habits waste opportunities and happiness. It urges steady effort and virtue for lasting fame.
The article defends seizure of a coal train by Arcola citizens to avert cold hardship during a coal famine. It argues a get coal policy justifies actions including robbery of greedy dealers, condemns anthracite strikes for causing distress, and warns public sentiment may punish price gouging by coal operators.
A London Times report by a Mosely commission correspondent compares British and American labor unions. He argues U S leaders are more bound by contracts and discipline, while English officials often appear as delegates rather than decisive leaders.
Dr. Lyman Abbott condemns monopoly and calls for democratic control of organizations. He warns against autocratic power in capital and labor, arguing that monopolies threaten public interest and state sovereignty.
A speaker argues that returning to past individualism is absurd and stresses the need to enforce laws equally. He cites the necessity of organized labor for modern civilization and distinguishes between autocratic and democratic forms of labor organization, noting past and present examples.
Washington probe reveals alleged collusion by independent operators and coal roads to fix prices and shipping terms. High rates and reduced output by mine owners worsen poverty driven by fuel famine, with charity as only relief for struggling households.
Readers learn of Hall's Catarrh Cure claimed to cure catarrh, described as a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. The offer of $100 if the cure fails is included, with address to Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio and druggist sales noted. The fragment also mentions Anderson's Sunday evening lunches at Y. museum or venue.
Amos W. Butler of the Board of State Charities issues a bulletin urging Indiana lawmakers to improve care for the insane and epileptic in county jails. The report notes protests from the state charities conference and outlines high costs and long confinements, with several epileptics jailed for years while state hospitals would provide proper treatment. It cites jail costs, hospital costs, and inmate statistics including ages and gender imbalances.
Mrs L A Danforth of 217 North Main Street Hikhart Ind reports personal use of Dr W Quise Nerve Pills for weak nerves and says her nerves are now strong and health good since taking the pills. The medicine is sold at 50 cents a box by local dealers.
Governor Longino offers a reward for whitecapping perpetrators and the Brookhaven response is praised. The message warns against vigilantism, recalls Ku Klux methods, and urges good citizens to enforce or change laws to suppress lawlessness and support the executive.
The notice lists buyers and sellers in a packed ad style. R C Bane from ao hart Ind tnk offers to pay one cent above market price for first class oats. The Simpson Abstract Office at 206 Main Street is mentioned, along with promotional lines for Mia pancake flour and local grocers.
A marriage license was issued today to Calvin Shroe of Harrison Township 21 with parent consent and Nora Culp of Harrison Township 20.
The undersigned is appointed administrator of the estate of Samuel D Straw, deceased, late of Elkhart County Indiana. Kyle D Straw is named administrator with Perry L Furner attorney. Public notice records announce the appointment and estate responsibilities.
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