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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1902
Page
5
A sensational ad declares Dr James W Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana has discovered an elixir of life that cures all diseases. The free remedy is sent to any sufferer with instructions on what to cure and responds to patients within days, with testimonials of dramatic recoveries from rheumatism to paralysis and many ailments.
In the Tam-Chau Channel on the West River Chinese soldiers fired on the British steamer Nanning from Hong Kong. Rev. Charles E. L. Cowan M A, chaplain of the flagship Glory, was severely wounded aboard the ship during the attack.
Editor O H Downey of Churubusco Indiana touts Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption as the infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip. He claims it ends dread of pneumonia and consumption with instant relief and cure. Houseworth Bros guarantees every 50c and 1 bottle and gives trial bottles free.
Paris January 15 The chamber of deputies resumed sessions with Paul Deschanel re-elected president without opposition. The result confirms Deschanel continues as head of the lower house.
New York City real and personal property are valued at 6,594,907,171 dollars, up 227,150,428 from last year, in a statewide assessment report released January 15.
Caution against catarrh remedies with mercury as dangerous to smell and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is mercury free and taken internally. Sold by druggists with price per bottle listed and Hall's Family Pills recommended.
Fragmentary report notes a stock exchange event in Vladivostok in eastern Siberia with references to January and inauguration. Limited readable details suggest a formal market start or listing activity as part of regional economic news.
A Senate Committee report argues the Senate may negotiate new reciprocity treaties if existing ones are voided, criticizing the House for passing the Nicaraguan Canal bill quickly. It calls for tariff revision by experts to protect American wages and revenue and questions differential pricing abroad.
The New Jersey treasurer’s report highlights 887000 in charter fees and 4.77 billion dollars in capital tied to corporations. Courts allow inter state business, urging uniform laws while trusts manipulate prices and markets. The piece urges Democrats to fight monopolies and abolish trusts.
An editorial rebukes James J. Hill for claiming railway rates are publicly supervised and fair. It notes the Interstate Commerce Commission inquiry in Chicago found rate cuts up to 30 percent exist, suggesting Hill misleads while avoiding direct falsehoods.
A fragment notes that attempts to promote General Miles and Admiral Schley as Democratic presidential candidates are unlikely to gain favor among thoughtful Democrats. The text commends the two as admirable gentlemen.
A fragment from a political essay argues filibusters erode governance and urge restoring order with faithful public servants. It condemns organized capital for harms to prosperity and predicts Republican decline, urging no elegant White House figure and noting good Democratic contenders will emerge.
The piece questions the eligibility of Coppy Silvers for the office of superintendent of police amid claims of political campaigning for Walter Brown. It cites Metropolitan police law and argues Silvers may have violated it by canvassing while on duty and questions Crull's influence over the force.
A republican-leaning column argues there cannot be good trusts as every market binding combination suppresses competition. The piece contends trusts aim to control industries, strip markets, and profit greedily, leaving only destructive outcomes even if some claim benevolence.
Rev Johnson Henderson of the Armour Mission Chicago says moral questions solve social problems not by philanthropy alone but by widespread understanding of the moral code. He urges individual private prayer to sustain reform and self restraint, arguing moral strength defeats vice and crime.
A discussion notes that reliance on others efforts cannot save men from wrongdoing. It argues true uplift requires personal change and effort rather than waiting for external saving powers.
A statistician notes American drink per capita lags behind France United Kingdom and Germany in 1900. The piece argues sobriety supports alertness energy and reliable work, while warning drink harms families finances and domestic life.
The article critiques the push to elect US senators by popular vote, noting only six states signaled support for a constitutional amendment and thirty-one approvals needed. It mocks calls to replace the Senate and jokes about aging politicians paying for togas while warning against rushing reform.
Large cities push petitions to prominent businessmen in Congress seeking immediate trade reciprocity with Canada. Fears arise that Canada will pivot to England or impose high tariffs that shut out U S exports. The piece argues reciprocity is a sham and urges tariff reform focused on revenue and American wages.
The piece argues drink and tobacco ruin men health and happiness and harm wives and daughters. It urges abstinence through self discipline and prayer, claiming divine strength as the true relief and moral fuel for overcoming these vices.
The text claims long life comes from keeping body organs in healthy action and destroying disease germs. Electric Bitters regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify blood and improve appetite. They cure kidney troubles female complaints nervous disorders constipation dyspepsia malaria and promote vigor. 50c guaranteed by Houseworth Bros.
The Boston and Montana mines and smelters, shut since October to curb copper output, have been ordered to resume operations tomorrow. The move brings work back for nearly 2,000 men in Butte Montana.
New York January 15 refined sugar prices were cut by the American Sugar Refining Company and independent refiners. Grades Nos. 6 to 11 fell five points while the remaining grades dropped ten points.
New Century Comfort lures readers to Bucklen's Arnica Sale claiming fast relief for burns bruises cuts ulcers fever sores eruptions rashes corns warts and piles. The ad touts 25 cent price at Houseworth Bros. drug stores and markets a broad first aid solution.
A smallpox scare at the University of Minnesota prompts vaccination of 3000 students. Dr H B McKibbon of the medical department is ill after attending classes last week. Many students and professors are exposed as health officials take precautionary measures to prevent spread.
A neighbor reports a statement by Mr. S B Throop a Hamilton grocer living at 201 North Main Street describing back pain from a hatchway fall and repeated colds that left him unable to rise easily each morning his testimony hints at illness from work and strain with references to auxiliaries and kidnapped ment…
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