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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
4
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William D. Hazelton of the Elkhart Truth certifies the Daily Truth December 1997 circulation as 3623 copies, excluding samples and spoiled or unsold copies. The oath is sworn January 3, 1908, before Notary Louis A. Dennert in Indiana.
Fragmentary text lists various stores and corners including Main and Pare EG tn and Timmins' Gp aetn EPawes, House hock store, and BOOTS Babs RECHS. The content is garbled with nonsensical fragments and mixed capitalized phrases.
The article recalls Sir Tan Brixton’s military service across Africa, the Nile expedition, and Burma, noting his sustained campaigns, injuries, and later promotion to full general on the retirement of Sir George Tauck. It highlights his reputation as a writer and public figure.
Two new governors, TE F Noel of Mississippi and J Franklin Fort of New Jersey, will assume office next week. A Massachusetts movement seeks former Governor William L Doughins as the Democratic vice presidential nominee. Oregon Democratic Central Committee plans to arrange delegates for the Denver convention.
Fragmentary text references a coneressin of a senate campaign in Washington with mentions of Levi Ankeny and federal aid. The readable lines are garbled and cannot yield a coherent event or outcome.
Fragmentary OCR reading mentions a governor and official roles but lacks coherent facts. No verifiable names, dates, or entities to report with confidence.
A prospective US Senate bid by Harry St. George Tucker is outlined as facing strong opposition in Virginia's political scene. Weary C. Stuart Judge William H. Mann and Congressman Carter Glass are among those expected to enter the gubernatorial nomination contest, with Judge B. T. Duke also anticipated as a candidate.
Frenk SS Streeter a leading Concord lawyer seeks the United States Senate seat currently held by Jacob EH Gelliinger of New Hampshire whose term ends in March 1908.
William J. Bryan will embark on a brief southern tour late this month with a Nashville engagement confirmed. He is expected to speak in Chattanooga and one or two additional locations.
Senator Chester Long of Kansas may struggle with his succession as term ends next year. He faces several strong challengers including Joseph J. Bristow, former fourth assistant postmaster general, in the field of opposition candidates.
Ned K. Miller, day clerk at Bucklen, recalls a peculiar Sunday that began with a $10.50 expense and led to an encounter with B. Kempner and a new visit to the Chicago Candy kitchen for a hot drink.
A London report notes the great grape vine near Cumberlang lodge, Windsor, bears fresh shagis and shows strong health under a new glass house built by royal order. About 500 Black Hamburg grape bunches hang from the roof now, a marked improvement from Queen Victoria’s era when over 2,000 were recorded.
A Lexington Avenue New York landlord learned a man had been “looking over” an empty house. The intrusted old woman keeper noted the visitor obtained the key and left, later returning with theft of door knobs and all lead from the premises. The landlord suspects the man will return for more.
In Paris the most crowded quarters see many poor mothers with infants entering seven small eating houses run by Fablin charity. Last year these free eateries provided substantial nutrition to mothers and children, funded by sympathetic merchants and aided by a circle of friends.
Fragmentary text indicates a person struggles to exit a difficult situation described as "the woods." The tone suggests a tense departure or escape, with limited readable details about person or setting.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer item notes a Hast High School freshman missed school after his father won a city council seat. The boy added to a parental note that his father was elected, prompting a humorous misunderstanding of the school absence reason. Also described is a Pennsylvania museum radish exhibit resembling a human form, sent from Tyrone to Harrisburg, with a six inch specimen marked to resemble features.
A school inquiry mentions the Cary sisters described as two Massachusetts poets who moved to New York and befriended John G Whittier. It notes Longfellow centennial era chatter about him and a student quip that Longfellow wrote mostly on his own, with others speaking in Tales of a Wayside Inn.
A Russian optical maker has finished an order for 40 000 cow spectacles to protect cattle from snow blindness on sunlit snow covered steppes. Leather and smoked glass glasses guard cows when grazing during bright winters, preventing eye damage.
In a dialogue the judge notes Rouge buying a car despite lacking apparent funds. Winks counters that he has many ways to borrow and spend money, implying concealed wealth or schemes. The exchange hints at possible debt or illicit financing without detailing any concrete acts.
A Foote Lighter set in Viennese schools uses a phonograph to repeat speeches as recited by eminent actors to teach pupils declamation according to Yonkers Statesman.
In a brief quip from the Chicago Daily News the speakers note Ethel crying when she glances at her old beans pfatch. Edna mentions another woman in the matter.
A Royal Magazine excerpt questions the value of discovering the North Pole, arguing the pursuit may not serve practical use and could hinder future expeditions.
Fragmentary quotation with unclear context about similarities and a grudge, mentioning Gerlie and a speaker noting kinship or sisterly relation. No verifiable event, place, or formal details emerge to define a full news item.
A cryptic report notes a cold storage egg emerged after three years of seclusion. The fragment hints at shifting timelines and uncertain plans, with references to people and dates unclear in the text.
Big Secretary W. W. Wilson installed officers at a well attended local lodge meeting in Elkhart. Companions Bert Russell and Mrs Mary Ulch were named chief ranger and chief ranger respectively, with a slate of new secretaries, treasurers, and orators announced. Wilson spoke on forestry and the group then socialized with refreshments served.
David Klinger, longtime Elkhart resident and former grocer, died Monday at his home in LaGrange county. His funeral was held yesterday at Custer's Corner in LaGrange county with several relatives from Elkhart in attendance.
In Frankfort Kentucky on January 16 the senatorial race remains deadlocked Beckham holds 66 votes while Bradley has 64 in the tally.
Several Warsaw men charged with gambling appeared before a judge on Tuesday and entered pleas. One defendant was fined a small amount plus costs after pleading guilty.
A damaged OCR passage mentions individuals and places in a muted, unclear way. The readable elements reference a person named Mr Grow and a location related to Efudses Leb, but details and context are missing leaving the exact event or report uncertain.
Morning notices served require local saloon owners to remove pool and billiard tables following Tawek Brothers conviction and prosecutor's strict enforcement. Rebekahs Naomi Lodge 67 meet Friday Jan 17 for picnic supper and initiation. For rent a groom's house on West Franklin Street near the railroad. Rapid hand sewers wanted for go cart tops. Sidway Mercantile Co.
Harry Loomis and his drums will enliven Tonight with a program featuring A Trip to Australia and An Uncle by Marriage at the Globe theatre.
For sale on Pacific Street near Jackson a modern seven room house with furnace bath gas for cooking and heating hot and cold water. Asking price 3060 dollars. Contact 18 DM Best by phone 53.
A brief spoof excerpt shows a farmer boasting about wear and odd phrasing as part of a humorous parody in Harvyard Lampoon. The dialogue centers on his clothing and long habit with trousers, highlighting comic mis-spellings and playful satire.
London on January 15 reports the Bank of England reduced the discount rate to five percent as a sign of restored confidence in America.
Aseal rooters turned out in force to watch a game that proved lopsided from the start. The favored team built a big lead early and coasted to a comfortable victory, with little resistance from the opponent.
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