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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1906

Page

3

Thankful Elkhart Citizen Cites Doan's Kidney Pills Relief

D Schreiner of 948 River Avenue reports back pain and kidney discomfort eased by Doan's Kidney Pills after trying other medicines with no lasting relief. He purchased them at Houseworth Bros drug store and recommends them to others. Doan's is promoted by Foster Milburn Co as U.S. sale agents for the product.

Elkhart Schreiner River Avenue Dean Houseworth. Bros. Drug Store Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States Doan

Tooth dispute in Gera ends with dentist losing claim

In At. Gera Germany two men who had teeth extracted sued their dentist after he claimed ownership of the tooth for its odd shape. The court ruled against the dentist, denying his bid to keep the tooth.

At. Gera Germany

Sahara Desert Vast in Area and Sparse in Population

The Sahara covers over half the area of the United States yet has a very small population for its size. Its Libyan and Nubian extensions run to the Red Sea, continuing the desert expanse.

Sahara United States Red Sea

Africa under European control amid imperial growth

All parts of Africa except Abyssinia, Morocco, and Liberia are governed directly or indirectly by European powers. French Africa approaches half the continent in size.

Africa Abyssinia Morocco Liberia French Africa United States

Tobacco dealer counts in Japan reported from Tokio

A recent Tokio report cites 1,786 wholesale tobacco dealers and 235,414 retail tobacco dealers operating in Japan. The figures highlight the breadth of Japan’s tobacco distribution network and may influence regulatory considerations.

Tokio Japan

South Nation Area Population Compared to United States

A fragment notes that the South has about twice the area and about half the population of the United States, indicating a regional population and size comparison.

South United States

Federal bill would regulate interstate insurance nationwide

Washington Jan 15 Senator Dryden introduced a measure to regulate interstate insurance through a federal bureau under the commerce department. The plan emphasizes publicity, a comptroller, and annual reports, with strong enforcement and court-backed examinations of companies.

Congress Dryden Bureau of Insurance Department of Commerce and Labor Secretary of Commerce and Labor Treasury Comptroller Bureau United States

Coffin Bound for Wisconsin Man and Kidnapping Hoax

In Evansville Indiana Dr Le Byers fell for a kidnap hoax claiming his son would be brought to a depot in a Buster Brown suit if he dropped $150 and waited at Main Street. He wasted time and funds and remains distressed as the search continues.

Evansville Ind Dr. le Byers Seeleyville Main Street Buster Brown

Club for Women Disbands After Purdue Debate

In Lafayette Indiana on January 15 the Three O Clock club of Purdue professors wives voted to disband. Proponents of the negative argued club life harmed the home by focusing on papers and entertainment rather than family and childrearing.

Lafayette Ind Purdue University

Federal Official Indicted in Indianapolis

William A. Van Buren, longtime United States district commissioner in Indianapolis, indicted by a grand jury for embezzlement. The charges allege a shortage of about $2400 in funds entrusted to him as receiver for the National Bank and Realty company. He has not been arrested, being ill at his Riverside park residence. He was a well known figure in commercial circles.

Indianapolis Ind William A. van Buren United States Grand National Born and Realty Company

Fourteen Warrick County Republicans Pick Delegates

Warrick county Republicans selected fourteen delegates to the district convention in Evansville on Tuesday to elect a district chairman to succeed George Cunningham. The full delegation will vote for Phelps Darby, with one delegate instructed for him. The district is seen as Senator Hemenway’s bailiwick, where he holds strong influence.

Boonvills Ind Warrick County Evansville George Cunningham Phelps Darby Hemenway

Child Burned to Death in Indiana Fire

Sylvia Thornton, five, of Frankfort, Indiana, caught her clothing on fire while her mother was briefly away helping with wood. The blaze was discovered by a neighbor, and she died before help could arrive.

Frankfort Ind Sylvia Ora. Thorntonn

Frank Nighlinger Found Dead in Terre Haute Street

Frank Nighlinger of Marshall Illinois was found dead on a Terre Haute street with a broken neck and battered head while walking toward a Republican primary gathering. Police have not yet determined who struck him or why. he had been in town for a week.

Town christened Ade Kentland Indiana by rail line honor

An orderly town in Kentland Indiana 10 miles from the harbor railway is being founded amid a thriving farming region. The town is named Ade in honor of the noted playwright and humorist George Ade by directive from the vice-town authorities of New York Central.

New Kentland Ind A. Tich New. York Central Ade George

Viennese Actress Trains In Glass Cage For 23 Days

An advertising stunt features a Viennese actress who spent 23 days in a glass cage on the Prater stage consuming only mineral water from 60 bottles while studying her new part. Crowds stood by as she emerged in good condition and then ate a large meal of fish veal and beer ending with schnapps.

Tramp Seeks Sewing Help at Back Door

A tramp asks a San Francisco householder for sewing, offering to nail a button and sew a pair of pants on it. The lady agrees to help, responding politely to the unusual request.

San Francisco Chronicle

Too Blany Wise Men

El Menebhi, once chief minister to the sultan of Morocco, visited London and marveled at the Houses of Parliament. He learned that about 600 wise men assemble there to settle national affairs and asked how anything gets done.

el Menebhi Morocco London

Dresden Flower Industry Fills Local Factories

There are 430 artificial flower manufactories in Dresden district. Largest plants employ 250 to 1,000 workers each, with about 10,000 people in the trade, mainly women and girls earning eight to twelve shillings weekly.

Dresden

Wife favors Beethoven while hostess dotes on pie

Mrs Oldcastle declares she cannot get enough of Beethoven at the German Restaurant. The hostess, polishing her $300 solitaire, contends she too likes it but Josiah prefers pumpkin pie over the finest foreign dish any day.

Miners Run Couple From Cripple Creek to Goldfield

Years ago in Cripple Creek T. W. Woodbridge angered the union miners. He and his wife recently arrived in Goldfield and were immediately told by the miners to depart, leaving on the first train.

Cripple Creek T. W. Woodbridge Goldfield New

Latin Discredited Sign Confusion at Boston Subway

A Park Street Boston subway exit sign once read Exit and now shows Out prompting light amusement and discussion about language use. The sign change reflects public reaction to misconstrued Latin origin.

Boston Park Street

English Auto Scouts Warn and Aid on Major Roads

The British Automobile Association keeps scouts on busy routes to warn motorists of traps and hazards and to act as witnesses in emergencies ensuring safe driving and prompt reporting on the road network.

British Automobile Association Olice

Best Hog Breeds Noted in France for Size and Weight

In France the Craonnals are regarded as the best hogs, often reaching 550 pounds within 15 to 18 months. A prize pig weighed 763 pounds at ten months and twenty five days, illustrating extraordinary growth.

France

Expert Opinion From Tribune Fragments

Fragmented quote from the Tribune shows a speaker arguing that some men are deceitful, yet believe themselves honest. The excerpt includes garbled names and punctuation, reflecting a damaged OCR pass. The core assertion centers on perceived male deceit and self-perception.

Gayman Oldboy Caicazo Tribune

Birmingham shop staff threaten Sunday sports club plan

Birmingham shop assistants demand a weekly half holiday or they will form a Sunday sports club. They plan to play football cricket and tennis to protest.

Birmingham England

Dress code banomin Australian pallroom notice

A formal notice restricts attire at an Australian pallroom. It bars dresses that are cut lower than the shoulder point, applying to all ladies in attendance under committee guidance and judges’ regulations.

Pallroom

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