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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1908
Page
4
Delivery options available by carrier across Tos City or by mail. Ten cents weekly or five dollars yearly, paid to the carrier. If delivery is irregular, report to the office as a favor. Advertisements and communications must reach the office by 10 o’clock to insure publication on that day.
Willem D. Taselton and Louis A. Dennert certify that the December 1907 circulation of the Baily Truth was 3600 plus 23, excluding samples, spoiled copies, and days unsold. The statement bears Taselton as manager of the Elkhart Truth and Dennert’s notary seal with a January 1808 date.
A snippet lists several outlets where truth is advertised for sale including Finehout's drug store at Main and Hickory, Timmins Opera House book store, Knevels' book store, and Keene's interban news stand.
January 25 events include Elizabeth opening the Royal Exchange in London in 1571. 1806 death of William Pitt the Younger. 1861 Congress fixes presidential election timing for November after the first Monday. 1854 Stephen A. Douglas introduces the Kansas Nebraska bill. 1856 the steamer Pacific with 186 passengers sinks after leaving Liverpool. 1866 General Grant relieved of command. 1866 Valencia wreck near Vancouver Island with 17 lives lost.
Benoit Constant Coquelin, born Boulogne January 25, 1841, is hailed as France’s greatest actor. Despite a short stature and plain face, his early defiance of critics and disciplined practice transformed him into a world renowned theatre performer. He debuted at the Theater Francais in 1860, gaining wide acclaim in France, Britain, and America, and has written extensively on stage matters.
The National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education opens a conference in Chicago to spark a nationwide campaign for industrial training. Delegates from most states aim to push legislative action and establish local and state schools to train skilled workers for industries. The effort targets reform of the public school system to prevent early dropout into undesirable employment.
The Rio party abandons their nominee after findings of treating at a DUI incident. Indiana humorist Georgio Ade considered a convention delegate but will remain focused on story writing and playmaking.
George B. Lockwood private secretary to Vice President and Charles W. Fairbanks are noted as working for the Republican nomination for Congress from Indiana’s Seventh district.
Benton McMillin former Tennessee governor seeks to return to Congress representing the Fourth District, a seat he held for many years.
The republican bid for governor of West Virginia this year promises unusual interest and excitement. The convention to nominate the state ticket will be held at Parkersburg in early July.
Officials of the Hamilton club of Chicago secured consent from Saines KR Garfield Secretary of the Interior to be guest of honor and chief speaker at the Lincoln birthday dinner next month.
David S. Rose four time Milwaukee mayor seeks another term this fall. He opposes Sunday blue laws and would make this issue the centerpiece of his campaign.
The Democratic State Central Committee of Washington votes unanimously for William J. Bryan. The state convention is set to meet in Spokane in May.
James F H Ferriss national chairman notes Kentucky as the first state to elect delegates to the Populist national convention. Kentucky already chose its twenty-nine delegates for the meeting in St Louis in early April.
Senator Beveridge of Indiana Senator Phipps of Washington and Congressman Butler Ames of Massachusetts will headline the annual banquet of the Marquette Club of Chicago next month.
Connecticut likely to send an unwatched delegation to the national Republican convention with two thirds expected to be Taft supporters. As a Yale man Secretary Taft is well regarded in the state according to sources.
William J. Bryan travels east in February to address events under the Progressive Democratic League of New Jersey. The tour list includes Newark Jersey City and Passaic as engagement sites.
William J. Brven of Nebraska Senator Gere of Oklahoma Governor Higgins of Rhode Island Mayor Guthrie of Pittsburgh attend a Philadelphia dinner February 1 where William Bory, Pennsylvania state treasurer, is slated as a vice presidential candidate on the Bryan ticket.
The annual installation by Indisma Hive O T M drew about 200 members with state deputy Mrs S M Eliot and supreme auditor Mrs GC Olds attending. Mrs EE B Ziegler and assistants installed officers including Mrs Wdna Burrs as commander and a guard drill impressed attendees.
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society plans an evening of poetry and music featuring Miss Elliott in Enoch Arden with a musical setting. Lav Ergge Miller will accompany and sing contrapuntal numbers. The January 31 event at the Presbyterian church offers 25 and 25 cent tickets.
The article praises the turkey as a top farm bird while noting domestication has not improved it. It highlights wild turkeys as superior in markings and vigor, Rhode Island's strong production, and the shift to pure breeding stock to boost profitability. It warns against inbreeding and explains turkeys rely on bugs and grain for most of their diet during growth.
A nature student describes birds as tireless summer workers. The thrush rises at 2 30 each morning and works 19 hours feeding its young about 206 times. Blackbird begins at 7 30 and works 17 hours delivering around 100 meals. Titmouse starts about 3 00 and feeds its young 417 times by 9 00.
The late Senator Pettus of Alabama was a forty-niner who crossed to California in pursuit of gold and mined placer. He carried three books the Bible Shakespeare and Burns poems. He recalled reading the Bible cover to cover with notes and captions and learning much by heart, a profitable education in the days of mining.
Forest and Stream notes a goshawk passes through multiple plumage stages from white down with pale blue eyes to dark brown with pale yellow eyes, then blue-gray plumage and shifting eye colors from straw to pink before the deep red of adulthood.
A dialogue fragment shows a very young man and the oldest inhabitant debating when happiness will arrive. The younger asks about the happiest day, the elder says it hasn’t come yet, and other voices echo surprise while questions linger. The text emphasizes uncertainty and aging perspectives.
Canton agrees to relinquish its franchise. control returns to Canton stockholders and Zanesville takes over the Central League as the season approaches. Trade with Dayton brings Red Munson Bailey and another player. Ohio Pennsylvania League plans 140 games with a quick manager hire for Terre Haute. Newcomb, a Copper Country star, earns major league attention after a strong 1907 season.
Delta basketball team suffers 29 to 16 defeat at the hands of the top ranked High School five. Farrington for Delta was sidelined by grip, while Ribiet and Wahlen starred for the High School, as rough play and crowd excitement marked the late stages of the game.
Newcomb, the pitcher bought by South Bend Central League team from Calumet, arrives with an extraordinary ledger. He starred in bush, minor or major leagues, pitching every third day across ninety games, filling all positions, catching twice, and hitting .268 while fielding at a .944. His feat surpasses records by Breckinridge and Nagle in their respective leagues.
The Ladies Aid Society of the First Evangelical Church will host a supper Saturday at the Odd Fellows Hall from 5 o clock until all are served. Proceeds support society activities.
The Chicago White Stockings on their spring practice trip will face a Central League team in an exhibition game at South Bend on April 6.
Frank Mantell faces Harry Lewis in a 13 round bout in New Haven Connecticut. Kid Sullivan fights Seldier Burns in a 15 round match in Baltimore Maryland.
National and American league clubs will train in multiple sites including New York Marlin Springs Cincinnati St Augustine Philadelphia Savannah Chicago Vicksburg Pittsburg Hot Springs Brooklyn Jacksonville Boston Augusta St Louis Houston and more. The roster features cities from Texas Florida Georgia Arkansas Mississippi and Louisiana with frequent stops in St Louis and Chicago.
Philadelphia report notes a crowded student audience as Albert Cutler the Boston challenger faces Jacob Sechenfer the veteran in a key championship billiards match on January 23. The piece highlights the contrasting ages and expected clash.
The lengthy billiards match nears, with every seat in the hall reportedly sold. Both principals have trained for over a month and posted strong averages in exhibition play as they contest for the championship trophy currently held by Schaefer.
An old newspaper item advertises Dean's Requiets claiming to ease constipation tone the stomach stimulate the liver promote digestion and appetite and ease bowel passage. Sold by druggists for 25 cents a box.
Mrs Nancy Me Eauson of Hamburg New York reports a severe facial and chest burn on her child allegedly caused by Dr Thomass Eclectric Oil. She states the patient sank after applying the remedy and describes the incident in questioning terms.
An advertisement touts Dean's Regiulets as a remedy for intestinal weakness and chronic constipation. It claims the pills operate easily, tone the stomach, and cure constipation.
Bliss Native Herbs claims to cure rheumatism stomach liver and kidney trouble with a 200 day treatment for $1.00. Money back if it fails. Agent T I Kiefer located at 110 Harrison Street.
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