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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
7
An old promotional note entices readers to subscribe to The Weekly Truth and The Weekly State Sentinel at a combined annual price of one dollar. It urges readers to pay arrears and lock in a crowded year of events, describing the publications as the strongest Democratic weekly papers in the west.
To wash hair brushes and combs dissolve a tablespoon of Gold Dust Washing Powder in boiling water. When nearly cold, move bristles up and down without wetting the backs. Rinse in plain cold water and dry by fire or air. Soap yellows ivory brushes, but Gold Dust does not injure them.
The article notes runaway horses are unknown in Russia and describes a cord noose around the horse’s neck to stop a bolt. It then pivots to claim Dean's Ointment cures itching piles quickly and permanently, sold at any drug store for five cents.
Paris on Sundays presents a parade of color with gowns and millinery along boulevards. The piece highlights blue chiffon gowns with velvet bodices, mink trims, and chenille lacework, plus white, red, pink, and green ensembles, showcasing Parisian artistry and society receptions. SADIE MERRITT.
A German statistician says Germany will double its population in about 45 years while France would take 860 years. England and Austria Hungary show 80 and 70 year doublings respectively, with Alsace Lorraine loss noted and France's annual growth fading. Germany gained 3,900,000 in five years. France barely 175,000, much of it foreign born.
The letter-writer urges using proven remedies over experimental drugs for women’s illnesses and promotes Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a century tested cure. Testimonials from Mrs. Pinkham supporters claim relief from monthly suffering, backache, bearing-down pains, and related symptoms, with named users like Miss Rosa HELDEN and Aliss JUSE SAUL cited.
Two years ago Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound helped Mary A from Wisconsin recover from severe womb trouble and tumors after doctors offered no relief. A second letter from Mrs. Many AvGHN of Kentucky credits the remedy with curing lingering after childbirth symptoms and urges other women to use it.
Reports from U S warships in American harbors note excessive visitor numbers disrupting routine aboard ships as crews struggle to maintain regular naval duties amid crowded decks and offices.
Grain-O is advertised as a grain based health drink that aids digestion and strengthens nerves. The notice claims it is suitable for both children and adults and compares its stimulant effect to coffee with prices listed as 150 and 256 per package.
Diggers uncover a century old iron coffin while leveling a park site in Battle Creek Michigan. The coffin is shaped for a woman and bears a helmeted head and a silver breast plate inscribed Mary Mott. Local residents with 50 years in the area say they never heard of Mary Mott or the coffin.
An old remedy touts Warner’s White Wine of Tar Sy rup as the best cough cure with prices 25 and 50 cents. A school tale describes a missing boy blamed for measles, highlighting contagious disease warnings and a quick digest remedy for stomach trouble.
A boy asks what foxes are good for and is answered that they are useful for fox hunting, a witticism reflecting the coloration of hunting folklore. The exchange echoes traditional clever banter typical of Puck.
A French statistician Dr Livrier claims half of humans die before age 17 and only one in 10,000 reach 100. He also states one in 1,000 live to age 60.
A testimonial reports near death from dyspepsia and relief after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims it digests what you eat and cures indigestion sour stomach heartburn and all forms of dyspepsia from Houreeworth Bros.
Wanted several persons to act as district office managers in the state to represent me in their own and surrounding counties. Willing to pay yearly salary, payable weekly. Desirable employment with unusual opportunities. References exchanged. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. S.A. Pab. Caxton Building, Chicago.
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