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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1908
Page
7
Profound discussion argues profanity stems from attempting to express strong feelings. Since culture advances, profanity declines as refinement increases, not by moral exhortation but through diminished linguistic effectiveness and growing cultivation. Early training shapes exceptions, yet overall use wanes over centuries.
Theodosia Garrison is famed as a prolific Christmas poetess with poems in many New York magazines. In life she is lively and witty with Irish humor, while on voyage to Bermuda she endured seasickness and a comic escape to her stateroom.
A Cleveland Leader joke notes why a woman dates letters a week ahead to send them to her husband by email. The quip reflects early mail and communication humor.
A short piece extols salt for many aims beyond flavoring. It claims salt aids healing of cuts, soothes tired eyes in strong solutions, prevents stain from claret spills, relieves indigestion and some headaches, and even helps trap birds when sprinkled on their tails.
The piece notes that a large share of work in government scientific projects is performed by women. It references the United States Naval Observatory and the American Home Monthly in emphasizing women's contributions to astronomical calculations.
A tense exchange reveals a judge and another man arguing about jury service amid snow. A woman exclaims John’s plea as someone refuses to clear a walkway. The scene hints at a legal summons and a vow to resist.
A brief exchange on Mount Rainier versus Mount Tacoma escalates into a comic clash between two travelers aboard a train, ending with a sharp interruption as a gunshot echoes, reported by the Chicago Tribune.
A dialogue humorously questions why Sweetson feels triumphant after a bet. Seaver and Weaver discuss Swettson who supposedly won ten dollars on a sure thing, noting a brainless sucker with cash and a failed proposition. The exchange reveals satire and playful jabs over gullibility and luck.
In a courtroom scene a parishioner nursing liquor ribbed the new minister about sermons. The minister retorted that the man heard little, and the exchange ended with the parishioner admitting his own muddled understanding.
A Detroit Free Press verse vignette describes a legless man who begs from passersby after a railroad accident left him unable to walk. The speaker expresses pity and questions how he manages his expenses, highlighting the man’s dire condition.
Dollie reveals Ethel is in love with Jack and confided in Dollie because she trusted her to keep the secret. The dialogue shows trust and personal revelations among the girls.
A concise Washington Star verse notes that thoughtful counsel helps, yet people often resist taking advice. The quatrain highlights the paradox of generosity in guidance.
A Baltimore American quip questions fate after a girl in New York is stricken blind while playing piano. The remark contrasts misfortune with listeners, noting the irony of affliction and the irony of those who must hear the music.
A street corner scene features an orator declaring two sides to reform by imprisonment. Tufford Knut leans against a post and mutters that he has tried both sides many times.
A fragment mentions harmony of idea and accuses frenzied financiers of imitating Nero in their betting methods. The text is unclear but implies critique of financial speculation and destructive tactics.
A testimonial from George H. Bartlett of Mattapan Massachusetts describes relief from long standing piles after trying Pyramid Pile Cure samples. The ad touts fast action easing itching pain and sores and offers a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan with a 50 cent regular size follow up.
Advertisement claims Hem-Roid cures piles after long suffering with intense pain swelling and black blood. It promises absolute results and offers a bonded guarantee with each package priced at 1.00, available at Houseworth Bros in Elkhart or Dr. Leonhardt Co in Buffalo NY.
D Shriner of 640 Lexington Ave Elkhart Ind credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing severe backaches and kidney pain after months of illness. He bought them at Houseworth Bros drug store and recommends the remedy to others. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells the pills for 50 cents nationwide. Remember the name Doan's.
The receiver of Walden Brothers at 209 South Main Street Elkhart Indiana will offer the stock of boots shoes rubbers felt goods and all other furniture and fixtures for sale at public auction on February 6 1908 at 10 oclock in the forenoon at the store room 209 South Main Street Elkhart Indiana The stock will be sold for cash at not less than two thirds of its appraised value Those wishing to inspect inventory or appraisement may call on Arthur E F Darling receiver at 119 Marion Street Elkhart Indiana
Mind Your Business. It is your business to keep out of trouble and you can keep out of biliousness malaria and jaundice with Dr King’s New Life Pills. They cost 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
An advertisement by E. F. Kiefer, agent at 110 Harrison Street, promotes Bliss Native Herbs claiming cures for rheumatism stomach liver and kidney trouble with a 200 day treatment for $1.00 and a money back guarantee. Dated 2 21.
A savings book is issued with every deposit and interest is paid on money deposited there. Interest is credited every four months. The notice mentions the next interest period peging in November.
Advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs colds la grippe and pneumonia with no opiates. The genuine product comes in a yellow package and is sold by all druggists with substitutes urged to be refused.
A. F P. Hardy of East Wilton Maine says after fifteen years Bucklen’s Arnica Salve never failed to cure sores boils ulcers or burns and has saved many a doctor bill. Available for 25 cents at House Worth Bros. drug store.
An ad urges protection of valuables by renting safety deposit boxes at $3 a year from St Joseph Valley Bank. It notes customers keep their own keys and promotes Dr Caldwell's Lymp Pepsin as a stomach and bowel remedy with a free sample offer and pricing of 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle via Houseworth Bros. in Monticello Illinois.
Advice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to prevent pneumonia by stopping coughs and expelling the cold. It claims mild laxative effects and urges purchase from druggists in a yellow package.
An old advertisement promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a remedy for stomach, liver, and bowel ailments in old age. It claims to cure chronic constipation and dyspepsia and offers a free sample bottle by mail. The product is sold by Houseworth Bros at 1 dollar a bottle.
A 30 day sale offers special prices on house wiring and fixtures by Heffner Co Plumbing Hearits Electrical Contractors. Foley’s Honey and Tar is promoted as a simple remedy for La Grippe coughs to strengthen lungs. Also notice to heirs and creditors in the Henry C. Dodge estate with final settlement scheduled for March 2, 1908 in Elkhart Circuit Court.
Openings paying $1000 daily ads for houses and farm assistance. No agents. send details to Lock Drawer 984 Rochester NY. For sale upright piano inquire 902 S Main St. WANTED Roomers 322 Jefferson St. Elkhart real estate investment offer with $5000 stake and $12,000 property guarantee. Multiple housework and sewing help ads across local addresses.
A collection of small classified notices offers items for sale including a square piano at 112 North Fifth Street a milk route with offer to furnish milk a dry kindling sale and a good five room house on East Jackson Street. Also listed are 40 acres for sale near Jimtown a 7 room house with land and farm goods cheap household goods and additional real estate options with payment plans and trade possibilities.
Be Langley of Madison Wisconsin reports chronic rheumatism in neck and body for about five months. After trying three doctors, Gr Detchon's Relief for Rheumatism reportedly relieved pain in a few hours and fully cured in three days, with the seller listed as Chaseworth Bros F H Bentz & Co druggists.
The remedy promises rapid cure for rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 2 days. It claims to remove the cause and relieve the disease quickly with notable system action. Available at Houseworth Bros and F H Bentz Co for 75 cents or one dollar.
Memphis man C. J. Simon reports chronic constipation resolved after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The ad claims relief from indigestion heartburn flatulence sour stomach and headaches with a money back guarantee. Free samples offered by mail from Pepsin Syrup Co Monticello Illinois and sold locally by Houseworth Bros at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle.
Fragmentary note lists a product line Pepsin Syrup and a price per bottle 1a, with incomplete address 119 Caldwell Building Monticello and Houseworth Bros referenced.
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