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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1909

Page

8

Taft's Humorous Address Sparks Yale Audience

The president spoke extemporaneously on national affairs as Yale graduates cheered his remarks during a tariff debate. He joked about Secretary Dickinson and the Democratic party while explaining his views on what constitutes an orthodox Democrat and the purity of the party.

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City council extends Jackson street franchise deadline

A special council meeting discussed delaying the Jackson street track completion until a new bridge is finished. The 90 day extension was approved after debate on timeline for ripping up pavement and laying track from the Big Four railroad to Main Street.

Middlebury Sen Middlebury Street Ofythe Sboara and East Jackson Elkhart River Arnold Board of- Works Greene Buckton Jackon Street Indiana Bucklen Jackson Street Hartman Counncilman Hazelton Lounsberry Swaffeld

Murder case against Gunness estate looms in Indiana

Laporte Indiana July 1 M Pitner administrator of Andrew Helgelein sues Wesley Gogle executor of Mrs Bella Gunness will. Suit seeks payment of money alleged to have been obtained by Mrs Gunness from Helgelein before her murder with 17 months interest.

Curious Humour From a Travel-Soaked Conversation

A humorous exchange between a learned hobo and a curious companion unfolds as they discuss dog bites and hydrophobia. The dialogue centers on fear of water and misconceptions about the disease, ending with the speaker asserting lifelong familiarity with the condition.

Laborer Hired For Lumber Camp Ends In Harsh Advice

An eastern college graduate seeking work in a Michigan lumber camp was assigned to one end of a cross-saw while an old lumberman controlled the other. After two days the novice wore down, prompting the veteran to remark that if his effort was the best he could do, he should keep his fee off the ground.

Eastern College Michigan Sonny

Weed that robs French oyster beds by ballooning seaweed

A seaweed invasion in France has stolen 402000 oysters from Breton beds at Morbihan Quiberon and Belle Isle. The weed drifts up the English Channel, attaches to oysters, grows to duck egg size, fills with water, then evaporates to lift oysters free and carry them to sea. A Thames newspaper ad reportedly yielded results.

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Special inducements for gas purchasers announced

An advertisement notes special inducements for gas purchasers for the next ten days beginning June 29, 1969, from EL K Hart Gas Co. The offer highlights discounted rates or extra value to attract customers.

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