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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
15
DANIEL CLEVERTON surveys the forests of the Philippines noting vast timber riches and many rare woods including ebony and mahogany, and explains cacao cultivation, varieties, yields, risks from hurricanes and pests, and local uses from furniture to shipbuilding.
A London Chronicle item recounts an armousing mishap during the late duke of Edinburgh's Australian tour. On a wealthy squatter's estate the library was missing so the squatter telegrammed a Melbourne bookseller for one ton of books to be delivered immediately. The seller, noting the six figure signature, worked overnight to shelve the ton of literature before the duke's arrival.
In a 1772 letter to Mme du Deffand, Abbe Barthelemy suggests magnetic timepieces could transmit letters by synchronized hands. He imagines one clock here and another in Paris, where letters form on the dial and a secretary reads them. He notes potential misuse in spying but sees commerce and friendship use.
A London Answers summary notes Chinese physicians emphasize pulse analysis to gauge health. They instruct patients to lie still with arms relaxed while doctors assess artery compressibility and relate pulse rate to respiration. Four pulse types exist: superficial, profound, quick, slow, linked to four temperaments.
The Board of Review added figures to the tax duplicate: Anderson 281485 Alexandria 108015 Elwood 34475 Pendleton 70333 Tapel 15145 Orestes 24430 with township gains from Greene 10 to Monroe 113140. Druggist endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin citing customer praise and personal cure. sold at Rushton's and Thomas' stores. W H Mosher death noted as third Mosher family fatality after crossing Wabash railway crossing while driving.
Dr. George Ewing of Smiths Grove Kentucky, practicing over thirty years, writes about his personal experience with Foley’s Kidney Cure. He reports kidney trouble and enlarged prostate improved after three bottles and recommends it to physicians for similar cases, citing hundreds of successful prescriptions.
Davis admitted perjury while testifying against a McCarty gang member. She was held for criminal assault and sentenced to ten years at the State Reformatory for Women and Girls.
Advert for Botanic Blood Balm claiming to cure rheumatism and catarrh by cleansing the blood after 30 years of testing. Promises safe use for all ages, free trial by mail, and medical advice until cured. Distributed by Blood Balm Co. in Atlanta and sold locally by druggists. Also notes a civil suit in Wabash for breach of contract seeking $10,000 damages.
Dre Calawell's Syrup Pepsin advertised as a cure for stomach troubles sold by Rushton and Thomas drug stores.
Elkhart resident Phineas Mechling testifies Dean's Kidney Pills relieved long standing kidney problems and back pain after purchasing from Houseworth Bros. drug store. His wife also benefited. Pills sold 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Green Castle grocers union raises staple prices and aims to protect members from unpaid bills.
An advertisement touts a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and mestalgia that allegedly relieves the disease in 1 to many days. It promises immediate pain relief after the first dose and lists prices of 75 cents and 1.00. Also notes an injury report: William Ogle, a mill worker, was wounded when a lath from a saw struck his hand.
Advert says DeWitt s Little Early Risers pills compel bowels to function for purer blood and quicker recovery. Claims they are easy to take and never gripe. Houseworth Bros.
Government revenue collector Phillips faced a Ringling Bros circus treasurer who denied payment and counted him out despite Phillips asking for currency. The incident ended with the collector receiving no silver dollars.
Munecie Andrew Bell sixty five years old attempted to lasso an unruly cow with a rope The rope tangled him and he was dragged about a half mile breaking a leg and injuring internal organs authorities investigated the incident
The article advises avoiding heartburn by eating slowly and stopping six hours between meals, with Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy. It also notes Monon Charles Van Voorst selling a Chal mers area option at $70 per acre, up from $60, earning a $10,000 profit on a thousand-acre Westpoint township farm.
G Ambertof Della writes a testimonial about a facial sore that healed after one and then three applications of Banner Salve. The note mentions Union City incident where John Bergschicker, who lost a leg, sued the Big Four for 25000 and was awarded 6500.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised for bowel regularity. The report notes Houseworth Bros. Marion Nine oil operators were arrested on complaint of a deputy game warden for allowing waste oil to flow into rivers and creeks killing fish and spoiling water. further arrests expected.
An advertisement proclaims Banner Salve as the supreme cure for cuts wounds and sores with a guarantee and urging use of no substitute from Rush ton's drug store. A separate report notes William Brittingham superintendent at Ford Johnson prison plant broke his leg after a rope incident while supervising a smoke stack elevation in Michigan City.
John Colton Tippis reports Foley's Honey and Tar cured his little girl of a severe cough and inflamed tonsils. Rushton mentions a drag reference.
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