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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1901
Page
8
The Philadelphia Record argues the Filipino case shows gains toward citizenship in three years, while Philadelphia faces entrenched municipal corruption. It contends Philadelphians should seek reform to redeem city governance, rather than pity the Filipino struggle.
In Fountain county, Judge Rabb grants a divorce after a veteran testifies he followed the old flag three years and marched with Sherman from Atlanta to the sea, claiming his bravery and return despite his wife saying only cowards come home. The judge accepts the veteran’s service as grounds for the divorce.
Rev S J Tomlinson, pastor of the Lexington Avenue Christian church, has tendered his resignation to take effect about September 1st. His future movements are undecided. The resignation comes as a surprise and is regretted by his congregation and many friends in Elkhart. He is praised as an eloquent speaker and earnest worker who did much good for the church.
Two girls aged 17 and 19 ran away from Benton Harbor with plans to flee to Niles. Parents alerted, a telephone intercept was requested. Deputy Sheriff Pierce halted the pursuit an hour later and learned they had ridden an early train toward South Bend, prompting contact with Harbor authorities.
Philadelphia Press reports over one million dollars corruptly distributed among Pennsylvania legislators in the last session. Funds aimed to influence votes on the speaker race and multiple so called ripper bills, with payments ranging up to twenty thousand dollars per vote.
A contemporary note extols Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills as effective for insomnia and nerve weakness. Mrs L S Johnson of Goshen Indiana testifies the pills alleviate heart pains and restore sleep, claiming improved health and urging purchase at local drug stores.
County records show a robust Indiana wheat outlook with estimates near 30 million bushels for 1901. Noting minor fly damage in some areas, observers cite good quality and yield, strong export demand, and willingness of exporters to pay premiums, even as acreage is limited in the southern half.
Since his election Mr Dennett has turned into the county treasury about $4000 in excess of his salary. His annual pay is $3800. The report notes the surplus reflects his handling as head of the corps of assistants.
About 95 percent of the 35 000 volunteer soldiers who served in the Philippines have been discharged and returned home by July 1, with earlier arrivals across the continent. The action follows the army reorganization act of 1899 and shows high health and re-enlistment rates, aiding regular army strength and national industry absorption.
Readers note that the harvest was small and quality a concern as many crops failed to thrive. The report suggests farmers regret not sowing more despite warnings and difficulties in the season.
A street car motorman describes how hot it is on the front platform in sunny weather. He notes heat intensifies behind glass and that workers endure long shifts and wear heavy coats despite the heat. He hopes for cooler days and praises steady conditions for earning his endurance and friendship.
Longstanding enthusiasts rediscover cycling as a practical activity rather than a fad. The piece notes improved routes and road conditions around Elkhart, with two to ten mile circuits on asphalt brick or macadam. It highlights park like scenery, morning spins, and evening rides, urging former cyclists to return to the wheel.
A call for a practical ear muff that blocks streetcar rumbles freight trucks street vendors and urban noise. The writer seeks a neat non gaudy design usable in offices bedrooms and workplaces to provide true rest amid the busy modern city.
Dr J W Bates of Corfu New York recounts a striking case of a young woman treated for two years by two doctors. The patient was deemed terminal but nerves disorders due to menstrual derangements were diagnosed. Four Dr Chase Pills taken after meals and at bedtime led to rapid health improvement with weight gain and cessation of bad spells.
Prof Wm C Webster principal of Webster's Music School in Chicago commends Peruna in a letter saying he keeps it in case of need. N C May of Oak Ridge Station Pa reports a man named L P Bailey recovered vigor after a month on Peruna. Charles Newman of Loomis Street Chicago testifies one bottle improved both his health and his wife’s health, and he urges others to try the remedy.
A lament for noisy nights and disturbed sleep cites the need for a device to hush farm noises. The writer imagines a market for such a product and predicts a shop would run overtime before the Fourth of July.
General Gomez spoke at a New York banquet unpremeditated about Cuba and the United States. He noted Cuba’s debt to the U.S. and argued Cuba and the U.S. belong together, a view reflecting his ally General Palma’s presidential bid.
The article notes July as a difficult month for nervous prostration and low spirits due to heat and atmospheric disturbances. It advises people prone to nervous weakness to fortify the system during July with Peruna.
The speaker notes that Cubans long to feel freedom and experiencing it briefly before accepting eventual annexation to the United States. He suggests independence would be a preparatory step toward joining the United States, reflecting the ruling class's prospective policy and future history.
A nationwide crusade led by the American Parks and Outdoor association seeks to curb billboard and poster nuisance. Cities like Duluth Louisville Utica and Milwaukee approve the plan to impose stamp and license taxes to fund supervision and improve municipal art. Paris reportedly nets substantial revenue from such taxes as streets gain in taste.
A vintage advertisement touts Knill’s Red Pills for health strength and beauty, urging use before hot weather. It also promotes Knill’s White Liver Pills as a liver invig orator and Knill’s Blue Kidney Pills for back and kidney troubles. Each box priced at 25 cents.
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