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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
7
Paris society entertains American visitors with lavish gowns and lace wraps. Elaborate boleros, tweed suits, and lace gowns dominate receptions and dinners. gowns feature rich fabrics, black lace, and Chantilly detailing as fashion writers chronicle the Paris season.
Corsage flowers for daytime are limited to violets jonquils and carnations. For evening wear roses are preferred with the Meteor Rambler Bride and Bridemaid roses also worn.
The text contrasts a child’s question with a scholar’s view as a philosopher explains that a politician is a person who sacrifices himself for his country even in peaceful times, reflecting satire on public service.
In a humorous exchange, Gerald questions how Ananias earned his liar's reputation and Geraldine suggests Sapphira was told she was the only girl he ever loved, a quip from Harper's Bazar.
An old advertisement extols a medicine for women during menopause, claiming widespread endorsement by grateful users. It references “this great medicine” and promises relief and reliable results, though the text is fragmented and hard to verify.
In Luzon operations last week eleven Americans were killed and sixteen wounded. One hundred sixty Pili pins killed. eight Americans prisoners surrendered. A wagon train was ambushed between Indang and Nuic. the 9th Infantry suffered nine casualties. In Panay a three hour fight left seventy enemy dead or wounded. Americans had no casualties. Rebels show cautious amnesty acceptance as operations pause.
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Ease and powder. It relieves tight new shoes and instantly eases corns bunions and swollen feet. Cures sweating and hot aching feet. 25 cents. Trial package free by mail. Allen S Olmstead Lea Ray NY.
Post office Inspector Bass reported to Chicago that Gainesville Florida postmaster James Bell was short by 1400 dollars after an office inspection. The shock from the discovery caused his death.
John Zimmer, 27, a worker with a dog and pony circus touring Sheboygan Falls, was attacked by a dog that bit off two thirds of his nose and swallowed the severed tissue. He received treatment and is reported in stable condition.
Michael Gearheart of Detroit writes that after doctors recommended amputation for a fevering leg, he used Dr. O D Warner's Compound of Seven Cures for six months and the leg healed fully. He vouches for George Chipp, once crippled by typhoid, now healthy with a sound leg, thanks to the remedy.
Wesleyan University in Middletown Conn bans women from more than 20 percent of the student body and bars them from degrees at commencement with men. The policy also restricts women from joint class exercises and grants them separate catalog placement while excluding other privileges. Alumni views split, with a minority supporting full coeducation and most opposing greater female presence.
Frank William Funk, sentenced to death, is respited by the president until November 9. He promises to smoke a cigar with the winner before the execution and sends a letter urging the other party to deliver the cigars, arguing against execution by prejudice.
Reported at Pin Hock school house a local prize eating contest where Ben Salattera reportedly ate nine heads of cabbage. He allegedly avoided stomach trouble by taking Br Calawell's Syrup Pepsin.
President Seth Low ordered an eight hour day for 24 boiler and power department workers at Columbia University without pay cuts and with one third more staff. He said the eight hour day is just and wise and acted to put his beliefs into practice. A reader testimonial praises Folays Kidney Cure from Houseworth Bros.
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