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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1907
Page
4
Delivered by a carrier to any part of the city or in. Ten cents per week or five dollars per year. Subscription payable to carrier. If paper is not delivered regularly report to this office. Advertising and communications must be received by ten o'clock to insure publication on that day.
Editorial mentions the room and business office details for Truth Telephones with two phone numbers and a purchase price of five dollars and sixty one cents.
J William D Kazelton manager of the Elkhart Truth solemnly states that the bona fide circulation for June 1907 was 3543 copies, excluding samples and copies spoiled in printing or unsold at end of day. Statement signed by William D Hazelton, Manager.
Many people arrange summer vacations while trusts are mailed to any United States address with postage paid. Orders should be given to a carrier or sent to the circulation department with a definite mailing time. Telephone numbers are provided for contact.
A compact roll of notable events dated July 18 spanning years 1100 to 1901. Deaths include Godfrey de Bouillon and Jane Austen. milestones cover battles, births, knighthoods, and a treason trial. Key names include Kirke Roquemont L. Johnson Victor Davitt Victoria Russell Napoléon.
Bishop Joseph S Key of the Methodist Episcopal South is celebrated on his 78th birthday. Born July 18 1829 in LaGrange Georgia he rose from parish roots to lead Georgia and South Georgia conferences. He served as pastor and presiding elder, became elector bishop in 1886, and resides in Sherman Texas with his second wife Lucy Kidd a longtime college president.
The piece notes a shift from Republican denials of trusts to defending measures against them. It reports government steps to dissolve the tobacco trust, naming the Tobacco Company and twenty nine defendants including corporations and individuals. The Democratic Party is quoted as deeming trusts a threat to public welfare.
A damaged excerpt discusses distrust of trusts and government response. It mentions Nu-trusts and tobacco trust as elements in a broader critique, with stray phrases about candid commercial plans and disreputable practices. The fragment lacks clear events or a named speaker.
The St Louis Republican discusses rail costs to the American public, arguing foreign and protective tariffs inflate rail prices. It calculates a 25 percent “bonus” to steel manufacturers from rail expenditures and condemns the effect on travelers and shippers while urging action against high rates and for better competition.
The record quotes Mr Bryan saying no cabinet member backs Roosevelt and that the cabinet resists popular proposals. It notes Roosevelt speaks while cabinet members act as they please, risking muddled aims and indirect defenses when he pushes his plans.
Editorial notes that Elkhart men are urged to form a bachelor club in their city after the success of Nappanee’s group. In six months the Nappanee club produced four engagements and one marriage, suggesting Elkhart girls should support similar efforts to spark Cupid’s matchmaking.
Promises instant and lasting relief for catarrh of nose and throat with a snow white antiseptic balm containing eucalptus thymol and menthol. Offers free test and home address Shoop Racine Wisconsin, jars 50 cents. sold by all dealers.
The article notes the annual cost of maintaining 46 000 police in England and Wales near 300 000 dollars, salaries absorbing much of the budget. It highlights London’s force as the most expensive per constable, about 560 dollars a year, higher than provincial averages and the metropolitan level of 525 dollars.
The record shows Canada’s trade policy fostering a complete industrial system with capital at about 436 million and 146.4 million in 1881. It notes 15,000 manufacturing establishments employing 500,000, producing goods valued near 486 million. The text highlights a broad aloe industry with 26 mills and 600,000 spindles.
At the Washington Sporting Club last night in Philadelphia the aging Bob Fitzsimmons was Counted out in the second round by Jack Johnson in a six round affair. Spectators paid up to 55 dollars as the crowd neared eight thousand dollars in gate receipts. Referee Tommy Keehan refused to officiate and McCarney officiated in his place. Fitzsimmons showed decline while Johnson appeared at peak condition and dominated from the early stages until the stoppage.
San Francisco July 18 Lightweight champion Joe Gans posted a 1000 check with a newspaper sports editor as the first instalment of a 2500 forfeit to bind a bout with the Britt Nelson winner of the July 31 fight. He will post the remainder by July 24 or later if both Nelson and Britt comply. He also says he may consider meeting Joe Thomas at Ocean View on September 2 or 9 if the money is not forthcoming.
No 13 Thomas Flyer entered by George M. Davis of But Fal e defies superstition and keeps pace with the tour while aiding others. Charley Clark of Elkhart on No 23 with bad luck dropped out after Cleveland to Chicago run. The car carries passengers from New York Boston and Brooklyn and has aided crews in fires and mechanical troubles.
Abe Attell feath erweight champion, says air in Cripple Creek too tough and declines a 20 round bout offer to Freddie Weeks for $1000, win or lose. He notes Weeks is dominant there and would rather fight in Denver or elsewhere.
Claiming Dyspepsia Heart or Kidney troubles are symptoms of deeper illness the ad touts Dr Shoops Restorative as the remedy addressing inside nerves. It offers a free sample and book by writing Dr Shoop Racine Wisconsin and says the restorative is sold by all dealers.
An ad extols Dr Galdwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for chronic troubles like constipation biliousness neuralgia headaches and related pains. Sold by Tousworth Bros at 50 6 and 1 00 with a money back guarantee if it fails.
Pain relief claim shows Dr Shoop promises a free trial of his tablets by mail. The ad cites neuralgia headache toothache period pains and congestion as according to the product, and urges readers to address Dr Shoop at Racine Wisconsin for purchase through dealers.
Fragmentary text cites Manhatta wages, a $267,833,166 figure, and an $18 million threshold. Mentions dividends and interest, possible tax or gate overages. Readable parts reference New York subtreasury finances and a large annual wage figure.
Lambrigger's Zoo opens an exhibition featuring one of only three living orangutans in the United States, an animal from Borneo and Sumatra praised for humanlike brain and features. The article describes height, limb proportions, posture, and comparisons to chimpanzees and gorillas.
The Financial World notes that in ten years John D Rockefeller has received about 104 million dollars in dividends from Standard Oil equal to roughly the total sold or produced by the Transvaal last year.
A historical note claims the plague in India has killed about 5,000,000 people since October 1896, equating the loss to battles from the Napoleonic wars, in a brief constitutional reference from Atlanta.
A new Transvaal diamonds law grants the government rights to up to 60 percent of profits from mine output, enabling capital expenditure and equipment for mining operations in the colony. The wording indicates government earnings and funding are prioritized to support mining development.
National and American League games list matchups with Detroit, Philadelphia, Cleveland, Chicago, Boston, New York, St Louis, Brooklyn, Cincinnati and Pittsburg. Scoring notes include New York 0 Pittsburg 2 and Philadelphia 1 Cincinnati 7. other leagues report Newark Mansfield Youngstown New Castle Akron-Sharon and Charleston Paris results. Local society items invite a Baptist church social at 619 Knoxieton Avenue and note Australia mining interest and Baring-Gould remarks on uprightness through standing desk work.
An estimate of exports value for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1907 places iron and steel exports at $175,000,000. It notes rapid growth from 1887 when exports were $16,000,000 and 1897 when they reached $57,000,000.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes U.S. farm sizes averaged 202 acres in 1850, shrank to 134 by 1880 due to subdivision, then rose to 146 by 1900. In Pennsylvania 117 acres in 1850 fell to 87 by 1900 after similar fragmentation.
A young girl with golden hair visits a Salvation Army store and donates her cherished teddy bear to help the poor, saying it would be selfish otherwise. A man reports a red headed ghostly figure haunting his home near State and Monroe streets, warning of possible police attention if it continues.
The Young People’s Society of the Baptist church will host a social at Mrs. Stover’s residence 619 Lexington Avenue Friday evening. All invited to attend with friends. Ice cream and cake available for 10 cents.
The Young People’s Society of the Baptist church will hold a social at the home of Mrs. Stover, 619 Lexington Avenue, Friday evening. All invited to attend with friends. Tea, cream and cake served for 10 cents. Proceeds likely for pestaichon 19.
The state introduces a new statute challenging trading stamps by requiring establishments to assign a cash value to stamps and be ready to redeem them at any time, a move seen as potentially unconstitutional and destined for court battles.
Consular Reports note that five years earlier the prairie population stood at 466000 with a grain crop of 43600090 bushels. By 1906 population reached 1000000 and grain crop 200000000 bushels, half of which was wheat, grown on under 4 percent of cultivable land in that region.
From the 37,700,000 population of France a working population of 19,750,075 is stated. A third of wage earners are women and girls. Nearly a third of agricultural workers are women. Among women workers two thirds are in learned professions and about 35 percent in commerce. Also noted is the port of New York appraiser's May report on imported precious stones and pearls valued at 2,981,435 dollars versus 2,452,405 dollars in May 1906.
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