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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
6
A young lineman bursts with emotion and declares his long time affection for Millie in a tense scene. He finally asks her to marry him, breaking into a hopeful confession as their romance surges forward.
An old advert promotes Gatler's Lexative Tablets as a remedy for constipation and fatigue. It claims to improve complexions and eliminate headaches with a dosage of one or two tablets. Packages contain 20 tablets or 60 tablets and show W J Bailey on the slate coating. Lakeside Medicine Co Minnesota promotes the product through a Chicago distributor and local shop Truiston's drug store.
A severe tornado plowed through Llano Tex damaging the town of about 200 inhabitants. The freight denu was demolished and several houses unroofed. The Algona pause wrecked the stow residence of N. Dr. Eadue unroofed and windows blown out. Dr Installs residence wrecked and many injured. Communications were cut off.
An old advertisement proclaims strained blood and poor health due to wrong kidneys. It touts Foley's Kidney Sure as the cure for healthy kidneys and pure blood, claiming nothing else is as good.
A circulated report claims lieutenant Tessel and S. Gillingham of Chicago Irish-American amputation corps were condemned to death by a British court-martial in Pretoria for attempting to blow up the Pretoria power magazine. The New York committee to aid the South African republics says neither man belonged to the ambulance corps.
Do your feet ache and burn Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder for the feet It cools the feet and makes tight or new shoes feel easy It cures corns bunions swollen smarting hot sallow and sweating feet Allen's Foot-Ease relieves all pain and gives rest and comfort Drugstores and shoe stores carry it Sample scent free Address Allen 4 Olmstead St Iskoy NY
The Detroit Free Press cites a rock near Providence in Th. J. where Roger Williams allegedly landed after banishment. Indians greeted him with the phrase What wheer Netop meaning friend, a tale tied to local tradition about early Rhode Island settlement.
If you are silk all over and don’t know what ail you it’s ten to one your kidneys are out of order Foley’s Kidney Cure bring health and energy Housework Bros presented a vintage medicine advertisement aimed at tonics and renewed vigor.
Comic exchange on fashion versus finances between a husband and wife quoted in a Chicago Evening News style item. The wife follows fashion books while the husband sticks to his bank book, highlighting contrasts in style and spending.
Houseworth Bros advertise DeWitt’s Little Early Risers claiming no better pills made, always prompt and certain, highlighting their reliability as a laxative remedy.
The text features a quip about the U S Constitution adopted in 1789 and a student named Johnny debating the principles of liberty. The dialogue notes political engagement dating back to childhood with a satirical edge.
Shanghai reports a breach at the British legation in Pekin after a gallant defense. Foreign deaths follow, with accounts of massacres, fires, and brutal fighting as allied forces push toward relief. Washington considers dispatching 50,000 troops under Miles, with Conger rescue in view.
An official dispatch from St. Petersburg reports M. de Giers the Russian minister was boiled alive in Pekin after cruel tortures. His family was dragged through streets, his body fed to dogs, and his supporters killed. Czar may declare war as Russo Korean relations are described as favorable to Russia amid China Japan tensions.
Washington reports Chinese Minister Wu Ting Fang accuses certain powers of intent on forcing a crisis to dismember China. He denounces alleged delays in relief for the legations, warns of a grave outcome, and suggests his passports may be required while noting cipher dispatches hint at preparing the world for worst possible events in Pekin.
A vast blaze destroyed Prescott Arizona's primary business district early Sunday, causing losses exceeding 1 million dollars. Dynamite failed to halt the flames, which swept four and a half blocks of buildings as a two month drought left the town dry and the water works inoperative.
An advertisement touts Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal cure for constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble. It notes it is sold by Thomas' draw store with a strong reader endorsement.
An old advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as building up the system and enriching the blood. It claims to make men and women strong and healthy and notes availability at any drug store.
Three vicious storms struck Yankton area on July 16 causing thousands of dollars in damage to crops buildings and bridges. A twelve hour precipitation total of seven inches and hail lasting ten minutes devastated crops and shattered much window glass across the district.
A gentleman cured of dyspepsia presents a blessing about Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The advertisement claims it digests what you eat and immediately relieves and cures indigestion and stomach disorders. Houseworth Bros.
The twentieth century bank offering by the Methodist Episcopal Church seeks full funding over this year and next. Less than two percent remains unsold as Rev. Dr. Edmund M. Mills reports robust response and education, charitable, and philanthropic allocations. Ohio Western leads with $505,000. Syracuse University aims to double its $250,000 guarantee.
The advertisement claims thousands have been cured and promises a refund if not beneficial. It urges trials for coughs and lung troubles, asserting even hopeless cases improve. It notes every bottle is warranted and sold by A. O. Rowe, druggist.
In White Side county Illinois Martha Zook 16 died of diphtheria at Mount Carmel home and orphanage Franklin Corners. The burial was simple with one prayer. Three deaths total and at least six others ill. supervisor Charles Demmon had a doctor visit the institution.
A 10 year stomach trouble and 4 year rheumatism sufferer reports recovery after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The letter from Hiwoop McOracken, Kokomo Indiana, dated Aug 18 1899, credits the remedy with curing rheumatism and stabilizing the stomach and notes it was sold by Thomas' drug store.
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