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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1902

Page

4

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Relief from Stomach Troubles

Public notice style ad claims digestion aid for overeating and indigestion. It extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as digesting food without stomach help, soothing fullness belching and other stomach troubles. Testimonial from Leranel James praises the cure for fifty years of dyspepsia. Manufactured by E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago. price listed.

Leranel James Marysville E. C. DeWitr & Co Chicago

Mississippi Flood Wipes Out Abundant Yield Across Keokuk Area

Flood losses in the Mississippi valley south of Keokuk reach about 6 million dollars with prospects for more as waters rise. Crops on the Missouri side between Keokuk and Hannibal are destroyed or ruined, with corn losses vast and many farms abandoned. Levees near Quincy, War s aw, and Canton show stress, while Des Moines river floods and island deltas threaten further devastation and displace residents.

Mississippi Keokuk Iowa Mississippi Valley Missouri Hannibal Acre Louisiana Canton West Quincy Illinois Warsaw Quincy la Grange Holton Illinois Bluffs Missouri Bluffs Burlington Bridge Lone Tree Prairie Bluffs Abias Fox River la Morte Silverton Busch Station Clemens Ashburn Des Moines Gregory House of God Ottumwa

Danger at Peoria as Illinois River Rises

The Illinois river threatens Peoria with rising flood levels. On Saturday the river stood 20.5 feet above low water and was climbing at 0.5 inches per hour. River authorities say receding is not likely within the next twelve hours. Residents along bottom lands have moved to higher ground with livestock.

Peoria Illinois

Pigeons Cut in Wet Mishawaka Clipping

In Mishawaka Indiana a note describes racing pigeons cut in wet conditions. Thirty two pigeons are reported drenched and exhausted in the field.

Mishawaka Ind

Remarkable Cure Testimony for Lydia E Pinkham’s Remedy

Mrs Sadie Koch of Milwaukee recounts months of female health troubles and near constant pain. After trying doctors with no relief she finds lasting improvement after two bottles of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and praises its life changing effect.

Sadie E. Koch Milwaukee Lydia BE Sadie 10Th St Wis Lydia E. Pinkham

JOKELETS Tone of witty quips across papers

A compilation of humorous exchanges and quips from various papers including Chicago Daily News Tit-Bits Atlanta Constitution Philadelphia Press Punch Philadelphia Record Life Detroit Free Press and Washington Star. The snippets feature joking remarks on marriage schoolmasters politicking and social scenes with named papers and brief setups.

Doan’s Ointment touted as relief for piles

A short advertisement claims Doan’s Ointment cures severe itching piles, portraying it as a reliable remedy that relieves intense discomfort.

Suit for Lioness and Cubs Seeks Replevin of Circus Carload

Jenf E Wallace filed an attachment suit against Jabour Carnival Co in Logansport Indiana to recover a carload of circus paraphernalia including a lioness two cubs and wagons. The Wabash and Pan Handle lines were named as defendants as officials moved to ship the goods to Canada. Sheriff Richason seized the cars on arrival.

Benj.e. Wallace Carnival Company Logansport Ind Jenf. E. Wallace Jabour Carnival Company Canada Richason

Perry Davis Painkiller Adurged Careful Purchase

The advertisement urges buyers entering a drug store to carefully examine painkillers for the Perry Davis label and avoid cheaper knockoffs. It asserts there is only one true painkiller Perry Davis, offered in large bottles for 25 cents and 50 cents.

Perry Davis

John W. Mackay Dies in London at 71

John W. Mackay died at 6 30 p m Sunday at 6 Carlton House Terrace London in his seventy second year The immediate cause was heart failure with pneumonia symptoms left lung congested Present at bedside were Mrs Mackay her mother Mrs Hungerford and Countess Tellmer Mrs Mackay's daughter Princess Galatro Colorra arrived from Paris Mr Ward of Commercial Cable Company was in the house Also present were doctors Powell Jones and Orr despite oxygen and efforts he died peacefully after a week of illness.

London John W. Mackay Carlton House Terrace Mackay G. G. Ward Commercial Cable Company Cai Mr. Ward Mr. Mackay Richard Douglass Powell Jones Dr. Orr

Three Million Dollar Deal on Western Mesaba Lease

Cleveland Cliffs Iron Co. buys the Itasca Mining lease on 160 acres at Hawkins mine in the Western Mesaba range. Cash payment of 500,000 plus 7 cents per ton on all ore mined and to be found. Royalty of 20 cents per ton on ore mined. Estimated total value over three million dollars with up to 10 million tons in the tract.

Iowa Masaba Marquette Mich Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company Itasca Mining Company Hawkins Mesaba Range

Holbein Swims Eighteen Miles From Dover Toward Ram's Gate

Holbein attempted to swim from Dover to Ram's Gate as prep for a channel crossing. He was forced to abandon within four miles due to strong tide and headwind after swimming for four hours and forty-five minutes, covering eighteen miles.

Holbein Dover Ram’s Gate England English Channel

Bryan Begins Speaking Tour From Lincoln

William J. Bryan has started an extended speaking tour in the eastern and New England states. His principal political address is set for the New England Democratic League meeting on July 24.

Bryan Lincoln William J. Bryan New England Democratic League

May found guilty of murder in first degree

St Joseph Missouri July 21 Charles May convicted of murder in the first degree for killing Robert Martin near St Joseph two years ago The verdict comes after May faced his third trial in the case with jurors delivering the verdict this week.

St. Joseph,Mo Charles May Robert. Martin St. Joseph May

Estimation of Strike District Revenues and Costs

Indianapolis July 21 President Mitchell estimates the number of strikers and dependents by district and weekly revenues under the convention decision. Districts 1 7 and 9 in Pennsylvania show 150000 strikers and 750000 dependents. District 17 in West Virginia shows 25000 strikers and 75000 dependents. Contributions total 400000 with 244000 weekly district assessments and 250000 public contributions. overall weekly income is 494000.

Indianapolis Mitchell Pennsylvania West Virginia Ohio Indiana Illinois Iowa Kansas Colorado Maryland Tennessee Alabama Arkansas Indian Territory Kentucky Missouri

F. C. Andrews Faces Trial On All Indictment Counts

Detroit July 21 Judge Murphy denied a defense motion seeking prosecution to elect a single count. The court held that multiple counts charging the same offense in different ways may be joined in one information. Frank C. Andrews, former vice president of City Savings Bank, must stand trial on all counts.

Detroit Mich Murphy Fred A. Baker Frank C. Andrews City Savings Bank Judge Murphy

Quo warranto sought to oust Cleveland council

Attorney General Sheets filed quo warranto proceedings in the Circuit court to oust the Cleveland city council and require members to show by what right they hold office. Judge Caldwell granted a restraining order shielding the council from granting further franchises or special privileges until the case is heard and decided.

Cleveland Sheets Circuit Court

Sultan of Bacolod Withdraws Insults and Seeks Peace

The sultan of Bacolod Mindanao, who prior threatened offensive action against the American expedition to Lake Lanao, now writes a friendly note to the American commander disavowing any wish to fight. He says he will confer with the Americans and the Moro situation is viewed as favorable.

Manila Bacolod Mindanao Lake Lanao

Excursion Train Derailed in Wisconsin River Bridge Incident

A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul special carrying Rockford excursionists derailed on a Me nominee river bridge near Milwaukee. The engine and first two coaches crossed the switch safely. the third coach tipped forty degrees toward the river causing panic but no injuries reported.

Rockford Milwaukee Wis Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Menominee River

Barrington Man in Critical Condition After Rooster Bite

Providence July 21 James McConnell of Barrington is in a fearful condition from blood poisoning caused by a bite from a pet bantam rooster. His hands are swollen to more than double their size and facial features are distorted on one side.

Providence R. L James McConnell Barrington McConnell

Transfer for Ex Captain Carter From Leavenworth to Atlanta Penitentiary

An army officer says Oberlin M. Carter former captain of engineers will be moved from Fort Leavenworth Federal Prison to the new federal penitentiary in Atlanta Georgia.

Carter Leavenworth, Kar Army Oberlin M. Carter Fort Leavenworth Atlanta, Ga

Two Drink Deaths Mark Poisoning Tragedy in Atlantic City

Polson New Jersey July 21 Thos Ormrod manager of the Clabby Hotel died after taking strychnine mistaken for brandy. Nathan Leoken proprietor of a haberdashery is in a precarious condition from a similar dose.

Polson Atlantic City N. J Thos. Ormrod Clabby Hotel Nathan Leoken A. Haberdashery

Pastor Resigns from Eureka Christian Church

Elder N. E Haynes, pastor of the Christian church in Eureka II, has tendered his resignation to the congregation, to take effect as soon as convenient.

Eureka, II Haynes Christian Church

Hilary A Herbert Celebrates July City Guiterin Fever

Hilary A Herbert marks a local celebration on July 21 in the city. The brief notes a guitar instrument event and references the term fever as a festive mood.

Hilary A. Herbert Whkesman Hilary City

Beall Promoted to Chief of Philippine Publications Dept

Friends of Marion E Beall announce his promotion to chief of the compilation and translation department of the Bureau of Insular Affairs. He will supervise Spanish and Tagalog translators, a stenographer, and clerks overseeing War Department publications on the Philippines. Beall notes the rise of Spanish in civil service and urges teaching Spanish in common schools for investment and official work.

Ft. “Wayne Ind Marion E. Beall Athe Fort, Wayne Philippines Beall Cuba Taft Wood Charles H. Allen Porto Rico Perfecto la Coste Philippine Civil Service United States

Poisoning the System and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers

An early 20th century ad touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a gentle remedy to purge poisons by cleansing the bowels and stimulating the liver. It claims the tablets do not gripe or distress and promote easy bowel action through gentle bowel strengthening. Housewortil Bros.

DeWitt Housewortil Bros

Antiseptic Bath Soothing Product for Infants

An infant antiseptic bath product is offered for sale by C. D. Rushton at 25. The notice also mentions a national banks call for statements in Washington dated July 18 by the comptroller of the currency requesting the condition of national banks at close of business July 16.

C. D. Rushton Washington Comptroller of the Currency

Still Censor Press Dispatches Abolished in Cape Town

Cape Town reports that the government has abolished censorship on telegraph dispatches except for press dispatches still subject to control. The move follows ongoing reforms to media regulation.

Cape Town

Rocky Mountain Tea Drives Western Trade Tale

Houseworth Bros. touts Rocky Mountain Tea as a steadfast remedy for travel hardship and homebound longing, promising vigor for frontier journeys and endurance for harsh journeys through snow and sea.

Chilkoot Pass Glass Rocky Mountain Houseworth Bros

New JP and constable take office in town

Alexandria Hiram Dowler was appointed justice of the peace and Lemuel Shaw his constable. Within twenty four hours all gambling devices had disappeared. The newly appointed men are members of the Law and Order league.

Alexandria Hiram Dowler Lemuel Shaw The Law and Order League

Kodol Aids Verona Woman With Digestive Health

L W Spaulding of Verona Me reports his mother aged seventy six improved immediately after using Kodol for indigestion. He notes she now eats anything and carries a bottle for relief. The ad claims Kodol rests the stomach and strengthens the body by digesting food.

L. W. Spaulding Verona Houseworth Bros

Marion Miss Mary Chase Takes Honolulu Teaching Post

Miss Mary Chase leaves prior position to join public schools in Honolulu as a teacher.

Marion Mary Chase Honolulu

One Minute Cough Cure Ad Claims Quick Relief

An old ad discusses Act Immediately products marketed as a safe cure for coughs colds throat and lung troubles. The copy stresses rapid action and suitability after exercise and in various weather conditions.

Acta Houseworth

Smallpox Cases Rise in Kokomo County

Health Officer Ryo H. Smith reports three new smallpox cases in the county, two in Greentown and one in Kokomo, bringing the total to twelve active cases in the area.

Kokomo Ryo H. Smith Greentown

Neighboring Helpwork by Worth 1 Bros

A community note describes assistance provided by worth 1 Bros to a neighbor in need. The brief highlights neighborly aid and local support without detailing the specific tasks or individuals involved.

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