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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
5
A wreck on the Erie at Burbank tested steel versus wooden rail cars. The steel mail car survived a 12 foot embankment fall from 35 mph with clerks only bruised, while wooden baggage and express cars were smashed. Railroads hail the steel car as safer and expect momentum for its industry.
The Vera Cruz railway of Mexico placed an order for 309,000 steel ties to be produced by English manufacturers. The ties will be used to reconstruct the main line between Vera Cruz and Mexico City as railroads in the United States hesitate to adopt steel ties.
Toledo inventor T Dumas introduces the Dumas twentieth century railroad crossing device after demonstrations to top railroad officials including the New York Central. He reports strong railroad world interest in the invention.
La Porte Country Club members and guests plan a trip to South Bend on Saturday for a links match against the St. Joseph Valley club. The tournament aims to attract a large crowd, with additional notes on Indiana excursion trains, veterans travel, and local railway delays.
Elkhart County reports mass sidewalk construction in Wakarusa. The San Jose scale is found in Goshen threatening many maple trees around the residence of Harry M Sanders. H H Swain of South Bend, president of the Indiana Horticultural Society, has been summoned as assistant etymologist.
The officers of Company B 3rd Infantry I NG arrange with St Joseph Valley Chautauqua officials to camp on grounds north of the Boys Brigade Camp Sunday July 29. The company will assemble from whence they will march to the camp in heavy marching order.
The article explains symptoms of poisoning from skin contact and urges prompt medical consultation. Treatments suggested include a weak solution of carbolic acid only with a physician's advice, and cautions against its independent use. If skin is broken vaseline with powdered cinnamon may help, and early cleansing with soap lather can prevent spread.
A historical remedy prescribes two and a half ounces Cologne one and a half ounces glycerin two drams fluid extract of jaborandi. Mix thoroughly and apply with a fine camel hair brush along the eyelid edge avoiding any contact with the eye.
Advice urges careful dieting and outdoor exercise for a flushed face. Recommend cold salt water baths each morning and avoiding fat meats strong coffee and highly spiced foods. Sponge the face daily with a lotion of glycerin orange flower water and borax.
A historic instruction describes making a cereal coffee by mixing three cupfuls of wheat bran one cupful of rolled oats one half cupful of cornmeal one half cupful of rice one half cupful of molasses and one egg. The mixture is rubbed smooth baked until very brown and stirred often to avoid lumps.
An illustrated hammock and swing showcases a portable design with a separate overhead bar and movable frame. The hammock attaches to hooks on arms braced by iron rods, allowing easy relocation and smooth swinging with minimal effort.
Instructions describe making a cleaning solution by dissolving melted soap in moderately warm water with one tablespoon of ammonia to two gallons. The mixture should be kept covered during use to prevent evaporation, and kept warm to ensure flannel cleanliness.
A fragment describes placing matting between mattress and sheet to fit exactly. The note mentions Japanese grass and a size reference 36, with unclear context about the bedding setup. The readable text is fragmented and lacks a full event or clear entities.
Fifty three girls from the Mitten factory at Kendall declare they will leave town as the company refuses to pay in full before Saturday. Valorous Brown, a timber dealer who suffered a large sawmill loss, plans a new modern mill and buys timber on Willis Leamon farm for 3730 dollars to manufacture at Churubusco.
Within a few days the Bell Telephone company will commence rebuilding the McCarty Telephone System lately purchased by them. At Rome City and Albion all modern equipment will be installed.
Records from the American Express show Dowagiac shipmens of strawberries and raspberries totaling 8 207 cases this season, far below last year’s 12 000. Raspberries amount to under 1 000 cases this year versus over 5 000 in 1905, with a one week gap between strawberry and raspberry shipments this year, unlike the prior year.
Organizers announce preparations for the Crystal Springs camp meeting running August 2 through August 12, with events scheduled daily and activities for all ages. The gathering emphasizes religious services, fellowship, and outdoor programs in the Crystal Springs area.
Supt Silvers received a letter from Frank S Boyle of New York asking for help locating his son who left home on June 4 bound for Chicago. The search traced him to Buffalo where it is believed he boarded a Lake Shore freight train.
Tony Stoutt, recently stabbed in Lake Shore yards by an unknown person, was arrested in South Bend yesterday for selling shoe strings and needles without a license. The incident ties to the unrest in the Lake Shore area and highlights enforcement of licensing laws.
A dance at McNaughton hall in Goshen follows a band concert on Thursday. All invited. 26
A compact record notes a low rate excursion from August 14 to Niagara Falls Toronto Alexandria Bay and Montreal over the lake on the Shore Ry. Includes dates 27 28 31 2 47 89 11 as part of the itinerary.
Indianapolis July 28 Humane Society members urge Governor Hanly to enforce the animal cruelty statute. They petition sheriffs and police to arrest and prosecute violators and urge officials in Anderson Indiana to uphold the law. The section requires officers to act on violations with a misdemeanor charge and possible fines up to 25 dollars.
The Thomas Orchestra announces eminent soloists for the July 30 concert at Winona Lake. The latest addition is Belgian pianist Brahm Van den Berg, described by critics as one of Europe’s brilliant young artists. He will perform Tuesday night as part of the week’s program.
The permanent soloist of St Pauls Church and the citys Jewish synagogue appears with the Musikverein Orchestra in Winona Lakes upcoming concerts directed by Frederic Stock of the Thomas Orchestra. Tickets range from 25 cents to 1.50 with a seven day gate pass offering lectures and other entertainments. About 1000 seats are reserved. reservations may be mail ordered via the Winona Assembly.
A Parisian Sage hair restorer guarantee from F. H Bentz & Co promises a money back offer if dandruff is not cured in six days. The product is described as non greasy and pleasant to use, priced at 50 cents a bottle with mail options from Giroux Mfg Co Rochester to buyers unable to find a local druggist.
Lake Shore Michigan Southern Railway offers a round trip to Niagara Falls and return for 6 dollars 40 cents with tickets valid 12 days from sale. Side trips to Toronto Alexandria Bay and Montreal priced separately at 1.50, 7.10, and 10.65 dollars higher respectively. Departures from Bilkhart at 5 55 pm and 7 01 pm.
Advertisement offers a summer excursion to Niagara Falls Toronto Montreal and Alexandria Bay aboard Lake Shore service. Details say August 14 with tickets via agents. Contact numbers and fares are listed in the column for more information.
William Rinehart, son of Jacob Hart, died July 21. The obituary notes his gentle nature and tenderness toward children, reflecting a long life marked by thoughtfulness and service to his community. The piece preserves local burial customs and names familial relations.
The article notes fatigue among old soldiers due to rapid marching tempo and a longer line. A Commander-in-Chief Tanner circular calls for changes to marching pace. The two mile cap on parade length remains, with Minneapolis hosting the 1906 Grand Army encampment August 13–16.
The funeral was held at the F B church in Union Michigan with Rev Mack presiding. The Masonic burial service was provided by the lodge and the Masonic quartet of Elkhart offered music. The family conveyed farewell lines about meeting in a better land.
Russia exhausted after recent events delays final plunge in revolution and a general strike. Dreyfus affair resurfaces as a French officer slaps a man at a reception. Constantine identified as murderer of Mrs. Gentry in Poughkeepsie. Chicago Board of Review to tax Field estate worth 180 million. Federal rebate inquiry into oil trust to be held in Chicago. Thaw case veiled woman reveals family quarrels. Sugar trust rebates under federal grand jury probe. Panama bond sales profit reported by Express clerk. Cleveland mayor Johnson attacks streetcar track despite court order. Illinois leads in convict made goods production under labor commissioner’s report. Gov. Cummins and Iowa Republicans draft platform. Roosevelt urged to visit Chicago.
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