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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
5
Henry Clews notes that securities losses have hit the rich and panic has not taken root. He sees potential bottoming as insiders and bargain hunters support values, with strong rail stocks footing the recovery. Wheat and crops improve, West and South show activity, and caution remains as liquidity improves and credit abroad stays solid.
R. J. Hicks has improved his property by building a cement walk and urges other owners to join in the effort to create a beautiful village in Southern Michigan.
Mrs. B. F. Dasher and her children finish several weeks of visiting relatives and friends and plan to return to their home in Vasser this Thursday. B. F. Criswell and wife of Plymouth Ohio, who have been visiting his brother Dr. Criswell, also head home this week.
The wandering artist Professor Alphon so Ely has been painting landscape scenes around the town, adding color to storefronts and public spaces. Residents report varied works appearing on walls and fences as he travels.
R. S. Carlisle returned home Saturday and described an enthusiastic gathering of the Funeral Directors Association, highlighting high spirits and active participation among members.
Mrs Frances Robbins left Tuesday for a two weeks visit with relatives in Dowagiac and Valencia.
Halley Morse of Battle Creek will spend his vacation with his grandparents Mr and Mrs Georg Morse. A 10 and a half pound daughter arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs H J Carlisle last Tuesday morning. C C Aikin and Kim Shanahan took it the automobile races at Elkhart Saturday.
Miss Margueret Miller is spending this week with Mable Popejoy in Galien, helping with domestic affairs and social visits during her stay.
I. B. Walter and his wife made a call on a single day, as noted in the clipped text.
Reverend Brooks and his Dayton Ohio family are visiting Charles Gardner for a noted community gathering.
Mrs. Raymond spends the week with friends in Cassopolis. Mrs. Coughlin returns from Elkhart. Mrs. Julia Van Ness of Cassopolis visits here this week. Miss Gertrude Stophiet of Cassopolis called on friends last week. Mrs. Maude Miller visited friends in Cassopolis last week. Mrs. Ella Pubit and son visit Mrs. Davis. A R Lewis of Chicago is guest of Herb Schoch this week. Mrs. Garvin of Goshen visits her father, Charles Smith.
Seasburg resident Miss Nellie Stright travels to town visiting friends in the area and surrounding vicinity.
The text suggests using small martens and window seats to reduce chairs, shallow bookshelves and hanging cabinets for bric-a-brac, and a desk or table to hold a lamp, a magazine, writing materials, or a workbasket as needed by the occupant.
The article advises that wall pictures reveal a hostess taste and that gaudy prints show a lack of refinement. It recommends selecting art suited to the home’s surroundings, favoring watercolors engravings or etchings for moderate incomes and suggesting signed proofs or good copies with signatura for added value.
An elaborate leather drapery serves as a den decoration. Dark brown leather with pine tree limb cutouts frames a behind feature that hints at a sunset sky in satin tones. The scroll frame bears brown olive etching and burnt pine cone accents, offering a warm, artistic touch to the room.
Fate grants three women wishes and each selects a trait beauty power and a low persuasive voice. The youngest loses her beauty to an accident, the second’s power fades after a short time, while the third keeps her talisman and gains enduring influence. Minna Thomas Antrim, Lippincott's.
A skilled needleworker bought cheap lace collars, repurposed them into a tablecloth with two middles and one at each corner. The elaborate cloth, priced as high as 200 dollars under normal conditions, cost her only a few dollars in a clever reuse of fashion leftovers.
The article argues cereals lack protein compared to meat and potatoes. It notes no cereal among those tested reached 18 percent protein and that a moderate worker needs more than twice that amount along with fat and carbohydrates.
A household tip explains removing furniture bruises by dampening warm water and folding brown paper six times, then pressing with a hot iron until dry. If needed, repeat once or twice. the dent should rise to level with the surface after two or three applications.
The passage argues that central space in a room is precious like costly furniture. It warns against oversized lamps on small tables or in small rooms and emphasizes the eye and lungs benefit from open space.
Guidance suggests removing dirt marks from felt bats by rubbing with a hard brush dipped in spirits of ammonia. It also notes use on grease marks and on serge or cloth as needed.
The Louisville Courier Journal recounts Graves battery at the battle of Donelson where Tom Riley the wild Irishman dies heroically while serving as orderly. Riley refuses to yield, loads the cannon under heavy fire, and salutes his captain as he falls, leaving Graves in tears.
A Balti more woman asserts her canaries reliably forecast weather. She says early morning bird songs predict a good day and silence signals rain or bad weather. She compares them favorably to barometers and jokes the weather man should get canaries too.
A fragment recounts a Russian traveler noting the Cossack’s cautious stance as he speaks of Kirghize with a spear and a Bashkir with a drawn sword, implying tense frontier behavior.
A New York Times comment describes how some luxury pet keepers train animals to crave unusual foods such as pears peaches apples and bananas while cats prefer melons onions and asparagus. The piece warns such acquired tastes pervert natural appetite and may harm health, noting the cost for boarders and urging a stop.
A collection of historic quotes on liberality labor kindness memory judgment and justice. Notable lines echo Cicero Mazzini Bovee Rochefoucauld Amiel Longfellow Penn with reflections on learning ambition and the value of character.
The article discusses how cats were valued in ancient Egypt for pest control and hunting, noting British Museum paintings of sportsmen with cats in boats and cats swimming with birds. It contrasts these depictions with modern cats that usually avoid water, puzzling naturalists over thousands of years.
The piece argues for limited variety per meal with three foods, served simply. It notes weather affects appetite, recommends more food on damp cold days, and that cravings often indicate what is best, while acknowledging exceptions for illness and individual activity levels.
A Baltimore American anecdote recalls a man with only half a dollar entering a swell cafe and ordering 40 cents worth of food before others at the next table, illustrating a moment of bold sustenance under pressure.
A fragmented clipping notes a kidnap event involving a person or entity named Daisy Dashabout and diamonds, with unclear surrounding details. The readable bits imply a sensational crime headline tone from a historical page. Further specifics are not legible.
A tense game in Philadelphia boosts the team as they edge opponents and strengthen their position in the standings. Key players contribute with decisive plays and sustained defense to secure the victory.
The Cabildo owns the Louisiana state building project at the world’s fair. A contract for the Oklahoma state building erection was let recently for 15500. Work will start on August 1 and the building is to be completed by December 1.
A 120 carat diamond described as possibly the finest ever drawn from Kimberly mines will be exhibited at the world’s fair. Valued at nearly a quarter of a million sterling, the stone stands as a highlight of the display.
The contract for the giant floral clock to be installed on the hill north of the Agriculture Palace at the world’s fair was let recently to the Plant Seed Co. of St. Louis.
Japan names Baron Sirata as president Baron Matsudgie as vice president and Tejima as commissioner general to collect and arrange the exhibit for the world’s fair.
New Orleans photographers both professionals and amateurs will present a creditable exhibit at the Louisian Purchase Exposition. For the first time in American expositions photography is recognized as an art, with a section of the Art Palace reserved for this exhibit.
A miniature railway system will be an attraction at the world's fair in St Louis. At least thirty miniature trains drawn by baby locomotives will operate across the grounds. The system serves as both amusement and a means to transport visitors.
The National Electrical Contractors' association the Music Teachers' National association and the Wholesale Saddlery association have decided to hold their 1904 conventions at the world's fair.
L Wagner of Richmond Virginia says a severe sciatic rheumatism attack kept him bedbound for two months until Mystic Cure for Rheumatism cured him after doctors prescriptions failed. He notes others have seen fine results and mentions Fenton's drugstore at 225 South Main Street.
Master Jaquith Curtis fell from his bicycle and cut his arm badly needing Dr. Seaman. Mr. and Mrs. H. Curtis and family and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dilts spent last Wednesday at Hudson Lake. Open air concert every Wednesday on the public square by the band. Mrs. Margaret Hall was fined $5 plus costs totaling $15 in Justice Sanders' court for an assault on Mrs. Josephine Shellenberger.
Called meeting of Kane Lodge No. 183 EF. and A. M. Sunday July 26 at 2 30 p m for attending the funeral of our late brother John Banforth Services at residence 210 Harrison Street Interment in Grace Lawn cemetery All Master Masons are requested to attend H A Graham W M BE Goard Secretary
For Sale Six year old mare with foal perfectly sound at Me Dowell's Livery. All kinds of repair work on wagons and carriages neatly and promptly done by J Rush at Corner Crawford and Grove Streets. Open Mon Wed Sat monthly schedule. Signature on each box of Laxative Bromo Quinine. Refund offered by druggists if it fails. 25 cents.
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