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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
3
The report notes the current freight station is crowded with full platforms and space to place remaining freight. It mentions an overdun dray awaiting, and expected relief for the growing business. Plans for a new passenger or freight station are not confirmed, but the present site is seen as soon to be outgrown.
Fragmentary notes describe using boiled milk and alum wash for mouth bleeding and toothache. It mentions holding certain preparations in the mouth and swallowing small amounts, with a focus on alum dissolved in water as a potent wash.
An old Truth advertisement argues there are two types of speculators: those who gamble with others’ money and those who gamble with their own. The notice promotes reading Truth for 10 cents a week.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a druggist at Mongeworth Bros in Bikhart sold a product for 40 cents a box. The text mentions eyes and prices, but details are unclear due to damaged wording.
An ad-like fragment touts a tablet Hem-Reid for internal use promising to cure hemorrhoids at any stage. It warns against external remedies and mentions Dr. J. O. Leon of Sundays House as the prescribing specialist. The text uses odd spellings and promotional phrasing typical of old classifieds.
New York City’s first Hebrew cemetery dates to 1656 and stretches along New Bowery and Olivet streets. The publication notes the cemetery’s enduring presence as a historic burial ground accessible and informative to readers in the weekly Truth.
In northern England and Scotland communities shifted from festive parades to plowing competitions. About thirty to forty participants wore colorful outfits and old woman disguises, with one leading the plow. Local amusements faded as more serious agricultural contests gained prominence.
A family camping at Johns Pass in Lealman reported a four foot kingfish leaped from the water onto the beach during dinner. Homer M. Mohr and companions captured the fish, which weighed about fifty pounds, and shared kingfish steaks afterward. The Petersburg Times notes the unusual incident as a unique encounter of a kingfish near a Florida beach.
The readable text discusses an early concept of atoms and weight, contrasting ancient and modern ideas. It references a motion or matter about a theory of atoms and weight, with unclear names and phrasing.
A brief city talk during President Taft's recent visit highlighted Archbishop Ryan's praise for Taft's cordial greeting. The exchange touched on church pride in the cathedral as a fine example of architecture, with note of the White House occupant’s warm regard for the diocese.
Yesterday's results show Cincinnati 135 to 2 over Boston with several games postponed. Chicago and New York combined match, plus Boston defeated St Louis 4 to 2. American League and Western League note postponed games and rescheduled dates. Central and Illinois leagues report mixed scores and postponed Rock Island and Peoria-Davenport contests.
Local briefs report shifting collaborations near Chowan with ECISUS and partners Ye Ux and Sata forming new ties to pursue regional projects. Details remain sparse as officials prepare statements on governance and funding.
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