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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
2
A column notes spring fever as a mild result of winter habits causing tired nerves and lost ambition. It touts Dr Shoop’s Restorative as a rapid general tonic that revives energy within 48 hours, improves appetite and digestion, and is recommended by druggists nationwide.
Stage notes report McIntyre and Heath will bring The Ham Tree and its company to London after completing the American tour. Reported European reception of negro impersonators is strong, with praise from the Telegraph Times Herald and other outlets calling the production an absolute triumph and a wholesome, gripping drama.
A. A. Herren of Finch Ark writes Foley's Honey and Tar is the best prep for coughs colds and lung trouble. He claims it cured consumption in early stages and states no one who uses it is unsatisfied. Available at all druggists.
McIntyre and Heath star in The Ham Tree at Bucklen Theatre as the closing attraction of Dikrtart's season. The comedy mocks foreign dialects and American negro speech, provoking laughter with dialect impersonations and a big laugh storm as remaining seats go unsold.
York Press lauds Paid in Full as the season’s best find and notes strong praise from Sun for being the big dramatic hit while Journal warns the audience held breathless by the performance.
All fixtures in the Grocery Store recently occupied by J. J. Hoffman are described as the finest line ever put in a city grocery store. Inquiries should be directed to M. A. Demarest at Twin City Grocer Co.
A brief fragment notes Walt clean and press services urging customers to refresh skirts and jackets using two phone lines. The readable text suggests a traditional local laundry and tailoring advert with a call to action.
Fragmentary note from B D Miller urges trying a product for several days to gain life, strength, and ambition. The brief suggests personal conviction after testing.
Mr J Morgan of Neosha Falls Kansas says he would not take $500 to return to her former condition. His wife suffered chronic indigestion for fifteen years but after using Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin became well. The product, guaranteed to work, offers free samples by mail and is sold by Houseworth Bros. for 30 cents or 1 dollar a bottle.
Nine years ago Mr C Far thing of Mill Creek Tennessee recalls a near grave state. A druggist recommended Electric Bitters. He bought a bottle and claims it gave him strength and health. Sold under guarantee at Houseworth Bros store for 50 cents.
A historical note describes a new coffee substitute called Health Coffee by Dr Shoop of Racine Wisconsin. It claims to be the closest imitation of real coffee with no actual coffee grains involved.
A brief health fragment references recovery from hemorrhages and a long period since a lung issue. The readable text hints at a personal health update and distant past lung problems.
A detailed description explains the electric shoe shiner where a patron steps on, inserts a foot, and a nickel triggers brushes and polish. The device cleans the sole, heel, upper, and front of the shoe in under a minute with a double release system. It touts speed and novelty as a patented invention.
A Friday evening gathering hosted by Guy Brusman drew many youths who played various games and enjoyed strawberries and cake.
Miss Hazel and Miss Jessie Bickel spent Sunday together. Mr and Mrs O F Brusman dined with Mr and Mrs George Krouse. Mr and Mrs John Eger hosted relatives near Elkhart. Zion Church plans Children's Day exercises on Sunday evening June 28. Mrs Watts hosts an ice cream social with invites. Mrs Alice Kinney of North Dakota visits friends and relatives.
An Elkhart Indiana resident J C Koehler of 1224 South Main Street reports relief from backache and loins pains after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought two boxes at Holseworth Bros. drug store and found himself entirely free from the pains. The advert notes the pills watch kidneys and cure disorders with a 50 cent price and Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.
An old advertisement promises to cure piles in six to fourteen days with Pazo ointment or money back. It touts Burdock Blood Bitters to tone the liver and stomach, purify blood, and aid digestion amid other health claims.
An advertisement urges women to request Dr Shoop night cure and pink pain tablets. It claims quick relief from headaches neuralgia and menstrual pain within 20 minutes. Products are sold by E D Miller in Racine Wisconsin and offer a free booklet.
The pupils of Miss Cora B. Himes present their third recital under the Ladies' Aid Society. Friday evening June 12 at 8 o clock at the Presbyterian church. Admission 15 cents. The recitals have proved popular and entertaining.
A Branchton Pennsylvania man in failing health regained strength after taking six bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure. He could not work or even move easily but recovered enough to consider honest labor again. He thanks Foley's Cure and wishes success to the remedy.
Owen opens a savings account with St. Joseph Valley Bank. A savings book issued with every deposit and interest paid on all money deposited therein every four months. Next interest period begins July 1.
Start a savings account this month with the St Joseph Valley Bank. Savings books issued and interest paid for your deposits every four months. Dr M M Eekellian attends clinics four four weeks ending June 19 returns home Saturdays at 4 15 PM and may be consulted by patients Sundays.
O S Wooever of LeRaysville New York writes he completed a twenty health sentence cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve claimed to heal worst sores boils burns cuts in short time 25c at Howseworth Bros. drug store.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a garbled note about health and a druggist. Key entities are unclear and no coherent event or quotes emerge.
Purifiers relieve liver stagnation and bowel sluggishness. They ease headaches and biliousness and halt jaundice. Sold for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros drug store.
Readable fragments show Turnocks selling go carts with low prices and specials at a window display. Merchants advertise cheap meals at hotels and other outlets, inviting customers to visit for bargains.
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