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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
7
A Covent Garden sale room hawked a daughter of Ramesses II as a royal mummy for 10 pounds 10 shillings. The observant London paper notes the detestable democratic age and questions the desecration of a royal relic amid bargain hunters.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for rheumatism and catarrh at the cost of one dollar per bottle. It claims to attack blood poisons, rebuild the body, and offer free trial treatment by mail from Atlanta with medical advice until cured. Sold locally by C. D. Rushton, druggist.
Emperor William now receives a long list of newspapers to be laid before him daily rather than clippings. He peruses about 40 German papers and briefly glances at two French journals, two English, one American, and three Austrian papers each day.
In Stoutsville on May 6 1900 R B Hurd reports indigestion and constipation relief after trying Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from local druggists J W Watson Rushton's and Thomas' stores. He bought a fifty cent bottle and claims it gave more relief than any prior remedy.
A playful notice notes The Star Bong feature Blatat and William's weary diet ends, prompting a big adventure. The Chicago Record-Herald comments on this tale about boars and public reactions.
A giant pine log 94 feet long and 19 inches square was landed at Leith. It is described as the largest and most perfect tree in Louisiana.
Edward Huss of Salisbury Missouri recounts suffering from lurgabe and kidney trouble with no relief from other remedies. After three bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure he claims to be cured at Rushton's drug store.
The czar of Russia avoids print and dislikes stenographic records of his speeches. He is notably annoyed when his spoken words are captured for publication.
Advertisement notes that red is a danger signal on the railroad nose and face and promotes Rocky Mountain Tea for rosy cheeks sold by druggists at 35 cents.
The passage notes that English women should not read daily papers and instead favor weekly periodicals. It explains London has many of this high tier, reflecting a social distinction in reading habits.
An experienced chemist warns that fresh meat exposed to tobacco smoke absorbs nicotine and can become badly tainted, suggesting precautions to prevent contamination.
Rev Father F B Hayes, a 30 year old American priest, leads a parish spanning parts of Montana North Dakota and Wyoming. Ordained May 17 1899 in Cheyenne, he traveled 10000 miles first year and rode 500 miles on horseback to attend to Catholics. He is pictured as an athletic, energetic cleric and is linked to health remedies priced at 25 cents.
El Correo de Sonora catalogs Mexico’s claims including Popocatapetl as highest North American peak Valenciana as deepest mine Guanajuato silver vein Cacahuamilpa and Villa Garcia caves Tollan Ola the oldest city Abadana bookstore 211 years old first printing in the New World Guadaloupe Lourdes comparison Serj capital high altitude Mexico Santa Maria del Tule greatest tree Jorulo newest volcano Porfirio Diaz as peacemaker.
A reader from Arlington Texas reports rapid relief from stomach troubles after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The testimonial claims meals now digest easily and breakfast no longer lingers, praising the product as an unmatched remedy.
A 1900 census note shows Washington, like 1890, has the nation’s largest Black population with many using the city as winter quarters. Economic ease, climate, and open residence support attract thousands while May marks start of seasonal outflow and October welcomes return. A local medical ad for Bono date Little Lives Pill is also present.
Local reader W H Philips of 212 East Jackson Street a Conn’s burnisher describes six months of kidney pain and backache then credits Doan’s Kidney Pills after using them from Houseworth Bros Drug Store. He urges others to try the remedy and names Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents with price 50 cents.
The London Express notes bank clerks endure strict conduct rules, low salaries, and long hours. Clerks face penalties for smoking, must wear formal dress, and pay into funds for grounds and sports. Promotions are limited, Saturdays extend the workday, and duties continue after bank closing.
A Winterset Iowa bank cashier recalls a carpenter who stopped work with diarrhoea and was cured by one dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The carpenter bought it locally and returned to work. For sale at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
In Paris the czarina admired a Gobelin tapestry of Marie Antoinette and children. President Faure offered it as a gift and ordered a copy made since the originals are national property. A four year effort produced the replica after cabinet agreement.
Advertisement states Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin keeps the stomach in order and breath pure. Available at Rush ton's Drug Store and Thomas' Drug Store.
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