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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
8
An advertisement proclaims Dr Williams Pink Pills cure for anemia and numerous illnesses by building new blood. It cites a testimonial from Frankie Hathaway recounting full recovery after using pills since age sixteen, noting appetite and color improvements. Pills priced 50 cents per box, six for $2.50, from Schenectady NY.
A visitor describes Gary amid massive construction and planning for a future steel hub. Workers level sand ridges, lay sewer trenches, and prepare for open hearth furnaces as several rail and harbor projects transform the landscape. The article notes a projected ten million dollar appropriation and the quick growth of shops and housing as the city advances toward a level, connected metropolis.
A fragmented recipe appears with scattered phrases about a pudding and ingredients. Carrie Ives Saunders is mentioned along with a butter, flour, and steam method. The readable notes hint at steps and measurements though not fully coherent.
An article argues against secret drug formulas and praises Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo for publishing full ingredient lists of his medicines. It claims his products use alcohol free vegetable compounds, glycerine bases, and Indians' traditional remedies like Squaw Weed. It touts Favorite Prescription for women as safe, effective, and openly labeled.
Classified note lists Bertha Padgett at 411 1/2 South Main Street Room 5 offering dressmaking services. Readable text confirms location and business category despite OCR noise.
A jumble of vintage notices offering cure claims for Liver Kidney Stomach Headache Lumbago and Rheumatism with Denn's Spec Dee Catard Cure 256 Four cases promised cured for money back Agents wanted at Dean's Co Columbus Ohio Also Leininger's ice cream factory advertises milk and cream for sale at 113 S Main Street During June and July a cake is offered for bread tags returned Hossicks Cemetery Vase Van Aken Bros announce a special dance Mr and Mrs M R Hopkins host pink party at Hopkins hall June 23 A local exchange includes a tasered insult about Huskie and a Catholic standard remark set in a dated tone.
Advertisement for A R Kesler's Art Store on South Main Street open 9:15 to 5. Selling cheap property and vacant lots to put into a paying business. Mentions transfers of items including a cemetery vase and various goods. Includes a bread tag promotion offering a 25c sale.
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