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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1901
Page
4
The piece argues that the looming commercial war with Russia stems from the Dingley tariff. It explains the mandatory duty on petroleum products produced in Russia or by countries taxing US petroleum, and notes retaliation as reciprocal and harmful to US exports.
The passage notes that nations protested Russia's petroleum tax and used similar commercial pressure. It emphasizes disappointment at the outcome but suggests Russia may adopt Western tactics in economic conflict.
A column on the impact of manners on young men and social conduct. It cites Arthur Pendennis and Warrington, warns of spoiled youths, and notes incidents where escorts neglect responsibility. It argues mothers should insist on courteous behavior, quoting Tennyson on manners as fruit of noble nature.
An 19th century advertisement argues that consumption is not hereditary but infectious, citing low vital force as a predisposition. It claims one sixth of humanity is affected and promotes air care and Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as preventive and life-saving for lungs. Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
Fragmentary quotes discuss manners and worldly sense. no identifiable event, person, or organization is present to summarize into a news item.
The North American Review essay notes Protestantism's century of change led by Gladden, with shifts toward science, biblical criticism, and social engagement. It highlights a new civic mission, the fatherhood of God, and brotherhood of man shaping industry, law, and education. It also profiles farmer Thomas Allerton, praising systematized, profitable farming, crop rotation, farm welfare, and tech links, urging wider adoption.
Sheriff Davis and a deputy chased a buggy at midnight after a man refused to halt. The rig was struck by bullets as the suspect fled toward a livery barn. The man was later identified as Prof. Edwards of Birmingham, Alabama, who said he mistook the officers for robbers and was frightened.
The Barber asphalt company struggles with teamsters shovelers and laborers at Fort Wayne streets who demand 20 cents an hour as fixed by the last legislature as the minimum wage for laborers on public works. The law is alleged unconstitutional and the company will resist.
The readable text shows a jumbled line about staying cool and a stray quote fragment. No clear event, person, or place is identifiable for a substantive summary.
Lawrence Kansas resident Mrs L Pease says after seven years bedridden with kidney and liver trouble nervous prostration and debility three bottles of Electric Bitters let her walk again within three months she calls it a priceless blessing for headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy fainting and dizziness purchased at Chas J Rushton and Houseworth Bros drug stores for 50 cents each.
A mortgage for 3.75 million dollars from the Wabash railroad to the Knickerbocker Trust Company of New York and W V Stuart of Lafayette Ind was left for record with Recorder Peddyw2f on Saturday. The instrument carries 1500 dollars in revenue stamps and recording fees total nearly 15 dollars.
An advertisement claims deafness from catarrh can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It asserts ear tube inflammation causes hearing loss and offers 100 dollars for any deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars available. product sold by Druggists for 75 cents.
The will of Nora Wolf Hubbard was filed for probate yesterday. After debts are paid, the estate descends to Hazel O Hubbard with Henry Wolf Bolan as alternate. Horace O Hubbard is named as executor.
A Greek laborer working along the Wabash Peru interurban line was swept from the bank and drowned in the Wabash River Sunday. He could not swim and was unable to reach safety as the current carried him away.
The article analyzes Senator Depew and General Grosvenor and the failed push for a third term. It argues the presidents role and public sentiment, noting the Constitution leaves the question to the people and that the nation has settled against a continuous third term unless a genuine crisis demands it.
The piece urges keeping children outdoors to tone nerves after a year of schooling. It recommends country trips, parks, streetcar rides to simulate country life, and simple meals. It warns against a man who blocks child play and urges planning a varied, light summer schedule for better fall work.
Messrs. D A and H M Sanders of Goshen purchased 240 acres from the heirs of the D Knox estate for 13000 dollars. The timber land sale is the largest in the county in years. Deed recorded at the courthouse includes two patent deeds to Josh Knox for 120 acres in 1837.
An expert from the Chicago Record Herald expresses confidence that the wheat harvest will be the largest yet, but omits impacts from recent wind and rain storms in Indiana and other states. Reports suggest Indiana crops were blown down and could be seriously injured if exaggerations are not found.
Ernest Bicknell claimed bad cooking drives wife desertions in Chicago. Jane Addams of Hull House surveyed inmates at the jail and Bridewell and found no support for the theory. She notes cooking quality is relative and that upbringing shapes taste.
M. L. Lockwood of Buffalo testifies to the Industrial Commission that Standard Oil shipped products in tanks to Germany at 2 cents a gallon while charging Arkansas and Texas customers 25 cents a gallon where competition was absent. He argues tariff protection cannot explain higher local prices.
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