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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
4
The notice outlines delivery options by carrier or mail, rates of 10 cents per week or a year, and payment to the newspaper. It requests readers report missed deliveries to the office and states communications must arrive by 10 o'clock to insure publication that day.
The item notes office communications with two phones in use, listing numbers 2 and 35 61 and detailing exchange or directory references.
William D Hazelton as manager swears the Elkhart Truth daily circulation for February 1998 was 3833 copies not including samples spoiled imprints or unsold day by day stock. The declaration was sworn in Indiana before Notary Lous A Dennert on March 3 1908.
A fragment notes truth on sale at Finehouts drug stove at the corner of Main and Hickory streets Timmins with references to Op era House book store Knevels book store.
A historical list marks notable dates from 1701 to 1895 including the death of Earl of Gellomont in 1701, composer Thomas Arne in 1778, Samuel A Eliott birth and 1862 death, Crawford becoming U S Secretary in 1817, Isaac Hayes birth, Daniel Webster Secretary of State in 1841, Zachary Taylor inauguration in 1849, Beauregard command in 1862, Canadian Conservatives win in 1891, and Japanese capture of Neuchwang in 1895.
Frederick H. Newell, chief engineer and longtime head of the U S Reclamation Service, was born in 1862 in Cradford Pal and educated at MIT. He joined the Irrigation Survey in 1888, led the service since 1902, expanding western irrigation with 10,600 workers and roughly $1,000,000 monthly expenditures.
Ivansville Indiana resident Spiegel reports five years of kidney and bladder troubles causing pain, fatigue, and near death. After three doctors failed, Foley's Kidney Cure provided relief with the first bottle and complete cure after the second.
Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine says Dr King s new life pills improve his health. He reports better stomach liver and bowels function and cites potential refund if pills fail. Houseworth Bros drug store discusses a trial and money back option.
A brief medical note warns that La Grippe coughs can worsen into pneumonia. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy that stops coughing and helps healing without side effects.
A sailor explains traditional sea dishes and terms like scouse soup job and pot au feu as well as junk tack and slush. He compares foods such as salt beef bullock head pie and sea vegetables to strengthen mind and body for sailors and notes the need for sturdy sustenance at sea.
A twentieth century farmer describes a pigs bathroom with a weekly hot bath using stiff brushes and soap. He claims bathing increases weight and fattening by about twenty percent, noting agricultural colleges support pig bathing as a modern farm feature.
The article urges that headaches are often caused by overeating or poor sleep and are not normal. It advises proper diet, regular exercise, avoiding eye strain, and ensuring plenty of fresh air. It warns against sleeping in rooms without a high window and promotes ventilating from outdoors rather than adjoining rooms.
Noted for intellect and beauty Heloise spoke Italian French Greek Latin and Hebrew. Her bright mind drew Abelard who died in 1142 and Heloise in 1164. Abelard and Heloise were buried at St Marcel then moved to Pere la Chaise where Heloise rests with Abelard’s ashes.
A passage on window cleaning claims water with alcohol as best medium and advises rubbing with a newspaper. It notes dry cleaning with whiting and mentions many products claim to keep windows so clean an indifferent housekeeper may seem better.
A confused exchange unfolds as a caller demands a paper stop while the Spiketown editor retorts about pantry shelves. The dialogue hints at prior events including an arrest for hog theft, with no clear resolution given.
A reader recalls a dinner scene where cakes, salad, and ices pleased, roast and vegetables delicious, while baskets in the kitchen reveal two caterers. One diner notes the delicatessen firm sends dinners to order and a maid muses if she is an old fraud.
In a West Virginia county clerk’s office a gaunt woman seeks marriage records for Jim Jones. The clerk confirms a license was issued two years earlier for James Jones and Elizabeth Mott. The woman reveals she is Elizabeth and says Jim has escaped.
A traveler, in the east civilization tale, balks at sauerkraut smelling through a Pennsylvania inn. The Dutch landlord defends tradition with a deadpan retort as the incident reveals cultural clash and humor in a midsection vignette from Youth's Companion.
The text describes ingesting raw eggs as bloodmakers and offers a method to swallow them. It suggests lemon juice with the egg and small drops of lemon to ease swallowing, advising holding the head back and tossing the liquid into the back of the mouth. It mentions consuming four drops of lemon and days of rest for recovery.
Two classes of people are described as Pitch-Iners who join a good cause and Crawl-Outers who refuse to help. The piece argues the division is clear, with a minority recognizing the opportunity to contribute while the majority tend to crawl out. It reflects a call to effort and duty in challenging times.
In Time Past Julius Caesar contemplates calendar changes and adds a leap year every four years. He notes life insurance firms push for new advertising and mentions pleasing women as part of the decree.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a fragment about a person named Chris and a youth company. The readable bits hint at dialogue about returning home and avoiding a subject. No clear event, date, or outcome is established.
The league plans a meeting before St Patrick's Day to revise the constitution for the coming season. Captain Grant reports signing Frank Somers, a Duluth alumnus, after a recommendation by Clyde Krick. Ives may stay in Freeport. the South Bend club may lose that draft pick.
The Central league rosters shift as Fort Wayne returns after two years and a half with many veterans replaced by new players. Grand Rapids adds Slab Warner Greesghow and others, while Zanesville and Evansville bring entirely new lineups. Dayton Wheeling and South Bend also field notable new faces and aging stars in the league mix.
Jimmy Ryan of Montgomery brings in nine players from last season's Central league including catcher Nig ht Fuller from Evansville pitcher Dick Merriman from Springfield Elmer Bliss from Grand Rapids Ed Van Amda of South Bend and others. Manager Billy Smith of Atlanta adds catcher Philbin Wheeling pitcher Johnns Dayton outfielder Collins Springfield John Dobbs formerly of South Bend and infielder Babb to the roster.
Jimmy Britt of San Francisco defeated Battling Nelson of Hegewisch in ten rounds in Los Angeles under Pacific A C rules with Britt winning on points. The bout was cautious with Nelson landing few telling blows and Britt avoiding major exchanges, no official decision being recorded.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a jumble about a player named Cobb and contract issues with the Tigers. References to salary reductions, business matters, and midweek games around Chicago imply negotiations and busy scheduling, but the text is garbled and lacks clear narrative.
Dresney faces Billy Allan in Montreal while Kid Sullivan boxes Soldier Burns in Baltimore Sailor Burke meets Jack Fitzgerald in New York.
A fragmented recap notes Louis Fiene’s tenure with the Chicago White Sox. It mentions his two-year span, a single full game win against Cleveland, and limited starting opportunities. The passage reflects on money, ease of earning, and Fiene’s struggle to secure regular starts.
Youngstown dispatch quotes Manager McAleer defending Rube Waddell and saying he will pitch thirty games for St. Louis this season. He assesses last year’s struggles as recoverable and claims Waddell’s passion for playing hockey reflects his approach to baseball.
Brooklyn's cash offer of 10 000 dollars for Artie Hofman was presented in good faith but Cubs manager Chance would not consent. Murphy knew there would be no agreement, leaving the deal in doubt.
A brief notice announces a dance event at Temple on Thursday March 5. Details are incomplete in the fragment.
Notice states the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway Co. prohibits selling papers, popcorn, or any other article along the line. Persons found doing so will be treated as trespassers and prosecuted. Dated March 4, 1908. By T. J. Dawson, Assistant Superintendent.
Unverified claims tout a Day cure for rheumatism and neuralgia by Dr. Detchon. The text asserts quick system-wide effects and immediate disappearance of the disease after a first dose. Sold by Houseworth Bros. and F. H. Bentz & Co. druggists.
An advertising note asserts no cough or cold leads to pneumonia after using Foley's Honey and Tar. It warns against counterfeit yellow packages and promises genuine, opiate free, safe relief.
During the Lenten season the market offers fresh winter caught fish each week starting Tuesday morning. Varieties this week include halibut whitefish pike cod herring and trout.
Ten acre Little Fruit Farm adjoining Bristol with a five room house a good barn about five hundred cherry trees one hundred pear trees an apple orchard and a half acre of strawberries. Will exchange for each residence or sell for 1200 dollars.
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