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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1908
Page
6
In a historical note, Dr Buck led military stores on southern routes facing rough roads in East Tennessee. He replaced wagon bodies with boards to prevent delays, enabling faster loads and safer deliveries. His buckboard idea evolved into both carriage and automobile forms.
Angela Pawlow daughter of a merchant at Stanislaus Church Fall River Mass refused to marry Basyl Malinski self described Polish count owner of a Russian estate. The eight o clock ceremony proceeded no further as she declared infidelity before marriage and fled down the aisle to her mother as stunned guests watched. Church officials quickly cleared the building.
A cordial letter by Bill Nye to Queen Victoria invites her to join American authors readings for the international copyright movement. Nye claims Americans would welcome her, praising her literary merit and noting she writes by night after a day of reign on a hard throne.
The emblem’s origin eludes agreement with theories linking it to Clovis I Louis VI a German king or the Romans. Since the twelfth century the fleur-de-lis has symbolized French royalty though its true meaning remains disputed. One tale ties it to the baptismal lily shown by an angel to Clovis, another links it to Louis VII via his name Louis Morus.
A concise reflection on economical living noting that some women, through disciplined habits and smart arrangements, maximize small sums. Their homes appear flourishing and content, contrasting with more ostentatious lifestyles.
Fragmented text shows names and numbers but lacks context or complete sentences. The unreadable snippet mentions a person named Maria and a reference to age twenty amid garbled phrases. No verifiable event or action is evident from the readable portion.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Jane and a phrase about more de sees and touching eyes, yielding little verifiable detail. The garbled text provides no definite event, date, or context to identify people, places, or actions.
A train ride in Kansas becomes a humorous scene as three prohibition delegates converse with a clerical stranger who turns out to be a whisky salesman. The man explains he is fighting both the good and bad sides of the liquor trade.
A satirical figure boasts avoiding 340000 in taxes while recalling old English taxes on births burials marriages servants dogs horses carriages hearths and more. The caricature contrasts past tax wisdom with modern escapes though no real events or dates are stated.
An advertisement offers a free trial of the Pyramid Pile Cure claiming it cures piles ulcers and inflammation with prompt relief at home. After a sample, a full treatment can be ordered for 50 cents plus mail delivery to the buyer’s address in a plain sealed package from Pyramid Dee Co Marshall Michigan.
Elusive text describes Dean's Ointment claimed to stop itching instantly and treat conditions like eczema eczema and dermatitis. It mentions availability at any drug store and references various skin complaints such as salt rheum tetter hives and scabies.
An advertisement touts Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a universal remedy for constipation indigestion flatulence heartburn sour stomach and stomach liver and bowel diseases. It claims strong guarantees and offers a free sample by mailing an address to Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Illinois. Houseworth Bros sells it for 50c and 1 per bottle.
A Brother Dickey dialogue from the Atlanta Constitution recounts a rich man who claims to have given to the poor and is confronted by a roadside figure. The tale contrasts wealth and charity with a comical chorus of a taunting giant in a silk hat and cane, demanding the middle of the road.
Five room house with corner lot 4x10 rods offered for 1250 dollars. Terms include 250 dollars cash and balance at 8 dollars per month with 6 percent interest. Contact D. M. Best at 115 Lexington Ave by phone 55 or 380.
Guests at a New York dinner note friction over an independent official. A woman comments that Mayor Blank's approach lacks harmony and humor, likening his church singing to a self-satisfied tune that never matches the right one.
Morton Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint for six weeks and eight doctors failed to help. After using Dr Dechon's Relief for Rheumatism she gained relief in three days and could walk again. the claim is endorsed by Houseworth Bros and H Bentz Co druggists.
Notices to Our Customers state Fo ley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the national pure food and drug law it contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults All dealers:
An 80 year old woman with snowy white hair defies aging through optimistic habits. She credits forgetting disagreeable things mastering pleasant speech not overburdening friends keeping nerves steady and seeking congenial work to stay youthfully engaged.
Trollisters' Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as the key to perfect digestion and healthy skin. The ad claims it builds rich red blood and promotes beauty, offering tea or tablets for 35 cents through VWouseworth Bros.
The trustee in bankruptcy for The Model Clothing Co announces a private sale of stock, hats, caps and store fixtures on Friday March 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 520 South Main Street Elkhart Indiana, with items offered for not less than their appraised value. Louis C. Vanderlip and William Wider act as trustees’ counsel. An earlier note mentions Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs as a portable testimonial.
An old newspaper column advertises throat remedies and cold cures known worldwide. It mentions a King Bros drug store price list with 50c and 1.00 trial bottles, a St Joseph Valley Bank savings account offer, and various products like Proventics and Dean's Regulats for feverish children and constipation.
In a chatty confession Mrs A explains a routine of dressing down her husband to spur generosity. Mrs Ze asks why, and Mrs A says the tactic yields rewards such as a new coat, furs, and a hat, with the husband promising improvements after each dressing down.
A fragmentary line from Oliver Wendell Holmes discusses the nature of friends and flattery. The text notes faults in relationships and urges caution against flattering oneself. The quotation reflects Holmes's characteristic wit and social observation.
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