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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
2
C Brooks of Marshall Michigan offers a custom fitting support device advertised to hold broken parts or limbs together with a light cooling feel. The seller guarantees satisfaction or money back and claims decades of selling to thousands with a simple straight business deal.
The notice states a loan of $2 000.00 to be used on real estate for 3 years at 6 percent interest. It lists W D Dalton of 203 South Main Street as the contact or lender.
Fort Pierre South Dakota March 12 The state railroad commission held a special session to consider a proposal for reduced freight rates in western South Dakota A committee from the State Federation of Business Men's clubs urged approval of the reduction before the commission The article notes the arguments in favor of the proposal.
In Topeka on March 12 the remaining People's party gathered for a mass convention to elect Kansas delegates to the national convention in St Louis next month. Kansas will send twenty six delegates to the national meeting.
Washington March 12 The Boston club of the National League gathered in Washington to depart for the Augusta training camp. The plan is to stay in the Georgia city until month’s end and play several games on return with Virginia League teams and with Baltimore Wilmington and Trenton clubs.
An advertisement promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a universal cure for constipation indigestion liver trouble and related stomach and bowel ailments. It claims guaranteed results and offers a free sample by mail from the Pepsin Syrup Co. 119 Caldwell Building Monticello Illinois with retail pricing at 50 cents and one dollar.
Bank advertises safety deposit boxes at three dollars yearly with personal keys. An unrelated medical pitch promotes Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claiming wide cures and offering a free sample by mail from Monticello. Houseworth Bros. sells bottles for fifty cents to one dollar.
An advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a fast cure for severe coughing that could develop into pneumonia. It promises relief for the most obstinate racking cough and stronger lungs, noting the genuine product comes in a yellow package sold by all dealers.
Morton Hin, of TanEion Ind., reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism for six weeks with severe swelling and eight doctors failing to help. After using Dr Dechon's Relief for rheumatism she improved immediately and could walk on day one, according to Houseworth Bros. and F. H. Bentz & Co. druggists.
An advertisement-style claim credits Doctor Detchon with a rapid rheumatism cure in a single day. The wording emphasizes relief and a promised quick result, typical of early 20th century patent medicine notices.
A financier staggers from a car and learns his company faces a 25,000,000 contempt fines. His wife urges a limitless stock issue as a path to survival, and he abruptly sees a way to save the business. The moral hints at secrecy between spouses.
Miss Sweet informs Mr. De Goldbug she has proposed to his son and received acceptance. Mr. De Goldbug asks if she can sustain the standard of lifestyle his family expects, signaling social expectations in the engagement.
Mrs Owter Towne recounts an odd domestic mix up where she asked her husband to bring home artificial eggs to encourage hens to lay. He instead returned with two cork legs, prompting a mix of mild surprise and amusement in a suburban setting.
A brief dialogue between a couple reflects tensions over tempers and commitment. The bride insists she is not worn out by quarrels and rejects the idea of release, mentioning she enlisted for the war and remains steadfast.
A Trade Qualification notes a Baltimore American quip on asking a dentist to campaign. The exchange questions a dentist's political skill, noting dentists are often successful on the stump while dismissing the idea of a dentist taking an active political role.
A Yonkers Statesman quip notes that in France wedding attire is often hired, with guests renting nearly everything for the occasion from outfits to even rice and old shoes.
Yonkers Statesman reports a quip about a flounder laying 7,000,000 eggs in a year. The exchange features the Rooster and Hen debating the claim and the supposed crowing by Mr. Flounder.
A New York Weekly cartoon mocks easterners as tender feet while a returned tourist jokes westerners walk 40 miles to view a $10,000 suburban lot, highlighting regional boast and satire.
In a fragmentary interview, a performer admits the hardest moment on stage was living up to the salary illusion shared with friends. Footlights spark anxiety about public expectation and personal doubt.
The Yonkers Statesman notes skepticism about universal peace with Egbert remarking that there will always be many cooks and church choirs in the world. The exchange highlights doubt about lasting global harmony.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention May and a reference to health concerns in Yonkers with unclear context and partial quotes. The readable text is too fragmentary to determine full event or outcome.
The city airs its first showing of the season’s hit musical Little Johnny Jones by George M. Cohan. The company arrived in four cars and baggage wagons move scenery to the theatre as patrons prepare for the optimistic production and its famed songs.
The Bucklen Theatre presents Ihem B Parker's Uncle Josh Perkins, a New England comedy drama. Two performances are scheduled for next Tuesday March 17, matinee and night, as part of St Patrick's Day festivities.
Ten acre Little Fruit Farm near Bristol with a five room house a good barn about 500 cherry trees 100 pear trees an apple orchard half acre of strawberries and other small fruit. Will exchange for Elkhart residence property or sell for 1260. D M Best home phones 55 or 380 115 Lexington avenue.
Advertisement claims Foley’s Honey and Tar cures obstinate coughs and expels cold from the system with mild laxative effect. Guarantee offered and genuine product in yellow package advertised to all dealers.
An advertisement cites A E Davis of Grover Sulphur Springs Texas praising Dean's Regulats for habitational constipation relief. The statement claims the remedy strengthened the bowels and produced regularity after use.
Pantorium offers suit cleaning with sponging and pressing at one dollar per month. Home service available at Bell 112 and phone 630 for inquiries.
An ad promotes carpet and rug cleaning services claiming to restore like new appeal and remove stains without moving items. It notes Oriental rugs as a specialty and mentions a demonstrator will call on customers.
A fragmentary note mentions improved health standards or a health level concept. The text is unclear but implies progress toward better health outcomes or a broader public health initiative.
Dr Bolan will be at the Hotel Bucklen on Sunday and Monday March 15 and 16, staying only until Monday noon.
A fragmented shoe catalog shows multiple price points from Walden's Shoes with items labeled at 4 shoes 3 50 shoes and various $2 to $4 levels. The list mentions miscellaneous prices like $2.98 $2.67 and $1.67, indicating select sale figures.
Dr Sheep pays 106.00 for a recent gripe case and touts Preventics as a safe cold remedy. The ad claims Preventics cure colds without quinine or laxatives and boast strong odds against failure. It stresses early use to prevent pneumonia and notes a 48-count package priced at 25 cents per box. TD: Miller.
Notice states Fo ley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and lung troubles is not affected by national pure food and drug law. It contains no opiates or harmful drug. Salesmen may recommend to both children and adults.
BAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure piles in six to fourteen days with a money back guarantee. The shortened ad claims a fast remedy and refund option.
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