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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1900

Page

3

Rice culture in the United States could meet domestic needs

Dr S A Knapp argues the U S could become self sufficient in rice. About 10 000 500 acres near the Gulf coast are suitable, with 1 500 000 acres producible for rice under rotation yielding around 2 500 000 pounds of clean rice. Machinery and higher labor costs could lower production costs, making U S growers competitive and potential exporters.

S. A. Knapp Agricultural Department Gulf of Mexico United States Southwest California Dakotas

Patsy McMahon Held Without Bond in First Degree Murder

Patsy McMahon is held without bond for murder in the first degree in the death of Jacob Lovensheimer. His brother James and father William are held as accessories, with James bound at 500 dollars and William at 300 dollars.

Wield Chillicothe Ohio Patsy McMahon Jacob Lovensheimer James William

Farmer Murders Brother-in-Law in Rock Branch Incident

Ernest Meyers of Rock Branch near Sioux City Iowa killed his brother-in-law Christ Bauer with a stab to the jugular vein on Saturday night authorities report Meyers a farmer was living at Rock Branch about thirty miles east of Sioux City and the slaying occurred the previous evening in the same region

Sioux City Iowa Ernest Meyers Rock Branch Here Christ Bauer

Move Lincoln's Body During Monument Repairs

Lincoln's body was moved from the crypt of the Lincoln national monument to a temporary vault in Springfield under a repair project. The transfer had no formal ceremonies and was witnessed by officials including Gov. Tanner and state officers. Decay in the outer casket and a damaged monument base prompted the precautionary relocation and heavy stone sealing for safety.

Springfield Ill Abraham Lincoln Lincoln National Monument Culver Gov. Tanner F. K. Whittemore Alfred Bayliss J.S. MecCullough

Foley's Honey and Tar Ad Urges Timely Use

An advertisement urges readers to take Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds before complications arise. The copy emphasizes timely treatment to avoid wasted time and potential health issues.

Three African Chiefs in Southern Africa May Shape the Future

The London Mail surveys Bunu the Basuto, Dunu of the Swazis, and Dinizulu of the Zulus as rising leaders. Bunu is seen as cautious yet potentially worthy to head a valorous race, while Dinizulu returns after exile to face trials. Background notes recall Boer forces and historic banishment.

Africa Lerothodi Dunu Dinizulu London Mail Buni China Bunu Tle St. Helena Cetewayo Luka Meyer

sequential slumber of senses described by Detroit Free Press

The Detroit Free Press notes that senses recover in steps after sleep onset. Eyesight fades first, then taste, smell, hearing and touch follow, with touch waking first and smell the last to awaken as sleep deepens and recedes.

Detroit Free Press

Mystic Care cures rheumatism in days in 1 to 3

An advertisement claims Mystic Care rapidly cures rheumatism and neuralgia within 1 to 3 days. It asserts the remedy acts on the body’s cause and that symptoms disappear after the first dose. Sold by OU. EG. Laonara and Houeworth Bros at Opera House Block.

OU. EG Laonara Houeworth Bros Opera House

Swift Flirtation Over The Phone In Chicago Inter Ocean

A comic exchange unfolds as a caller seeks Mr Swift by phone and a woman claims swift identity. The Chicago Inter Ocean notes the era’s odd flirtation via long distance and a lighthearted misunderstanding between two voices over the line.

Iello Swift Mr. Swift Central

Foley's Kidney Cure Promised For Kidney Disease Relief

An advertisement from Houseworth Bros. promotes Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney diseases, claiming a guaranteed relief and urging sufferers to seek treatment promptly.

Real Estate Transfers and Endorsements in Concord and Nearby

A sequence of property transfers lists David 8 and Solomon Stutsman selling land to Ostherine Stutsman in Concord for 1, and Solomon Stutsman to David S Stutsman for 1. Henry Bechtel sells to Joseph Hartman, Bechtel to Hartman. Benj F Stephens sells to M L Robbins a lot in BMikbars for 3400. Jennie L Klink sells to John G Klink and wife in Osolo Palaski. Lodge No 60 K1OOF transfers to Benny F Enders and wife a lot in filk hart for 125. Mary Enderson sells to Elen Harvey land in Osolo for 1. W E Sitter of New York, with W Carton, tout Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digester with claims of relief from indigestion. Houseworth Bros.

David Solomon Stutsman Ostherine Stutsman Concord David S Stutsmen Henry Bechtel Joseph Hartman Harrison Benj F Stephens M L Robbins Bmikbars Jennie L Klink John G Klink Osolo Palaski Lodge Benny F Enders Filkhart Mary Enderson Elen Harvey Osolo

Father of Kindergarten and the Home as School

Friedrich von Montessori? No, Friedrich Froebel founded the kindergarten and argued education begins at home. Patterson DuBois notes Froebel urged fathers to unite with mothers to reform family education, making women the world’s primary educators while fathers share homemaking burdens and endure ridicule.

Friedrich Vroebel Patterson DuBois March Ladies’ Home Journal Christ

Tragic Tree-Toppling Claims Local Worker Life

Charles Clawson of Ligonier was killed yesterday afternoon near Millersburg when a falling tree struck him. A teamster for Sanders and Hebert Lumber Co of Goshen, he leaves a wife and several children.

Charles Clawson Ligonier Millersburg Sanders and Hebert Lumber Company Goshen

Grain-O Grain O Coffee Alternative For Children

A note on Grain-O a grain based drink marketed as a coffee substitute for children. It claims to nourish and replace coffee while costing about half as much and being available at grocers in 15c and 25c sizes. The piece also includes a tongue in cheek aside about handwriting and modesty in writers.

Customs of trade symbols on Scottish grave markers

The New York Sun notes Scots once decorated mass tombstones with trade symbols. A rover’s marker bore a sugar cane. a carpenter’s grave displayed an anx, saw, hama mer and nuts. a shoemaker’s grave showed an awl and hammer.

Scotland N.Y

Cough Remedy Ad and Chinatown Quarantine Alert

An old ad promotes Consumption Cure-Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as a day cure for colds priced 25 and 50 cents. March 12 report from Alive with Isusenie Gems notes San Francisco Chinatown faces quarantine as the health board reviews an executive session. The board claims inoculated animals from the earlier virus died and their bodies contained bubonic germs.

Warner Cc. H. Leonard Isusenie Gems San Francisco Cal Board of Health Chinatown

Nervous Women urged to study self help and nerve health

An advertisement extols Dr. A W Chase’s Nerve and Blood Pills as a remedy for nervous disorders in women and general weakness. It claims stronger nerves, better health, and restored vitality with a few weeks of treatment, price 50 cents a box, Buffalo NY.

Bright Morrow Nervita Nervita Medical CO Binton & Jackson Sts Chicago W. G. Copeland Cortland N. Y The Messenger House A. W. Chase Dr. A. W. Chase Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo, N. Y

Probate Court Filings Of Estate And Guardian Accounts

Probate records show multiple filings including final reports for the Geo F Inbody estate and Valentine F Whitehead estate. accounts current for Jasse Flickinger estate and Nash Mishler estate. guardianship accounts for minor heirs of Leah Zsok Filas Pearman Peter Fink Charles Morse Caroline Bauer and Hannah Barker. inventories and reports of sale filed in several estates including Laniel Stephens and others. Executors and guardians named include David Inbody Cyrus Flickinger Solomon Mishler Edward Pippinger Jno Fieldhouse and Mary Fink with various duties recorded.

David Inbody Geo. F. Inbody Mary Fink Peter Fink Ward Charles, Fink Edward J. Pippinger Adm Nash Mishler Peter A. Bauer Guardian Oaroline Bauer

New Great South American Kidney Cure Relief Claim

Relief in six hours for kidney bladder and urinary issues. promises quick cure for both sexes. Claims immediate relief from urinary retention and pain. sold by A. U. Leonard druggist in Elkhart.

A. U. Leonard Elkhart

Crampacker Boom Grows for Indiana Governor Bid

Political leaders in Indianapolis report a surge in support from Wabash County for Congressman Crampacker as governor nominee. He is noted as the sole Indiana congressman to vote against the Puerto Rican bill, triggering the boost. Gen. Harrison's presidential candidacy talk is fading as he asks friends to stop promoting his name.

Crampacker Indianapolis Ind Wabash County Indiana Congress Gen. Harrison

Wanted district office managers in state to represent me

The notice seeks several persons as district office managers to represent the advertiser in their counties. It offers a yearly $600 with weekly pay, promotional opportunities, and asks applicants to exchange references. Enclose a self addressed stamped envelope to L. A. Park, 320 Caxton Building, Chicago.

L. A. Park Caxton Building Chicago

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