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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1900

Page

8

Peruna praised by multiple users for stomach relief

Miss Dade Segeman of the Chicago North Side Woman's Club writes that Peruna has benefited members in stomach trouble and debility and during grippe. Letters from Mrs. Emily S. Carson and others claim lasting cures from dyspepsia to severe weakness, with claims of dramatic weight gain and renewed health after Peruna use.

Dade Segeman Chicago North Side Woman's Club Chicago Hartman Emily S. Carson Asterlits Mich S. B. Wirtman

House Slippers Train Kills Murrett de Latt

Mur rett de Latt, longtime Wilmington resident, was fatally struck by a Chicago and Alton passenger train near a sharp curve. Officials believe suicide, as he lay on the track with hands over his heel, arms severed and head detached. He left a widow and five children. Local ad copy follows.

Murrett de Latt Wilmington Chicago & Alton de Lath

Man Commits Self Harm Attempt in Chicago

Charles D. Mims of New York City tried to cut his throat with a razor and stab himself with a penknife at the Sherman house Tuesday afternoon. Wounds not deep. doctors say he will leave the county hospital in a week.

Chicago Charles DD. Mims New York City Sherman House Mims

Miracle Cure Promised For Piles In Detroit Notice

Detroit readers report Dr Chase's Ointment as a cure for itching piles after 25 years of suffering. A free sample box is offered to sufferers who mail their name and stamp for postage. Price 50 cents a box, available through druggists or Dr A W Chase Med Co Buffalo NY. Guaranteed to cure.

Detroit Mich T. V. Baldinger Clinton Street Dr. Chase Dr. W. Chase A. W. Chase Med. Co Buffalo N. Y

Chicago Board of Trade Quotations Range Today

The table lists the range of quotations on the Chicago Board of Trade for today March 13. The data covers commodity futures and prices observed across contracts at the exchange open.

Chicago Board of Trade Chicago Board of Trade

Republican Senate caucus fails to bridge Puerto Rico tariff split

Washington March 14 Republican senators held a 2 1/2 hour closed caucus over the Puerto Rico tariff bill. Opposition from Davis Mason Wellington Simon and others remained firm while Hanna urged party unity. The meeting ended with no compromise and adjournment until Wednesday afternoon.

Washington Puerto Rico Hanna Aldrich Platt Cuba Philippines Repubican Party Congress Davis Minnesota Mason Illinois Wellingon Maryland Simon Oregon Burrows Michigan Fairbanks Beveridge Indiana

Conference Action on Financial Bill Sustained by the House

The conference report on the financial bill passed the House by 106 to 12. A day set aside for Hayward memorial eulogies followed adjournment. In the Senate the appropriation bill was reported and Congressman Cullom announced plans for its consideration. The bill carries 24 155 800 dollars. Senator Allen denied opposing free coinage of gold and silver at 16 to 1. He reaffirmed support for free coinage. A short executive session followed Turners Puerto Rico remarks before adjournment.

House Washington Hayward Nebraska Senate Cullom Rep Allen Turner Puerto Rico

Cabinet Discusses Porto Rican Tariff and Free Trade

Washington delegates debated the Porto Rican tariff at the cabinet meeting. The Porto Ricans appeal for free trade drew Senate interest as a direct reflection of native sentiment. Strong free trade arguments warned of island distress.

Washington

Scott's Emulsion for Delicate Children

A vintage ad claims Scott's Emulsion helps children grow taller stronger healthier and heavier. It positions the product as both food and medicine and notes a price of 1.00 and availability at all druggists.

Scott

Indictments Prolific in Indianapolis Gambling Ring

The grand jury returns nearly 200 indictments against gamblers saloon keepers and druggists with liquor without license. William Kissel faces 63 counts for protection payments and is jailed awaiting bond around 32 000 dollars. Gov Tanner of Florida departs for Palm Beach with party and officials in a special Central railroad car.

Indianapolis Ind William Kissel Kissel Fanner Orr Florida Springfield Dji Gov. Tanner Palm Beach Fla Panner Sovernnor L. C. Taylor N. Phillips Bloomington Ihing Central Railroad

Catarrh Cure Promoted As Constitutional Treatment

Pinkhews Vexesbie Compound advertises HalV's Catarrh Cure from J Johnson & Co Toledo Ohio as a constitutional remedy. It claims to treat catarrh by acting on blood and mucous surfaces with daily doses and offers a $1000 promise for unrewarded cures. Local drugstores sell the product.

Ix, Joheney & Co Toledo Ohio I’. J. Cheney & CO Gould Halls

Plant to Cost 330 Million for Tranulton Steel Works

The Wellavan-Seaver Engineering Co of Cleveland has a contract with Nickel Steel Co of Hamilton to design and build a vast steel and iron plant in Tranulton Ont. The project will be among the largest of its kind with a capacity of 2,499 tons and will include the largest plate mills, costing around 330 million.

Tranulton Ont Cleveland Marten i Wellavan- Seaver T Engineering Company

Palmer's perfume new supply arrives today at Reshton's Drug Store

The plainspoken brief notes a fresh shipment of Palmer's perfume reaching Reshton's Drug Store today. No further details on brands or prices are provided.

Palmer’s Reshton’s Drug Store de Lery

Smallpox in the Capital Sparks Contagion Fear

An Indian disease scare reaches Washington as a congress member contracts smallpox. The incident prompts immediate quarantine actions, fumigation, and calls to isolate visitors seen at the scene. Authorities fear severe consequences from the contagious outbreak.

Note on Irregular Remedies and Medical Claims

A fragment discusses an unverified remedy labeled Weed's Norowsy Pine Syror. It questions its development by consumption and implies caution about its efficacy. The text lacks clear authors, dates, or supporting details.

Paris Press Pressures France Over Rand Mines Crisis

Paris papers accuse the French government of failing to act on peace efforts and say the Bijou or Transvaal mine explosions would be used to force intervention. They warn of impacts on billions of francs and French investors if France does not step in.

Paris France Chen Milliards of Frances

Banner Salve Promoted as Most Healing Ointment

An advertisement claims Banner Salve, by Houseworth Bros, is guaranteed the most healing ointment in the world for burns, sores, and cuts.

Houseworth Bros

Higher Milk Prices Set by Contracts in Elgin

The Borden Condensed Milk company contracts for six months starting April 1 at 98 1 3 cents per 100 pounds or 66 2 3 cents per eight gallon can. Farmers accepted an 18 1 3 cent increase over last spring, with about 10,000 pounds daily contracted locally. A second creamery will pay monthly rates from 90 cents to 87 cents per 100 pounds with similar daily intake of about 10,000 pounds.

Elgin Borden Condensed Milk Company

Charles H. Coster Dies Suddenly in New York

Charles H. Coster of the firm J Pierpont Morgan & Co. died suddenly in New York on March 14. The longtime banker was a prominent figure in finance and a partner at the Morgan firm.

Charles Coster Dean New York Charles H. Coster J. Pierpont Morgan & Co

Fire destroys Powers and Spalding stores in Michigan

A blaze Tuesday evening wiped out the big general store at Powers including the Northwest ern station and post office and Ross Bros. & Co. general store at Spalding. Loss estimates reach nearly 20000 dollars and are fully insured.

Powers Mich Powers, Mich Northwestern Ross Bros. & Co Spalding

Local City Advertisements Highlight Services and Shops

A compilation of small business notices in Elkhart praising dental, harness, saloon, optical, bakery, ice cream, jewelry, and coal services. Entries promote Dr. Yorth, Miller Jessup goods, Northern Star saloon, F W Brunk optician, F G Shaw bakery, Lieb heat regulator, J H Allison timepieces, and J Masson coal with local offerings.

Elkhart F. W. Brunk F. G. Shaw’s South Mainst

Local Advert: Weiler Bros Alisoth Beer and Dental Offer

A fragmented ad lists Old Kentucky Blue Grass for personal use at Weiler Bros Alisoth with a Bick eye pilsner claim. It promotes tracing stamps at Korn Jenkins 118 Freakh Street and a discount note for Dr. Chester dental work. Includes Hall's Millinery and H. B. Stiller's lamps on 106 South Mein Street.

Weiler Bros Alisoth Bick Eye Pilsner Korn & Jenkins Freakh Street Chester O'ce Hall H. B. Stiller South Mein Street

Spring and summer samples at Globe Real Estate

Stark and Beardsley present new lines for spring and summer shoes and props with prices to please. Louis Glassier and John Wambach promote meat and fine hams and bacon. C. J. Sti lson offers spring suits with fit and workmanship guaranteed at Odd Fellows block.

Globe Real Estate Exchange Stark & Beardsley Louis Glassier John Wambach South Main Street C. J. Stilson Odd Fellows

Local Advertisers Highlight Trades and Services

H. E. Rohrer offers painting and paper hanging with satisfaction guaranteed. J. A. Wryeamp & Co. advertises robes and horse blankets on Franklin Street opposite the Post Office. C. C. Bowles runs a neat barber shop at 736 South Main with baths. C. E. Holland promotes artistic photography and sittings. Golden and Lloyd Bros. run grocers specializing in teas and coffees at Corner Sixth and Harrison Streets.

J. A. Wryeanp & Co Franklin Street Golden and Lloyd Bros Nest Sixth and Harrison Sts

Finest line of Furniture Arrives with Daily New Goods

Call and see the finest line of furniture in the city. New goods arriving daily to refresh your home with style and quality.

Gall

Also Mentioned on This Page

Usse John F Schmidt Peruna Tiartman Columbus Dade Stegeman Mr. Jno. F. Schmidt Carthage Wolf Lewis Ackerman Goshen DeWitt Pinkhew Rushton’s Tinmense Steel and Tran Works G. Vacher Foley Houseworth Broce The Congress Ine Mason Paniv Ft. Se N. K. Fairbank Company St. Lou's Boston Cottage Wash Board Hunter Flour Sifter Cosmopolitan Gas Mantle Elkahart Institute Prairie St Néa Eastman College Poughkeepsie Bryant and Stratton College Add J. S. Klaerzner Seev Yorth Marion Miller & Jessup Northern Star Saloon North Main Street UDN Lieb J. Masson Connection E.G. Krienke Marchesseau & Taylor Main St H. E. Rohrer C. C. Bowles New Place C. E Holland Holland Felt’s Eevee O G. Curis N. D. Graham Union Shop
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