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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1905
Page
4
The Weekly Truth published by Truth Publishing House in Elkhart Indiana issues Thursday afternoon editions with foreign and local news. Subscriptions cost 1.00 dollars a year delivered to any US or Canadian post office.
The article notes Japan’s superiority in combat endurance and fearlessness during the Russo Japanese War. It contrasts Japan as a rising great power and Russia facing ruin, reconstruction, and bankruptcy, predicting shift in global standing and calling Japan the wasp of the Orient.
A booster capsule argues that the U S economy enjoys bright prospects with strong bank clearings plentiful money rising railroad traffic high production and diminishing labor issues. The author contends tariff and financial policy stability will sustain growth and advocates opposing free silver free trade and free soup kitchen rhetoric.
Kansas oil producers oppose Garfield methods in the Standard Oil probe. They press Congress to urge Roosevelt to conduct a full court of inquiry with both sides allowed to testify. They warn a one sided report would stain Roosevelt as a trust buster not a trust buster.
Strafford Maxon received a telegram from M L Swinehart the engineer in charge of the Valley Line construction stating the first train ran into Shipshewana last night. The line is seven miles from LaGrange with two miles laid since spring. A large gang works between Shipshewana and Middlebury as the city band joined a spontaneous celebration.
Walter Brown seeks bail at 2 p.m. before Judges Jenkins and Baker of the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago. If granted, bail is set by the appellate court and remains pending appeal. if denied, Brown returns to Fort Leavenworth. District Attorney Kealing and J J LaFolliette oppose the motion for a new trial.
Frank Bowman a car inspector in the east bound receiving yards was struck at 4 PM by engine 7385 while crossing the track to inspect arriving freight cars. A severe leg injury exposed bone and required emergency surgery. amputation was avoided, but the leg may remain stiff. Bowman, 39, of 291 Aspenwald Ave., with a wife and three children, has worked for Lake Shore about two years.
Samuel K Cauffman of Elkhart lodges renewed demand for an inquiry into the Seiss traction engine explosion that killed his son and two others. Witnesses testified in Goshen as a grand jury, which had previously declined to indict Seiss, considers further investigation and inspects county buildings this week.
Osceola news records Mrs. George Renner hosting Jacob Ehret from Wakarusa and visits by Emma and Alice Crull. M. Curtis travels to Chicago for Crystal Springs Creamery business. Local ill health includes David Kilmer and Mrs. Wm. Thornton with serious conditions. Norma Bancroft returns from Elkhart as a nurse. Missionary Society hosted by Mrs. H. Hayes. Out-of-town guests Dames Boles Perkins and Gernhart. Osceola M E church sets fourth quarterly conference for March 14 with Rev Bennett. Regular services planned for Sunday evening.
Charles A. Smurthwaite of Ogden issues an open letter urging Mormons to unite against Joseph F. Smith, accusing him of tyranny and leading the church away from its high spiritual aims. He demands church finance accountability and an end to church domination of state.
A Danville Indiana resident reports their daughter suffered a severe cough that settled on the lungs. After trying many remedies, Foley's Honey and Tar cured her, according to N Jackson of Danville, with Houseworth Bros. distributing.
A fashion note previews spring mohairs with new effects and color mixtures. It highlights me lange color blends dash figures pin checks stripes and melange options as part of an infinite variety for the season.
Advertisement by Houseworth Bros promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure that prevents pneumonia after a cold. The copy asserts the product stops coughs, heals lungs, and provides security from attacks, discouraging substitutes.
A brief recipe fragment describes mixing three cups flour three eggs and three cups milk then greasing muffin rings and baking until done.
Advertisement boasts a fast itch cure using Woolford's Sanitary Lotion. Claims the remedy never fails and credits C. H. Leonard of Caner Flk hart, Ind.
Probate Court records show final reports filed for Harland A. Stauffer admr of Ammon Hilbish estate with hearing set for April 15. Executors and admins named include Edward B. Zigler for Osilla Kellogg estate, Joseph Gallagher admr of George J. Cline estate, William H. Teeter admr of Samuel Teeter estate, John T. Dalton admr of Daniel Cleary estate, and Daniel Shick admr authorized to sell real estate. Monument purchase petition seeks $650. guardians for John F. Shank unsound mind and Noah Hoover (unsound mind) report current or turnover of property. Mary deceased guardian George R. Harper files final report with hearing set for April 46.
Miss Nettie Hilbish returns home from Sturgis Michigan for a few weeks vacation at Oak Grove. Roy Ulrich visited for a day last week. W J Atkins bought a new car to be used once roads open. FF H Adams spends months in Florida connected with a sugar plantation. T J Bicker near Zion plans extensive home improvements. Miss Pearl Hilbish visited Elkhart Saturday. Mattie Kline of Elkhart visited T J Greenan this week. Frank Bates of Lake Ann visits his grandparents Simon and Mrs Haines. James Garvis returned from a southern trip. Harold brothers concert at M E Church Sunday drew large attendance. F H Cathcart to launch an extracts plant soon. Tulu Nicholson from Canada attended the Moster Opera House entertainment Monday evening.
Phineas Mechling of 1310 Kenton Street describes long kidney trouble and back pain relieved quickly after using Dean's Kidney Pills. He and his wife report similar relief. the product is sold by Houseworth Bros. drug store with Foster Milburn Co. as national sale agents.
A succinct reflection cites Seneca praising frugality. It states the one who uses wealth best is the one with the smallest personal desires, emphasizing measured desire over accumulation.
The ad asserts chronic illness stems from poor blood circulation and weak nerves, touting Dr Chase's Blood and Nerve Food as a blood builder and vitalizer. It pledges better distribution of nerve energy and overall vitality, with price details and a free book offer. An education note mentions winter school classes in Vienna to treat stuttering, limiting classes to eight pupils.
Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and claims to cure bronchitis asthma croup whooping cough hoarseness bronchial troubles pneumonia and la grippe. It also purports to make kidneys and bladder right and contains nothing injurious.
A pamphlet warns neglecting a cold risks pneumonia, which can be fatal and weaken lungs even after recovery. It promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure that stops coughs, strengthens lungs, and helps prevent pneumonia and grippe coughs.
Jonathan P. Primley trades with George We Farrell for a Goshen lot valued at $875, finalizing the transaction. The brief notice records the parties, place, and price in a single line.
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