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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1910
Page
11
A London Truth writer quotes a French soldier at 21 who laments dull duties in training. He argues war is wasted for France, noting France’s small manpower, Germany’s five million army, and the danger of being crushed by sheer numerical advantage.
A stroll along a village street reveals gardens with distinct personalities. The floriferous first home dazzles with bright blooms and social charm while the quiet neighbor favors seed and calm courtesy. The third displays strict lines and angles, and the final garden offers a friendly bouquet yet hints at homemaking critics.
A Sunday School teacher ships a chair to a girl, the chair arrives broken due to train brakemen. She appeals to railroad officials with a moving plea, noting a child’s heartbreak. An employee agrees to repair it and adds a bold inscription about dawn breakage and hell a popping.
President Harrington of Peoria endorses Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin after years of indigestion and constipation. Warrington credits the product with a transformation and offers a free sample by mail. Ott markets the remedy at Houseworth Bros. for 60 cents to $1 per bottle.
Fred Patchen of Manlius N Y reports long kidney trouble with back pain and bladder inflammation. He says two fifty cent bottles of Soles’s Kidney Remedy cured him and he has had no symptoms for over two years. Sold by all druggists.
An advertisement touts Rocky Mountain Tea from Houseworth Bras as a bowel cleanser and purifier. The copy claims it can remove winter impurities and leave users sweet and healthy.
Mr Banks the chiropolist will be at Alma Longfield's hairdressing par lors on Wednesdays. Address 3508 Monger Building, home phone 672. Look for the man with the Gas Company's badge. he is installing the improved gas on a ten day free trial.
An old bachelor advises against nicknames by choosing a middle initial J. He asserts that names like William J create “positive immunity” from nicknames. He cites examples of William J’s and notes few are called Bill by anyone but jokers.
Travelers returning from Ceylon report a stone remedy for snake bites. An Englishman named Reed studied the claim and concluded the so called stone is porous ivory or stag horn that adheres to the tongue and draws venom from the wound, supposedly curing stings of bulls and goats.
A vintage ad claims rapid cure for rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 2 days. It touts immediate relief, restoration of the cause, and dramatic improvement after the first dose. Sold for 75 cents and 1 dollar by local druggists Wouseworth, GW Bentz & Co.
A claim outlines Foley’s Honey and Tar as a remedy for LaGrippe symptoms including cough and chest strain. The passage asserts safety and certainty of results amid general relief language but lacks clinical evidence or official attribution.
Stark and White advertise a sale of multiple vacant lots on West Crawford Street and Riverside Drive. The listing notes property in the 401-3 Monger Building area and invites inquiries for purchase details.
Eight room house on West Crawford Street advertised for sale. Good condition, price reasonable. Contact 401 3 Monger Building for details.
Real estate ads tout cheap big money buys in Elkhart with several modern homes on Strong Avenue and Marion Street. Properties include a $2800 wooden finish home, a $2100 seven room house with gas and water, and a $5000 modern residence on Marion Street. One and a half acre lot with a seven room house, barn, chicken houses, and fruit trees priced at $1450. A ten room house with electric service and yard features and a 66 by 132 lot is listed at $1700 cash or $1800 payment plan. Chamberlain and Tered advertise at 213% 8 Main St.
Nine room house with bath on a corner lot listed for 2300.60 cash. Two fine lots in Moore's Addition near Franklin street priced at 500 for the pair. Two lots in Wolf's Addition, one corner, 550 for both. River lot in Willow Bay with 8 room modern house on West Jackson street 2200 with easy payments. New 6 room house near Sidway east of Sidway priced at 1350. Offer to build a house on easy terms. Money to Joan.
Colley and Walter located at 317 Monger Building offer services with home phone 348 and evening hours.
Five room cottage with gas for cooking and lighting. City water in yard and sewer inside the curb. Includes a nice new barn. Priced at 1300 with $200 cash, $10 monthly payments plus interest, or 10 percent off for cash. D. M. Best, 115 Lexington JS.
A clipped ad offers a six room house with a good barn and alley lot on Riverside for 1200 dollars with cash and balance due. Stark and White advertise money to loan on farm or city property in amounts of 1000 dollars or more. The Simpson Abstract office at Main and Lexington occupies a prime city retail space.
T J Blackmore of Haller & Blackmore in Pltaburg Pa says a bottle of Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism cured his rheumatism within 24 hours after months of illness and insufficient help from doctors. He recommends it to others. sold by Houseworth Bros JL Bentz & Co. Also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 34 cents per ten tablets.
A nearly new six room wooden house on North Michigan Street features electrical wiring and furnace piping, yard water connected, and a large lot. Local listings note city water available in the yard.
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