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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1903
Page
3
Lieut. Arthur Bradley of the first division ship's crew Illinois naval militia from Moline Illinois was fatally wounded by Arthur Finley and died in hospital in Rock Island.
A brief item notes a long wakeful period affecting a two year old child of Mr. oe McPherson of 69. The fragment references concern over the child’s restlessness and health, but provides limited specifics beyond the familial connection and age.
In Estherville Iowa on March 13 pupils and Principal Miss Cullum led a march against expulsions of four boys. The protest followed a clash with Superintendent Dukes as students paraded the streets shouting defiance at the board.
In winter 1902 in Melfa Station Virginia Mrs John E Harmen recounts how Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured her baby’s dreadful cold and feared pneumonia after a neighbor praised its effects. She thanks the manufacturers and urges others to try it. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
Rome reports the Tribune announces the German emperor plans a May visit to the city while the czar is slated to arrive in November. The announcements set a high profile for upcoming diplomatic events involving imperial visitors.
You will keep Bailey's Laxative Tablets on hand and offer them freely for constipation biliousness liver troubles fevers and indigestion. Pleasant effective and natural in action they invigorate torpid intestines and rouse up the liver. Price 10c and 25c at Fenton's drugstore.
An Indianapolis physician warns that the grippe remains prevalent but overused as a label. The influenza bacillus causes fever, chills, and muscle pains and can spread through households even without direct contact. Domestic remedies offer little protection and quarantine is advised to limit spread in crowded places.
Richmond druggist L Wagner reports a severe sciatic rheumatism attack lasting nearly two months was cured by Mystic Cure for Rheumatism after doctors failed. He notes others have reported good results and mentions Fenton's Drug Store at 225 South Main Street as a seller.
A four foot thick vein of silica has been discovered near the Mississippi River in Union County Illinois. The soil covering was washed away by recent rains exposing the vein. It marks the first marketable silica vein unearthed in southern Illinois.
A fragment lists Hartford City Dunkirk Red Key Alexandria Orestes Muncie Pendleton Greenfield and Anderson as place names without context or events.
Accompanied by his wife and Sheriffs Dreger of Minneapolis and Doane of Manchester N H former Mayor Adelbert A Ames of Minneapolis left Boston to face indictments for bribery. A small crowd at the south terminal heard him say I shall prove I am not so black as they have painted me and I shall get well.
vouched by W H Phillips burnisher at Coan factory who said kidney symptoms and back pain improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Houseworth Bros drugstore. He recommends them to friends and warns to remember the Dean's name. Vincennes man James P Welch sentenced to Michigan City prison for perjury in his fifth sentence. his wife remains in Indianapolis.
Pneumonia follows a cold but never after Foley's Honey and Tar. It stops coughing, heals, and strengthens lungs, providing protection against pneumonia. Refuse substitutes. Fenton's Drugstore.
Elwood residents were saddened by the death of Mrs Maria Ayers aged 73 who came from Wales five years ago to reside with her daughter. She died this morning from infirmities of old age.
A historic health advertisement explains how a weak stomach drains strength and outlines Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as cleansing purifying and strengthening the stomach glands and membranes to cure digestion dyspepsia and stomach troubles from Houseworth Bros.
Bluffton learns that Andrew Carnegie offers $10,000 for a city library. The library board plans to request an increase to $15,000.
Waukesha mayor Cove endorses Bailey's Laxative Tablets describing them as agreeable and of high merit. The ad claims they cure constipation biliousness liver troubles gout and rheumatism with 10c and 25c sizes available at Fenton's drugstore.
Former President Grover Cleveland declined to rule out accepting a presidential nomination if a party convention offers it. He was leaving the home of Oscar Straus when pressed and responded with silence on the exact question.
Rathbone claims he served as a United States officer in Cuba under Washington authority and was tried by a Cuban tribunal. He says he was convicted on uncorroborated testimony from alleged co conspirator W H Reeves and cites a general amnesty by President Palma.
Blood Balm promises cure of blood poison eruptions ulcers swollen glands and skin rashes including cancer related sores and tumors. The ad claims 30 years of testing and lists price 1 dollar per bottle with free sample and medical advice by mail from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta. Sold at Taylor Fenton's drugstore.
The Omaha through express on the Wabash wrecked at Elm Point Missouri five miles west of St. Charles. Nine passengers were injured but expected to recover. Names include Mrs. J. E. T. McGee Mrs. Ella Cox Mrs. J. F. Bennett Mrs. W. H. Smith D. Truehoff James Cananty and J. D. Holbrook and W. C. Speeger. Train behind time at fifty five mph. engine and express car spared. Wabash officials could not determine a cause.
An advertisement from Houseworth Bros promotes DeWitt’s Little Early Risers as a small pill that is easy to buy and take. It claims to arouse secretions, act as a liver tonic, and cure permanently with no substitutes.
Farmers near Sycamore report hogs stricken with whooping cough. Benjamin Knappenberg notes many hogs coughing and dying, while his own children battle whooping cough, suggesting the disease spread from people to pigs in the area.
An unusual display of harmony emerges among the Jungs in a case marked by long-standing differences. Observers call it one of the most notable acts of agreement seen in recent memory.
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