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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
7
The Ringling Brothers controlled Barnum and Bailey show opens in the big amphitheater for two weeks. It remains a classic circus with clowns riders animals and sawdust though giants dwarfs bearded ladies and tattoos are absent this year. The lineup features a tropical garden of birds and cages replacing usual freak acts.
A vintage advertisement touts New bro s Herpicide as a grease free dandruff remedy that destroys scalp parasites, stops itching, prevents hair loss, and leaves hair glossy. A Wyoming man testifies it cured dandruff and promoted new hair growth. Sample offer and two bottle sizes are noted with Detroit manufacturer and special agents listed.
Madison man claims Dr Detchon’s Relief for Rheumatism cured his rheumatism in three days after months of illness. He says the pain left in a few hours and he returned to work. Sold by Huseworth Bros F H Bentz Co. druggists.
An advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as a cure for piles claiming thousands of obstinate cases have been cured. It notes a price of 54 cents and availability at any drug store.
The excerpt recounts Pickett’s wife’s tribute and his own wartime quotes. It covers his view on Mexico's war, West Point reprimands, and the Civil War. It notes his sorrow at Gettysburg and Lee’s praise, plus his belief that the private soldier was the true hero.
Dr John Tatham urges giving children abundant fruit citing its nutritional value and social instinct. He notes the banana as highly nourishing with about 95 percent nutritive matter and iron, useful for typhoid fever and anemia, while not irritating ulcers.
A youth named Jimmy in a Youth's Companion excerpt shows a sharp mind and humor. He answers a teacher's question about a synonym with a witty remark about spelling the cue first.
Two men on a train pass time by playing chess in their heads. They describe how a master player can envision the board, pieces, and moves without any physical board or pieces, relying on memory and imagination during daily commutes.
In a brisk exchange the Bilderskin observer laments the rickety table and the shopkeeper defends its style. The brief scene hints at tensions between display and function in a small shop.
Classified page notes employment opportunities and housework jobs in Elkhart with addresses and contact details. Also lists sales and clerical positions, bookkeeper and envelope addressing work, plus real estate and loan offers from local firms.
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