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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1910
Page
4
The Elkhart Truth outlines delivery options by carrier within the city or by mail at 10 cents weekly or 5 dollars yearly. It asks readers to report missed deliveries to the office and notes ad and communication deadlines by 10 o'clock to ensure publication the same day.
Henry D. Albers, manager of the Eckhart Truth, swears the February 1910 bona fide circulation was 3742 copies, not counting samples, spoiled prints, or unsold day by day surplus. Notary Louis A. Dennert attests, in Jelkhart County Indiana, sworn March 3, 1910.
A storefront location sits at the corner of South Main Street and St Joe Street. The compact item notes a retail site likely open or in use, with no further details provided about operations, ownership, or dates.
Pennsylvania bans dueling and notable figures die or resign. General Washington L. Jenett, cavalry leader, born Carlisle, Pa. died San Francisco. Henry Clay resigns Senate. John C. Calhoun dies in Washington, born Ashville D.C. John G. Saxe, poet, dies Albany. Manitoba moves to abolish separate schools. Knox appointed attorney general. Corbett dies. U.S. troops evacuate Cuba.
George V. Graham, Ontario minister of railways and canals, born Meanville Ontario in 1840, started as a schoolteacher then a shop clerk before entering newspapers. He joined the Ontario legislature in 1880, became provincial secretary, led the opposition, joined the Privy Council in August, and was elected to the House of Commons by Brockville. He was reelected and later received his cabinet portfolio.
A historical notice reports began material delivery for Marion Street improvements and paving soon to start. Preparations include levees and excavation with asphalt paving financed by the street car company. Northern Indiana company plans dual projects to prevent further delay. Also mentions buying and selling used bicycles and weekly truth delivery at ten cents.
A camera like device that records speed by two exposed images from different distances could provide precise proof of speeding. With time and distance measured in the two exposures, officers can verify speed without guesswork, aiding enforcement on crowded city streets.
Theodore Tillmans, a former German Evangelical pastor in Chicago, files for divorce alleging his wife tried to hang herself, swallowed poison, attacked him, insulted him, and aimed to ruin his ministry. He says her self harm was to gain neighbors' sympathy and that her conduct forced him to quit the pulpit.
Washington March 31 insurgent leaders in the house fear a majority may force another tariff revision this session under the new rules, with Norris Murdock and Poindexter leading the charge. The dispute centers on whether any member can demand a rule change to bring up a tariff bill, threatening a broadside by Senator Dolliver in the senate and a looming storm before adjournment.
The Boston Transcript discusses Mr Fairbank's idea that a leading power or the United States could propose a world conference on disarmament to curb naval and military expansion. It notes whether such an initiative would be met with respect and suggests it might push nations toward reconsidering costly arms growth.
The piece argues that public talk on war shapes policy and pushes nations toward conflict. It contends that popular sentiment, not governments, drives war and that inflaming rhetoric betrays peace efforts.
Lew Ethingham of Decatur Indiana, urged by friends, seeks the Democratic nomination for secretary of state. 42, noted for integrity and engaging manner, he started as a printer’s apprentice at the Bluf ton Banner, built a career in newspapers, owning the Decatur Weekly Democrat 15 years ago and launching a daily in 1905.
A religious Ashman mishap ends with the can bottom giving way as he raised it over his head to dump ashes into a cart. Ethel warned her mother after witnessing the scene. The exchange centers on whether anyone heard what he said as he walked away talking to God.
An analysis notes about 2,250,000 freight cars in use on American railroads. Each car has at least eight wheels of 33 inch diameter, yielding roughly 18,000,000 wheels in service and a substantial total value, with a low estimate around 80 million dollars.
The article argues against giving the president power to unilaterally decide corporate publicity. It warns such secrecy could enable executive overreach and corruption, urging Congress to retain publicity and limit presidential discretion in tax and corporate transparency.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Second U B church will meet with Mrs Kreinfelter at 1109 Ervin Street Friday at 1 PM All invited to attend.
We thank friends and neighbors the Masons of Kane lodge and the foundrymen of the Wake Shore for kindness shown during our father and husband’s sickness and after his death. D. I. Todd. Mrs J. Todd.
A list of fruit trees and bulbs with prices is offered west of Bristol at Cathcart’s flowering mills. Items include cherry plum pears at various heights, gladiolas bulbs, lilies, narcissus, iris, rose vines and strawberry plants with prices and quantities.
The article notes that shipments of Chinese merchandise to the United States invoiced through the American concrete general Valat Li dropped from 14 738 4 853 in 1907 to 9 021 646 and rose to 13 872 53y last year.
A proposed airship route for mail delivery would circumnavigate the globe via New York Tokyo Pekin and London using Zeppelin-type dirigibles. The plan needs congressional funding and postal approval before any move forward.
After years of debate medical authorities declare eczema not in the blood but caused by microscopic organisms attacking skin. Treatment focuses on curing the skin with a liquid remedy from D. D. D. Prescription sold by Houseworth Bros. in Inkhart. Also notes tobacco production and low wages.
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