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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1907

Page

7

Open Saloons and Disorderly Houses Push City Ethics

The Lafayette Police Board faces criticism as liquor laws and Sunday poker rooms slip from enforcement. A well known den next to the post office remains largely unmolested, while saloons host dance halls and rear bars after hours amid a city split between liberal and reform factions.

Illrepute Lafayette Hanly William A. Roberts Fred’ ‘Dever Dobbins Roberts Board of Police Police Board

Indiana official Robert Tracewell may leave federal service

Rumors in the Washington Evening Star suggest Indiana controller of the treasury Robert Tracewell could be moved from the departments in Washington into federal ranks in the state. Secretary Loeb and Treasury Secretary Cortelyou deny any prospective changes. Tracewell has reportedly received attractive law offers in Washington.

Indiana Washington Washington Evening Star Today Robert Loeb Tracewell the Treasury Cortelyou Tately

Hitchcock to Tour Indiana and Western States

Frank H Hitchcock first assistant postmaster general plans a political tour through Indiana and western states similar to a previous southern trip. He could not specify dates but said he hopes to visit the new Indianapolis postoffice building and will tour post offices in each city he visits.

Frank H. ‘Hitchcock Indiana Central Postoffice Indianapolis

Government chemist announces tenure for Wabash professor

Dr. H. W. Wiley chief of the Government Bureau of Chemistry stated that Prof. Emery of Wabash College has accepted a tender of a permanent position under the Government.

H. W. Wiley Government Bureau of Chemistry Emery Wabash College

Oklahoma Congressional Candidate Race

Fragmentary note references five Democratic candidates for Congress in Oklahoma. Details, names, and districts are unreadable in the available text.

Congress Oklahoma

Indiana Leads Nation With Rural Road Improvements

The Postoffice Department acknowledges Indiana as the leading state in good roads. A bulletin outlines statutes for highway improvements and rural route operations. The notice cites cooperation with the Agriculture Department and state authorities to build and maintain roads to support rural delivery service.

Postoffice Department Indiana Post Office

Healing Hyomei Promises Local Bronchial Relief

Advert explains Hyomei as a medicated air treatment for bronchial troubles. It claims relief and cure via inhaled medicated air, opposes sprays and douches, notes rapid soothing of inflammation, and mentions purchase from Houseworth Bros with a $1.00 complete outfit and money-back guarantee.

Houseworth Bros Catarth

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed for Sores Burns Wounds

J G Jenkins of Chapel Hill Nebraska reports rapid relief from a felon using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and praises its healing power. The ad claims the salve is best on earth for sores burns and wounds and offers 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.

J. G. Jenkins Iouseworth “Bros Iug

Dr King’s New Life Pills Promoted In Local Store Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as safe gentle cleansers for constipation headaches biliousness malaria and jaundice. The copy warns against drastic purgatives and cites Houseworth Bros as the seller. The price is 25e in the local drug store.

Let Everybody Work And the. pone. would be more happy side

Fragmentary text appears gibberish with phrases about exergy and pepsin. No clear event, person, or organization is identifiable.

Mortgage Exempt Affidavits Filed on Mainstreet

A note in Simpson Abstract records an exemption affadavit filed for property on Mainstreet. The document appears under the Lexington district with a date in May.

the. Simpson Lesington

Malta Vita food product benefits advertised in old ad

An ornate ad extols Malta Vita as a rich source of nutritious elements from white wheat and barley malt extract. It promises no cooking and immediate readiness with cream or fruit flavors, claiming the product is unrivaled and always convenient, available at grocers for ten cents.

Newbro He ‘Herpicide Co Detroit Rich

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