Halley Comet Draws Public Interest as It Reappears
A reader report details Halley’s comet visible in the eastern sky before dawn with photographs matching artist depictions. Expert notes confirm minimal risk to Earth and describe tail composition as acetylene derived, while predicting best viewing around 3 to 4:50 a.m. local time. Edmund Halley’s legacy and his son’s astronomical work are highlighted.
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Halley
Edmund Halley
London
Queen's College
Oxford
St. Helena
We Will Advance You From 10.00 to 200.00 on Goods
An advertisement offers instant credit growth from ten dollars to two hundred for household goods, horses, wagons, and similar items. It directs readers to Micks' Jewelry Store in Rooma 6 for the transaction and to keep possessions.
English Astronomer Miss Proctor Lectures on Comet
Miss Mary Proctor, a prominent English astronomer touring the United States, lectured in New York on Haktex's comet. She claims the comet will be visible to the naked eye after May 18, appearing about an hour after sunset just above the western horizon.
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Mary Proctor
England
United States
Miss Proctor
Haktex
New York
Halley Pioneer in Astronomy and Comet Studies
The text extols Edmond Halley as a pioneer in observational astronomy, noting his attempts to observe Mercury transits and measure gravity, and recounts his sun eclipse record and discovery of proper motion. It highlights his role in proving cometary orbits, predicting Halley’s Comet’s return in 1759, and his influence on Newtonian gravitation while serving as royal astronomer at Greenwich.
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Hallkey
Sir Isaac Newton
Hatley
Halley
Greenwich
Newton
Apian
Kepler
Free Book Explains Piles Causes and Cure
A promotional booklet from Dr. Leenhardt Co. promises inside medicine guidance on piles internal vs external causes and permanent cure. It advertises Hem-Reid remedy by Looseworth Bros at $1 per bottle and cites a bank offer with 3 percent interest.
Council Debates Street Cutting Bonds and Garbage Rules
The council discusses a $5,000 street cutting provision with a $2,000 permanent bond, renewed yearly, to ensure work preserves pavement. A garbage ordinance tightens collection rules, penalties, and meat market cleanup by Saturday afternoon. The street commissioner salary rises to $900 annually.
Internal pile cure promoted by Dr Leonhardt’s Hem-Roid
An advertisement claims external treatments fail to cure piles and promotes Dr Leonhardt’s Hem-Roid as an internal medicine that frees circulation in the lower bowel. The tablet remedy is sold by Houseworth Bros. for 1 dollar per large box from Buffalo New York. The copy notes a large number of canal boat workers in England.
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Leonhardt
Houseworth Bros
Dr. Leonhardt Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Speed limit boost and tree care dominate council session
Council debates banning speed bugs on Beardsley avenue and other North Side streets with a plan to catch speed minacs and slow traffic. Mayor Chester says police surveillance will curb speeding to eight in business and twelve in residential zones. Crone pushes tree trimming. mayor pledges action as spring park maintenance begins. Sidel demands action on Elkhart river pollution by Elkhart Gas and board of works to notify the company. Hartmann notes a broken Indiana avenue bridge wing and railing. board promises immediate repair. Pro baseball passes move discussions to weather forecasts as the season outlook arrives.
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Proctor
Chester
Keshelmann
Beardsley Avenue
Crone
Board of Public Works
Fourth Ward
Otto Hartmann
Indiana Avenue
Board of Works
Councilman Albers and Helpin Absent From City Meeting
Councilman Albers and Helpin were the only absentees, detained out of the city by business engagements.
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Albers
Helpin
Church Market Sells Bread Pies Cakes And Doughnuts
The Congregational Church ladies hold a market in the church basement this Saturday afternoon offering white and brown bread meat loaf potato salad pies cakes and doughnuts. Citizens Trust Company offers 3 percent interest on savings deposits.
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Ladies of the Congregational Church
Citizens Trust Company
Penny supper at Castle U B Church planned
The ladies of Castle U B church set a penny supper at the Odd Fellows hall Saturday evening from five until all are served.
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Frank Baldwin
Jackson Street
Castle U. B. Church
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Census Omission Notice for Elkhart Truth Readers
Report mentions names to be sent to Mr. Thomas and other names to be reported if reporters are alerted. Readers not enrolled by local enumerators should send the blank Census Omission form to the Truth office with name street number and number in the family.
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Truth
Thomas
Truth Office
Gas fuel pitched as time and money saver
An advertisement urges readers to deposit with The Citizens Trust Company for 3 percent interest from May and promotes gas fuel as a better option than lighting fires while promising bike repairs and weekly payments.
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Citizens Trust Company
Dance Saturday Evening in Elkhart Garage
A dance will be held Saturday evening May 7 at the Elkhart Garage. Admission is 50 cents per couple.
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Ared
Scientific Americanpril
Ures
Plano
Addi
Indiana
Marlon Sts
Micks
Rooma 6
Kellogg Building
Elkhart
Bend Lean Co
Council
Elkhart River
Elkhart Gas Company
William ‘Sidél
Sidel
Michigan
Kallen
Wales
Monmouthshire
Rfttallan
Vara
Daily
Elkhart Truth
Ing
Wolverine
Portland
Wolverine Portland Cement
B.C. Godfrey &Sons
E. Jackson St
Brice H. Reid Co
South Main Street
Obaw
Main St
I. Richman
American Express Office
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