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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
3
Railway officials report delays while material and cars arrive to complete a major signaling and switch modernization on the Western division. Work proceeds with crews at points, aiming to finish by September with the Lake Shore and Northwestern systems acting left hand as others convert.
Advert describes Mi o na tablets sold by Houseworth Bros at ten cents a large box with a money back guarantee to cure dyspepsia and stomach troubles. It claims the product aids digestion, purifies the stomach, and restores vigor, urging use after meals for overworked tissues.
The fragment mentions cataract cures with money back guarantees and an inhaler priced at 17 dollars. It also drifts into a critique of French fish farming, noting marshes and ponds are shallow and warm, making culture inefficient and producing limited edible material despite a strong market outlook.
A South Bend section preview notes Elkhart and South Bend high school athletes fielding strong teams for a highly contested meet. Writers anticipate top performers Kirby Rowe Christian Grant and Pete Penels to key relay efforts while outlining local college and minor league connections.
Fragmented report references spring racing meetings at Aqueducts and other venues. Mentions betting, underlines unclear terms, and notes possible attendance and season prospects.
A fragmented note mentions boys in ancient Egypt and toy soldiers, with stray words including Lyn and a Massachusetts reference about an 80 cent item after purchase.
In the opening meet at Memorial Day Tour a harness race and four other events are listed. The program includes races and a variety of races featuring local competitors and other invited entrants.
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