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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
6
In the week of primaries supporters of William J Bryan grow reluctant to push the fight. Analysts view the Minnesota delegation and others as likely to back Governor Johnson at the Denver convention next July.
Pasadena hosts the California Bankers Association annual convention with bankers and financiers from across the state gathering at a major hotel. The Friday and Saturday program includes visitor receptions and the start of official proceedings as the four‑day event unfolds.
Republican leaders of Washington state have assembled to secure both at large and district delegates to the national convention. Mellott's candidacy has drawn some attention but little opposition appears likely. Indications favor Taft to be chosen by the state convention with minimal resistance.
Rev. G. H. Parker will discuss the Castle U B Church and present the talk titled The Min and the Message tonight, offering a faith focused address to attendees.
The Standard Bearers of Trinity M. E. church hold a sale at House Worth Bresso nomic ending store on Saturday May 1. Proceeds support church activities and community aid. Local shoppers urged to attend for bargains and fellowship.
Mrs S Joyce of 180 Sullivan St Claremont N W reports buying two bottles of Foley s Kidney Cure about a year ago. She says it cured a long standing kidney trouble and she recommends the medicine to all druggists for sale.
A savings account is opened with St Joseph Valley Bank. A savings book is issued with every deposit and interest is paid on all money deposited every four months. The next interest period begins July 1.
A fragmented excerpt shows a convention report noting duties assigned to the 08th Secretary and references to war horsement. The readable text emphasizes organizational roles and ceremonial tasks within the session.
The Mothers Exposition inaugurates at Madison Square Garden today for one week. It features a comprehensive display of work done for children and education of mothers, with special exhibits by educational and charitable institutions.
In Richmond on May 14, Virginia Negro Republicans convened to select delegates for the national convention in Chicago. The chosen delegates will align with the state convention’s lily white faction and are expected to instruct their associates to oppose Taft.
May 14 reports a busy day in Golden Gate park with athletic events as the main program for officers and sailors of the visiting battleship fleet. Short excursions supplemented the schedule for both groups.
At Mines North Dakota the Republican State convention convenes to select delegates and alternates for Chicago. The split between the stalwarts and reedgasts adds interest to the senatorial contest, with both factions backing Taft and seeking endorsement for Secretary of War.
The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society will host a full day market of home baked goods at Goldmans drug store next Saturday March 16. Mrs Keene will bake fresh doughnuts as orders arrive and goods will be delivered.
John Ort offers furnace and chimney cleaning with guaranteed workmanship at 603 State Street.
Local ad urges residents to avoid delay as kidney troubles advance silently. Doan's Kidney Pills are promoted with a testimonial from John Metcalf of Elkhart Indiana, claiming relief after two years of back and loins pain and frequent urination.
Researchers explore how listening to music influences heart rate, blood flow, and nervous activity. The work aims to determine broader bodily impacts beyond immediate mood changes, signaling a systematic approach to the topic.
British naturalist Dr A W Borthwick argues that lightning does not spare beech trees or favor resinous or oak trees. He notes taller trees in a area are more likely to be struck and that tree cells collapse from steam rather than tearing. Roots appear to escape damage.
A large group of dene holes was discovered between Woolwich and Erith in a forest. They show cup shaped depressions marking circular shafts about three feet wide. Holes run thirty five feet down through earth and chalk into caverns with several chambers radially arranged around a central shaft. Archaeologists think these holes may have stored grain in Roman or earlier times.
The text notes sermons by clergy and lay speakers plus the regular church duties. It mentions the review of the past year’s work and outlines plans for the future facility and activities.
Lieut Perry asserts bald heads are absent in Arctic regions. He cites Klondike returnees and cold climate as evidence that scalp germs eat hair at the root and die. Newbrows Herpicide claims to destroy the germ, with sample offers and prices.
The Osolo news notes an upcoming Ladies Aid Society meeting with Mrs Ben Leng on Wednesday May 20. It also lists various visits and family happenings across the community, and promotes Dr Shoops Restorative with claims of quick restoration of nerves and vitality, sold by B D Miller.
A hotel clerk notes that returning keys is rare as a postman drops a key tagged with instructions on a desk. The guest asks about the meaning, and the clerk explains most guests do not steal keys though some keep them as souvenirs after taking them.
Old time patent medicine style ad claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cures constipation dyspepsia flatulency and liver troubles by purifying the body. It guarantees results and offers a free sample bottle by mail before purchase. Sold by Houseworth Bros for 50 cents to 1 dollar per bottle.
Hon John R. Garrett mayor of Girard Alabama says he suffered day and night from itching piles. He credits Dean's Ointment with a permanent cure and urges others to try it.
An unclear ad mentions remedies for constipation with phrases like bean’s regimen and stomach tone. It urges consulting druggists for these products. The fragment implies a medical preparation to ease bowel movements but provides little verifiable detail.
H M Loomis at 309 Main Street offers neat wall paper cleaning with home and Bell phones listed. Also advertising bicycles for rent at Turnocks for $1 per week.
The sea shows no favoritism for vessels with famed or noble names. Over the past year ships such as Archangels, Guardian Angel C and Leo X suffered wrecks or losses, including the R P Chase on Be Reef. Names like Thornine, Thistle, Sophia, Forturtus, and Talfu appear in the marine record without improving fate.
A fragmented item mentions hawks and thieves with a sharp rebuke about a bad reputation. The garbled OCR text obscures clear facts, making a precise sum difficult.
Fragmentary OCR shows a health tonic claim with phrases about a healthy man and bitters, but text is garbled and lacks clear names or events.
A local bank issues a new savings account book titled for customers. The notice outlines deposit options and interest guidance, emphasizing secure handling of funds and customer access to passbook updates.
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