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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1907

Page

3

Army and Navy Desertions Prompt Pay and Reform Talk

Government faces more than 10 000 desertions per year in the armed forces. Pay is blamed for low morale, with officers urging Congress to raise salaries while recruits seek better conditions and humane treatment. Calls to reform West Point and naval life rise as recruiting efforts shift to smaller cities.

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Turbulent notes on early motor fuel tests and race plans

The fragment discusses bound copies, a planned May delivery, Thomas Flyer tour prospects in Europe, and numerous chauffeur offers. It cites Maxwell Briscoe on fuels for explosives and gasoline kerosene and alcohol costs, plus Vanderbilt Cup race financing doubts and official denial of a race cancellation.

Thomas Reardon Maxwell Briscoe Motor _Company

Court Briefs on Contracts and Accounts In Goshen and Elkheart

Complaint filed by Clemons Machine Co through Davis and Schaefer seeks $450 judgment for contract. J W Leigh & Co with same attorneys brings action for $25 on account in circuit court. Proceedings involve defendants Joshua and Lee with timelines and figures provided in the record.

Clemons “Machine Co. Py Davis & Schaefer, Has Goshen” ‘Veneer iCo J. W. Leigh & Co. Py Neys Davis’ & Schaefer Joshua Lee

Excerpted sports notes span leagues and bouts across the era

A collage of sports mentions includes Lajoie receiving little applause, Yale boycotting a crew trip, Ban Johnson limiting coaches, Rickey joining the Yankees, Mattie McIntyre injured, and Jennings policy yielding a spike-first chase. Other items note Cobb’s temper, McGraw’s pool retirement, English purse plans for SnquireS, and Schreck Hart’s return with a fighter timetable.

Fragmentary note on a drug claim and safety

A damaged OCR fragment discusses a drug labeled safe for children and adults. It mentions no opiates and hints at being sold by druggists, with unclear phrases about harm and recommendations.

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Home Missionary Market at Kistner Building

The Home Missionary Society of the M E Church will hold an all day market on Saturday at the Kistner Building. Doughnuts will be baked all day at 20 cents per dozen.

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Horsemen Enter Horses for Matinee Races on Decoration Day

Notice invites horsemen to enter their horses for the matinee races scheduled on Decoration Day. Entries close soon as announced by the racing committee.

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