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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
8
The passage notes many people claim honesty yet lack true integrity, especially in business where individuals devise schemes to take others' money. It emphasizes a widespread gap between outward appearance and inner virtue in commerce.
A terse remark contrasts driving a legal bargain with an honest bargain and asks whether it is lawful for them to claim both. The line reflects skepticism about distinguishing legality from honesty in negotiation terms.
Ivory Patent and Victor Flours are praised as the best on the market in Elkhart claiming superior distinction. The makers say they have made more friends and kept them fast than any other flour brand and will keep them at the fore, while insisting they are honest in their statements.
An advertisement urges fair work and honesty over deceit to earn money. It promotes Ivory Patent and Victor flour mill feed, grain buying and selling, and customs feed grinding. The ad notes high cash prices for wheat rye corn oats and July delivery at market price from responsible farmers guaranteeing grade and amount.
A reminiscence traces Ben Bolt from country plug to night operator and copier for the chief train dispatcher. He learns the demands of routing trains, coordinating crews, and keeping cars moving across a vast network, underscoring that dispatching resembles war in constant vigilance and decision making.
A collection of reminiscences describes railroad wrecks on the Louis ville division of the Pennsylvania line and a separate crash on the Chicago and Erie near Rochester. Passengers recall shattered windows, falling debris, and crews clearing lines for temporary routes. Strong images show wind, rain, and a field landing as trains collide with telegraph wires and a corn field.
Barbara McDonald and Julia Teller highlight Peruna as a cure for catarrh and related spring ailments. Mary Hardy and Catherine Bertos praise quick improvements after few doses. The notice invites readers to send symptoms to Dr. Hartman for free home treatment advice in Columbus Ohio.
A waterspout with high winds killed six people in Cincinnati and nearby Kentucky areas. Property damage exceeds 2 million dollars, with half the loss from the city's business district flooding. Names of the deceased include George Becker D W C Belleville Ferdinand Raap Clem Davies Mrs Flachner and Willie Willen.
The Bristol Milling Company of Bristol Indiana announces multiple machinery upgrades including new modern equipment to create a model operation. They offer prompt feed grinding and guarantee quality work at reasonable prices with two flour grades and no patent removed. The mill invites grain suppliers to call and try their flour.
Denver reports General Funston confined to bed with malarial fever. Temperature rose to 103 degrees but fell to 101. Officials say his illness is not serious and he remains under care.
Fire destroyed the brass foundry of the P. A. F. Corbin Company in New Britain Connecticut. The cause is unknown and the loss from fire and water is estimated at $50,000.
A Toledo Ohio attorney swears his firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure. The notice asserts the remedy works internally on blood and mucous membranes and urges testimonials.
Gov Yates leaves Springfield for Chicago then Rock Island to attend the Grand Army encampment and begin a tour of inspection. For sale a six year old mare sound inquire at Me Dowell's bivery. Bran and middlings at Burrell Morgan City Mills.
A fragmented note discusses farmers aiming for higher quality cement grades to improve durability and reduce waste despite price pressures. The brief mentions timelines and unnamed suppliers, signaling a push for better materials in agricultural infrastructure.
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