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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
2
An extended piece extols simple lifesaving resuscitation and swimming skills. It urges public learning, recounts a dramatic recovery after prolonged immersion, and describes practical techniques from getting air to side breathing, stressing calm practice and buoyancy.
The article describes engineers' attachment to their locomotive whistles and how the whistle expresses a man’s character. It notes that families wave from windows when trains approach and that whistles vary with distinct cadences. The chime whistle is highlighted as a musical, favorite variety among engineers.
Travelers in a Pullman panic as a crazed man who boarded at the last stop seeks an upper berth. A dozen passengers rush to the front, a fat lady with a bird cage upside down begs to stop the train, while the conductor and porter race to assess the threat.
Fritz Morris reports in Technical World on the Inter-Railway Ambulance contests among Great Britain railroad employees. Teams from multiple lines compete to see which can handle the most cases in the shortest time with greatest skill, a popular annual event. In 1905 twenty four railway companies were represented, with preliminary heats in provinces and London before the final.
In a railroad station waiting room two groups sit: a stylish young man with two young ladies and a modest couple. A girl with exceptionally perfect complexion buys a ticket, prompting the young man to remark that Miss Cransford is a beauty and her complexion is nearly rose-perfect.
Dr. Pierce argues the American forests host potent medicinal roots for cures of obstinate diseases. He touts Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, their alcohol free formulas, endorsements by medical writers, and offers a free booklet with ingredients and testimonials.
Beginning May 27 and each Sunday thereafter until further notice, Lake Shore Railway offers good going round trips on train No. 532 to Grand Rapids and back on No. 525, leaving Grand Rapids at 6 30 p m. Round trip two dollars with reduced rates to intermediate points.
Local ad promotes Heath and Milligan Paints for home painting needs. Mentions Central Drug’s store as a point of reference. Short promotional note with generic endorsement.
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