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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1903
Page
7
The text urges mothers to guard their daughters as they transition to womanhood. It links care for physical health with future well being and recommends Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as aid when a young girl shows sluggish thoughts, headaches, dizziness, and withdrawal.
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is promoted as a trusted female remedy. Mrs. Pinkham's 20 years of experience is claimed to provide reliable advice for young women in need. The ad invites readers to write to Lynn, Massachusetts for guidance and emphasizes proven cures over untested medicines.
Washington May 22 Postmaster General Payne criticizes the free delivery branch management as loose and poorly conducted while noting a total deficit of 227300 across free and rural free delivery. He says there was no criminal intent by Machen but promises to seek explanation and tighten accounting.
In Belleville Illinois on May 22 L Baumgarten a white barber faced a jury over refusing to shave Rev Thompson a Black preacher. Jurors found no cause of action under the 1879 equal rights act in under three minutes.
May reports storms and high water across Nebraska cause property damage. In Sterling an attempt to cross a weakened Nemaha River bridge led to three drownings: Frank Harns, his sister Mrs Edward Publice, and her 6 year old child. In Lewiston an electrical storm killed John Bowen of Rock Island Railroad. At Franklin several injured.
A cyclone swept through Clay County damaging homes in Bala killing two young girls named Daub and injuring many residents. Livestock also perished as the town of Clay Center faced extensive destruction.
A cyclone swept Solomon Valley striking H. C. Harvey’s farm injuring the farmer legislator as his family hid in the cellar. Houses were wrecked on Harvey’s farm and nearby, with Mulvane reportedly laid waste by the storm.
A sufferer pleads to end a coughing spasm and declares the remedy Allen's Lung Balsam provides clear relief before the cold grips throat and lungs. After a few doses the cough eases and a complete cure seems near.
A playful verse notes Mary leading a lamb to Wall Street and Jane Mary taking on work herself as the familiar tale shifts to modern urban labor context referenced by Chicago Record Herald.
A clinic style pitch explains that seven day tissue loss requires good digestion. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia cure for indigestion and stomach troubles, claiming it rebuilds blood and tissues. Houseworth Bros sells it as a spring tonic.
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes a witty exchange about social prominence and travel to Newport. The dialogue suggests society figures feel established enough not to attend traditional Newport events this year.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a cure for deafness caused by inflammation of the Eustachian tube. It promises one hundred dollars for any case of deafness due to catarrh that cannot be cured, and promotes the product with druggists selling at 75 cents. Various quotes and jokes appear in the surrounding text.
Local citizen Phineas Mechling reports relief from long standing kidney pain and backache after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He bought them at Houseworth Bros. drugstore and recommends them to others with similar symptoms. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY distributes as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A witty dialog reflects on music and politics with a boastful line about writing songs shaping a nation, followed by a practical reply noting many ragtime laws equal ragtime songs. The exchange hints at cultural tensions in a light, era-appropriate tone.
Travel causes constant body vibration injuring kidneys and bladder. Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens kidneys and cures kidney and bladder diseases. Testimonial from Geo H Hansan, locomotive engineer, Lima Ohio, citing engine vibration as cause and relief after using the remedy. For sale by Fenton's Drug Store.
Mrs Kingley questions preference for colored servants claiming they are slower. Mrs Bingo retorts they take longer to leave. The exchange reflects racist stereotypes shaping a domestic dispute in the social scene.
A farmer at Pattens Mills, New York, arrived doubled over by rheumatism. C P Rayder gave him Chamberlains Pain Balm to try. Days later the man returned straight as a string and paid for another bottle, claiming it cured him. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
Fragmented OCR text shows a magistrate impatient with a crowded arraignment for Benjamin F. Tickle charged with disorderly conduct. A courtroom melee erupts as lawyers press for a hearing while the judge quips about sanity, reflecting chaotic 19th century judicial procedure.
Fire broke out May 22 in Liam Egans & Co general store at Thurmond. Big frame structure destroyed along with ten residences nearby. dynamite used to wreck several buildings and boats in the area amid the blaze.
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