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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
4
Truth Telephones Editorial Room and Business Office
A brief newspaper notice lists the editorial room and business office phone numbers 95 and 61 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRUTH
April circulation figure for Elkhart Truth recorded
I William D Hazelton manager of the Elkhart Truth swears the daily circulation for April 1908 was 3673 copies. The figure excludes samples and unsold copies. Notary LoUs A Dennert certifies the affidavit in Elkhart Indiana on May 3 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Hazelton
The
Elkhart Truth
Truth
William DD. Hazelton
State of Indiana
Elkhart Vo
Lous A. Dennert
Delegates and Decor Draw Attention at National Conventions
Alaska delegates will support Bryan for president at the Democratic National Convention in Denver where elaborate decorations and spectacular electrical effects will be used. A 650 strong Tammany Hall delegation attends representing costs around 100000 dollars with each member paying own rail fare. At Chicago Republicans plan no portraits in the hall, and nominating speakers may include Burton for Taft Fassett for Hughes Hopkins for Cannon Cooper for LaFollette Hanly for VP and Murphy for Knox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Bryan
Denver
Tammany Fall
Mark Hanna
Chicago
President Roosevelt
Burton
Ohio
Taft
J. Sloat Fassett
New York
Hughes
Albert J. Hopkins
Illinois
Cannon
Cooper
Wisconsin
LaFollette
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Fairbanks
Robert S. Murphy
Pennsylvania
Knox
Sidway Mercantile to Resume Work on June 8
Sidway Mercantile plans to reopen June 8 after delays in inventory and new machinery installation. Notices were sent to employees in suspended departments advising not to report for work until further written notice. A small number of workers are affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidway
Sidway ‘Mercantile Command
Wytil
Commencement for Grammar Schools Evening Cantata Snow White
The event will be held in the high school assembly room this evening. A cantata Snow White based on a Grim fairy tale will be performed by an excellent chorus and strong scale parts. Admission is by ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snow White
Grim
Three New Members Initiated by Elks in Elkhart Lodge
Marshall L. Smith city editor at the South Bend News reports three candidates were initiated into the Elks last night at the regular meeting in Elkhart. The initiates were W B Giles and Joseph H Hers along with the third unnamed member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Marshall
L. Smith
The
South Bend News
Elkhart ‘Order
O. Elks
W.B. Giles
Joseph H
Navy officers return from Florida turret test elate
Washington May 28 observers returning from the Florida turret test report elation at the results. The consensus is that the navy is sound in armor tests and all equipment including officers and men. Some stayed aboard the Florida as shells exploded during the test.
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Washington
Navy
Darant
Florida
Shaffer's Offers T F Power Gas Engines
Shaffer's features TF Power gasoline engines noted for performance with TF Grey Motors boat engines also advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Shaffer’s
Grey Motors
Shaffer's
The Too Busy Scientist and a Childhood Rash
A Philadelphia physician warns that picking buttercups can cause a disease resembling measles and sometimes prove fatal. The piece questions whether science will leave no corner of a child’s world uncovered by warnings.
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Philadelphia
Memorial Day Observances By Local Veterans Groups
About 200 comrades from the Grand Army and Spanish American War veterans will decorate graves Saturday. The ceremonies include a parade, services at the cenotaph, and decorations at cemeteries under local post jurisdiction. Memorial day closures affect merchants and various posts, with veteran rosters and a church address listed for the observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A
Elmer
Daniel Morrisey
N.Y
John Wilhelm
Co. F
Silas D. Mott
Co. D
J. M. van Fleet
iCo
H. Mich
Cav
Jonathan ‘Hill
Co. G
William Knopper
Co. K
Eugenes Morrarity
Co. Hr
Bog ‘Sharp
Tyler Avenue
James K. Gore
Marshall
J. D. Braden
Jas. K. ‘Gore
R. ‘Ss. Chamberlin
John Ll. Stuck
Mansnall
Co. E
IT. N. G
Elmer Post
Shiloh - Post
Shiloh’ Relief
Corps
Sons of Veterans
Andrew. I
Quilline
Volcal
BSB
Myers
Lincoln’s. Eee Fe
Hughes
America
A. B. Kolb
Trula McClarren
Milton Nash
Anna Garrison
Weekend store hours announced for Friday night and Saturday
Local merchants declare Friday night hours extend to 11 o clock while shops remain closed all day Saturday for Decoration Day. Gents furnishings, dry goods, shoes, and clothing stores participate in the shortened weekend schedule.
Corsets and Wash Goods Featured in Northern Indiana Store
The shop promotes colored wash goods at 18 to 35 cents per yard and a wide corset department. It highlights Bon Ton, Gossard, Royal Worcester, and Salam corsets with sizes from petite to stout, prices ranging from 3 to 6.50 dollars, plus adjustable waists and free fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Indiana
Bon Ton
Royal Worcester
Stout
Elkhart
Ferris
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Truth Publishing Co
Finehout’s
Main
Hickory Streets
Timmins’ Opera House
Knevels
Political Chat
Eterans
Dixie
Bucklen Theatre Management
Dixie Minstrels
Progres Atk
Indiana & Michigan Electric
Lexington Ave
Onyx
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