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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1907
Page
8
An old advertisement touts Stuart's Charcoal Lozengers as gas absorbents that purify the stomach and intestines, reduce belching and bad breath, and improve complexion. It cites a sample offer, mail order sample, and a scammy recruitment pitch for selling the product and becoming a district manager.
The bank announces a savings account option with a savings book issued for every deposit and interest paid on all funds quarterly. The next interest period begins November 1. d&wtt.
The October report to the mayor and board of public works notes 20 deaths in the city, down from 21 last month, and 12 contagious disease cases including three diphtheria and five smallpox. Quarantines rose to seven houses, with four still under quarantine, and no major epidemics were recorded.
An ad reflecting on past contentment with stage coaches and simple hair tonics contrasts old patience with today’s belief that germs cause baldness. It touts Newbro’s Herpicide as a cure and preventive against dandruff, claiming endorsements from leading druggists and offering samples by mail from Detroit.
Notice by Elk Hart Indiana Board of Public Works of October 25 1907 depicts a cement sidewalk project on Garfield Avenue from Prairie Street to Sixth Street with an assessment roll for primary assessments. A remonstrance hearing is set for November 4 1907 at 10 AM in the City Hall to challenge amounts and whether land parcels will benefit as stated. Ethan L Arnold Fred Poole G A Briggs sign the notice.
The writer reflects on the mind of man wherever moral accountability exists and the belief in life beyond the grave. It extols the glory of the English Bible and Christian religion as revealing fundamental truths transcending other records and incarnations of truth.
A fragment quotes a German saying that only a god or brute can dwell in solitude and argues men and women need companionship for health and happiness. It notes that loneliness on farms and in villages leads to mental hunger and even mild insanity, urging recognition of companionship’s importance.
A. R. Kesler relocates his real estate office two doors north of the St Joseph Valley Bank. He asks customers and friends to call him at A. R. Kesler.
Elgin 17 jewel watches with patent regulator in gold filled cases priced at 15.00 second hand 17 jewel watch in nickel case 8.60 Repairing watches and clocks with a one year guarantee W S Asby 108 North Second St.
Dr J L Hively opens an office in Chicago at 5461 Washington Avenue and will split time with Elkheart, visiting Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays each week. Dr J F Werner relocates to a new building on High Street, grand floor.
Advertisement promises cure for itching bleeding or protruding piles in 6 to 14 days with 50 cent ointment. Money back guarantee offered as proof of effectiveness. Listing implies quick relief and refund policy to persuade buyers.
An old advertisement asserts blackheads and pimples are caused by bowels. It promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as regulating the bowels and improving complexion. The product is offered as Tea or Tablets by Houseworth Bros for 365 cents.
An old home remedy ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinines Tablets with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure a cold. It features E W Grove branding on each box and a 25 cent price. Additional notices offer a piano giveaway by Arthur Deagon and a classified urge to place want ads read by landlords, plus a Burdock Blood Bitters testimonial for vitality and digestion.
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