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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1907
Page
7
The article describes Diabolo as a growing global fad spreading from England to America, with widespread indoor and outdoor play. It notes its appeal across social classes, its rich variety of tricks, and predictions it will soon arrive in the United States as a popular pastime.
An advertisement offers a free trial of Pyramid Pile Cure claiming quick relief for piles and related sores. It promises home treatment and urges sending name and address, with a 50 cent full-size option through a druggist or by mail in a sealed package.
Traditional health warning claims that dancing causes exposure leading to pneumonia and consumption. It urges taking Foley's Honey and Tar after exposure, promises to break up a cold with no serious results, and warns to refuse anything but the genuine in a yellow package sold by all druggists.
Reading from an old medical advertisement Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is promoted as a treatment for stomach liver and bowel disorders. The text claims rapid relief from constipation and dyspepsia and offers a free sample by mail from the Caldwell Syrup Co Monticello Illinois. Houseworth Bros. is cited as the sole agent.
Alexander Benton of Fort Edward New York praises Dr King's New Discovery as his best friend curing his asthma six years ago and treating incipient consumption in his son's wife. He declares its power over coughs and colds marvelous and guarantees satisfaction with 50 cent to 100 dollar trial terms.
Chicago pastor Dr. Melbourne P. Boynton cites family hotels as a key cause of divorce. He urges couples to return to home life with shared duties and greater sanctity before marriage, criticizing flippant courtship and urging young people to avoid frivolous attention.
A Henriet ta, Pennsylvania family credits Electric Bitters with curing their young son’s years long eczema after other doctors failed. They purchased multiple bottles, noted clear improvement, and claim a full recovery. Sold with a guarantee at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
The St Joseph Valley Bank advertises a savings account with a savings book issued on deposit and interest paid four months later. It notes the next interest period begins November and promotes a pure food and drug law compliant remedy for coughs colds and troubles as safe for children and adults sold by druggists.
An unclear 19th century style ad urges not paying alimony by maintaining regular bowels with Dr King’s New Life Pills. It claims a painless, guaranteed solution via Houseworth Bros. druggists and promises no need for divorce if followed.
Pinchot warns that timber demand exceeds supply and future green policy must protect resources. He notes only about one fifth of U S forest area is in government reserves and urges Congress to fund the forest service for reforestation. An Appalachian forest effort is proposed to safeguard growth and expand reserves.
Rose Johnson, a missionary with years in Colon, testified that American girls are abducted from homes and sent to Panama for immoral purposes. She recounted rescuing a 12 year old in Colon who said she was enticed from New York's 125th station by a stranger and later learned the girl was beaten to death. Johnson compared Celon to hell on arrival, worse than Port Said, with drinking and gambling pervasive. Carrie Nation is excluded from the program and speaks at own times. Rev. Caroline Bartlett Crane and Anthony Comstock clashed, dampening crowd enthusiasm.
Dr J M Powell of Spokine Washington and Dr W G Alban of Walla Walla endorse Newbro’s Herpicide as a dandruff destroyer. The cure claims to kill dandruff parasites and soothe itching, selling through druggists with samples by mail. Two sizes priced for home use and professional sale.
Robert O Burke of Welnofa writes of severe edema and blindness from Brights disease. After using Foley's Kidney Cure for three bottles the dropsy and kidney trouble diminished. The note urges sale by all druggists and promotes the cure as effective for kidney and bladder issues within reach of medicine.
Ad claims pneumonia follows a cold and asserts Foley's Tenuer and Tar stops the cough strengthens the lungs and prevents pneumonia. Sold at all druggists.
An advertisement seeks cleaning and pressing services at Pat orium located in the Opera House Block. The notice mentions a generic Want Ad in Truth rd to reach readers citywide.
An old advertisement claims a product called Caldwelled Pepsin Syrup will permanently regulate bowels and strengthen the stomach to aid digestion. It offers a free sample by mail from Monticello Illinois and lists prices of 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
Climbing notes discuss a route labeled Best Chimneys 8c at Turrocks with reflections on climbers and behavior. The text references Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Teas and Houseworth Bros as incidental mentions in a period voice.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoop's Cough Cure as a safe effective remedy for tickling coughs. It claims the product uses a sacred herb from a mountain shrub with no opium or harsh substances and is suitable for children.
An advertising notice extols Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as the greatest blessing to suffering humanity and the surest protector against disease. It markets Tea or Tablets at 85 cents, urging readers to claim the “great value” of this scientific prescription.
Classified notices show multiple rental options: a modern upstairs rooming home on Main Street with bath and electric lighting, managed by George C. Kistner, and an upstairs four-room unit with modern improvements on 510 10th Street asking $8.50 per month. Inquiries directed to Harrison Street address and contact numbers.
Old style medical ad touts Dr Shoop Restorative to strengthen internal nerves and treat weak stomach heart and kidney function. It offers a 14 day money back guarantee on piles with a 50 cent price and a free sample by mail from Racine Wisconsin.
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