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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1902
Page
3
An American Medicine view argues that pathology stems from hereditary taint and unsanitary surroundings, urging medical societies to appoint standing charity advisory committees. It calls for preventive charity, integrating sanitation with infirmaries, dispensaries, and hospitals to reduce social ills.
The Chicago Chronicle notes a Yukon order for classic works and modern science titles signaling the end of Bret Harte's Far West. It describes a shift from rugged, isolated frontier to a literate, mobile population aided by universal schooling and organized civilization.
In the Indian territory near Comanche a team of six Missouri mules plows asphalt, turning long furrows in a Trinidad-like deposit. Wells reach 100 feet with Birata asphalt of varying thickness found at depth. the source suggests a vast, potentially lucrative, inexhaustible supply.
The Philadelphia Record describes a lapidary who wears gloves to prevent sweat discoloring pearls. He uses highly magnifying glasses and a delicate tool to peel the pearl’s outer skin. If acid has penetrated, he may remove the inner layer as well, noting pearls are concentric skins that can be peeled away.
A Chicago Tribune column recounts strange fatalities including a man in Quincy who kicked at a cat and died after a fall, an Akron barber who inhaled hair and died, and a Blossburg peaches can whose broken top led to deadly powdered glass ingestion.
The next US postage issue will feature a two cent stamp displaying the Stars and Stripes with a Washington portrait, replacing the current likeness with a Gilbert Stuart image from the Capitol painting. Critics call the stamp a magnificent portrait, with dropped flags and laurel accents, likely the finest ever produced.
The article urges Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a quick effective treatment for croup, preferable to old hive syrup and olu. It claims fast relief, makes the patient throw up phlegm, and prevents attacks when given at first cough. Houseworth Bros. sells it.
Sandy Jones failed to move his mule at the creek and used a knife on the animal. Andy woke up in bed after the incident, patched up like a broken flower-pot, per the Milledgeville Mail.
Mr. C. Haney of Geneva suffered forty years with piles before DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cured him permanently. The ad touts it for cuts burns bruises sprains eczema tetter salt rheum and all skin diseases, urging to look for the genuine DeWitt brand on the package from Houseworth Bros.
Willie Tucker of Terhune seeks a page seat in the upcoming legislature and aims to become president someday. The Terhune corner band is expected to serenade the legislators at the session start.
A sensational claim touts a "Mystic Cure" that allegedly cures rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. The ad asserts the first dose provides notable benefit and describes the cure as removing the cause with immediate disappearance of symptoms. Sold by Chas. D. Rushton at 225 South Main Street for 75 cents.
Wesley Whif fett grabs a bucket of sweet cider at Marty Tripper's home and splashes Rev. Roscoe McWade in a new swallow-tail coat. Mary asks 60 cents for the cider while Rev. McWade seeks 11 dollars 49 cents for a new suit. Town sources call Wesey highly excitable.
Morning misgivings fade with Rocky Mountain Tea praised as great medicine. The clipping mentions a House worth Bros. and evokes a bygone era of tonics and ads.
The advance sheet shows Western Union Telegraph Company's 1902 results with 196115 miles of poles and cables 1029984 miles of wire 23567 offices and 69374883 messages handled receipts 28073095.10 expenses 20780766.21 profits 7292328.89 average tolls per message 31 cents average cost to company 25.7 cents. During year 2526 miles of poles 57218 miles of wire and 329 offices were added of which 28767 miles of new wires were copper.
A testimonial from Gertrude E. Fenner of Muncie Indiana claims One Minute Cough Cure cured her severe cold and cough after rain exposure. She reports losing 48 pounds until the remedy restored her to 148 pounds and notes relief from phlegm cough and inflammation. House Worth Bros.
Secretary Roct approves a new field gun for the army blending Erhardt and Capt Wheeler innovations. The breech mechanism from the Erhardt design and a three foot recoil distinguish the new weapon from earlier models, reducing carriage movement after firing.
Sailors use a simple test by boiling fish in water with a bright silver coin. If the coin retains its color the fish is good to eat. if it darkens the fish is rejected as inedible.
A historical ad notes heavy eating causes indigestion and stomach catarrh with symptoms like heartburn and headaches. It promotes Kodol as remedy to relieve inflammation protect nerves and cure stomach catarrh and dyspepsia. Houseworth Bros.
The left lobe of the brain, governing the right side of the body, is described as superior in influence on bodily functions and intellect. Dr. Phelps, after studying nearly 300 brain injury cases, argues that damage to the right side often spares thinking abilities.
A Philadelphia tapestry claimed as the world’s most marvelous needle work measures 27 feet long and 13 feet 6 inches wide. The ground is sills and it is superbly embroidered with figures telling American history from Columbus’s landing to 1892. A Polish artist spent six years on the piece.
The article notes a curious fact that two thirds of Irish immigrants in America stay in eastern states while two thirds of German immigrants head west immediately. The observation highlights distinct regional settlement tendencies among early 20th century newcomers.
Pea beds in Colorado cover as much as 2000 acres in total with a single bed said to exceed 2500 acres, highlighting the scale of local agriculture.
An old advertisement urges readers to take DeWitt's Little Early Risers before bed for relief and a clean liver. The pills are claimed to be gentle, non gripping, and healthful, aiding overall strength and preventing a relapse of the disorder.
A traditional Scottish custom marks December 1 as a wedding day to begin married life with the new year, allowing couples to leave their past behind and start afresh as the old year ends.
About twenty thousand Jewish worshippers visited the Brooklyn Bridge to pray by the water with scriptures in hand seeking forgiveness of sins.
Classified listing notes Osmicure blood nerve product marketed as helpful for bladder and kidney care. Item offered for sale by C. D. Rushton at a price of one dollar.
Marcus C. Boyce a Toronto artist hired to paint Niagara Falls for advertising lithography descends into madness. After summer sketches near the Whirlpool and failed canvases he raves that commercial interests ruin the falls. He was taken to a local sanitarium as his reason tottered.
Mrs Geo T Benson of Kellar Virginia used Chamberlains Pain Balm on her child after a Saturday bath burn. The antiseptic liniment calmed pain within half an hour and the child slept, fully recovering in two weeks. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
A fragment from the Indianapolis News presents a man bluntly asking a woman to cook, while she questions secrecy in their romance. The exchange reveals a clash of expectations and the narrator notes his surprise at her understanding of women.
A former Chinese minister to England’s secretary publishes a book containing onetime caustic remarks about national traits. The London Mail notes the lines imply Americans speak freely, Italians sing, Frenchmen dance, and Russians covet.
A humorous Chicago Tribune line recalls a patient recounting a long preamble before summoning resolve after a dental visit. The speaker reflects on the delay in obtaining a decision amid a dentist’s office routine.
A vented ad notes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy loosens and relieves a bad cold and soothes throat and lung irritation. Sold by Houseworth.
A sour man asks if hats are sold here and the milliner confirms. He implies he may need to buy one for his wife, prompting a tense, briefly humorous exchange cited by the Philadelphia Press.
A brief quotation from the Indianapolis News shows Miss Nupson praising Mr Growelle for his paintings and the artist recounting that he learned by asking a man once.
Bearded Lady quips about the incident as the glass eater is dismissed from the museum after being caught eating a thracite. Detroit Free Press reports the curious scene in a quirky museum exhibit moment.
An advertisement promises women can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allers Foot-Base powder. It claims instant relief for coins and bunions, swollen feet, blisters, callouses, and sore spots, plus a cure for sweating feet with Allen's Foot-Ease. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free trial by mail from Allen S. Olmated in Le Roy, New York.
The Hiivt-1 Knocker records a warning that if female gossipers keep slurring a wife about seedy clothes, the paper may publish the names of townsfolk who owe merchants for their dresses.
An early 20th century ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve swollen hot and tired feet, ease corns and bunions, and prevent blisters. It notes cooling relief for nervous feet and calls to buy at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a trial pack by mail from Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy New York.
Miss Anna Walz and Mrs. Nellie McCoy at Lichtenstein's laundry in New York found 19 in a negligee shirt. James Bonner, owner of the shirt and money, thanked them with a lace shawl which they raffled for profit. The incident prompted Miss Walz to joke about marriage opportunities.
An old time remedy promises to improve appetite and cleanse the stomach while regulating the liver and bowels. It is sold for 25 cents per box by Houseworth Bros.
Mrs. A C Bald win dies and her sister Harriet Gardner marries Frank B Clark of Plainfield New Jersey after a funeral service. Rev Dr Niles of Brooklyn officiates. The marriage follows a promise made during a critical operation.
An ad asserts deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and mucous membranes. It offers $100 for any Deafness case cured by a catarrh remedy and promotes Bevo tor cures with a Toledo company and Druggists selling Gell's Family Pills at ten cents.
The Union Station in Richmond Virginia posted orders prohibiting women from smoking in the waiting room. Previously maids were sent to the cigar stand for cigarettes and the practice had grown in the women passengers luxury waiting areas, prompting the rail authorities to act.
Local column from Quincy Clipder notes Houseworth Bros and product mentions Rocky Mountain Tea. Mentions Nick Collier ending social outings until after Christmas and being denied gifts by the girls, then passed over.
A medicinal soap called Osmicure antiseptic for infants is offered for sale by C B D Rushton. The note mentions a foul smell after Bennett Wilton’s dog fell into the town well at Gandy's Mill.
An old advertisement touts Osmicure ointment claimed to heal kezema scrofula salt rheum and piles. Prices listed as 25 cents and 50 cents.
Showalter transfers Union township property for 3200 dollars. Solomon Kirkdorfer sells Goshen lot to James A. Riley for 850. Riley sells Goshen lot to Julieann Kirkdorfer for 600. Briggsdale Improvement Co transfers Elkhart lot to A R Beardsley for 400. Heefner sells Goshen land to James Freeland for 1. James Freeland sells Goshen property back to Augustine Heefner for 1. Jeanette Johnston sells Elkhart lot to Jeter J. Stewart for 1500.
A customer from David City Nebraska writes February 1 1906 praising Grain-O from Genesee Pure Food Co Le Roy New York. The letter claims coffee caused illness and Grain-O improved health after use.
Springfield report says Governor Yates rested quietly this morning after passing a comfortable night and sleeping well.
An old advertisement extols Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a cure for both minor and severe colds, claiming it prevents progression to consumption and affects many lives yearly. The line emphasizes broad efficacy and widespread use for respiratory ailments.
A six foot diameter floral clock stands at the Water Works park entrance in Detroit Michigan. Water powers the clock with no springs or weights. Constructed six years ago by a park gardener, it recently received a new mechanism and now requires little attention. Detroit uses its own sun time about 28 minutes faster than central standard.
The article extols Russian youths as naturally musical, naming balalaika and garmouka as popular instruments. It depicts Ivan or Stepan courting with music on long winter nights, or spending time in taverns, risking police and vodka-fueled trouble.
A passerby spots a man lying on a heap of stones amid repair work. The workmate dryly notes the man is ill but refuses to leave during his dinner hour, quipping that Bill isn’t going to the hospital now.
A Boston Christian Register essay argues against the belief that snakes are slimy. It notes common myths comparing sliminess to smoke or lizards and contrasts with the dry, clean skin of snakes. The piece discusses how a snake leaves marks in dry sand but not on hard surfaces or human hands.
Swiss studies show glaciers not only receding but accelerating in loss each year. Only a few glaciers still grow, with Boveyre in Wallis as the sole glacier increasing since 1892. the Rhone glacier has retreated about 800 yards since 1876.
A Sioux girl at the Hampton Institute responded to a visitor who asked if she was civilized. She looked up from her breadboard work and calmly asked in return if the visitor was civilized. The anecdote circulates as a pointed retort.
A humorous Chicago Daily News quip recalls a dealer and a lady questioning a duck species. The buyer wonders if a leatherback was sent instead, prompting a cautious exchange about possible mislabeling.
A letter quotes Mrs Marryat Mamma discussing closing her house and moving in with relatives. Mr Marryat worries his mother would be insupportable, noting financial support would be possible but social friction likely.
A Chicago Daily News blurb praises Windig for exceptional ability to talk fluently about nothing without preparation. It highlights his extemporaneous speaking reputation as unique and entertaining in style.
In a courtroom exchange Hewitt jokes about a cigar given by Jewett. Jewett replies he has smoked worse cigars, and Hewitt notes the owner has tasted better if he has smoked any of the kind. The judge interjects with a wry comment on the exchange.
A brief chat notes Nell the manicure girl boasting eight years of apprenticeship in a nail factory. The exchange suggests skepticism about her claimed expertise and hints at a social miscue in the Philadelphia Record.
Browne replies uncertain about church denomination while Somerville Journal notes pew rental costs at $500 per year for center aisle seats.
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