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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1900

Page

7

Indiana lawmakers push six week agenda of reforms and bonds

Newly elected Indiana legislators outline a broad program including creating a state entomologist and a board of practical plumbing, indexing congressional apportionment, planting a Hammond harbor plan, forest encouragement, jail and street railway bills, telegraph and sleeping car rate reforms, and penalties for improper berths. Key entities include Marion county, Vincennes University, Indianapolis, Hammond, Lake County, and Central Telephone.

Indiana Marion County Vincennes University Edwin May Supreme Judges Trustees of Benevolent Institutions Metropolitan Police Justices of the Peace Indianapolis Street Railway Hammond Lake County Central Telephone Company Columbus

Trainmen urged to use Foley's Kidney Cure

G R Hansan of Lima reports backache relief after one bottle of Foley's Kidney Cure. He endorses it to trainmen and friends, noting pronounced improvement and recommending the remedy for those in the trade.

G. R. Hansan Lima L. BB Foley Worth Bros

No one should suffer: Pinkham remedy promise

A sales-style testimonial touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for gynecological illness. It describes dramatic relief for Mrs Williams of Englishtown New Jersey and urges readers to seek free advice by writing to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.

Williams Englishtown N.J Lydia E. Pinkham Pinkham Lynn Mass Agustus Ruggles Greater New York Medical Association

Itchy Skin Plague and Dean's Ointment Cure

A historical notice touts severe skin itch as a plague with widespread affliction and promotes Dean's Ointment as the sole safe cure available at drug stores for 50 cents.

Dean

Three Negroes Lynched Near Jefferson Texas

A mob of about 1000 men overpowered Marion county jailers and hanged Femes Shaw Elijah Mayers and Freeman Perpume near Jefferson Texas on Thursday night. State authorities promised a rigid investigation and potential arrests if mob members could be identified.

Dallas Tex Femes Shaw Elijah Mayers Freeman Perpume Jefferson Marion County Chris Esd Cee Ane Tyee Tie Po—nuv Meyers Siete Leid Ast Bugay Syne Pt. Nemruses Tefferson, Tex

Boers Move Cattle South of Wilge River Near Balmoral

Two Boer commands with large cattle herds reach the Wilge river on opposite banks near Balmoral seeking healthy pasturage. General Delarey aims south but is checked by General Plumer holding the Magliesberg passes. The illness of Miss Roberts, daughter of Lord Roberts, improves.

Wilge River Pretoria Balmoral Delarey Plumer Magliesberg Miss Roberts Lord Roberts

Out of Work as Hundreds Lose Jobs in Turmoil

A chaotic incident leaves around a hundred people displaced from employment while authorities stabilize the scene. The event prompted emergency responses and worker displacement across the local area.

Miss Zimmerman Becomes Duchess After Quiet London Marriage

London reports the Duke of Manchester quietly wed Miss Helene Zimmerman in a city ceremony on Wednesday. An aunt, Miss Effie Evans, authorized the announcement last night. The groom Eugenes Zimmermen or his heirs may be surprised by the news.

Zimmerman London Duke of Manchester Helene Zimmerman Effie Evans Eugenes Zimmermen Cincinnati Tn Ue Ihe

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Sold by Local Druggists

Claiming to remove the cause of rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days, the advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” with immediate benefits after the first dose. Priced at 75 cents and 1.00, it is sold by H. Leonard and Houseworth Bros. in the opera house block.

H. Leonard Houseworth Bros Opera House Block

Plan a Vast Lumber Trust

Baltimore news reports a mammoth consolidation of lumber companies likely within a week or ten days. Belmonts are expected to finance the deal with about 25 million dollars total value. The plan aims to control the market for Carolina pine.

Baltimore Belmonts

One Minute Cough Cure Praised For Quick Relief

An advertisement extols One Minute Cough Cure for rapid relief of croup, coughs, colds, and throat troubles, claiming it acts within moments and is recommended for anxious mothers.

Tlouseworth Bros

University Football Match Proposed Between California and Unliveraid

A request has been received for a Christmas holidays game between the University of Unliveraid and a university to be played in California. The plan has favorable reception at Columbia and the game is likely to be arranged.

Shoai Phic University Football Eleven University of Unliveraid California Columbia

Divorces barred by Episcopalian church canons

The Protestant Episcopal Church proposes canon 2 forbidding ministers to marry two divorcees unless prior marriages are annulled and canon 3 bans remarriage for those divorced for postmarital causes from baptism or communion unless penitent or in danger of death. George H. Wooster and family passed through on No. 38 in his private car, former Lake Shore assistant superintendent, visiting here.

Protestant Episcopal Church New York City George George H. Wooster Mr. Wooster Lake Shore

Quail Abound As Hunters Report Bumper Bags

Quail are abundant in Elkhart county with large flocks in prime condition. Hunters flock to the country where landowners may hunt without prohibition, bringing in good bags of game.

Elkhart County Elf

Village Blacksmith's Cure for Child's Croup

In Grahamsville Sulivan County New York Mr H H Black says his five year old son prone to croup was saved by Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He notes it dissolves mucus and when dosed at first croup signs prevents troubling attacks. Safe for babies and adults. Sold by A O Rowe druggist.

Park Sam Shegard Elizabeth Wirt H. H. Black Grahamsvile Sullivan County N. Y Chamberlain A. O. Rowe

John Sherman’s Brother Stricken in Des Moines

Lamp son P. Sherman, brother of the late John Sherman, has suffered a stroke of paralysis in Des Moines at over 80 years old. Doctors say the attack may be fatal and his brother left him ten thousand dollars.

John Shermans Des Moines Iowa Lampson P. Sherman John Sherman

Liverita Little Liver Pill ad

Advertisement for Liverita Little Liver Pill promoting 5c boxes of 40 pills and 25c boxes of 100 pills. Appears to be sold in Elkhart Indiana by O. H. Leonard and EK. B. Felt near the depot.

Elkhart Ind O. H. Leonard EK. B. Felt

Friction at Canton as Pontoon Bridges Spark Clashes

News recounts tensions between French and American forces over pontoon bridges across the Canton river. An incident at a French bridge halted bystanders as a French sentinel was removed after an American order. Gen Sumner intervened, boats were allowed through, and damage claims are being tallied amid a Canton fire destroying hundreds of homes.

Sumner

Will She End A Woman’s Decline And Recovery

A feature on female aging contrasts youth with aging women and promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for menstrual and reproductive ailments. Testimonials claim restored health, energy, and weight gain after treatment, with notes on the product containing no narcotics and additional pills for bile problems.

Pierce

Michigan Supreme Court Upholds Exam Requirement for New Admits

Michigan's high court halted a Cassopolis attorney's bid to practice on a diploma certificate from Indiana. It reaffirmed that Michigan will require examination by the state board for new admits, while maintaining the prior rule for states that require exams. The ruling preserves the old practice for out of state diplomas.

Supreme Court of Michigan Indiana Michigan Cassopolis

E Frank Appointed Administrator for Olive E Fulkerson

C E Frank appointed administrator of the Olive E Fulkerson estate. Bond fixed at 150 dollars.

C. E. Frank Olive E. Fulkerson

Jell-O Dessert Delights Families in Four Flavors

A vintage advertisement touts Jell-O as a new dessert pleasing all ages. Four flavors listed are Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry with a price of 10 cents at grocers. Try it today.

Expressive Eyes Mentioned by New York Press

A quip notes how a girl with sad eyes is often told by a man that she has expressive eyes, a cultural cliché highlighted by the New York Press.

N. Y

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