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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1899
Page
6
Dream of being pushed from a precipice signals danger to stomach liver and bowels. Warns of disease if ignored and promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and tonic for digestion sleep and nerves.
A ceremonial sword shaped gift from the people of Kansas to Brig. Gen Frederick Funston. The blade bears Gen Funston’s famous reply to Gen MacArthur and a presentation inscription. The hilt features a female guard with oak leaves and a torch, and the sword includes a sunflower pommel and diamond studs.
Gold production since 1493 totals $9.83 billion with over half mined since 1860 and a quarter since 1855. Dr Adolph Loetbeer and US Mint data show 1899 output around $325 million after wartime suspension deductions.
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a healthy grain based beverage claimed to taste like coffee. It asserts doctors recommend it for nourishment and lists price points of 15 and 35 cents, appealing to children and households.
A Chicago high and Alcott school article describes extensive anthropometric testing of pupils led by W. Smedley and C. V. Campbell. Lungs eyes hearing and reflexes are measured with new devices to map physical condition to intellectual capacity, noting malnutrition and varying endurance.
A theft in The Hague involves Queen Wilhelmina’s gold and silver toilet pieces stolen from her dressing room. The suspected culprit is the official entrusted with the safe custody of the queen’s valuables. The items were later found in the possession of a leather smith who claimed he bought them from the official. the queen has now shed light on the matter.
Maj Van Ak Hoff of the medical department urges stricter personal cleanliness in the army. He calls for regular bathing, twice weekly clothing changes, and Saturday bare foot and undergarment inspections to reduce distress and sickness and promote self respect among soldiers.
Higginson 65 of St Louis has given 150000 dollars to Harvard University for a building for the university club. Harvard and Quincy streets corner Warren property is offered as the site. Plans for the structure have been under consideration since last spring. It will memorialize Harvard men who fell in the Spanish war.
Rheumatism and neuralgia are said to be cured in 1 to 3 days by a remedy called Myotic Cure. The advertisement asserts the cure removes the cause and that symptoms disappear quickly. The first dose is said to yield benefit and costs 75 cents, sold by C. H. Leonard and Houseworth Bros. Grug gists.
A Yonkers Statesman item notes love and breakfast quips as a humorous aside. London church doors display notices about excise board meetings for liquor licenses. Kendall's receipt book is praised for value. The Weekly Times subscription offer appeals to new and old readers. Blank books with custom ruling are advertised from the firm in Truma Place.
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