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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1907
Page
3
The text discusses Thanksgiving customs among New Englanders and urban readers, noting turkey meals and dry provisions. It questions regional attitudes as New Yorkers adapt to cold markets and cites Governor Hanly criticizing municipal government, corruption, and franchise graft at a Gary banquet.
A young citizen of Hikhart recounts a wager and a hot bath at the Elks temple to prove weight loss. He claimed losing two pounds in half an hour, and Mor ris Johnson of the Mennonite Publishing Co. ran up medical bills following the stunt. Johnson won a $1 wager but incurred costs from the exertion.
Illinois Governor Deneen submits a brief message to the legislature as discussions unfold. Samuel Morse Felton is chosen president of the Mexican Central and resigns his prior post. Chicago saloon-keepers face trial for Sunday closing law violations. juries may be requested. The Walsh case marks a victory as bankers private books stay from jury review. milk price controversy surfaces with attempts to push increases. Bryan delivers a Washington banquet address critiquing Roosevelt policies. New York commission studies bacillus laws. Three Jenkins brothers face forgery charges tied to 557000. Panama canal report urges completion by day labor. Russian duma shows tense debate about autocracy. December dividends forecast lively market activity.
A fragmented notice references a Thanksgiving dinner and assorted ads for merchants and a hotel event. It mentions candies, chocolates, and bonbons by Timmins in Elkhar, with claims of high quality and popularity. The ad implies a sale or trade item list and distribution through a local Truth office channel.
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