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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1907
Page
4
Partial OCR of newspaper contact and subscription details for Elkhart Truth. Contains delivery instructions, pricing, and advertising contact lines with garbled punctuation and misread words. No clear event or person.
William D Hazelton manager of the Elkhart Truth files an oath stating the bona fide October 1907 daily circulation was 3678, excluding samples copies spoiled in printing or unsold at day end. Notary Louis A Dennert certifies the oath sworn November 6 1907 with commission expiring January 7 1912.
A town sale includes Finehout's drug store at the corner of Maine and Hickory streets Timmins Opera House book store Knevels book store and Keene's news stand offering discounted goods to shoppers.
On November 27 significant events appear across years with England’s severe storm of 1708, Washington wintering at Middlebrook New Jersey, 1814 The London Times adopts rotary steam press, 1845 Fleet Prison London demolished, and other dated notes including General Custer and a tunnel completion.
A biographical sketch marks the 65th birthday of Alvey Augustus Adee born November 27, 1842 in X_storia. He rose from secretary of legation at Madrid to second assistant secretary of state and acted as secretary of state on several occasions aided by rare hearing found later in life.
A historic discussion argues that a standing army remains essential but must not rely on conscription due to the small population proportion. It suggests improving recruitment and stricter service conditions to attract volunteers rather than compulsion.
Masons gathered at the Masonic temple in Fort Wayne yesterday with W. J. Gronert D. B. Barnes William Specht and others present. The bi annual degree work draws great interest in state circles and a banquet for several hundred members followed the session with Charles Miller of Goshen and Thomas Marshal of Columbia City as principal speakers.
The Lake Shore Railway unveiled a new heating system used yesterday in coaches, said to be a great improvement over the old setup. Conductor Beach is on vacation for a few days, while Brakeman W. Holla is off duty attending a relative's funeral in southern Michigan.
Bilton Hart recently returned from Albany where he was connected with New York Central and now works at the Lake Shore hump. Following actions by local baskets and merchants at Century Club Friday night, assurance is given that the Lake Shore cheque will be promptly taken care of in December.
The Presbyterian Young Women’s Missionary Society reports progress on charitable cases and held a meeting at Mrs Overleese’s home 3222 State Street. Twenty five members enjoyed a picnic and music, plans for a December bazaar and supper were set, and the next meeting will be at Mrs David Spohn’s home 415 Virginia Avenue.
Hobart Indiana welcomed a weary walker after a long trek from Wenton. He rested for two hours then pushed toward Hammond but arrived late, cheered by a vast crowd including Chicago visitors. Eighteen cars carried members of the reception committee from the Illinois Athletic Club.
The article notes Germany's wartime horse needs and France's high annual horse expenditures. It discusses cavalry strength, horse registration for military service, and typical costs per horse and recruit ages, with figures like 750000 and 200 each. It remarks on Britain and England in peacetime versus war.
The National Rifle Association affirms school and college clubs as affiliates, enabling members to buy arms from the government at government prices. Early clubs include Bordentown Mary Academy and University of California Berkeley, with indoor and outdoor matches planned in New York City and various colleges.
Rene Bache notes in The Circle that experts doubt a full answer on how storms generate electricity and rain. A Weather Bureau box kite experiment shows lightning-like sparks, but it offers no clear conclusions on storage or rainmaking.
Miss Martha Bartle, Washington preacher and clubwoman, addressed the Woman's club at Chautauqua about rich exemptions. She parodied the parable of the camel and needle eye and proposed banning diamonds automobiles carriages from a church to favor walkers and streetcar riders.
A Philadelphia woman preserved her terrier’s memory by cremating the pet after its death. A veterinarian assisted, and the ashes were placed in a bronze vase kept on a drawing room table beside the dog’s picture. The act followed a friend’s jest that turned into a memorial gesture.
A Buffalo man visits a youthful physician in the city and asks the fee. The doctor quotes three dollars but the patient offers a ten dollar gold piece. The doctor reacts with annoyance and asks for smaller money. The patient insists the ten dollar piece covers all fees to be paid.
A fragment from the era hints at startling advances in the field of communication via electricity. The text references circuit ideas and electric means, suggesting experimentation and progress in transmitting signals or information.
Dr Joseph Garzouka notes American women show nervous weakness from uncomfortable posture. He condemns crossing knees and lounging chairs as harmful. He contrasts with continental practice of upright seating and straight posture, urging more restrained sitting habits.
Smoky City nickname originates from Pittsburgh's coal and steel industries and smoky conditions from furnaces. A legend speaks of travelers mistaking smoky Allegheny tunnels for the mountains, with earlier gas shortages prompting a return to coal despite modern fuel shifts.
Surgeons at Williamsburo hospital found a three inch nail lodged in William V. Albright's skull during surgery for a fall from the elevated Brooklyn plaza bridge. The nail penetrated the skull and lodged in the brain area. Albright, a veteran iron worker, has endured multiple falls from tall structures, including 87 feet and 100 feet drops, and survived near drownings.
A fragment reads as a critique of a writer described as charming yet flawed. The note hints at literary reputation and public perception, mentioning qualities that draw readers while acknowledging uneven craft. The passage remains terse and provocative without full context.
Governor Falk J of Missouri issues a Thanksgiving proclamation praising constitutional prosperity and moral progress. He urges citizens to worship, practice industry, and uphold law while embracing religious tolerance and public virtue on the holiday.
Georgetown Kentucky November 27 The defense opened by withdrawing its objection to the second venire of 150 men from Grant county Powers attorneys then moved to continue with that venire their names exhausted by time and exhaustion of trial schedule
The foreclosure case of Hugh Corbett against Kate Harris was dismissed in superior court. The action involved about 2500 dollars and the deed was transferred to Mr Corbett. Parties reached a compromise after extensive litigation. Court sessions focused on routine business. trials by jury are expected next week. Court adjourned until Friday.
A garbled OCR fragment lists Italian painters and names such as Spinello, de Vinci, and Maratti with assorted numbers and prices. It hints at a gallery or auction context but lacks coherent details or clear events.
A reflection on faithfulness, arguing that small acts of fidelity are as significant as grand ones. The genuine essence of a faithful life shines whether shown in daily duties or in high office, suggesting consistency of character across all scales.
In a concise survey the article notes potatoes are processed for imitation meerschaum pipes and marble billiard balls in France. After peeling, roots soak 36 hours in an eight percent sulfuric acid solution before drying and pressing to create solid material suitable for pipes and billiard balls.
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