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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1906
Page
3
A fragment notes a druggist Allen Houseworth at 225 S Main street selling a remedy and inviting poor sufferers to try it. The item reinforces the era's medicinal advertising and storefront commerce.
Many people focus on outer cleanliness while neglecting internal cleansing. The ad argues impurities and germs accumulate in the body from air and food, causing ailments, and promotes Quaker Herb Extract as a vegetable remedy that cleanses the stomach, liver, and kidneys, with local druggists stocking it.
An old testimonial claims Dr Shoop s Magic Ointment relieves piles rapidly and surely It promises itching relief and satisfaction, noting the preparation targets piles specifically.
An advertisement touts a home based painless pile cure from Pyramid Drug Co promising instant relief and complete permanent cure. It urges readers to mail name and address for a free trial package and warns against substitutes sold by others. A Thanksgiving prayer meeting at Trinity M. E. church is noted for tomorrow evening with the topic What are You Thankful For.
In South Dakota near Rattlesnake Butte a solitary trader named James Jimson died in a squalid hut after living alone for nearly four decades. He befriended Sioux, suffered unrequited love, kept money buried, and left letters dating from 1876 suggesting hidden ties to Franklin County Ohio.
F.H. Bentz & Co and BE D Miller of Elkhart advertise Hindipo as a cure for Brights disease diabetes rheumatism gout gravel dropsy bladder inflammation bad blood and nervous troubles. The offer promises a risk free trial by mail with a 32 50 price and money back guarantee if it fails.
A historical report traces how the center of population shifted within Indiana and the nation from 1890 to 1900. It recounts surveys by Indiana University astronomers locating the exact center on Henry Marr Farm in Bartholomew County and notes local monuments and photos marking the spot.
River ton Iowa postmaster Robbert G W Fouts escaped serious injury after a robbery incident, in a letter recounting longstanding health troubles. He credits Electric Bitters with curing a 20 year liver complaint and restoring health, noting eleven years of wellness and relief from neuralgia and stomach issues. Houseworth Bros. drug street firm advertised the tonic as a wonderful remedy.
The Union Pacific issued a detailed pamphlet titled Business Openings outlining flourishing agricultural districts and town advantages for business and investment. It invites readers to request a free mailed booklet by writing W. G. Neimeyer G A at 120 Jackson Boulevard.
Carlisle Center resident G B Burhans writes that within two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure four years ago his kidney disease symptoms disappeared and have not returned. He endorses the remedy for kidney or bladder issues, noting lasting relief. Houseworth Bros.
A Graysville resident recalls Dr Nirg’s New Discovery curing three former consumptives in Livonia Missouri. He says one man planned to move to Arizona but halted the sale after quick use. The ad extols New Discovery as a wonderful medicine for coughs colds throat and lungs. Hoseworth Bros offers 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes with a free trial bottle.
Beginning December 1 the Lake Shore Railway offers a 1000 mile ticket for $25 with a $5 rebate. The ticket is interchangeable with other roads. Travelers are urged to purchase these tickets and consult the Lake Shore ticket agent for details.
An old advertisement urges holiday feasts with Dr Cadwell's Syrup Pepsin to aid digestion and ease head ache and constipation. It promises quick waste removal and offers a money back guarantee of 5Ge and $1.00 fancy back if it fails, in a popular local publication.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil from SeNESS offering quick relief from burns scald pain and muscle ache. It claims throat soreness relief within twelve hours and promises fast action within minutes for certain aches. It lists contact lines and baggage mention with extra charges.
An OCR fragment markets Dr Shoop's Catarin Cure as a creamlike balm for nose and throat issues. It claims soothing relief from feverish symptoms, contains eucalyptus oil thymos and menthol, and offers a free trial box at participating dealers.
Fragmentary note mentions exercise preventing constipation and mild bodily effects with unclear context or sources.
Classified lines list numerous help wanted ads including girl for housework, rooms for rent, male workers for trades, canvassers, light manufacturing business option, stenographers, bookkeepers, dishwashers, and factory labor. Also stray dog notice and medicinal ads for Father John’s Medicine and Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin.
For sale a good eight room house on Hubbard avenue between Tth and Sth streets with fruit and shade trees, cellar and cistern. Inquire 1019 South Second Street. Also listed are hand cap second growth oak and other items with sale details and contact J Kehres at home phone 8917. Piano sale offered at half regular price at 715 West Lexington Avenue by Schaff.
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