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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
7
A young Newport man, mistaking a passerby for his wife, offered to carry her basket and chickens home. The woman Ordered him to leave, warning she would inform his wife of his brazen conduct. He quickly gave a satisfactory explanation.
Frank J. Cheney sworn to pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Promotes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces. Toledo Ohio 1886 notice and notary seal. Hall's Family Pills also advertised.
An advertisement declares Mrs. Smith has recovered from a severe illness and touts Bailey's Laxative Tablets as highly effective. It claims cures for biliousness liver troubles fevers sick headache and constipation with a price of 10 and 25 cents at Chas Rushton’s store.
John Gam brel of Fairmount Indiana asked a bank for $20 in nickels to take to the G A R encampment in Washington. He then settled on taking $10 after realizing carrying that much small change was impractical.
A tale cites John Wesley advising why repetition matters and links the idea to Cham berlain's Cough Remedy. The note claims the remedy cures colds and grip and counters pneumonia risk, described as pleasant and safe. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
Life motion pictures of Rube Waddell, pitcher for the Athletics of Philadelphia, appear among attractions at a vaudeville house in Philadelphia.
One dose costs one cent and 35 doses cost 35 cents as Madison Madisonen C with Houseworth ros promotes home treatment in Madison Wisconsin claiming a guaranteed cure through a physician guided plan.
The deal for next season with St. Louis does not require Matty to play Sunday games.
Local ad lists Osmicure Blood Nerve Tonic for bladder and kidney support, priced at 50 cents and one dollar, with sale by C. D. Rushton.
A historical piece extols Indiana chickens as the state’s key wealth, estimating eggs worth about 7.89 million and total poultry value near 10.79 million dollars for last year. It contrasts northern fancy birds with southern egg layers, notes railroad boundaries shaping markets, and asserts poultry funds support homes, churches, and schools.
The northern section yields smaller eggs while the southern section produces more eggs. Exceptions exist with some southern farms raising low grade poultry and some northern farms exceeding averages.
Superintendent Spencer of the New York aquarium compares fish temperaments to people. He points to a tiger fish displaying aggression while noting the gentler nature of a so called lady fish, which behaves viciously if provoked. The incident ends with the fish snapping at the glass as he touches it.
The Cuba boot and shoe trade report for May 1902 lists 9,545,098 pairs valued at 6,812,017 dollars. Imports mainly from Spain 73 percent and the United States 26 percent show US tariff effects and growing US trade with Cuba in 1899 1901.
An herbal advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters deliver pure blood, toning and invigorating the whole system. The copy stresses improved health through "pure blood" as a central benefit.
The article portrays the almond eyed Japanese woman starting with pickled plums and tea, then a red lacquer tray with tiny cups and unusual dishes like hashed sparrow and stuffed prawn. The meal ends with a large rice bowl eaten with chopsticks and a fish flavored sauce, concluding the dinner.
Jell-O introduces a new dessert with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at grocers for 10 cents. The ad invites consumers to try it today.
The Philadelphia Record notes the famous stone basin once used by Washington is removed from the old frame pump house and placed near the Bartram mansion’s river front. It is preserved as a relic beside the Washington arbor with Smyrna boxwood trees nearby, honoring its historic setting.
A small but active volcano near Los Alamos above the Santa Barbara region has long emitted smoke and steam from fissures along a northern plateau. Though not alarming so far, it may vent ashes or lava, with the area near the old stage road between Los Alamos and Santa Barbara keeping watch.
In Tamarack mine Callumet Michigan engineers tested 4250 to 4440 ft plumb lines with heavy bolts to study line divergence. Bronze wires showed convergence, steel lines diverged in shaft 5. Measurements indicate divergence due to subtle air currents rather than gravity or magnetism.
A German, per the London Express, notes a most interesting moment arriving at 1:01:02 AM on Saturday August 2. The moment marks the second second of the second minute of the second hour of the second day of the second week of the second month of the second half of the second year of the second decade of centuries A.D.
An English physician studying Alaska diseases notes cerebro spinal meningitis is prevalent scurvatous scorbatus widespread rheumatism frequent pneumonia almost unknown and insanity lacking clear cases, reflecting early medical observations in remote regions.
Local testimonial from Charles Dickinson details relief from backache kidney pains and urine issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He cites three boxes cured strong secretions and distress, bought at Houseworth Bros. and promotes the product, noting FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo as US agents.
The article describes mixing acetylene with oil gas to enhance railway illumination. Originating with Prussian state railways and adopted by France's Paris Lyons Mediterranean line, the Pintsch system uses carbide and water to produce acetylene. The generator holds two carbide chambers and feeds gas into a main cylinder, with a 3:1 oil gas to acetylene mix and meters for both gases.
Holley Bros. of Longbin Missouri report a young man troubled with indigestion gained forty pounds in thirty days after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. The merchants say he is now fully recovered and the tablets boost their trade. Houseworth sells the product.
Bar ny Dreyfuss predicts more players will switch from the American to the National League than vice versa. He cites surprising contracts at headquarters in New York and suggests Comiskey may need a new team after layoffs. He hints at National signings, naming Cincinnati with two pitchers and Chicago with a third baseman.
Mrs W K Van Antwerp of Sylvania Ohio reports relief from malaria fever constipation and related ailments after using Bailey's Laxative Tablets. She notes they cure constipation headaches and liver troubles and leave her strong and active. 10c tubes contain 20 tablets and 25c tubes 60. Chas D Rushten.
The Chicago Burlington and Quincy announces ticketing pass them and merges lines to form better transportation facilities. Planners of the Burlington Great Northern and Northern Pacific merger theory say operating the lines together will boost service and reduce costs versus separate operation.
A city woman avoids sitting on unwashed chairs, insisting they be cleaned with Rocky Mountain Tea by Houseworth Bros, offered for 35 cents. The odd consumer note highlights concerns about microbes and hygiene.
Beville, catcher for the Kansas City American association team, is slated for a move to New York next season. He has not missed a game this season.
Fragmentary lines portray widespread distress across rich and poor, old and young, describing itchy piles and torment. The terse text hints at a public health or social-welfare concern without clear details or names.
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