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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
5
An old ad touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills claiming they restore nerve tissue and form new flesh through a restorative action. It notes the product costs 50 cents a box and bears the portrait and signature of Dr A W Chase, famed receipt book author, on every box.
A real estate man touts Bradley Vrooman Paint as the paint that will look richest go farthest and wear longest, endorsing its quality for homes and property maintenance. The endorsement comes from B. C. Godfrey & Sons.
Diphtheria cases in South Bend sparked alarm as residents considered removing children from school. Health officials report one new case with a rising number over the past two weeks and concern over disinfection at a Jefferson school.
Bradley and Vrooman Paint remains vibrant after five years. B. C. Godfrey and Sons offers it for buyers upgrading exteriors.
Circular from Acting Postmaster General F H Hitchcock explains the thirty day month rule for postal staff pay. It cites a June 13 1906 act section detailing annual compensation division into equal installments and daily rate for fractional payments.
Bradley and Vrooman Paint this fall. All recognizers create usability and protective qualities. BC Godfiley and Sons are selling lots of it.
Reports state Albin R Ludwig remains seriously ill after the tragedy. He is no longer in danger of death from his wounds but his throat remains sore from iodine and glycerine. Pneumonia signs have faded yet gangrene threatens his left leg with flesh decay, risking blood poisoning if untreated.
Bradley and Vrcooman Paints claim no higher cost than rivals while presenting themselves as equal in quality. B. Godfrey and Sons assert superiority over competitors and guarantee customer satisfaction.
High winds fueled a blaze damaging Samuel Heasley's residence three miles northwest of Elkhart yesterday at noon. A neighbor, Fred Young, and farm laborers fought the fire until it was extinguished, with damages listed at 15 dollars.
Ripon Wis Oct 9 The second major blaze within days causes $100000 in damage at the Barnett Anderson lumber yards. Fire officials report one structure heavily damaged and crews battled the flames through the morning.
The Cuban arrival of Gov Taft follows a general amnesty decree extending clemency to rebels and others charged with political offenses linked to the revolution. Yellow fever prompts removal of American marines from Cienfuegos as 300 Marines landship Texas arrives, Taft and party welcomed by Havanan officials. General Bell and staff discuss future plans with Gen Taft while the city hosts a formal reception and bouquets for the ladies.
Readers glimpse a patchwork of reports: Japan’s telegram scrambles Manchuria control, rail workers on the Southern Railway strike for 214 cents per hour, New York Democrats nominate William H. Jackson, masked robbers loot Huntsville station, Edward Chambers faces murder charges, and death row inmates seek clemency. A Des Moines rail strike, fires destroying homes, and union battles surface alongside political and wartime tensions, including Sevastopol security and Newfoundland fisheries.
The visible grain supply on October 6 reported by the New York Produce Exchange shows wheat 34,652,000 bushels up 1,300,000, corn 4,340,000 up 162,000, oats 8,519,060 down 314,000, rye 1,570,000 up 25,000, and barley 2,568,000 up 170,000.
The Chicago markets show wheat trading firmer with December and May futures noted. Butter remains steady at creamery and dairy prices. eggs rise with fresh offerings and prime firsts. Live poultry prices hold steady with turkeys, chickens, ducks all listed by pound.
New York markets show steady quiet trade for flour with rye flour firm. Wheat spot prices hold firm with No 2 red at 8 cents and No 1 northern Duluth at 8 cents. corn shows easy spot with No 2 yellow around 53 cents and No 2 white near 50 to 51 cents. oats trade mixed with spot firm and white oats around 43 to 46 cents.
Elkhart and Goshen Elks stewards are each placed under 200 bond on liquor law violation charges. Attorneys Perry Turner Glen Salwey and L W Vail have been retained. A change of venue is requested and trials will be before a special judge in this county. Also in court news Charles E. Frank named administrator for Norman E. Shigley estate. Edmond McClintic sues John Iffert over a 75 dollar note allegedly signed after a physician visit.
The Elkhart season hinges on public support as Miss Maxine Elliott is planned to star in Her Great Match at Bucek Opera House. Local manager hopes patronage covers expenses after New York management warned of inadequate sales.
Mrs. Foster spoke on foreign fields after touring Japan China and India noting religious awakenings in India and the need for sustained missionary effort. She visited Methodist missions and Isabelle Thorburn’s grave, urged cooperation with empire policy and education in China. Funds raised at the meeting totaled about $2 000 with further appeals planned.
The city plans a 320 page alphabetic directory listing business places private citizens city officers fire and police departments churches schools teachers and many societies. W G Finney the local Home Directory Co representative leads the effort with a history of issuing directories in major cities.
The village of Buchanan and Charles A Chapin owner of a major water power plant fought in the supreme court after arguments Saturday. The village seeks to restrain Chapin from transmitting power outside village limits, claiming a contract with Chavis affected the case.
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