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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1905
Page
6
A claim that nervous headache relief for women comes from a rebuilt system is presented as a permanent cure. The article argues health improvements stem from systemic change and medical guidance suggested by proponents.
An advertisement touts Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a root cure for nervous headaches and nerve fatigue. It features a testimonial from Mrs John Fall of Toronto praising relief from severe neck and eye stiffness and improved vitality. Sold for 50 cents a box by Houseworth Pros in Elkhart Indiana and dealers nationwide with M D A W Chase signature on each package.
A London court heard a case where a singer sued a theatrical company. The company argued the singer’s voice disappointed in Taracombe but was given another trial in London, claiming London audiences are the easiest pleased in the world.
A testimonial from B. Throap, a grocer from North Main Street, touts Doan's Kidney Pills as effective for back pain and kidney-related weakness. The ad claims widespread usefulness and offers a money back promise if relief is not achieved, naming Foster-Milburn Co. as U S sole agents and urging readers to remember the name.
A summary notes Fiugano in Switzerland averaging 6.1 hours of sunshine annually, higher than Padua at 5.6 hours and close to Rome at 6.7 hours. Basel records 4.7 hours. Denmark shows 9 hours daily and 2.3 hours change, Germany reports 4 to 4.8 hours with June as sunniest in Juna.
The cross is described as a symbol used by the Aborigines of North and South America and by the most ancient nations of Europe, in addition to its use by Christians.
A brief note states chiropody or manicure services were completed on Saturday at the Imperial venue.
Dr. Maurice Francis Egan of the Catholic University at Washington was decorated by King Lac pola of Belgium for distinguished literary merit. His wife, who modestly distrusts royalty, forwarded the accolade noting she sent him a trousers button from Europe as a light token.
Governor J Frank Hanly of Indiana spoke at the Y M C A auditorium in Chicago warning that peace profiteering and graft threaten the republic. He urged a quick return to honest methods to preserve free institutions and deter corruption amid an era of money and material wealth.
Peoria National Bank is placed under a receiver with C. H. Bosworth in charge as it liquidates under the law. S. O. Spring says depositors will be paid in full and stockholders may fare well. The bank kept open to satisfy depositors amid a run linked to N. C. Dougherty’s indictment.
Victoria BC Oct 9 report from The Japan Times notes embezzlement by naval officers. Paymaster Commander Takenouchi fled after stealing 105000 dollars to finance a naval constructor in England. Paymaster Kagia and Lieutenant Commander Sakuma from the Maizura yards faced prison terms of seven and two years respectively. Takenouchi to serve eleven years.
Alonzo Mead a horse trader was shot five times and killed by Lee Kinsey a farmer after a quarrel at Kauffman’s saloon in Orleans Indiana. Kinsey fled the scene following the shooting and a feud had existed between the men for some time.
News from Bainbridge Georgia reports a black man lynched by a mob eight miles west of the town after assault accusations. The assailant was stopped while being brought to Bainbridge and was hanged from a tree then shot multiple times.
Miss Alice Roosevelt passed through Tokio en route to Nikko on Sunday morning. She was met at the station by the city governor and master of ceremonies, then driven in an imperial carriage to Jyeno before taking the train for Nikko. She appeared to be in excellent health.
Authorities probe the Olney farm murders near Middletown as Alanson Graham is arrested then discharged. Mrs Ingerick survived and nods to inquiries while Daniel Davis and wife are released. Detectives question Graham at his home before his jail lodging.
Captain C. E. Benham, a former deputy under Leach, files written charges with the secretary of the treasury in Washington. He says civil service in Cleveland customs is a farce and notes many citizens urged him to act after Captain George A. McKay was discharged.
The St. Petersburg paper argues the sole viable rethink for the Russian fleet awaits a government decision on turbine engines. No decision has been made on adoption or exclusion of turbines.
A devoted Iowa wife describes a stealthy coffee switch using Postum for her daughter and husband. She mixed coffee with Postum to test taste, then removed coffee entirely as health improved and sleep restored. The family continued using Postum, crediting better digestion and calmer nights to the switch.
President Roosevelt narrates a Colorado bear hunt in Scribner's Magazine detailing the kill of a massive 880 pound black bear. He describes multiple hunts, the pack, the dogs, and a second where a she bear with yearlings is shot, noting bears’ generally nonaggressive behavior and silent deaths.
An advice column extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for nervous prostration and female disorders. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Chester Curry and Mrs. Charles F. Brown and invites women to seek free guidance from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn, Massachusetts.
The New York Nationals and Philadelphia Americans begin the series at Philadelphia. In high school action Goshen routed Butler 64 to 0, a surprising score given Butler’s light roster and several injuries to Butler players.
The Highland Park Juniors outplayed the Shamrocks in a hard fought Sunday afternoon gridiron clash. Both teams matched intensity despite uncomfortable warm weather and a close contest.
The Astor football team was disappointed yesterday afternoon as the South Bend McDorans did not show up for play. The Elkhart team prepared on the Allendale grounds with a sizable crowd in attendance. Many tickets were sold in advance and those retained will be good for the game next Sunday.
A Kalamazoo special reports Freq Tift, manager of local bowling alleys, has arranged with managers in Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Elkhart, South Bend, St. Joseph and Dowagiac for a new bowling league. Negotiations have been by mail and local bowlers know nothing of the plan yet.
In a Sunday afternoon game the Old Timers built a 13 0 lead by end of the fourth and won easily as Rock ies players faded after a rough start. Williams and Searles pitched for the Old Timers while Fetterly and Rice worked for the Bookies.
The Crescents defeated the Bookkeepers 13 to 7 in a hard fought game. Bookkeepers slide into obscurity following yesterday's matchup as both teams battled for standing.
The Crescents outplayed the Bookkeepers 13 to 7 amid errors and crowd dissatisfaction. Runyon struck out six and allowed seven hits for the Crescents while Goff fanned five with twelve hits for the Bookkeepers. Fralich starred with three hits including a triple and two doubles.
A Tokyo report via the steamship Tartar claims sailors aboard the battleship Mikasa attempted a mutiny at Sasebo over peace terms. Officers allegedly fired the magazine, though details remain disputed.
In Jeffersonville Indiana on October 9 a switch was thrown to avert a collision between a Pennsylvania passenger train and a Big Four freight. Engineer C B Brown and Fireman J Mayhall of Louisville were injured.
An advertisement notes a beauty service at the Imperial offering egg or medicinal shampoo with soft water and massage options. It lists Monger, block, rooms 409-12, and a home phone number 990.
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