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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
2
The Bucklen theatre will present the drama The Right of Way in five acts tonight. Eugene Presbrey adapted Gilbert Parker’s novel into dramatic scenes noted for color and humor and the book’s unusual impression.
A musical comedy novelty The Prince of Tonight opens at Buckle Theatre on Nov 4. The opening number The Best Thing That a Waiter Doves is Wait features a waiter chorus in a lively scene around Mae Beatrice and Palm Beach styling.
A Terre Mante notice reviews Joln Law rence’s production The Road Up the Mountain performed Sunday evening by Law rence and a strong company. The play, set in Kentucky mountain life, features a love story and tense conflicts with revenue men. Dixon Vairdley and Mary rise as leading roles with praised performances.
Tod Blackwore of Haller and Blacksnore in Pittsburgh touts Dr Detchow's Relor for Rheumatism as the only medicine that helped him. He says a bottle got him out of the house in 24 hours after five doctors gave little relief and recommends it to others. Sold by Houseworth Bros and Bent Co druggists.
Mr Co K Stonneger of Liberty Indiana explains his lifelong stomach trouble improved by Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The ad claims guaranteed results and offers a free sample bottle by sending address to the Pepsin Syrup Co. in Monticello Indiana, sold by Houseworth Bros at 60 cents and one dollar.
Louis Boou of Norway Michigan reports three boys cured by Foley's Honey and Tar for a severe cough. He states doctors had given up on his neighbor boy but the remedy restored health. The ad claims safety and certainty, urging purchase from local druggists.
Public typewriting and card service advertise Sunday delivery by 11 o'clock. Miss Munagy’s Studio at 409 South Main street offers Howie contact 18, with orders for Sunday delivery and restrictions on afternoon service.
A chaotic Halloween incident in Elkhart drew about 8000 people to the lobby of the old post office as Goshen visitors clashed with locals. Police struggled to open a path while officers admonished the intruders before the trio fled back to Goshen by freight.
A garbled note mentions weak nerves and calls for help, referencing a supposed drug for stomach, heart, and kidneys. It contrasts sham remedies with Dre Shoop's Restative and urges testing, selling, and using a mysterious product.
Readable fragments indicate an estate matter involving proposed assets and authority. The garbled text references Sol Net and Indiana, suggesting a legal or notices record about boundary or ownership but lacks clear actions or deadlines.
A historical article discusses the demanding nature of railroad signaling work, noting how weather conditions like snow and fog disrupt signals and delay trains. It cites W. J. Harahan on railroad labor, outlines trials with fog dispersal by Sir Oliver Lodge, and praises advances in automatic signaling and training to reduce accidents.
The Union Pacific plans to plant alfalfa along its right of way from the Missouri River to the Pacific, with a row of pine and elm trees at each edge for ornament and protection against snowdrifts. The Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line reportedly proposes a similar program between Ottawa and Kansas City.
An unclear compilation mentions event maps spanning Oxford Paris Bordeaux San Fernando and other locations. The fragment hints at a regional map collection linking cities and venues with potential intercity cultural or academic ties. Further readable details are unavailable.
Elkhart Indiana reader Mrs William Reni reports Doan's Kidney Pills relieved lameness and loins aches after family use. The note touts strong kidneys and overall health, with on sale at local druggists for 10 cents, Foster Milburn Buffalo as US agents.
A partial OCR text shows a fragmentary quote mentioning a doctor and a person named Bingham or epigraphic forms. The legibility is too limited to extract a clear event, date, or full context from the snippet.
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