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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
8
The column surveys baseball and football topics with names like Cleveland, Tad Jones, Yale, Harvard, and Wild Bill Donovan. It mentions scouts, players in semi pro leagues, and future management hints for Buffalo, Philadelphia, and Chicago teams, plus Penn and Princeton football notes.
Western football observers note Chi Cao as a rising star while Coach Stagg’s squad draws praise for potential. Time will tell if the optimistic chatter matches on field performance this season.
The discovery of Covaleski will furnish fodder for Philadelphia baseball fans during the long winter months. His three wing from the New York Giants in one week is a notable talking point.
The text notes veteran ex champion Jim Sullivan celebrating his fiftieth birthday in a restrained manner. It mentions an upcoming boxing match between AC Wolcast of Milwaukee and Fred, set for next Tuesday night, with preparations for tickets and arrangements seen as satisfactory to both sides. It also refers to a Yate-Harvard football game anticipated this year and a bazar at Eagle's Gate Hall with Republican and Democrat speakers followed by dancing and music.
Auxiliary plans a stunt this Saturday to boost town spirit in Elkhart. Citizens are urged to participate, keep harmony, and support the event by selling tags. Candy Cure tablets Pretentics are advertised for colds in a doctor’s note signed I D Miller.
A brief notice reports cane chairs needing repairs and provides a contact at 117 North Main Street. No additional details or dates are given.
Delegates gathered in Elkhart county for the Indiana WCTU convention with Mrs. Wayhinger and Mrs. Stanley leading. Funds raised 2054 from the congregation, praise for church support, and remarks by Caleb Powers preceded a mass gathering. Officers and state superintendents named cover Sunday School Work to Law Statistics with resolutions urging intensified temperance education and home instruction for Indiana children.
A testimonial describes a long illness with piles and paralysis, praising Pyramid Pile Cure. The letter offers a free sample by mail from Pyramid Drug Co. and suggests a regular 50 cent package afterward, with claims of immediate relief and healing of sores and irritated parts.
A grocer advertisement markets Dr Shoop Health Coffee as a foolproof coffee substitute with no real coffee content. It promises a quick brewing method, a rich flavor from toasted grains malt and nuts, and claims to satisfy coffee lovers in every respect. Sold by W A Griffin.
Notice is hereby given that I have been appointed Administrator of the Estate of John Swanson, late of Elk Hart County, Indiana, deceased. The estate is presumed solvent. Swenson, Administrator. Perry L. Turner, Attorney. July 14, 1921.
The notice announces opening a savings account at St. Joseph Valley Bank with savings books issued and interest paid every four months. The next interest period begins November 1, and the Cash Basis Bank is also referenced.
Cottage with five rooms on an alley lot 4x8 rods, fruit trees, in west central city. Offered for 1100 dollars. D. M. Best, home phone 2 on 55. 17.
Jewelry buyers urged to save money by shopping at Elkhart Loan Co 524 South Main St. The ad promises a full line of new up to date jewelry and a large stock of unredeemed pledges with prices claimed to be the lowest and goods the best. Call to examine stock and prices before buying.
Public classified items show many WANTED notices for general housework a maid and a collector with ages and addresses. Sales list include houses farms lots and small goods like furniture stoves and farm equipment, with prices and addresses in Elkhart South Bend and nearby blocks.
Classified rental and sale notices list multiple properties in Jones and area. Entries include flats at 507 South Third street 305 Marion street 52314 South Main street and 1105 Harrison street with varies terms furnishing housekeeping steam heat and modern conveniences. Additional listings reference Sterling flat on third floor and a double house at 107 with contact details for Sam Winer F T Simpson and Mrs McGinley.
Indigent in Liberty Indiana claims Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin cured year after year stomach trouble. Free sample bottle offered by Pepsin Syrup Co. 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticelo Tl. Horseworth Bros. selling at 50c and 1.00 a bottle.
A well dressed woman interrupted a political speaker by continuously coughing. The ad suggests taking Isoley’s Honey and Tar to cure the cough and expel the cold, noting Foley’s Honey and Tar contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package. Sold by all druggists.
158-acre stock farm with medium buildings, orchard, wind mill priced at 40 per acre. Also 16.5 acres one mile south of Elkhart at ae per acre. Contact W. P Puterbaugh, Building, 14.0.0 PF. Bldg.
An Indianapolis jeweler R Kluger at 1060 Virginia Ave endorses Foley’s Kidney Remedy claiming it cured kidney trouble and backache after doctors failed. Advertisement also touts Dr Shoop’s cough medicine promising safe use with infants and no opium or harsh components sold by BE Miller.
Basis Bank notes interest paid every four months. A few slightly used Singer and Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines are available at very cheap prices if bought immediately. For needles and supplies call Singer Sewing Machine Store 4098 Main St. Home phone 940.
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