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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
6
A Coytsville farmhand visits a Baxter Street clothing shop in New York and buys a five dollar blue serge suit after a shopper persuades him. The trousers shrink to reach only the shoe tops and the coat won't fit after a heavy rain. The color fades from navy to dull red, proving the sign promise that buyers will have a fit.
In the sime of Massachusetts it is made illegal by statute to erect a fence exceeding six feet in height. Chicago Chronicle comments on this municipal rule.
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease powder sprinkled into footwear. It relieves tightness, bunions, corns, and blisters, claiming to cure sweating and hot feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. trial package offered by mail from Allen Olmsted, LeRoy NY.
The schooner Anna C Grace capt Eskeridge arrived Charleston DC from New York with a carrier pigeon bearing brass band M S and silver band Mrs G A No 15 212. Edith Syminton capt Styles also arrived with a pigeon 15 miles off Cape Hatteras bearing a silver ring R No 21 707 and a brass ring on the other leg.
London Science Siftings reports exploration uncovers a 6 500 year old relic group from Menes era including the forearm of his queen in wrappings with four bracelets. The jewelry predates Dahshur by about 2 000 years and was hidden after tomb looting broke the arm.
Houseworth Bros. promote De Witts Witch Hael Salve as a safer quicker alternative to surgery for piles. The advert claims faster relief and avoids the expense and danger of operation.
The article asserts Koreans are physically more developed than Japanese, claiming they are taller and mentally liberally endowed. It reflects biased, comparative racial judgments chronicling perceived national traits.
A Buchanan, Michigan letter cites a customer named LeRoz who complains Grain-O as a coffee stand-in harms her health after using several packages. The note is dated May 22 and reflects a period concern over beverage substitutes and consumer warnings.
The article notes riots are nearly unknown in the vast Russian Empire as Pearson's Magazine explains. Government troops are dispersed to limit contact with civilians with Tartars sent to non Tartar areas and Poles and Little Russians moved to Saint Petersburg while Russian troops are placed in Poland Caucasia and Finland.
An advertisement warns that Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea is never sold in bulk by peddlers or for less than 35 cents. It promotes the tea made famous by the Madison Medicine Co and urges readers to ask their druggist.
The Windsor castle project includes replacing unaltered floors from previous reigns with modern fireproof materials. Work aims to resurface all floors and upgrade safety after Sandringham fire prompted royal concern about fire risk.
A garbled OCR fragment from a Chicago Post item hints at personal relations and wealth, with phrases like investing in no husband and a tithe as an addi tion to my establishment. The text is incomplete and contains many errors.
An advertisement proclaims a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and malaria that allegedly cures in one day. It claims immediate disease disappearance after the first dose and lists price at 75 cents to 1.00. Sold by CG H Leonard and Guseworth Bros in the Opera House Block.
The Philadelphia Press quotes a conversation about a woman’s relentless pursuit of marriage. He notes she is seemingly unaware of her bold behavior while she playfully asserts his suspicions are unnecessary.
An ad states that suffering from a racking cough should take Foley's Honey and Tar to relieve soreness and feel a warm grateful healing in affected parts, from Rushton’s Drug Store.
In a Jolting Brooklyn Life snippet Mollie and friends invite Aunt Hanna to Cooney Island for a dip. Aunt Hanna politely declines noting she would get very tan, preferring to skip the bathhouse outing.
G A LeDeis of Cedar City Missouri writes of long indigestion and decline until using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He notes his own recovery and a friend's rapid improvement after trying the product. Houseworth Bros.
Yonkers States notes a witty exchange about short engagements and the abundance of opportunities in a season. The dialogue contrasts the man’s casual style with the girl’s playful remark on time and romance.
Fragmented lines echo chatter about eye strain from glasses and a confusion of names. The passage cites Chicago Daily News style remarks on eye discomfort and double vision linked to eyewear. Multiple garbled phrases muddle the narrative.
Aitchison Globe quotes a quip on dining etiquette noting that a servant taking long to bring the next course signals she is washing the forks. The brief item illustrates social humor and table manners.
Mothers praise one minute cough cure for relieving suffering and saving young lives. It strikes at the root of the trouble and draws out inflammation. Houseworth Bros. promote the remedy as the children's favorite cough cure.
Kokomo rescue crews report a cave in at a gravel pit may yield a recovery for Harry Clymer. In Crawfordsville the cornerstone lays for the new Masonic temple are planned to be laid on the dist inst.
Frostburg Massachusetts resident J Odgers writes of a severe kidney problem and claims Foley's Kidney Cure gave immediate relief and cured him after two bottles. The notice promotes Rushton's Drug Store as the place to obtain Foley's product.
The writer recounts four years in Brazil collecting ghiggars from feet and describes the Berne fly as the worst pest. It lays eggs inside the flesh, hatches insects under the skin, and dangerous bristles and pippers cause discomfort. Brazilian methods allegedly involve tying raw pork to draw the parasite out.
Ontario New York druggist C R Grandin recounts advising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy when a customer couldn't find her desired medicine. He offered a refund if it failed to satisfy, and later an accompanying friend sought the same remedy, praising its value. It is sold at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
The inquest into the death of Mary Ann Foy a housemaid at 46 Gloucester Gardens Hyde Park found coal pieces had lodged in her windpipe causing suffocation. Dr Harper stated some people swallow coal for various beliefs but the coroner said such cases are doubtful. The verdict was death from misadventure.
S. A. Ingalls of Crown Point New York reports his wife suffered kidney trouble for years and after starting Foley's Kidney Cure she improved in a week and three bottles cured her. Rushton’s drug store.
The article notes a season’s Arctic voyage costs about $25 000 for outfitting a ship like Peary or Baldwin expeditions. Round trip fare if passengers are taken is around $500. Crew pay runs higher than ordinary voyages with captains around $135 monthly, mates and engineers $50 to $75, and seamen $35. Wages are paid promptly to families in Newfoundland or Nova Scotia. Crew size usually ten to twenty.
Why Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is recommended. Sold by Thomas' and Rushtan's drug stores.
In Germany the military adapts cars for field use with two small armored machines, nickel steel plates, and auto mobile brakes with tables for on the move map consult. Hecht vehicles or voiturettes will also be built for firing range tests of cannon shots.
Co. M. Phelps of Forestdale Virginia says his child was completely cured of eczema using De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. Advertisement warns against counterfeit products and notes the salve relieves piles. Houseworth Bros.
Governor Durbin accompanied by State Auditor William Hart and Amos W. Butler visited Purdue University. He talked with students expressing satisfaction with the university’s achievements and limitless possibilities. The governor also paid a visit to the state soldiers’ home.
An old notice suggests taking a dose of honey and star to ward off a cold at Rushton s Drugstore. The broken text advises early action when symptoms appear and mentions exposure or onset of a cold.
An unnamed Detroit woman hires a bidder to auction her household goods after neighbors ignore her. The auction draws a crowd, and one man buys everything as the woman explains she staged the sale to show her possessions. She earns the bidder’s fee while neighbors finally see her valued items.
An advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a universal remedy for ulcers scrofula eczema eating sores itching humors swellings pimples boils bone pains rheumatism catarrh blood poison throat bone cancers and warts. It claims purity and rapid healing with free medical advice and mentions $1.00 price and a distributor C D Rushton.
A Pennsylvania man who has begun a frog farm expects to earn money by producing live frogs, a venture noted by the Cincinnati Times-Star as a curious way to draw income from amphibians.
The piece argues criminals cost society about 1 billion dollars annually, framing crime as a costly burden on the community and public resources. It highlights the financial impact and calls for attention to crime costs.
A Scammon reader reports trying Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for constipation about three months ago and finds it effective and profitable. The note dated November 19 1900 credits the product and mentions sales by Thomas and Rushton.
A historic note describes Prince Edward of York’s unusual keen observation and strong desire to act like adults. On his birthday he requested a ride in an omnibus with the people, a choice reflecting his preference for shared public experiences over private celebrations.
A brief notice states consumers can obtain refunds for Cascarets constipation remedies and towels accompanying purchase. The ad emphasizes money-back guarantees from participating druggists.
L. De Lobel of Paris visits Washington to discuss with the President a plan to build a railroad in Alaska from Eagle City to the Baring Sea near Cape Nome and a road from an unnamed Siberian coast point to connect with the Trans-Siberian railway. He represents a French syndicate and proposes a ferry across the straits.
A large wildfire near Pacific Grove and Monterey has caused extensive damage across thousands of acres of brush and timber. Two messengers from Pacific Grove sought urgent aid as the fire threatens the Seventeen Mile Drive area near Del Monte, with damage estimated at $100,000.
Shake Into Your Shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder cures painful smarting nervous feet in growing nails and relieves corns bunions. It makes tight shoes feel easy and calms sweating calluses hot tiring feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail 25c stamps trial package free address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
Washington report shows 61 percent of petty officers native born, 32 percent naturalized, 5 percent with declared intentions, 1 percent aliens residents, 1 percent aliens nonresident, 93 percent citizens. among sailors 72 percent native born, 11 percent naturalized, 9 percent declared intentions, 3 percent aliens resident, 5 percent aliens nonresident, 83 percent citizens.
Madison Medicine Co advertises Rocky Mountain Tea as increasing strength health and happiness with clear eyes and active brain. The 35 cent product urges readers to ask their druggist.
Communications to Omaha Police Chief Donahue from fugitive Pat Crowe and his Manchester Iowa uncle confirm negotiations are active. Crowe’s letter requests leaving his hiding place to face charges, while the uncle’s note reiterates his client’s aim to surrender.
Charles Douglas attacked his wife and 15 year old step daughter with a water pitcher at the Agnew stock farm in San Francisco. When police threatened arrest he fatally shot himself. Mrs. Douglas is the former widow of H J Agnew, a sugar planter in Hawaii.
A brief 35c drugstore pitch suggests Rocky Mountain Tea will improve complexion for brides and attendants, claiming it can stop blemishes and red noses. the line asks readers to ask their druggist.
Portland county commissioners grant a franchise to the Richmond Union City Portland Interurban Railway Company. The line plans to build from Richmond to Portland, with a stop at Union City en route.
Dyspepsia follows many. Burdock Blood Bitters claims to cure it promptly and permanently. It is advertised to regulate and tone the stomach and improve digestion for lasting relief.
New Albany teenager New Albany-Guy Peterson, seventeen, son of John Peterson, died Saturday morning after injuries from a Southern Indiana Railroad wreck. Edward Sugg of Troy, a brakeman, remains in alarming condition.
An advertising note promotes Jell-O as a new dessert pleasing families. It highlights three flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry and invites readers to buy it at local grocers.
The annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will be held in the M E church this city beginning on the 23rd instant. The district covers most of six counties and about 200 delegates are expected to attend.
For sprains swellings and lameness there is nothing so good as Chamberlain s Pain Balm. Try it. For sale at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
Rev. Otto Papsdorf who served St. Pauls Evangelical church in LaPorte has accepted a call to a church of the Evangelical faith in New Buffalo.
An old patent remedy claim notes Dr Bull's Cough Syrup has been used for over fifty years. It targets throat and lung illnesses such as bronchitis and laryngitis with a price of 23 cents per bottle.
Columbus report says Miller, twice elected clerk of Bartholomew County, died last evening.
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