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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
6
An advertises a Turkish remedy claimed to treat irregular menstruation and obstinate cases. Boxed product sold by mail for $1.00. Associated with a purported ladies of Turkish harems endorsement and the Skupish Remedy Co. listing Mt. If Apamaton.
A local resident reports relief from kidney pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He suffered backache and urinary issues, tried various remedies, then purchased Doan's at Houseworth Bros. drug store and found substantial benefit. Foster Milburn Co. distributes in the U S. Remember the name.
An advertisement teases smokers with a prank on baldheaded friends. It touts the Wadsworth Bros. Chicos cigar sold by F. H. Bentz & Co as a ten cent Havana quality in a nickel price, claiming firm ashes that won’t fall off until half-smoked.
Elkhart druggists Bentz & Co. and EB D Mier advertise Hindipo Kidney Cure and Nerve Tonic at 801 S Main. The ad boasts guaranteed benefit and a full refund if not helped, touting wide town talk and customer willingness to try the remedy.
Morton L. Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint, was bedbound for six weeks and seen eight physicians with no benefit until using the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism. He claims immediate relief and three days of walking, calling it life-saving. Sold by Allen Houseworth, druggist, 2258 Main Street.
Leaving Chicago at 6:00 p m on Wednesdays the sleeper runs to Omaha by 9:00 a m Thursdays Colorado Springs by 7:50 a m Fridays Salt Lake City by 11:25 a m Saturdays and San Francisco by 4:28 p m Sundays. A good way to travel at low rates. For full information apply to F R MOSIER at 108 Adams St Chicago IL.
The Big Four will run a $1.50 excursion to Indianapolis on Sunday October 21. Trains depart Elkhart at 5 30 a m with stops between Rockhart and Anderson.
J W Williams of Bac Ky recalls severe lung hemorrhages twenty years ago and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his cure. The remedy treats hemorrhages chronic coughs settled colds bronchitis. Available at Bros druggists 50c and 1. Trial bottle free.
Imperial Stock Co presents a high order vaudeville program this week with a variety of novel acts designed to please patrons who enjoy light entertainment alongside dramatic performances.
A note describes Pine-Uses as the most effective treatment for bladder and kidney diseases. It claims relief for backache and related troubles with a 30 day supply sold by Houseworth Bros. drug store at $1.00.
Peter Fry of Woodruff Pennsylvania recalls how after two years of treatment by Waynesburg doctors he grew worse despite the best care. He chose to settle his business affairs now, fearing he could not survive another month.
The article discusses a word list contest with young ladies employed to verify lists from Webstre’s Dictionary. It notes the large number of words evaluated, extensive corrections, and delays until January 29. Winners include LD Reége of Denver Colorado with 9941 correct words and Ss Fraser of Pittsburgh with 9921 correct words.
A fragmented text muses on why a ill person seeks sunshine and fresh air, hinting at a desire for nature and open air as a healing or comforting influence.
An advertisement touts Mi o na as a cure for indigestion and stomach distress. It claims Mi o na strengthens digestion before meals, unlike ordinary remedies taken after meals. Houseworth Bros guarantees refunds if it does not cure and promotes a 50 cent box as more effective than standard products.
A Massachusetts woman recalls chronic liver trouble blamed on fatty meat and pies. She describes severe headaches dizziness and visual disturbances before switching to Grape-Nuts, which relieved symptoms and improved health. She reports buying six packages of chest in the store.
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