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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
5
Household guidance for canaries covers feeding with elm bark liquor seeds and a drop of sweet oil for colds. Avoid hemp seed and use live worms and fig or apple as tonics. Dry perches, daily hot water wash, and keep water vessels clean to prevent parasites and rheumatism. Hang cages about five feet high and avoid drafts.
No housekeeper should be without simple remedies. Ipecacuanha serves as an emetic for sudden croup, bronchitis or whooping cough. A surgeon's adhesive plaster aids wounds and softens coins. Dry mustard for plasters and talcum powder after removal. Equal parts linseed oil and lime water make an emulsion for burns. A small portion of bicarbonate of soda in hot water relieves indigestion. a larger dose acts as an emetic and stomach cleanser.
A household utensil resembles a stove lifter with a fixed jaw blade on the upper handle and a movable jaw beneath it. Squeezing the handles grips pans securely so a housewife can lift hot pans without risking burned fingers.
The article explains insomnia stems from worry or fatigue and suggests light hot foot baths before bed or elevating feet on a pillow with the head flat. It also recommends gentle temple and neck massage to reduce nervousness, aiding sleep.
Common table salt cleans teeth and removes tartar, and it can harden tender gums. Wet the brush, apply salt from a small glass dish kept on the washstand, and use it like any other dentifrice.
Onion gruel is praised as excellent for colds and for invalids. Boil sliced onions in a pint of milk, stir in oatmeal and a little Balt oil until tender, then sup quickly and go to bed.
A small wad of cotton batting with kerosene heightens cleaning by preventing dust from flying and gathering dust better than a cloth, noted as the best and cheapest duster.
A historical note describes melting gutta percha pitch crude rubber shellac and oil to make cement for leather. The recipe specifies four ounces gutta percha half ounce pitch one ounce crude rubber quarter ounce shellac and half ounce oil used while hot.
Philadelphia report on a seven member council committee’s hearing reveals tension as Mayor Weaver and three directors are barred from the room. Superintendent John B. Taylor claims David Smythe told him to remove repeaters and to remove rogues from the police gallery.
General Francis V. Greene former president of the National Asphalt company testified before U S Commissioner Gilchrist for the Venezuelan government in its suit against the New York and Bermudez company seeking about 11 million dollars for alleged aiding of the Matos revolution. Greene answered only that the defendant company did materially aid the revolutionists.
Judge Winis Vandéventer in St. Louis announced that the demurrer to the United States Senator Burton of Kansas indictment was sustained. The judge ordered a new, corrected indictment to be returned at once in the United States court of appeals.
Cloverdale Indiana October 18 L C Hughes was killed instantly while unloading logs at the yard a log rolled and crushed his head He was thirty three years old and left a wife and two children.
The Coroner in Hyattsville Md ordered a closed investigation into Emma Smallwood death amid a murder case against Winfield Scott Hancock Jr a fight erupted between Att Wells and a spectator with Mayor Wells father joining the fray. A warrant for Amanda Mackall was prepared but not served as the constable refused to swear to it.
New York Oct 17 James S Hyde has returned to New York City ready to testify fully before the insurance investigating committee whenever he is called. There is a complete understanding between Hughes the committee's counsel and Samuel Untermier Hyde's counsel and no formal subpoena will be served on Equitable's former vice president.
Milwaukee judge orders Frank G. Bigelow ex president of the First National Bank to be brought from Fort Leavenworth to testify at the Henry G. Goll trial. Bigelow serves a ten year sentence and must appear on November 20.
President Roosevelt is busy preparing for a southern trip set to begin Wednesday at 8 30 in the morning. Few visitors will be admitted before departure as only those with urgent official business will meet him, with plans to return about November first.
Chief Chemist Wiley reported to Secretary Wilson that samples of butter sent to the League Island navy yard near Philadelphia were colored with coal tar, indicating adulteration in the supply.
Jacques Faure, renowned French aeronaut, wins the international balloon contest that began at the Tuileries on Sunday. He landed in Hungary after a 899 mile flight, beating the distance record of 514 miles.
New Orleans reports three deaths from yellow fever yesterday as health authorities track the outbreak and advise caution amid the ongoing public health scare.
Indiana market notes show Wheat at 86 87 cents No 2 red in Cincinnati and Chicago bids of 87 5 percent. Corn 54 55 cents. Oats 28 30 cents. Hay prices ranging Clover 6 to 7 dollars, Timothy 10 to 11, Millet 3 to 7 dollars. Cattle 2.50 to 6.00. Hogs 4.25 to 5.50. Sheep 2.00 to 4.25. Lambs 4.50 to 7.00 with regional prices across Cincinnati Chicago New York Buffalo and Toledo futures and current bids.
Governor Joseph W. Folk of Missouri addressed a Philadelphia mass meeting urging citizen activism to root out municipal corruption. He argued governments are run by the few, not the people, and that civic virtue must be daily practiced to overthrow graft and protect good government.
The speaker argues for a government where political parties serve the people not control them. Graft and bribery are condemned, with a distinction made between boodling and grafting. The remedy is to enforce the law and stop any illegal game rather than seek advantage.
Tokio reports Baron Komura chief peace plenipotentiary for Japan arrived from Vancouver Canada and met the emperor. The audience lasted over an hour with Komura giving a full verbal report stressing President Roosevelt's peace efforts. The emperor awarded a written personal message praising Komura's services as negotiations concluded.
Washington reports orders from the state and navy departments to release the Russian interned Lena at San Francisco and three ships of Rear Admiral Enquist's squadron at Manila. This marks the first official U S recognition of the Russo Japanese peace treaty.
Chicago reads like a family tragedy as Frank Norway, who resembles twin Justine, is shot by John Norway who mistook him for Justine. The injury is described as not serious, the motive tied to a disputed real estate deal. The shooting happened at the brothers' home.
The suit by Prince Philip of Saxe Coburg and Gotha for divorce from Princess Louise and for property adjustment began in Gotha before the ordinary court for divorce cases and was adjourned to Oct thirty to study technical questions.
The eleventh annual Kansas City horse show proceeds. Sir Henry Irving to be buried in Westminster Abbey. Yellow fever reportedly under control in New Orleans. Andrew Carnegie rector of St Andrews installed. In Trenton a man kills his father to defend his mother. Carnegie hero fund grants ten awards nationwide. Nations attend Brussels maritime conference. A pistol duel in Mississippi ends in deaths. A Glasgow ring leader of thieves alleged after horse thefts. Navy assigns cruiser Columbia to Taft’s Panama trip. Adna R Chaffes returns to duties in war department. Hearst declines debate with Taft supporters amid municipal ownership tilt.
Mrs Blackston of Mansfield Ohio describes years of numb hands tremors and pain and how Dr Williams Pink Pills restored sensation and strength. She credits the pills with restoring her sight and allowing normal sewing and daily tasks. The advertisement claims the pills feed nerves by improving blood and cure various nervous disorders.
The season opener at Azzer field saw Bristol High School and Fruit Hill Yisers battle to a 0 0 tie in a hard fought football game. Dr Hass of Canada visits locally and George W Roth buys William Mitchell land in Washington township for 1950. Ralph Virgil appointed to the Lake Shore road mail service.
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