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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1905
Page
6
Geo Wyman and Company advertises fan length silks and tafetta drops from 3 to 20 yards priced at 50 cents per yard. Mentioned are 25 cent goods in Jamestown area and a 50 cent yard price for 752 and 1 dollar suiting fabrics.
October offers reveal coats and dresses with prices from eight dollars upward. Suits start at ten dollars and up, Butterfly skirts at five and ten dollars, and silk petticoats priced around ninety three cents to ninety five cents.
Millinery sale advertises trimmed hats at five dollars and others at nine two and three dollars. Claiming unsurpassed quality and price, the notice invites customers to be pleasantly surprised by the selection and value.
The store touts a well equipped Fall and Holiday department featuring Wing under glaze German semiporcelain dinner plates at 10c each, cups and saucers at 10c, and a 77 piece semi-porcelain china set for $7. Also advertised are dolls including dressed and undressed types, 21 to 27 inch dolls with moved eyes at 95c, and a 15 inch jointed doll with moving eyes. other bargains include a Kestner doll and various dolls in October promotion. Visitors invited to the second floor.
The retailer touts deep discounts on underwear for customers including boys, misses, children, men and women. Prices list 10c to 25c per garment with a full line of weights and up to 1 dollar items. A special offer on Freeced underwear for pevs and visis and men and women at 15c per garment.
A stream of low prices promotes a domestic goods sale offering red blankets 50 to 60 cents, 11 4 blankets 75 cents to 1 dollar, table linen and linen yard goods from 3 to 25 cents, indigo blue and gray fabrics, tennis flannel at 5 cents, and Huck cloth and bleached cotton items priced to attract buyers.
Wool ingrain carpets 50cyd en-wire tapestry carpets all made revised tapestry rugs 12.50 16 Wilton rugs 30 35 velvet rugs 1.25 Linoleum square yard and up oil pot 2 and 25e sq yd.
Admiral Togo returned to Tokyo after reporting to the emperor on his fleet's war voyage. Crowds lined the streets as ministers generals and diplomats greeted the victor of the Sea of Japan. The emperor praised the services of Togo and his officers before he resumed his ship.
Indianapolis October 23 D M Parry president of the National Association of Manufacturers denounces the proposed government power to fix railroad freight rates as socialist and says he seeks broad publicity to defeat the idea He plans to mobilize business leaders at the interstate commerce law convention in Chicago on the 26th and notes strong nationwide support. The piece also covers editorial reactions to VP Fairbanks support for the Republican ticket and Governor Hanly confirming actions on Richmond police officials amid campaign tensions Senator Beveridge reports strong book sales and potential new editions while remaining in Indianapolis for the city election.
At Main and St go streets enterprising druggist D Miller touts Hindipo Kidney Gore and Nerve Tonic with a guarantee to cure kidney troubles and nervous disorders. A 50 cent mail order box is offered with risk on his part. Also notes 309 Lexington avenue and home phone 127%. Includes gun store ads and tire promotions.
The Birmingham Turnverein hall on Jane Street was destroyed by a Sunday evening blaze. Loss estimated at 50,000 dollars, fully insured, with over 260 trophies won by the Turners in national events, including a trophy from last year’s Indianapolis meet.
Yonkers New York on October 23 five persons were drowned after a small boat was run down by a tug off South Yonkers. Victims include Edward Nelson owner of the boat, his son Edward, Benjamin Benson, P Simpson and Carl Thompson all residents of South Yonkers.
Miners at G. B. Markle & Co. in Hazelton return to work after a week long strike. The driver boy who triggered the dispute remains idle until wage terms are settled by the conciliation board.
Washington report to the secretary of the interior urges direct governmental control of the Arkansas Hot Springs reservation based on the superintendent’s annual overview.
In St Petersburg on October 23 a nationwide service of thanksgiving marked the end of peace. Festal masses were celebrated in all churches across the empire.
In Utica New York on October 23 the city eight hour day strike by job printers ends as employers concede the workers demands.
Indianapolis October 23. Governor Hanly aims to curb lending of public money by officials. He favors laws to prohibit county and state officials from loaning funds, proposes a state board of finance and a county board to manage funds, seeking better terms and larger gains for the public. He stresses ending the current system.
The article details various trick plays in football such as double passes crisscross passes and a fake kick setup. It explains the mechanics with diagrams and examples including Princeton style double passes and the hurdling line maneuver.
The article traces pacing horse progress from Pocahontas in 1855 through records down to Dan Patch in 1963, noting rising prices for pacers, the shift from fringe status to prominence, and a timeline of sprint records with horses like Yankee Sam Sleepy George Sleepy Tom Direct Mascot Star Pointer Prince Alert and Dan Patch achieving 1:56 and 1:56144 respectively.
Baseball notes profile veterans like Richard Padden born in Martins Ferry Ohio, detailing his Roanoke debut in 1895, Pittsburg seasons, move to St. Louis clubs, and retirement plans. It also covers Ytobert Uneglauh born in Baltimore, Tom Reilly’s pro rise, Elmer Flick’s Ohio roots and Philadelphia departure, and Cleveland’s pennant rise following court rulings and player trades.
Weary T. Oxnard announced after returning from Europe that he purchased Islington the sire of Kinley Mack from the McCalmont estate in England and will bring the horse to the United States to enter the stud. Oxnard had sought Islington for some time as the stallion was not previously available.
Report indicates Eastern parties are bargaining over Zombro 2 11 the California based stallion linked as sire of Zephyr 2 0734. The discussion centers on stud rights and bloodline connections affecting racing/performance prospects.
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