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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1901
Page
7
A new branch of the Westcott Carriage Company has been established in Richmond. Many workers come from Anderson and Union City. The plant plans to commence operations soon.
Marion President John L. Denny of the Window Glass Workers organization tours Indiana gas belt to counter efforts by American Window Glass Co to import Belgian workers urging members to refuse work with Belgians. De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve cures eczema claims by M Phelps of Forest Dale Virginia. Beware counterfeit products and relief for piles. Elwood Republican precinct committeemen elect G W Brier treasurer to replace the late D B Leeson.
J Odgers of Frostburg Maryland reports a kidney illness relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He states immediate relief and full cure after two bottles and cautions buyers to ensure they get Foley's from Rushkton's drug store.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church completed a series of entertainments in Elwood, netting more than 300 dollars for church funds.
Whitestown farmer John Lane, residing north of Whitetown, suffered a severe injury this day afternoon when his right arm was torn off while feeding a corn shredder.
An advertisement for Foley's Kidney Cure appears alongside local notices about a four year-old boy from Greencastle who died after drinking carbolic acid. The item warns backache signals kidney disorders and mentions Rushton's drug store. Also notes the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Akers north of town.
Reading from Goshen Indiana and Greensburg Brant, the fragment mentions De Witt's Little Early Rivera and Houseworth Bros as brands. It references Benson, a Civil War veteran, dying and notes a beauty thief with pimples. The text is broken but hints at product claims and local notices.
Richmond resident J. Weiser, sergeant of Company H Twenty-third Infantry, writes that he expects to reach New York early in December and states the war is over, asserting the Twenty-third would not return otherwise.
An old advertisement notes Cascarets Candy Cathartic as a cure for constipation with claims of genuine C.C.C. tablets and non bulk sales. Also mentions a Shelbyville murder conviction, Fort Wayne city council reopening talks with a transit company, and Foley's Honey and Tar for cough relief.
The new Odd Fellows hall at Westport in Greensburg will be dedicated November 1 with a large visitor turnout expected. The Greensburg team will confer the initiatory degree, speeches by prominent members, and a supper hosted by the Rebekah degree.
When sleep evades you due to coughing this remedy soothes throat irritation and helps sleep. Sold at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.
The Rev George T. Welcome, former pastor of the Advent Church at Union Mills, will depart Friday for India to pursue missionary work. Years ago he gained regional attention for leading a crusade against saloons.
Flora-George L. Long, who enlisted in the army, has deserted and is believed to have fled to a foreign country.
If you have no appetite feel dull after meals this remedy from Chamberlain is suggested. The ad notes a 25 cent price and mentions samples available at Mouseworth Bros. drug stores.
Large crowds from across the county attend a revival led by Evangelists Wilson and Huston. The Rev. Mr. Russell, the regular pastor, oversees the meeting with the participation of Rev. J. H. McNiel of Muncie, who has served here ten years and is highly popular with his congregation.
Houseworth Bros. promotes De Witts Witch Hazel Salve as a non surgical remedy for piles. The ad claims quicker, safer relief and avoids operation costs and risks.
Terre Haute and Nancy residents Golden aged fifty eight and Grimes aged seventy four were married here yesterday in a small local ceremony observed by friends and family.
S A Ingalls of Crown Point New York writes that his wife suffered kidney trouble for years and was induced to try Foley's Kidney Cure which helped her condition and relief.
The October departure from Washington on a grand train begins the Pan American congress in Mexico City. Delegates include Senores Matte, Martinez Silva, Calvo, Calderon, and others debating arbitration, reciprocity, patent laws, sanitation, and customs.
In Detroit Free Press style a dialogue unfolds between May I dream that you will be mine? St Clair Maginnis seeks Minerva McGillicuddy's blessing while she cautions the dreamer to heed dreams go by contrary. The exchange blends romance and wit in a vintage newspaper voice.
Professor Alexander Graham Bell discusses cooling homes by artificial means. He argues for sealing lower floors to keep cooled air inside and envisions tanks of liquid air and hidden piping to regulate indoor temperatures during heat waves.
Powder shaken into shoes makes tight new footwear feel comfortable and relieves coins bunions and sore spots. Describes Allen's Foot-Ease as a cure for aching feet with fast relief and whole age of comfort. Sold at druggists and shoe stores 26c trial by mail from LeRoy New York.
A sentimental Liverpool observer spots a dejected girl on a Cunard quay trunk. The traveler reveals she is crossed in love and endured a rough passage on the Servia, prompting a sympathetic, sharp remark.
In a record heat spell with highs near 103 degrees in Kansas City pavements expanded causing bricks to shoot upward nine to ten feet. Residents say the like has never been seen before.
A customer testimonial from Chas Wessmar of Hvansten claims his son aged 244 years suffered a severe cold. After failed treatments, a single bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar cured him completely. The store urges taking Foley's and warns against other remedies.
Fragmentary notes indicate a French viticulture trial exploring wine as a feed substitute for corn or oats. The incomplete text references yeast, draught pears, and feeding at the foot of a process, leaving unclear outcomes or participants.
Elk Hart citizen Mr William Moone of 500 Aspenwold Nevine, a Lake Shore railroad baggage man, praised Doan's Kidney Pills after trying many remedies. He said back pain and kidney symptoms persisted until two boxes relieved the trouble, and urged others to use Dean's Kidney Pills sold by FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY.
The London Chronicle notes superstition around ship names that sting like wasp cobra or viper. Names such as Wasp Cobra and Viper have seen disasters, leading to the Wasp being struck from admiralty lists. few exceptions exist with the Resolution, though several Resolutions faced peril yet earned glory in battle.
A reader from David City Nebraska dated April 1 1900 praises Grain O from Genesee Pure Food Co LeRoy NY. The letter claims coffee caused illness and credits Grain O with health improvement and continued use. Signed by Lillie Sochor addressing Gentlemen.
Paris police investigate a curious case where an engineer's wife, fed up with his drunken beating, bound him in a workshop at two in the morning and used a forge bellows to blow air on him. He was rescued, severely burned and ill with peritonitis, and the wife was arrested.
An advertisement proclaims Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup cures stubborn colds and their complications including throat tickle husky voices and violent coughing claiming it is the most wonderful medicine science has produced.
A town gossip column notes a man accused of courting Miss Matilda Snowball in the absence of her sister. He denies the claim and asserts he visited the sister instead. The piece hints at tensions between the two women and the townsfolk’s watchful eye.
A remark on Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsia marketed by Thomas and Rushton drug stores, noting a millionaire's appetite despite scant income and the product claimed to cure dyspepsia.
Miss Emma Lamb is back in her home a few miles north of Hagerstown after a period of illness. She returned Wednesday night following a westward journey and is resting due to poor health.
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