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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1907
Page
3
Rev. Grantham reports a raid by a herd of elephants on a farm near Emagundi Rhodesia. Ten grown elephants and three calves entered the camp, killing one native man and injuring another before pursuit. He urges public sentiment against protecting elephants when their attacks threaten crops and lives.
A Tribune report recalls a summer custom where young couples bring miniature bottles to dances. A woman explains she hid her bottle on the window sill and invites her partner to share, echoing old country barn practices without using glasses.
A young French woman on a Continental railway showed unusual attention to her dog for several hours. The train stopped at stations for exercise and the animal was fed with dainty nibs as the journey continued.
The article lists varied items from finance to politics and crime. It notes bank help requests from New York, a Kankakee Illinois suit against prize fighting under football, railway layoffs in Rock Island, tobacco crop actions in Shelbyville Kentucky, and steel rail progress. It mentions Raymond Hitchcock’s indictment, President Harrison kin relations, and a New York hospital admission. It covers a Charleston traction wreck manslaughter case, a Chicago murder hanging, Springfield direct primary debates, and Chicago’s convention status.
The Board of Public Works of Elk Hart Indiana invites sealed proposals for a local sewer in West Franklin and Kray Streets. Bids due by 10:00 a m Monday November 4 1907 with certified check at least 5 percent of the engineers estimate. The board may reject bids and bids must comply with plans and specifications on file.
An old ad copy argues that stomach upset or constipation causes drowsiness and poor study in children. It promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a cure with a guaranteed claim and offers a free sample from the Pepsin Syrup Co. and a distributor Houseworth Bros. selling bottles at 50 cents and one dollar.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions neglect and treatment but lacks clear names, events, or dates. This brief notes ambiguous health related issues and possible cases without verifiable details.
A vintage sales pitch urging to strengthen weak stomach and heart nerves with Dr. Shoop’s Restorative. Claims relief from dyspepsia and intermittent pulse. Racine Wisconsin physician offers free mailed samples and a test.
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