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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
2
The passage recalls critics deeming stylish passenger cars impractical due to dirt and damage. Pullman counters that refined surroundings shape behavior and that handsome cars will attract financial returns, a belief later vindicated by Youth's Companion.
A New York Board of Education commissioner described a forge room class of 25 young blacksmiths shaping iron models. One diligent student hid a Virgil copy under his bench, showing ambition for literature as well as technical skill.
The passage traces iron use from ancient Assyria to Greeks and Egyptians. It notes iron tools found at Nineveh and references Homer on iron forging, while steel tempering emerged with early Greek practice. Cast iron is dated around 350 B C with Roman spread of iron manufacture to the known world.
The article urges keeping foods eaten uncooked under glass, including sugar bowls and jelly glasses, to prevent dust and insects. It notes children forgetful in country settings and stresses that broken covers invite contamination. discard defective items and use clean sieves when cooling desserts.
A passage describes a method to oil new paper pulp flooring after laying to prevent mold and allow waxing or varnishing. It notes interest in Germany for this industry and experiments testing pitch and mineral pigments to create varied colors and qualities in floor coverings.
The article recounts Leo a Alpine stock St Bernard in the Rocky mountains feared for children. Leo broke a fence to halt a mother from punishing a boy and later escorted local children to school daily, earning affection from residents and a tense feud with the boy’s mother.
Rev Ethelbert Talbot spoke to English children in London recounting his Wyoming diocese once filled with bears and Indians. He asked the crowd what a diocese is and a boy answered that it is a land with a bishop on top and the clergy beneath.
In case of fire the article urges calm responses over panic. Mothers should drill children on first aid for fiery clothing and the value of lying still and rolling while using a heavy object to smother flames. It notes that covering the person should start at the head to protect the mouth.
A well to do American contemplates reconciliation with his son after years of distance caused by the son's marriage to a London showgirl. The son, living far from Britain, writes to reveal his willingness to return to America. The elder, softened, considers the feasibility of reunion and money matters.
The account notes a Burns descendant, Benny Jean, and her grandmother the widow, a Burns poet’s relative. It records a 25 year marriage to Dr Berkeley Westropp Huteni deds, emigrant to Australia, with ship losses of children. Surviving offspring include Robert Burns Hutchinson in British Columbia and daughters Annie Vincent Burns Scott, Violet Burns Gowring, and Margaret Constance Burns Hut chinson in England.
A New York man has collected passports for about 20 years by repeatedly applying for a two year document from the state department. He never travels abroad but uses the papers as identification when traveling within the United States and to avoid future delays if departure becomes necessary.
A reflection on charm in women describing charm as a sympathetic, unselfish temperament that centers on others. The piece asserts real charm comes from goodness of heart, kindness to all, and natural good manners without perceived sacrifice, echoing timeless ideas of feminine grace.
A summer scene at a beach hotel causes a startled moment when a guest removes his arm from a companion. The exchange reveals neighbors peering with opera glasses, joking about a prank lasting ten minutes and calling it the funniest comic moment.
Mr and Mrs Harry Wright hosted Mr and Mrs Clarence Leist Jast and others Sunday with several families visiting Elkhart and South Bend. The Ladies Aid met with Mrs Eppers Wednesday. Philip Smiths entertained guests from South Bend. Carrie and Mayme Eppers visited Miss Anna Kegerre his Sunday afternoon. Charles Dills is listed sick. Samuel Rockstroh and family of South Bend visited the Longs last week.
Five years of severe lung trouble left Mrs Ida Soper near death until Dr King’s New Discovery provided quick relief and a permanent cure. She lives in Big Pond Pennsylvania and endorses it for coughs colds grip la grippe asthma croup whooping cough and bronchial issues with 50c and 1 dollar sizes and a free trial bottle offered by Houseworth, BLOS.
D. M. Best promotes two and a half acre plots on Pleasant Plain avenue as ideal for independent living with a garden and livestock while remaining close to the city for work. The article notes buyer hesitation despite the opportunities.
Houseworth Bros offer Hem-Roid as an internal tablet remedy guaranteed to cure any pile case by authority of Dr J S Leonhardt of Lincoln Nebraska. The claim cites years of study and 1000 prior cases with a guarantee and requests writing for a booklet.
An old ad promotes one dollar per month with no interest for a year on fifty dollar Garden Park lots. Contact D M Best at 115 Lexington Ave. The piece also hawks Dr Shoop's Restorative for tired health, claiming weak nerves need internal support and urging readers to test its efficacy.
Mrs Alma O Ware, principal, announces kindergarten training with aims to develop culture and character and prepare women for self support. Courses include organized handwork for primary teachers and a practical psychology study. Courses to begin in Ware care, associated with Young Woman’s Association.
A half acre property with additional land available for rent or sale. Located on West Bristol Street, fourth house west of Bawardsburg Avenue. Contact G. B. Arnold at 115 Lexington Ave for details.
The Board of Public Works in Elkhart Indiana announces sealed proposals up to 10 00 a m on a Wednesday in September 1905 for the construction of a twelve inch vitrified pipe storm water sewer on Marion Street from Second to Fourth Street. Plans and specifications are on file with the Board of Public Works.
A homemaker fears coffee stains ruin lace but Anty Drudge offers a simple remedy. She advises removing the boiler, soaking in cool water, rubbing with Fels Naptha, and rinsing to restore whiteness and durability. The promotion urges following wrapper directions for best results.
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