This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
6
The convention, held at the board of trade building, drew several score members. Arrivals by afternoon trains added to the attendance as talks on postmaster duties and postal service improvements were scheduled for discussion over the two day event.
Leading hotel men from across Wisconsin gather for the annual meeting at the Badger Hotel in Merrill. The session opens today and runs through tomorrow with reports and policymaking on state hospitality issues.
Dr Abernethy quotes warns kidney health endangers life. Foley's Kidney Remedy claims to restore kidney health correct urinary regularities and tone the entire system.
An old advertisement touts Dr Shoop’s Cough Remedy advertised as gentle and safe for quick relief without opium or chloroform. It notes sales by I D Miller.
The note presents a phrase about reading truth and value at ten cents, implying a small price or slogan. No additional context or events are provided.
A fragment notes a stock check for Harry A. Shaffer's sporting goods and fishing tackle business. No clear event or date is provided. The readable text emphasizes inventory and shop focus rather than a specific sale or outcome.
The Seattle Chamber of Commerce party plans a lengthy tour visiting Tacoma Portland Spokane and eastern cities including St Paul Minneapolis Butte Anaconda Fargo Grand Forks Duluth Milwaukee Chicago Grand Rapids Detroit Toledo Cleveland Rochester Syracuse Schenectady New York Haven Providence Boston Newark Paterson Philadelphia Washington Baltimore Pittsburgh Indianapolis St Louis Kansas City Omaha Denver Albuquerque Los Angeles San Diego Oakland Redlands and San Francisco before sailing from San Francisco to Japan on November 12.
Members of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, gathered in Winnipeg, will depart tonight for an extensive western Canada tour. The itinerary covers Regina, Moose Jaw, Calgary, Banff, Glacier, Vancouver, Victoria, and Edmonton, with leading scientists from UK, Canada, and the United States.
A chaotic item reports a mother’s claim that her son’s eczema and severe blood ailments were cured after seven bottles of Electric Bitters. The piece cites doctors who doubted a cure and mentions various skin and blood disorders, with promotional language on the remedy.
Fragmentary ad copy from Watertown Wisconsin claims eczema and skin ailment relief after 15 doctors failed. Mentions cures and products with dubious claims and a price in the 2350 range.
A fragment shows W. A Griffins promoting a grain product described as pure parched grains with malt and fats. He claims flavor is ready in a minute while noting longer bailing times of 20 to 30 minutes and offering a free sample.
A lavish pageant features an amphitheatre setting with a long procession of decorated baby coaches, floats, and thousands of bunting flags. The court of honor centers on Queen Titania Miss Henrietta Amelie Elker of New York, with maids, the high chancellor, court jester, Prince Charming, pages, and a police guard plus music band.
Sea Girt New Jersey September 2. Teams from the recent Camp Parr shoot gather for the annual Sea Girt rifle matches to be fired over historic ranges. The event runs for one week starting tomorrow. A revived Nevada trophy for 900 and 1200 yards returns after fifteen years. The Maxim and ya contests with a Hugo Neuberger trophy require a shooter to drop out after missing the bull’s eye.
A bold advertisement touts toasted rice flakes as the best and most delicious breakfast, offering a large package for 10 cents. The copy emphasizes flavor and value for morning meals.
Advertises Newbro’s Verpicide to kill the dandruff germ and prevent hair loss. Claims scalp germ causes early aging signs and gray hair, urging use to save hair and feelings. Sold by leading druggists with 10 c stamps for sample and one dollar bottles guaranteed by The Herpicide Co. Detroit.
Trustees of the German church offer to sell church and parsonage properties located at Prairie and Eden streets. Quire at parsonage or adjacent Hoeckele’s blacksmith shop East Franklin Street. Sale terms described as very reasonable for buyers.
A local insurance note states that Ons Ur BA goods are insured. The brief item confirms coverage remains in force for shipments and storage, with policy specifics not disclosed in the fragment.
The text discusses a proposed adoption of a commission government and notes a proposition’s fate depends on the number of votes cast. It contrasts advocates and opponents and outlines the voting requirement to win.
Mrs Margaret Myers of 123 Garfield Avenue Elkhart Ind reports years of severe kidney trouble with constant back pain and sleepless nights. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros, she says her pains eased significantly improved sleep and overall well being. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent and advises remembering the name Doan's.
Maude Tyner of St Louis Missouri reports long suffering from constipation and stomach trouble ending with permanent relief after using Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. She endorses the remedy to women and offers a free sample bottle by mail. Prices noted by Houseworth Bros. and Caldwell bids are listed.
Warning not to be persuaded into other remedies for coughs and lung troubles. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as stopping coughs and healing the lungs and is sold by all druggists.
Advertising note announces a sale next Saturday September 4 featuring sewing rockers for 98 cents. Customers are urged to look at the window display at Standard Furniture Go located at 114 S Main St. The message emphasizes the event for shoppers.
Two and one half acre lot on Pleasant Plain avenue in prairie land near the city car line and the large factory district to the south. Priced from $400 and up. Contact D. M. Best at 115 Lexington.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.