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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
7
The store offers ten days of closeout lines Aug 30 to Sept 9 to clear crockery dolls and toys. Many items are heavily discounted including near cut patterns, nappies, sugar and creamers, 100 piece china sets, Haviland and Austrian decorated pieces, and fancy china sets with prices from 10c to 25.00. Carpenters remodel the department to make room for new imports.
Land promoters tout St Francis valley lands in Missouri and Arkansas as fertile, open winters and high crop potential for corn wheat oats clover timothy alfalfa and fruits. They note cheap current prices with upcoming homeseeker rates on August 15 September 5 19 October 3 17 and invite inquiries for the valley booklet. E W Labeaume G P and T A Cotton Belt Route St Louis Mo.
Timbered lands with good drainage and water suited for corn cotton small grains cow peas and future clover and alfalfa growth. Porous clay soil and subsoil described as cheapest in Southwest with excellent stock country. Prospectus invites inquiries for Homeseekers rates on August 15 September 5 and 19 October 3 and 17 by E W Labeaume G P and T A.
Private sale offers a first class, high grade automobile in excellent shape. Selling for a reason, available for immediate purchase if taken within the next thirty days. Call and see at 514 South Second Street Elkhart Ind. H M Goettel.
Moore and son announce a Lake Shore band excursion to Benton Harbor via the Big Four railway on September 10. Train departs the station at 7 48 and the fare is 75 cents. Phone contact available at Garvir's Tin Shop.
Notice states the partnership Moyer & Forey dissolved by mutual consent on August 31, 1905 in Dikhart Indiana. George Forey will continue the livery business at the former East Franklin street location. Alpheus A. Moyer and George Forey sign the dissolution.
The Flkchart Gas Co. at the foot of East High Street announces immediate delivery coke priced at $4.08 per ton until further notice.
The Elkhart Gas Co invites citizens on gas main lines to buy a gas range for 17 with no extra connecting costs. Payment options include 5 upfront and the rest in monthly 5 installments until paid. By order of Board of Directors. 1t ELKHART GAS CO.
An Eik hart resident testifies that two years of kidney trouble and back pain stopped after using Doan’s Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros. The product is sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan’s.
Dr. Kings New Life Pills promoted as sole remedy to prevent and cure appendicitis and peritonitis. testimonial from M. Flannery of Chicago claims strong results for constipation and biliousness. Available for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
In a Syracuse tale a father reports his son suffered a severe eye wound. He applied Bucklen's Arnica Salve which quickly healed the cut and saved the eye. Also praised for burns and ulcers. Houseworth Bros. drug store advertises it at 25 cents.
Des Moines Reverend Alexander McConnell urged his Clifton Heights Presbyterian congregation to eschew fine dress on Sundays to attract working people. He asked ladies to wear plain gowns and men to come coatless, citing Christ among laborers and the goal of greater evangelization in Des Moines. His plea coincided with a growing attendance as members complied.
A summary of the Japanese plenipotentiaries demands and Russia’s replies. Key points include recognition of Japan’s Korea influence, evacuation of Manchuria, transfer of Liaotung leasehold, return of civil administration to China, Sakhalin concessions dispute, docks and magazines transfer at Port Arthur and Dalny, Port Arthur Kunshien railway, main line Kunshien to Vladivostok, war debt reimbursement, interned warships, naval limits, and Siberian fishing rights with Russia’s varying acceptances.
A Lancashire and Yorkshire railway experiment in England uses an automatic ticket machine at a busy station. Passengers drop a coin and pull a handle to obtain a ticket, aiming to relieve ticket offices and speed service during rush hours. If successful, many machines could be installed at suburban and rapid transit stations in the United States.
A vivid tour of Cowes and the Isle of Wight portrays its clean streets, white yachts, and prosperous shops. The piece notes elegant villas, green vines, and bustling esplanades while guiding visitors to Newport Carisbrooke and royal memories, ending with tea in Hight Bells gardens as Americans discuss the scene.
The archbishop of York in 1378 pressed reedemptions on ships entering the Hull River, claiming two casks of wine per vessel of twenty tons. Merchants resisted as the tolling taxes, meeting the archbishop’s party in Hull led by Mayor Sir Thomas de Waltham. A clash ensued, the mayor seizing the archbishop’s crozier and injuring it in the ensuing free fight.
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Big Four time table notes parlor cars on trains 33 34 41 42 to Indianapolis. Trains 41 and 42 the Winona Flyer run through to Cincinnati Terre Haute and St Louis with Indianapolis connection. Train 83 runs through to Louisville and connects at Greensburg for Cincinnati. G A Henry agent northbound.
A gasoline Overland runabout in good condition is offered for sale at half price. The owner has a larger car and asks inquiries at Langdon's Auto Garage on North Main Street.
A brief notice highlights Haskins' home made fried cakes sold locally. The item emphasizes the product name and selling point without additional details.
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