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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
6
fragmentary OCR text notes a morning time reference with unclear words Locca astbo and a schedule fragment. No clear event, place, or person names emerge beyond general time indicators.
An old testimonial claims Edgaroney Robinson Howed recovered from a chronic cough and gained twenty eight pounds after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The account says consumption was near and attributes the improvement to the product sold by all druggists.
Property ad describes a seven room house with a large yard and young orchard at the northeast corner of EHively and Pleasant Plain avenues, ten minutes from the south ear line. Priced at $2,500 by D. M. Best of 115 Lexington.
160 acre farm with good land and buildings plus 20 acres of timber on edge of Beardsley Prairie two miles west of Edwardsburg Michigan. Asking price 8800 dollars. D. M. Best.
Dr Abernethy warns that kidney problems threaten life and urges care. Foley's Kidney Remedy claims to restore kidney health, correct urinary irregularities, and tonify the system. Sold by all druggists.
An advertisement touts Dr Shoops Cough Remedy as a safe, non opium, non chloroform remedy for tickling coughs. It claims quick loosening of the cough and notes sales by KE De Miller.
An advertisement touts Soley’s Laxative as a remedy for indigestion stomach and liver trouble and habitual constipation. It asserts cosmetics cannot clear pimples and blotches and promotes a cleansing effect that is pleasant to take.
A mixed set of brief classifieds and public notices including a fruit and wood supplier advert, a local delivery note, a telephone contact, and a medical product blurb. The items reference Chestnut coal and scarce winter supplies, fruit canning, orchard pickup, a home phone, and a drugstore constipation remedy at 25 cents.
Harriman emerges as a continent spanning figure whose railroad and steamship ventures forged a Pacific empire. The article likens him to Gould yet credits him with grander ideals and audacity, citing control of 18 000 miles of rail and vast transportation lines as evidence of his lasting impact on American industry.
A reading of Harriman shows a vast web of directorships from Illinois Central to Union Pacific and Erie railroads, plus holdings in banks and telegraphs. His organizational power and daring shaped the era, making him the country’s foremost railroad magnate before his death.
Elkhart and Goshen residents anticipate the county fair next week with the Trumpet Notes band in attendance. Preparations are completed and weather is forecast favorable for a successful event.
County commissioners finished their September session and today checked over accounts in the county offices. The county clerk’s office burned old election passes as part of the day’s work.
Four paintings and several sketches by Central Beardsley Weston and other pupils are displayed in the Central building quarters. Favorites include Blanche Martin's painted chickens, Brice Pawling's book sketches, Ruth Hone's SA grade landscape, Walter Bubek's landscape, and works by Joseph Cochran.
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