Paris Costumer Declares Modern Dress Affects Economy
A Paris fashion expert criticizes contemporary dress trends noting women spend heavily on gowns yet the cost remains, as he claims few spend 100,000 francs yearly on cosmetics. He observes the rise of tailor made gowns as a lasting style, despite debates over artistry and value.
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Cress
Paris
Indy of
Gavin
Wiese
Munterinis
Evens de Ehfipes
Savims
Wiseewn
Status of Goriental Women in the Celestial Empire
The article compares the status of women in China with men, noting their low legal-political standing yet strong social and commercial influence via wives of the Jetier class. It claims Chinese women are educated privately, generally content with their role, not extravagant, and law-abiding in marriage.
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Goriental
Celestial Empire
Western Inquirer
China
Orient
Potsdam Twin Telescope Dedication Shown
The Potsdam Observatory unveiled a new double telescope mounted side by side. The 32 inch refractor photographs and the 20 inch instrument observes visually with long focal lengths. Its main goal is precise measurement of stellar radial velocities.
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Potsdam
Potsdam Observatory
Mrs Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
An old advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for painful periods backaches and related female ailments. The copy emphasizes gentle relief and female wellbeing, invoking general health benefits and domestic use.
County council trims official allowances and liquor licenses
The county council reduced the auditor and treasurer stipends and cut the clerk and county commissioners pay citing missing records and upcoming needs. No probate commissioner allowance was approved, effectively ending that office. Bridges were not funded. Licenses were granted to six Elkhart residents including George W. Dotson and Julius Jester.
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Elkhart
George W. Dotson
Julius Jester
John Swarteell
Frank Wickwire
John Sehmidt
Frank Weather Was
Attempted Robbery At Indiana Buggy Company Factory
Last night at eleven an intruder vaulted through a window in the harness department of the Indiana Buggy Company factory at Pratt street. Night watchman Shirley fired four shots. officer Kurtz chased a suspect but none found. A farmer reported his barn entered and a harness stolen. The note ends with a cholera warning and a drug advertisement.
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Shirley
Indiana Buggy Company
Pratt Street
Kurtz
Franklin Street
John Metcalf
Pigeon Street Bridge
Ile
Allen’s Foot Ease Ad Claiming Quick Foot Relief
An old advertisement touts Allen’s Foot-Ease powder for tired aching feet. It promises relief from burning, swelling, and sore toes, with testimonials and claims of comfort while walking. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with a free sample offer and mail address.
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Allen
Semple Cent Free
Allen S. Olmaread
LekKoy, N.Y
Local Social Notes Span Goshen to Ohio
Levi Swinehart visited Goshen last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Thomas Bickel guests of Simon Spade Sunday. Simon Spade plans a sale soon then will move to Ohio with his wife. Kinneys of Indianapolis visiting Frank and Mrs Kinney. Ice cream social at Mrs Keely home Thursday Sept 13. Mawer family and Pearl Whitmore return to Ohio last Saturday. Foley's Kidney Care praised by Allen Halverson and J A Spero calls it a medical wonder.
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Fred and
Lottie Hilbish
South Bend
Mrs
Thomas Bickel
Simon Spade
Family
Sale
Ohio
Chas. Kinney
Indianapolis
Frank Kinney
Keely
Carrie Mawer
Pearl Whitmore
Allen Halverson
West Prairie Wis
Foley
J. A. Spero
Helmer, Ind
Houseworth Bros
Felt From Grape Arbor Leaves Goshen Man Injured
Lou Yeakel of Goshen fell eight feet from a grape arbor at the county seat. He broke his left arm above the wrist, dislocated the same wrist, and suffered severe bruising to face and head.
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Lou Yeakel
Goshen
Goshen Democrats Nominate Township Ticket
The Goshen meeting of Elkhart township Democrats nominated a full township ticket led by Frank Foulks for trustee over Peter Fetters. Other nominees include E. Lower assessor, J. A. Snyder and Albert Bruce constables, C. L. Landgreaver and A. S. Menaugh advisory board, and road supervisors James Cripe Hiram Cripe John P. Michael Peter Fetters and David Smoker. Landgreuer remained the sole Democratic advisory candidate after a party republican accord.
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Elkhart Township
Goshen
Oscar Jay
Walter Smith
Frank Foulks
Peter Fetters
E. Lower
J. A. Snyder
Albert Bruce
C. L. Landgreaver
A. 8. Menaugh
James Cripe
Hiram Cripe
John P. Michael
David Smoker
Landgrenger
Menaugh
Child Writes Letter About Coffee Substitution
In Buchanan Michigan on May 22 a child named Fannie Williams writes to Genesee Pure Food Co Le Roy NY praising Grain O as a healthier coffee substitute. She notes her mother stopped drinking coffee and that they package weekly. The letter presents a personal testimonial from a ten year old.
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France
America
Cco
Buchanan, Mich
Genessee Purefood Co
le Roy, CO
Gentilemen
Fannie Williams
Wandered Back to Old Scenes
Prof Juday of Riverside reported a lawn mower theft three months ago. Police recovered it at Brown second hand store and linked a suspect Otis Mosier of Michigan. Mosier was arrested for intoxication and will face larceny charges when released.
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Prof
Juday
Riverside
Brown
Otis Mosier
Michigan
Pearce
Prof. Juday
Mesier
Chamberlain's Pain Balm touted for instant relief
Advert says Chamberlain's Pain Balm applied to cuts burns and bruises instantly allays pain and speeds healing. It claims no scar if injury is not severe and also treats rheumatism sprains swellings and lameness. Sold by A O Rowe Druggist.
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Chamberlain
A. O. Rowe
Nappanee Canning Factory Sees Tomato Season Growth
The Nappanee canning factory reports ongoing tomato season activity with lots of workers employed. Heavy rains damaged the early crop but the late crop is expected to lift overall output toward a solid average.
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Nappanee Canning Factory
DeWitts Little Early Risers Pills
Houseworth Bros advertise DeWitts Little Early Risers as prompt palatable pleasant powerful purifying pills designed to aid digestion and stimulate bowel movement.
Osolo Democrats caucus selects Coleman as nominee
The largest Osolo township caucus convened at Johnson Street School. F J Harker elected chair and E L Nolan secretary. Coleman won the trustee nomination after a 68 to 22 first ballot, Nolan withdrew and Coleman was named unanimous nominee. J Henry Smith assessor, A J Schutt justice, Hackman and Cooper constables. Road supervisors Neal Coleman Fisher Emanuel Myers Albert Martin. Dr Bower attended and spoke.
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Osolo Township
Johnson Street
F. J. Harker
E. L. Nolan
E. F. Coleman
Clinton Nolan
Coleman
Nolan
Mr. Coleman
J. Henry Smith
A. J. Schutt
Charles Hackman
Carlton Cooper
Melville Sanford
Neal Coleman
Charles Fisher
Emanuel Myers
Albet Martin
Dr. Bower
Great Discovery for Cancer Admits Cure by Compound
A 1900 testimonial from JAS CUMMINGS endorses Dr C D Warner's Compound of Seven Cures as a great cancer remedy and blood purifier with rapid, evident effects and strong recommendation for its intended use.
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Vinnpsok
Quy
Dan
C.D. Warner
Jas. Cummings
Will Filed Probate for Luther T. Lovejoy Estate
The will directs a life interest for the widow with the remaining real and personal property to be divided among four children and a granddaughter. The four children share equally, while the granddaughter receives one fourth of a share. Personal property valued at 7,400 pounds. Albert Lovejoy seeks appointment as administrator.
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Luther T. Lovejoy
Court House
Martin
Almira P. Tompkins
Cecelia M. Bratton
Ira A. Brawell
Sarah Starr
Albert Lovejoy
Lick the Spoon Prompted by Syrup Pepsin Testimonial
A 1899 Indianapolis reader praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach troubles. The letter notes pleasant taste, strong effects, and a child who begs for more, with a dealer citation of Thomas drug store.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Pepsin Syr? Co
Dr. Caldwell
SAE D. Werther
Mer
Enterprise Hete
Thomas Drug Store
He Was Charitable and the Double Elopement
Frank Daley acts to reclaim his wife amid a quartet of feather renovators. The couple lives apart but plans to reconcile. Nettie Louder, sister of Daley’s wife, lies ill at Syra case and may be sent to Kosciusko county infirmary.
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Frank Daley
Nettie Louder
Syra
No Relief for 20 Years Says Danville Woman
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois says she suffered bronchitis for twenty years and was bedfast until using Foley's Honey and Tar. She praises it as pleasant, fast acting relief and a sure cure for throat and lung diseases. House Worth Bros.
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Minerva Smith
Danville
Foley
Houseworth Bros
Wholesale melon poisoning report shocks Goshen area
Culp in Nappanee heard a report of melons poisoned to catch thieves on a Bourbon area farm. Two people died in the patch two more on the way home and two after reaching home. The piece notes no major papers chronicling such deaths and references local business ads.
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Goshen News
Culp
Nappanee
Bourbon
Chicago
Indiaapolis
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